Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome, Italy - Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

It all seems strategic to me. "I take it when it's early in the set." So that's when he feels the pain and later not? C'mon. He takes it when he is losing, that's how I see it. Did similar thing against Novak in QF and we will see more of it.

He is a fantastic player already no doubt and how he plays it's exciting to watch him, but he is also still a little prick. I feel like punching him in the face, he gives me that sort of a vibe.

I have been watching the game for over 40 years, Rune is a Fox, I dont turn a blind eye to his behavior, lol! although his fans here keep making excuses for him, lol!
I agree 100% with your post,

 

[Fiero425]

They should swap names because I think Ruud just isn’t rude enough, and Rune just doesn’t like being ruined! I don’t see Casper winning big titles - he’s too soft and nice - but Rune may nab his second one tomoro…

Ruud is like Rublev; king of 250's & 500 level events! I'm shocked he's made so many major SF & finals; even though vacillited by upsets!

 

[Fiero425]

Yap, I edit my post, just as I was typing they showed rain again and Layani came to the greek with the news. This is just awful. I feel sorry for the crowd too who payed the tickets.

I can't recall Rome being this bad when it comes to rain! Lucky they're a 2 week event! IDK how they could've finished on time if not a fortnite!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A promising sign Tarps are coming Off
It would be a Big Mistake if they decide to hold the Womens final/Doubles final tonight

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well that was short lived, tarps back on again,
Weather update no play before 9.15pm
Some fans have been waiting 2 hours to get into the night session.

 

[tossip]

It all seems strategic to me. "I take it when it's early in the set." So that's when he feels the pain and later not? C'mon. He takes it when he is losing, that's how I see it. Did similar thing against Novak in QF and we will see more of it.

He is a fantastic player already no doubt and how he plays it's exciting to watch him, but he is also still a little prick. I feel like punching him in the face, he gives me that sort of a vibe.

Well they all do it..some towel a lot and others dont come off their chair quickly or hinder others like what Iga does.Djoko in his younger days was well known for taking strategic MTO.He will eventually mature,but he is a very talented youngster.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It didnt take long for excuses to come for Rune lol! and his MTO's not all players do it BTW, so as a tennis fan I have to wait till he matures? lol!

i hope they dont hold the Womens final tonight it should be moved tomorrow on court centrale and have the mens doubles final on Grandstand,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good news
Players are about to come back again on court, actually just watching Stef doing a warm up in the corridor
Hopefully no more rain
Players back on court doing their warm up

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I havent seen The Poo in Stef's box for ages? maybe he has been given the boot
Grreat bhand from Meddy with a BP
Hell a DF from Stef
Meddy will serve for the 1st set 6-5

 

[don_fabio]

Looks like this break from 40:0 up silenced the greek's dad. What a waste, Meddy broke his weaker bh side + DF to donate a break.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Meddy winning 9of the last 10 points and wins 7-5 1st set.He smashed and grabbed the first set!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Please now Stefs mum it talking to to him on a step? Mo says that is not allowed lol! she has to be seated in his players box
Apparently Stefs dad speaks to him in Greek and his mum speaks to him in Russian? lol! please Don Fabio we need duck tape for both parents lol!

 

[don_fabio]

Mother took over

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mother took over

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This is the Mum and Dad's circus .........I cannot believe this LOL!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Back to the tennis
Meddy broke Stef, Stef needs to tell Mum and Dad to take a hike ASAP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hell Meddy with a Djoko smash
Meddy 2-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Huge call for Stef which went his way at 30 all, hold a must hold for Stef, he held
Meddy 3-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well played point Stef, good finish at the net,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stef with 2 BPs
Stef breaks back well played taking Meddy off the court, good response
Papa Stef has shut up for the time being lol!
Stef has tidy up his game
Noticed Mama Stef is sitting alone in the stands? maybe she was told to get out of his box by her hubbie lol!

 

[Jelenafan]

He is a fantastic player already no doubt and how he plays it's exciting to watch him, but he is also still a little prick. I feel like punching him in the face, he gives me that sort of a vibe.

He’s a child!! Leave him alone…