Cincinnati Masters 2022, Ohio, US - ATP Masters 1000

[the AntiPusher]

Glad Andy came through. Can he recover for Norrie?

Nope

 

[Moxie]

PCB just got taken out by Kecmanovic in 3rd set TB. Too bad, but not a shocker. PCB might be just as happy in the end, as he has had some great results at the USO, and may be just as happy for the break. He can come to NYC and hang out!

 

[Fiero425]

OMG, how did Kecmanovic survive PCB? Shocking; esp. after Pablo won Canada! Maybe he needed some rest between Masters!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

PCB just got taken out by Kecmanovic in 3rd set TB. Too bad, but not a shocker. PCB might be just as happy in the end, as he has had some great results at the USO, and may be just as happy for the break. He can come to NYC and hang out!

I watched some of the match, it was a hard fought match from the Serb, he will play Sinner next

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matches have been suspended due to rain

 

[kskate2]

PCB was a bit fatigued, but he pushed it to a deciding TB. His legs were heavy and he just couldn't track down some of those Miromar haymakers.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Play has resumed

 

[Moxie]

Medevev through. I thought Botic might give him more trouble.

 

[kskate2]

Carlito came through earlier in straights. Shortman is on court right now in the ugliest getup I've seen since Stanimal's RG shorts.

 

[Moxie]

Carlito came through earlier in straights. Shortman is on court right now in the ugliest getup I've seen since Stanimal's RG shorts.

Haven't seen that one yet, but is it possible that you missed Karatsev's kit earlier today? Because that one, from the back, was atrocious.

 

[Moxie]

I see their noisy kits are playing each other. I think Schwartzman will win this. Karatsev doesn't have as much control over his wild and interesting game.

 

[tented]

 

[Fiero425]

Norrie and Murray going at it! I guess Andy has some kind of psychological edge or this wouldn't be close! Looks to be going 3 sets!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nick you were very lucky not to be given 2 warnings....your swearing which was audible for starters
Trainer has been called for Nick, his knee again, I thought he might not play Cinncy because of his knee in Montreal.
Fritz won the 1st set 63
Double break for Fritz in the 2nd set, too good for Nick today, regardless of Nicks knee problem
Good controlled match from Fritz winning 63 62...well played Fritz

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Who the hell is Ben Shelton I know he is young and a American, just defeated Ruud 63 63 and Ben was given a main wild card into the USO, I see it was warranted.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Taylor Fritz, speaking to Christopher Clarey today after his match, calling the new trial allowing in - match coaching on the ATP Tour ' a dumb rule., he's not using it.
"Tennis is an individual sport. A huge part of tennis is, in my mind and a big part of it is you need to be figuring out on the court for yourself".

 

[Moxie]

Who the hell is Ben Shelton I know he is young and a American, just defeated Ruud 63 63 and Ben was given a main wild card into the USO, I see it was warranted.

He's playing college tennis. I think they said it was his 4th win at the ATP level, and he got a top 10! Yes, he has made a lot of his WC. And I believe you noted he's getting one into the USO.

 

[Moxie]

I don't really want to see Rafa go long rallies with Coric. Useless expenditure of energy, and risk of the abs. Coric is nowhere near his previous level. Take him out fast.

 

[TheSicilian]

I don't really want to see Rafa go long rallies with Coric. Useless expenditure of energy, and risk of the abs. Coric is nowhere near his previous level. Take him out fast.

Coric is playing very well so far, rain delay now. What's up with Rafa abs? He is not 100%? I hope he is not taking a risk playing this week

 

[Moxie]

Coric is playing very well so far, rain delay now. What's up with Rafa abs? He is not 100%? I hope he is not taking a risk playing this week

I hope the rain delay gives Rafa time to remember he should dispatch Coric without another thought.