BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, CA, 2024 - ATP Masters 1000

[Moxie]

Okay Meddy and Paul are on court, who will play Charly in the final, my money is on Meddy the Hard Court Specialist

I step away, and Paul is up the early break.

 

[Moxie]

I haven't yet settled into watching, expecting early holds. Can anyone tell me what goes on here? Actually, Meddie just broke back to love, so did he just wake up, or what?

 

[Fiero425]

I step away, and Paul is up the early break.

Paul gave away one of his breaks! Lost serve at "Love!" Finally coming back to Earth? Medvedev changed rackets! Maybe that helped too!

 

[Fiero425]

I haven't yet settled into watching, expecting early holds. Can anyone tell me what goes on here? Actually, Meddie just broke back to love, so did he just wake up, or what?

I was flipping around, but Daniil was having a lit'l trouble w/ the FH! Tommy's attacking very effectively! He's flying around the court w/ another brk!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I haven't yet settled into watching, expecting early holds. Can anyone tell me what goes on here? Actually, Meddie just broke back to love, so did he just wake up, or what?

Paul was doing a Jannik in the 1st set 61,
Meddy has decided to wake up about time!

 

[Moxie]

From the recap, it seems like Tommy is being aggressive, and Medevev is getting what he deserves for his passivity.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

From the recap, it seems like Tommy is being aggressive, and Medevev is getting what he deserves for his passivity.

Meddy has to 'step up' he maybe underestimating Paul
Meddy defeated Paul 62 61 in China and he leads their H2h 2-0

 

[Fiero425]

Paul's BH volley's the worst! He's missed many trying to hit them to Med's FH court! He's punching them, but aren't doing much besides going wide!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Meddy has finally woken up leading 4-0 2nd set
Of course when I typed that he got broken to love
This 2nd set was looking like a mirror of the 1st set

 

[Moxie]

Paul had real chances to break in that game, but Daniil holds. Surely we're going 3.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Paul had real chances to break in that game, but Daniil holds. Surely we're going 3.

We hope, Meddy isnt playing to his level at present,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Back on Serve in the 2nd set, Meddy has lost focus and his level has dipped, Paul may win this in straight sets
Paul is destroying Meddy's 2nd serve
Meddy was leading 4-0 in the 2nd set?
5 games all, 2nd set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

TB it is for the 2nd set, well done to Paul who was down 1-4 in the 2nd set, and fought back, though I must admit Medday had a helping hand

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Going 3 sets, Meddy wins the TB 76(3)
Paul has asked for the trainer as he rolled his ankle on one of the best points of the match, though dosent look to serious

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Danill Medvedev comes back to defeat Tommy Paul 16 76(3) 62 and reach back to back finals in IW
Meddys 10th Masters Final
Rematch of the 2023 final tomorrow against Carlos Alcaraz

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mens Singles Final, Sunday 17th March,
Not before 2.00pm ( fingers crossed no rain)

Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs Danill Medvedev (4) Carlos leads H2H 3-2, a rematch of the IW final in 2023

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fun Fact,
Today Daniil Medvedev, age 28, can become the youngest ever to win all 6 Hard Court Masters 1000s.
Medvedev hasnt won a title since Rome
Alcaraz hasnt won a title since Wimbledon
One of them will break a long ( for their standards) title drought in the final at IW.

 

[nehmeth]

I think Daniil’s title drought will continue. His matches have been anything but straightforward.

 

[kskate2]

Fun Fact,
Today Daniil Medvedev, age 28, can become the youngest ever to win all 6 Hard Court Masters 1000s.
Medvedev hasnt won a title since Rome
Alcaraz hasnt won a title since Wimbledon
One of them will break a long ( for their standards) title drought in the final at IW.

They both underachieved the last 8 months. Meddy hasn't won a title in awhile, but he at least he reached several finals since Rome. Charlie hasn't reached a final since Cinci.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

They both underachieved the last 8 months. Meddy hasn't won a title in awhile, but he at least he reached several finals since Rome. Charlie hasn't reached a final since Cinci.

I have been impressed with the level Charly has shown at IW, I feel he can break the drought, a court that suits his game.,his high kicker serve at times is hard to return.