Citi Open, Washington DC, USA, ATP 500

[kskate2]

They did move it. Sasha is already out there in the early stages.

 

[Moxie]

They did move it. Sasha is already out there in the early stages.

Smart.

 

[kskate2]

I'm glad it didn't rain on me like it did this year when I went to this tournament a few years ago

 

[kskate2]

Nishi breaks first

 

[kskate2]

oh no, the trainer is out for JMDP

 

[Moxie]

Oh, FFS. It seems like JM can't lift his head. The man is Job.

 

[kskate2]

well they rubbed a cream on him and he's back out there.

 

[Moxie]

He seems better.

 

[kskate2]

he is better, but nishi looks crisp at this late hour. takes the opener 6-4

 

[Moxie]

He was really testing the DP backhand. JM is mostly using the slice, but the 2-hander can be wicked, when he uses it. I'm going to guess that Kei will get this done and go to bed.

 

[kskate2]

He was really testing the DP backhand. JM is mostly using the slice, but the 2-hander can be wicked, when he uses it. I'm going to guess that Kei will get this done and go to bed.

He can do some things w/ the 2-hander, but not when he's playing someone w/ a superior BH. Djoke and Nishi have the best BH's on the planet which is why he usually struggles against them. My hour is up and I'm calling it as well. Good night Mox.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

So, Domi and Dimi gone!

 

[isabelle]

who's Tommy Paul ? a new promising young gun ? I didn't know him before he beat Lucas

 

[herios]

So, Domi and Dimi gone!

About these two:
We know that Domi is not as strong on HC as on clay therefore he usually does live up to his ranking in such events.
About Dimi , I lost count of how many times he has disappointed and frustrated the hell out of me. He always finds a way of failing to establish himself as a top 10 player.

 

[Moxie]

Nishikori is in real trouble against Tommy Paul, the young American. What the what?

 

[kskate2]

mp for the kid

 

[Moxie]

Good lord, what a point! This kid is the real deal.

 

[kskate2]

saved w/ brilliance from the japanese

 

[kskate2]

good eve Mox. Sorry I'm late to the party. Too much midnite tennis watching forced me into a nap after work. :sleep:

 

[Moxie]

We'll see what Paul is made of here. You have to favor Kei for the break.