BARCELONA ATP 500 - 20th April to 26th April

[tented]

Hurray for Pablo. I couldn't watch live, so I appreciated a bit of play by play here. Was Ferrer out of sorts, or was it just a lot of Pablo? (And I agree with Tented...even more handsome than Deliciano.)

From what little I watched, Pablo won this match! Ferrer was serving for the first set a couple times and blew it; even had a lead in the TB! Ferrer made a couple uncharacteristic errors out of nowhere, but it was more won than lost IMO! :clap :angel: :dodgy:

That's true. It was more Pablo winning it, than Ferrer losing it.

 

[tented]

I found this stat from the tennis.com summary:

"Nishikori had another strong start by claiming 21 of the first 27 points with a complete mix of winning shots, including a beautiful lob that fell on the line." http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2015/04/nishikori-beats-klizan-to-return-to-barcelona-open-final/54735/#.VTu3cWYhw-8

Holy Moly, what a thrashing.

I'll have to watch the replay later on the Tennis Channel. I love Nishikori, so I'm happy he's doing well again.

 

[herios]

This was a surprise, but VAMOS Pablo!!
:clap

 

[Fiero425]

This was a surprise, but VAMOS Pablo!!
:clap

Very nice; sorta like on par with Mark Phillippousis! Dark, ruddy, and handsome! :devil :basiate

- http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=philippoussis+mark&id=6D9708DBEB1F0A53164B146A82395B634722B6D5&FORM=IARRTH -

 

[tented]

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Pista Central Start 2:30 pm

Jamie Murray (GBR) / John Peers (AUS) v Marin Draganja (CRO) / Henri Kontinen (FIN)

Not Before 5:30 pm

[1] Kei Nishikori (JPN) v Pablo Andujar (ESP)

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

the mighty nish v plebbo angular...its the final we were all expecting then.

 

[Kirijax]

the mighty nish v plebbo angular...its the final we were all expecting then.

Disappointed by Ferrer but Nishikori should be able to take care of things tomorrow for a second consecutive Barcelona title!

 

[Carol]

If Andujar would win today it would be the title which nobody would have thought before the tournament started
Vamos!!!!! :clap

 

[tented]

Anybody watching? Andujar serving at 1-2.

 

[Riotbeard]

Anybody watching? Andujar serving at 1-2.

I am watching

 

[Moxie]

Nishikori starting a little slower than expected, Andujar starting pretty sharp.

 

[tented]

Who do you want to win, and who do you think will win? Or are they the same?

 

[Moxie]

Not the same. I'd like Andujar to win the most, but I think Nishikori will.

 

[tented]

Not the same. I'd like Andujar to win the most, but I think Nishikori will.

I agree. It would be nice for Pablo to get a win at this level. At his age, and given his history, this is an opportunity which may never come his way again.

That said, I also think Kei will win. That's fine, too. I'm delighted to see him doing well again. He's a player I've grown to love over the last couple of years.

 

[Carol]

Vamos Andujar, take the second set now! :clap

 

[tented]

Vamos Andujar, take the second set now! :clap

He breaks to win the first game -- that's progress.

 

[tented]

He holds -- finally -- to stay up a break, 3-1.

 

[Moxie]

Trying to pressure for the insurance break, but Kei holds on. Pablo's keeping his head very well.

 

[tented]

Tracy Austin is an idiot. In an attempt to compliment Lendl for developing the notion of changing racquets when there's a ball change, and for being so detail oriented, she just called Lendl "the Lance Armstrong of tennis". :cover

Fortunately, Annacone and Carillo quickly stepped in, but nevertheless ...

 

[tented]

Ruh-roh -- Nishikori breaks back. Even at 4-4.