CANADIAN MASTERS 2013 MONTREAL 2-11 August

[kskate2]

I'm losing respect for Milos as the moments tick by. He should have called that on himself. You don't want to be known around the locker room as someone who doesn't have honor

 

[Front242]

I've a feeling other more sporting players would have admitted they touched the net.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I'm losing respect for Milos as the moments tick by. He should have called that on himself. You don't want to be known around the locker room as someone who doesn't have honor

I agree, he should have given that point to Delpo.

 

[Moxie]

The difference is Lehyani is a sorry umpire. He was watching Milos touch the net and I don't know how he could say he didn't see it.

That's not fair. Lehyani is one of the best, if not the best umpire on the men's side. They just showed the replay. He was looking at DP, not at MR or the net. The argument is that Raonic should have copped to it.

 

[Mastoor]

Does anyone understand why Laiani didn't reverse the decision once he saw the touch on the big screen?

 

[Front242]

Does anyone understand why Laiani didn't reverse the decision once he saw the touch on the big screen?

Nope but it was poor umpiring and he's usually my favourite umpire by far. Del Potro was cheated and lost the match as a result. His mind was gone since that incident.

 

[rafanoy1992]

So, Gulbis, Popsipil, Davydenko, and Raonic could be a finalist in this year's Canada Masters.

Just like Roland Garros, the "real" final would be Djokovic vs. Nadal (assuming they make through to the semifinals).

 

[kskate2]

I personally don't like Lehyani. He was looking at DP until he was looking at Milos touching the net. I don't know why he would be watching DP anyway (who was miles behind the baseline) when you have the other player charging the net.

 

[Moxie]

It's like the FO when Henin, I believe it was, touched the ball with her hand v. Serena, but wouldn't admit it. Or Gonzalez v. Blake at the Olympics in Beijing, same thing. People don't forget these failures of sportsmanship.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Does anyone understand why Laiani didn't reverse the decision once he saw the touch on the big screen?

Cannot reverse the call from a replay on the screen. That is what he was trying to tell Delpo that he made a mistake but the official call stands. Honestly, it did not make any sense to me either. You just saw the error, fix it.

 

[Moxie]

I personally don't like Lehyani. He was looking at DP until he was looking at Milos touching the net. I don't know why he would be watching DP anyway (who was miles behind the baseline) when you have the other player charging the net.

How can you not like Mohammed Lehyani?

 

[nehmeth]

I've a feeling other more sporting players would have admitted they touched the net.

Maybe he's a little desperate for the win.

 

[kskate2]

I've seen a few matches over the years that he's called and I cannot warm up to him. I actually liked Lars Graf alot and he's retired now.

 

[Front242]

I've a feeling other more sporting players would have admitted they touched the net.

Maybe he's a little desperate for the win.

That's all it can be really but he's gotta feel like a complete khan (in a Cockney accent censored for this family site) knowing he touched it and especially when both of them go home and watch the replay.

 

[Mastoor]

So, Gulbis, Popsipil, Davydenko, and Raonic could be a finalist in this year's Canada Masters.

Just like Roland Garros, the "real" final would be Djokovic vs. Nadal (assuming they make through to the semifinals).

I could have told you that before the tournament.

And I am looking forward to the XXXVI edition of the best rivalry of the Open Era.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

The thing is Muhammed was watching the ball and trying to see Milos at the same time.He has to watch the ball to see if it is dead, meaning bounced twice, and see if Milos is touching the net. It can get tricky there because those two things are happening really far from each other. I think it was on Milos to give the point to Delpo.

 

[Emma]

I personally don't like Lehyani. He was looking at DP until he was looking at Milos touching the net. I don't know why he would be watching DP anyway (who was miles behind the baseline) when you have the other player charging the net.

How can you not like Mohammed Lehyani?

I agree. I think he's very likeable.

 

[DarthFed]

I personally don't like Lehyani. He was looking at DP until he was looking at Milos touching the net. I don't know why he would be watching DP anyway (who was miles behind the baseline) when you have the other player charging the net.

How can you not like Mohammed Lehyani?

I didn't see this match but he didn't exactly have a great performance in the Wimbledon final either.

 

[kskate2]

For sure Murat. A mistake was made by both parties. I will give Lehyani credit. He admitted to DP he made a mistake but could not reverse the call. Milos never opened his mouth. Just like Henin, Gonzo and Sprem against Venus, they all stood by and took a point or an advantage they didn't earn in silence.

 

[Emma]

Either Gulbis or Raonic to make the final here. I'll be pulling for Gulbis but won't be surprised if Raonic makes it. Both are playing very well and both had convincing victories over two top guys today.

Top half looks a bit uncertain at this point with Nadal lurking and looking good.