Barclays ATP World Tour Finals - Day 5

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Schedule of play for Day 5:

http://www.tennisfrontier.com/news/atp-tennis/barclays-atp-world-tour-finals-day-5-schedule-of-play-and-results/

 

[Kieran]

Wawrinka.

And Ralph...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Wawrinka.

And Ralph...

Pretty much...If Bird somehow upsets Rafa, Stan is out.

 

[Moxie]

I'd like to see Ferrer win, for the sake of pride, but that would put Wawrinka and Berdych in a tie. (Since Berdych is going to lose tomorrow.)

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I'd like to see Ferrer win, for the sake of pride, but that would put Wawrinka and Berdych in a tie. (Since Berdych is going to lose tomorrow.)

That tie goes to Berdych, regardless of score.

 

[nehmeth]

I'm picking Berdy to win against Rafa. Sliced finger may make it difficult to hit without some discomfort.

Stan, even in his loss, looks a lot fresher than Ferrer. Picking Stan to win in 2

 

[Front242]

I'm picking Berdy to win against Rafa. Sliced finger may make it difficult to hit without some discomfort.

Stan, even in his loss, looks a lot fresher than Ferrer. Picking Stan to win in 2

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Joking aside, does anybody know how serious is this cut to the finger? I mean, did it require treatment beyond a band aid?

 

[Front242]

Doubt it tbh. Seems just like a typical Matt Cronin shock news headline. Probably hurt about as much as breaking a finger nail.

 

[nehmeth]

I'm picking Berdy to win against Rafa. Sliced finger may make it difficult to hit without some discomfort.

Stan, even in his loss, looks a lot fresher than Ferrer. Picking Stan to win in 2

That's just evil. :nono

 

[Moxie]

Chasing after this tempest in a teapot, I've looked into even the Spanish press. Seems that the cut was on the index finger. Made him late for practice because he saw his famous doctor. (Late? What's new?) I'm not really feeling this is a game-changer.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

^^I cut my finger the other day, blood oozed out for ages..not as bad as that pic though.

so captain vamos v burdych..will rafa/wafa want to be 1st on group to avoid djokovic in the sf. or will he not be bothered and maybe let his pet burd win.

 

[Kieran]

Rafa doesn't avoid anyone, and he certainly can't avoid beating Berdy. It should be done in straights. The interesting thing today is how Wawrinka will react to the chance to progress, and how Ferrer will play, with only pride at stake. I imagine he'll be quite fierce, given that he hits the beach tomorrow...

 

[Kieran]

I see the schedule for Day 6 is out - and Federer plays del Potro in the afternoon match. Hmm. This might mean that the winner of that plays Ralph in the afternoon match on Sunday, if Nadal wins Group A.

And so I'll see it.

Which is nice.

Okay, back on topic. Day 5. Em, if Rafa wins this group I might get to watch his semi-final!

 

[Denis]

So if Rafa tanks the match, Wawrinka gets screwed.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

So if Rafa tanks the match, Wawrinka gets screwed.

But his reward for that would be Nole:snigger...Enough of an incentive not to tank, no?

 

[Kieran]

Rafa tank. Why would Rafa tank? This is Mastoor level stuff... :s

 

[Kieran]

Ferrer looks like a schoolboy with his bag on his back. Don't forget to eat your greens!

 

[Denis]

Rafa tank. Why would Rafa tank? This is Mastoor level stuff... :s

Because he is already qualified. Preserve energy and his finger is cut and all.

 

[Kieran]

Rafa tank. Why would Rafa tank? This is Mastoor level stuff... :s

Because he is already qualified. Preserve energy and his finger is cut and all.

He'd preserve more energy if he cut down on his tics. Tanking, however, is different. Tanking is throwing a match. A guy can conserve energy but still play to win a match.

Don't know the extent of the finger. I suppose it depends on whether he cuts bread as fiercely as he hits forehands...