BMW Open, Munich, Germany, ATP 250

[Moxie]

I watched some of Del Potro's match today. He's hitting the two-hander more regularly, and reverting to BH slice when it's appropriate, from what I saw. That seems good news.

Tomorrow Goffin v. Zverev seems an interesting match-up of sizes and styles.

 

[Billie]

What happened to Monfils?

Some nice matches tomorrow:

Friday, April 29, 2016
Day 7
Centre Court Starts at 11:00 am
QF (3) Dominic Thiem VS Ivan Dodig
Not Before 1:30 pm
QF (1) David Goffin VS (8) Alexander Zverev
Followed By
QF (5) Fabio Fognini VS (LL) Jozef Kovalik
Not Before 5:00 pm
QF (WC) Juan Martin del Potro VS (4) Philipp Kohlschreiber

 

[Bert]

Monfils is officially injured. French newspapers said that this was more a 'diplomatic' injury, not to go in Munich where the weather was so bad, very cold and instead focus on Madrid where there are more points to win.
Pouille did the same choice, skipping Istanbul, to focus on Madrid after his good run in Bucharest.

 

[Moxie]

Probably a good idea. DelPotro today had full sleeves and leggings. It looked pretty cold.

 

[Billie]

Monfils is officially injured. French newspapers said that this was more a 'diplomatic' injury, not to go in Munich where the weather was so bad, very cold and instead focus on Madrid where there are more points to win.
Pouille did the same choice, skipping Istanbul, to focus on Madrid after his good run in Bucharest.

Thanks Bert. I just noticed it today when I checked my draws and noticed that that whole side from the beginning was in red.

 

[Billie]

Probably a good idea. DelPotro today had full sleeves and leggings. It looked pretty cold.

Well at least Canadians are not the only ones suffering with cold.

I saw a pic of F3 and he looked dressed up very warmly on the court. Sort of like I always do.

 

[Bert]

Thanks Bert. I just noticed it today when I checked my draws and noticed that that whole side from the beginning was in red.

You are not alone @Billie . Kovalik has never had so many fans

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

the zed beats marty mcfly in three.. the thiem machine also zooms into the sf. its all happening.

 

[britbox]

Zverev takes out top seeded Goffin. 6/3 4/6 6/3

Impressive.

 

[britbox]

Quarter Final Results Wire:

(8) Alexander Zverev (1) bt David Goffin 6/3 4/6 6/3
(3) Dominic Thiem bt Ivan Dodig 6/4 4/6 6/3
(4) Philipp Kohlschreiber bt Juan Martin Del Potro 6/4 6/1
(5) Fabio Fognini bt Jozef Kovalik 6/2 3/6 7/5

 

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Munich Semi Final

v

(3) Dominic Thiem v (8) Alexander Zverev

H2H: First Meeting
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[britbox]

Munich Semi Final

v

(4) Philipp Kohlschreiber v (5) Fabio Fognini

H2H: Kohlschreiber leads 3-1

2015 Kitzbuhel QF Clay Philipp Kohlschreiber Fabio Fognini 7-6(0) 6-4
2013 Stuttgart Outdoor F Clay Fabio Fognini Philipp Kohlschreiber 5-7 6-4 6-4
2012 Canadian Masters R32 Hard Philipp Kohlschreiber Fabio Fognini 6-2 6-2
2012 Hamburg R16 Clay Philipp Kohlschreiber Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-2

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/
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[Moxie]

Munich Semi Final

v

(3) Dominic Thiem v (8) Alexander Zverev

H2H: First Meeting
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Battle of the youngsters. You have to favor Thiem, for his chops on clay. But Zverev is more than a big serve, and he has a big wingspan. He won't be easy to pass. Very interesting.

 

[Moxie]

Munich Semi Final

v

(4) Philipp Kohlschreiber v (5) Fabio Fognini

H2H: Kohlschreiber leads 3-1

2015 Kitzbuhel QF Clay Philipp Kohlschreiber Fabio Fognini 7-6(0) 6-4
2013 Stuttgart Outdoor F Clay Fabio Fognini Philipp Kohlschreiber 5-7 6-4 6-4
2012 Canadian Masters R32 Hard Philipp Kohlschreiber Fabio Fognini 6-2 6-2
2012 Hamburg R16 Clay Philipp Kohlschreiber Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-2

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/
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What I watched of Kohly v. DelPo today, the German was very "on." I don't think Del Potro was bad, especially. As usual, it will depend on which Fognini shows up, I guess.

 

[britbox]

Battle of the youngsters. You have to favor Thiem, for his chops on clay. But Zverev is more than a big serve, and he has a big wingspan. He won't be easy to pass. Very interesting.

Yeah, really looking forward to this one. I like both players and think they (and possibly Kyrgios) will head the Nextgen bunch. These can all be Top 5 players and possibly future #1. I think these two guys have more discipline than Kyrgios.

Agree, Thiem will be favourite going in, particularly on this surface... but have you seen his net game? Very impressive - he's being talked about as the next big star of the clay courts but I think he'll be a big factor on all surfaces.

 

[Moxie]

Yeah, really looking forward to this one. I like both players and think they (and possibly Kyrgios) will head the Nextgen bunch. These can all be Top 5 players and possibly future #1. I think these two guys have more discipline than Kyrgios.

Agree, Thiem will be favourite going in, particularly on this surface... but have you seen his net game? Very impressive - he's being talked about as the next big star of the clay courts but I think he'll be a big factor on all surfaces.

I like the coinage of "Nextgen." Good point that Thiem is not afraid of the net, for one who likes the clay. I absolutely agree that he has all-court potential. In this match-up, it will be fun to watch two that could potentially have a rivalry. I think Thiem is more disciplined at this point, but Zverev is ambitious. I'd take Thiem in 3.

 

[Billie]

Both semis are highly interesting. YAY!

 

[britbox]

Zverev a break up on Thiem in the first set. 4-3 and serving.