Cincinnati Masters 2019, Ohio, US, ATP Masters 1000

[herios]

OMG they just showed RBA's finance, she is like a Beauty queen.
She could have done a lot better.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Frances needs to learn patience, and to measure his shots. He has spin, so why can he keep the ball in the lines better, then go in for the kill when it's the right time?

And you know what's baffles me is that he is not a typical male American tennis player: Big serve, big forehand, slice backhand or mediocre backhand and average footwork.

He actually has the tools to be a complete player but he is just not consistent with his shot selection.

 

[Moxie]

OMG they just showed RBA's finance, she is like a Beauty queen.
She could have done a lot better.

Career prize money: $11,248,825. She's done well enough.

 

[herios]

And you know what's baffles me is that he is not a typical male American tennis player: Big serve, big forehand, slice backhand or mediocre backhand and average footwork.

He actually has the tools to be a complete player but he is just not consistent with his shot selection.

Tiafoe always been inconsistent.
Perhaps when he natures more, he will become more of a thinker and use his skills more wisely.
He is still only 21 after all.

 

[herios]

Career prize money: $11,248,825. She's done well enough.

She did in that way. LOL

 

[herios]

Career prize money: $11,248,825.

And counting

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

teefs is not sneaking a win, clearly.

seeing as the 3rd set went right down the sodding toilet.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

pretty soon agut is going to be another older player (31 ?) debuting the top10. so...yayy for the atp oap's.

 

[Moxie]

pretty soon agut is going to be another older player (31 ?) debuting the top10. so...yayy for the atp oap's.

Never even minding the Big 3, the rest of the oldsters seem to be trying to build a glass ceiling over most of the youngsters. Anyway, looking forward to Kyrios v. Silent K.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Never even minding the Big 3, the rest of the oldsters seem to be trying to build a glass ceiling over most of the youngsters. Anyway, looking forward to Kyrios v. Silent K.

Just like a couple of weeks ago between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas, this will be the first ever meeting between Silent K and Kyrgios. I want Nick to win because I want to see Nick vs. Novak on Friday night!

 

[herios]

Never even minding the Big 3, the rest of the oldsters seem to be trying to build a glass ceiling over most of the youngsters. Anyway, looking forward to Kyrios v. Silent K.

True, but sometimes their body is not cooperating.
Anderson, JMDP, Fognini all are injured.

 

[herios]

Just like a couple of weeks ago between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas, this will be the first ever meeting between Silent K and Kyrgios. I want Nick to win because I want to see Nick vs. Novak on Friday night!

I obviously hope the opposite outcome. Not just because I am more comfortable with Karen playing Novak, but also I like Karen more than Nick.

 

[Moxie]

True, but sometimes their body is not cooperating.
Anderson, JMDP, Fognini all are injured.

Right, but that would have them not actually cooperating in the "conspiracy" against the youngsters. Next Gen better take advantage while and where they can.

 

[Moxie]

I obviously hope the opposite outcome. Not just because I am more comfortable with Karen playing Novak, but also I like Karen more than Nick.

Indeed...both have wins over ND, who is actually 0-2 v. Nick. For me, Nick is more fun to watch, maybe a higher ceiling. KK is sturdier, or coming onto it. I don't love his game, but have a gathering admiration for it.

 

[atttomole]

And you know what's baffles me is that he is not a typical male American tennis player: Big serve, big forehand, slice backhand or mediocre backhand and average footwork.

He actually has the tools to be a complete player but he is just not consistent with his shot selection.

Tiafoe is not that good, I am afraid. At best, he could be like Ferrer. I like the fact that he is a fighter, but his game is very limited.

 

[herios]

Indeed...both have wins over ND, who is actually 0-2 v. Nick. For me, Nick is more fun to watch, maybe a higher ceiling. KK is sturdier, or coming onto it. I don't love his game, but have a gathering admiration for it.

As far as ceiling, I am not convinced. I told on the forum before, he has holes in his game.
But the main reason I like better Karen is on court behaviour, he is a good and fair competitor.

 

[Moxie]

Two tweeners in one point from Nick. 2nd one didn't work, but that could be a first. I think KK will get him if he doesn't get more serious.

 

[herios]

Karen breaks!

 

[Moxie]

Goofing off and he donates the break.

 

[Moxie]

Nick called the trainer.