Madrid Draw

[Denis]

Incredible point on 6-6 by Dimitrov. He takes the set...

 

[Riotbeard]

Dimitrov takes the first. I hate to say it but he deserves, he was the better player over all. Thankfully Novak knows how to come back, but I have to go into the office so no more watching for me.

 

[Front242]

Unreal winner to set up set point by Dimitrov.

 

[Denis]

Wow! He did it. Great first set.

(But I think Djokovic will take it in 3)

I hope you're right. Dimitrov is playing amazing at the moment.

 

[Front242]

Bad call by Carlos there for once. Been doing a great job up to now.

 

[Denis]

I think Djokovic needs to try some dropshots, volleying isn't going too well for Dimitrov.

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Dimitrov breaks, time is running out now...

 

[tented]

Ouch! Was that the same ankle?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

The ankle again...Darn.

 

[Denis]

Ugh, on top of all of this, the ankle.

 

[Front242]

Bummer. That sucks. Fingers crossed he's ok.

 

[Denis]

Ouch! Was that the same ankle?

Right one, yes.

 

[Front242]

Man, that's heavily strapped.

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Gutsy start from Dimitrov after a lengthy break.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Ouch! Was that the same ankle?

Right one, yes.

Who's ankle?
Dimitrov?

 

[drm025]

Ouch! Was that the same ankle?

Right one, yes.

Who's ankle?
Dimitrov?

Djokovic went over on the same ankle that he rolled in Davis Cup.

 

[justapasserby]

So torn about this match. i want Dimitrov to finally get that big win! but i want Djoker to sustain a Clay season dominance this year. well, whoever wins wins i guess

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i have observed this for a long time, and really, djoker is pretty bad at handling slices o_O

 

[Didi]

The way Dimitrov is playing today he would have troubled any version of Djokovic, bad ankle or not. I hope that if he pulls this off it won't be tarnished in the media by excuses the way it was with Soderling in 2009. If he doesn't get Nole's scalp today he'll get it sooner or later. Really hope this kid breaks into the top 10 at some point. He's a joy to watch.

 

[justapasserby]

that was weird. hope it doesn't end the match

 

[Front242]

Dimitrov needs to work on his fitness. He had Nadal on the ropes as well at Monte Carlo and the same left thigh cramped up. Shame if it determines the outcome.

 

[Denis]

That's right, push him around.

 

[justapasserby]

well, it was a good match while it lasted