CINCINNATTI MASTERS AUG. 11th to 18th

[rafanoy1992]

Watching Nadal v. Becker. How many more times do we have to hear that 'the most underrated part of Nadal's game is his net play,' when he puts another one away at the net? Sorry, but there must be a statute of limitations on that comment.

:laydownlaughing

Moxie, I think by the time John McEnroe stops proclaiming the "greatest" on everything, that's when commentators will stop saying "the most underrated part is his net play."

Fair point! And good to see it's not just me and K and the crickets here!

Of course! I am just curious on how will Nadal will play this week. So far, he is being aggressive just like in Canada. The only thing he needs to improve is his 1st serve percentage. I'm very curious to see Nadal vs. Dmitrov tomorrow night.

 

[kskate2]

No problem Mox. I'm going to the Castle for a few min. I'll check back here later.

 

[Moxie]

Very good depth of shot from Nadal.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Very good depth of shot from Nadal.

Some serious forehands...I am looking forward to the Dimitrov match.

 

[Moxie]

Impressive win from Rafa. Fantastic!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Isner-Raonic coming up...I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...:nono

On the contrary, IMHO this will be one boring match between two
big servers neither of whom have much of anything else to offer.

 

[rafanoy1992]

So, Nadal could potentially face baby Federer and daddy Federer in consecutive days

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Isner-Raonic coming up...I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...:nono

On the contrary, IMHO this will be one boring match between two
big servers neither of whom have much of anything else to offer.

I thought my sarcasm was pretty obvious brother....

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Isner-Raonic coming up...I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...:nono

On the contrary, IMHO this will be one boring match between two
big servers neither of whom have much of anything else to offer.

I thought my sarcasm was pretty obvious brother....

I don't know what is going on. My sarcasm detector is severely
malfunctioning. Need to upgrade it to 98 sq. in. detector.

 

[Moxie]

Isner-Raonic coming up...I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...:nono

On the contrary, IMHO this will be one boring match between two
big servers neither of whom have much of anything else to offer.

I thought my sarcasm was pretty obvious brother....

I don't know what is going on. My sarcasm detector is severely
malfunctioning. Need to upgrade it to 98 sq. in. detector.

Apparently GSM is not a fan of the Pointer Sisters. (As a complete aside, I recommend the new Almodovar film, "I'm So Excited," for those who are not easily offended, and like a bit of camp, and a good laugh.

 

[Front242]

Yes. I didn't know he was still out there. Thought he had retired. uzzled

The 'other' Becker.

ROFL! At work here and that was class :laydownlaughing But yeah Benjamin Becker is pushing on too. Noteworthy that both Beckers had/have great serves.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Delpo is ahead a set. On serve in the second set.

 

[ftan]

Isner-Raonic coming up...I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...:nono

On the contrary, IMHO this will be one boring match between two
big servers neither of whom have much of anything else to offer.

umm GSandM, read between the lines mate

 

[GameSetAndMath]

News Flash: If Milos beats Isner today, he will get a coveted eighth seed position at USO.

It is 3-3 in 1st set. Where do you think the set is heading? surprise.

 

[nehmeth]

News Flash: If Milos beats Isner today, he will get a coveted eighth seed position at USO.

It is 3-3 in 1st set. Where do you think the set is heading? surprise.

With their skill at retuning serves? :snigger


Roger and Tommy will hopefully be fun to watch... still on serve

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger very sloppy so far. He is netting easy forehands. Haas has the break.

 

[nehmeth]

Tommy quickly holds after the break 4-1.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Another break for Haas without doing much. Roger has missed every forehand.

 

[nehmeth]

It's ugly

 

[DarthFed]

Wow, glad I'm not watching. I still hold out hopes that he calls it a season after the upcoming early loss at the USO. Refresh mentally and physically. The main problem with doing that is not getting accustomed to the new racquet before 2014.