Cincinnati Masters 2022, Ohio, US - ATP Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am hoping Matteo can play better than he did in Montreal, up now against Frances Tiafoe

 

[Moxie]

I am hoping Matteo can play better than he did in Montreal, up now against Frances Tiafoe

Frances gets the first set in TB. Tiafoe is more match-ready. Let's see if Matteo can pick it up for the next two sets.

 

[Moxie]

DF gives Matteo the early break in set two. Berrettini is the better player, if he can steady himself and take it.

 

[Moxie]

So excited for Korda that he beat Khachanov! So disappointed in myself that I didn't pick that in the draw challenge.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo it would be good if you could move your feet, especially if you are hitting a fhand

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Frances gets the first set in TB. Tiafoe is more match-ready. Let's see if Matteo can pick it up for the next two sets.

I dont know, Matteo he is not moving his feet well for starters,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo wins the 2nd set , 64, though not with any authority
Lets see if he can improve in the final set
Really this match is up for grabs, the player that can 'step up' will win

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo needs to find his razor, the growth under is chin is kind of gross.
Matteo saves 2BPs, thank goodness for his 1st serve

 

[kskate2]

TB it is to settle Cakes vs Big Foe

 

[kskate2]

Foe gets the mini, 4-3

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tiafoe anticipating the cross court shot from Matteo and wins a good point at the net

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Slam Dunk winner from The Foe

 

[kskate2]

3 more MP's

 

[kskate2]

BC saves 2 w/ 1st serves. 6-5

 

[kskate2]

Foe gets it. Big win for him after dumping some winnable matches this year.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Foe played better in the t/break and deserved his win!
Back to the drawing board Matteo!

 

[kskate2]

The Foe played better in the t/break and deserved his win!
Back to the drawing board Matteo!

Ever since Covid, he still doesn't look right to me. First serve is missing more than it's present. FH is all over the place and you pointed out his footwork is extremely sluggish.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ever since Covid, he still doesn't look right to me. First serve is missing more than it's present. FH is all over the place and you pointed out his footwork is extremely sluggish.

Agree, I also feel he needs more match play, before the USO, maybe taking a WC into Winston Salem

 

[tented]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Really poor return from you Jannik against Thanasi, 5 all t/break final set.
Jannik with MP 6-5, again another poor return Jannik, MP saved from Thanasi.. 6 all
Fhand winner 2nd MP for Jannik
What a battle that was Jannik, well done to the Kokkinakis who played qualies to get to the main draw!

Birthday Boy Sinner, who turns 21 today, wins 67(9) 64 76(6)