Cincinnati Master 1000

[El Dude]

Does anyone actually think Delpo will ever do anything big again? His current iteration (2016-17) is a shadow of the shadow (2012-13) of his best self (2009). It is a sad story.

 

[Carol]

I haven't been following this tournament much, but I see the ATP has rolled out the red carpet for Rafa once again... I mean, how much easier can they make his path to a big title? No Roger, Novak, or Andy; no Stan or Cilic; Zverev goes out early; even Muller folds before meeting him.

Go Grigor!

Not easier than Roger in Canada :lulz2:

 

[El Dude]

Yeah, a bunch of the Masters have been really weak this year - not only Cincy and Montreal, but Monte Carlo may have been weakest.

 

[Moxie]

I haven't been following this tournament much, but I see the ATP has rolled out the red carpet for Rafa once again... I mean, how much easier can they make his path to a big title? No Roger, Novak, or Andy; no Stan or Cilic; Zverev goes out early; even Muller folds before meeting him.

Go Grigor!

"Rolled out the red carpet for Rafa once again...??" OK, I know you're kidding. But, hey, for all the times that Rafa's been out injured, doesn't he deserve one like this? I will admit I'm nervous for him, though. If he doesn't take advantage of this, I don't know what. This is the perfect opportunity to go into the USO feeling quite chuffed about himself. Newly minted #1 again. I don't want to jinx it, but it may as well be said. He really should win this tournament, and he's not one to pass up his opportunities very often. Root for Dimitrov as you must, but I'll be biting my fingernails and wearing my lucky shirt until Sunday. :devilfinger:

 

[Moxie]

Not easier than Roger in Canada :lulz2:

Welcome back, Carol!

 

[Moxie]

Yeah, a bunch of the Masters have been really weak this year - not only Cincy and Montreal, but Monte Carlo may have been weakest.

Monte Carlo is designed to be the weakest...it's not required. What is that about, btw? Has anyone ever explained that it's a MS 1000, but not required?

 

[Moxie]

Not easier than Roger in Canada :lulz2:

Sorry, @El Dude, but you deserved this.

 

[Puppet Master]

Can't this rain, like, fu€k off???
I am on the verge of ripping my hair out, follicle by follicle. How difficult is it to have a roof over the centre court, at least?

Goodness.
If I had a saying in that kind of decision, I would ban all roofless venues, regardless of the status and climate/location.

Nature bests mankind once more... Well, at least the Americans... No offense to anyone, I had to vent.

 

[Moxie]

Can't this rain, like, fu€k off???
I am on the verge of ripping my hair out, follicle by follicle. How difficult is it to have a roof over the centre court, at least?

Goodness.
If I had a saying in that kind of decision, I would ban all roofless venues, regardless of the status and climate/location.

Nature bests mankind once more... Well, at least the Americans... No offense to anyone, I had to vent.

It is really frustrating, but roofs are expensive. Tennis is a sport beholden to the elements. It's also a sport with no time-line. Patience is our watch word, as tennis fans. Who else would watch a 5-hour match? Well, maybe those cricket fans have it on us.

 

[El Dude]

Sorry, @El Dude, but you deserved this.

Of course I did, but at least it drew Carol out of hiding


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[Moxie]

Oh, bummer. It didn't help Tiafoe coming back from the long rain delay into the middle of his service game. Good tournament for him, anyway.

 

[Carol]

I wasn't hidden, I was just bored to death reading some posters complaining about the "conditions" of the grass in Wimbledon until.........never mind

 

[Moxie]

I wasn't hidden, I was just bored to death reading some posters complaining about the "conditions" of the grass in Wimbledon until.........never mind

 

[Moxie]

Any word if they're going to play matches tonight?

 

[Carol]

Any word if they're going to play matches tonight?

It's still raining so I don't think they can play tonight, unfortunately they will have to play two matches tomorrow

 

[Moxie]

That's disappointing.

 

[Moxie]

Does anyone actually think Delpo will ever do anything big again? His current iteration (2016-17) is a shadow of the shadow (2012-13) of his best self (2009). It is a sad story.

Just saw this question. I hate to say that I think the answer is no. Today, his fitness got him, and it's a drag, but between his wrists, his lack of a stinging BH, his lack of consistency and fitness, I don't think it seems that he will ever come back to the potential that he had. And it's a bloody shame. Bad luck.

 

[Moxie]

Order of Play for Third Round and QF Friday, August 18, 2017

 

[Moxie]

Nadal v. Ramos Viñolas/Kyrgios v. Karlovic play at the same time, then the winners have to play again end of day. It's as fair as it can be.

 

[atttomole]

Order of Play for Third Round and QF Friday, August 18, 2017

The attached file is barely legible. Is Nadal's match slated for 1 pm? If so, I should be able to watch it