Marseille Open, Marseille, France, ATP 250

[britbox]

Yes it's true, hope he can beat Krygios and bang his gf ...

 

[Moxie]

I'm pleased for Paire beating Stan. I watched mainly the 2nd set, where Stan played great. Glad for Benoit that he held his game and his nerve in the end.

 

[mrzz]

When your favourite player left in the draw is Berdych, all you can say is "ugh".

 

[britbox]

QF: Nick Kyrgios beat Richard Gasquet 6-0 6-4



Big win for Nick - another strike for the young guns...

 

[britbox]

QF: Benoit Paire beat Stan Wawrinka 6-4 1-6 7-5



Benoit seems to have pulled himself out of an early season malaise... disappointment for top seeded Wawrinka.

 

[britbox]

QF: Tomas Berdych bt David Goffin 6-3 6-4



Berdych looking strong. Maybe the favourite to go all the way.

 

[britbox]

QF: Marin Cilic beat Andrey Kuznetskov 6-3 6-4



Cilic flying under the radar here in Marseille... Not any longer.

 

[britbox]

Semi Finals Saturday: Marin Cilic v Benoit Paire

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H2H: Paire leads 1-0

2013 Chennai QF Hard Benoit Paire Marin Cilic 6-4 1-6 7-5

H2H from http://www.stevegtennis.com/

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[britbox]

Semi Finals Saturday: Tomas Berdych v Nick Kyrgios

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H2H: Berdych leads 1-0

2016 Australian Open R32 Hard Tomas Berdych Nick Kyrgios 6-3 6-4 1-6 6-4

H2H from http://www.stevegtennis.com/

 

[Billie]

I'd like Paire vs Berdych final.

 

[britbox]

I'd like Paire v Kyrgios, but think it will be Cilic v Berdych

 

[mrzz]

Go, Berdych, go! The great Berdych fandom nation is gathering to support you! We promise to fill it up completely the VW van (*) that will take us to the match!


* VW van, some places known as "kombi", the van which appears on "Little Miss Sunshine".

 

[britbox]

Go, Berdych, go! The great Berdych fandom nation is gathering to support you! We promise to fill it up completely the VW van (*) that will take us to the match!


* VW van, some places known as "kombi", the van which appears on "Little Miss Sunshine".

I heard Tomas' fanbase had hired a skateboard for the journey.

 

[isabelle]

Good win from Paire, terrible perf from Richie

 

[britbox]

Paire wins second set tiebreak in Marseille to take proceedings into a deciding frame.

 

[Moxie]

Nick was raising himself to full height today. Really impressive to take out Berdych. His timing on the ball can be breathtaking.

 

[Billie]

So we have Nick vs Marin final. Not the one I wanted to see, but nevertheless it should be interesting. I wish younger guy to win tomorrow. Would this be his first title?

 

[Moxie]

So we have Nick vs Marin final. Not the one I wanted to see, but nevertheless it should be interesting. I wish younger guy to win tomorrow. Would this be his first title?

I know you were rooting for Tomas, so sorry for that. And we were both rooting for Benoit. I heard them say it would be Nick's first title. And I'm rooting for him, too. I thought he played great today.

 

[Tennisproguru.com]

Yeah, Nick is my choice tommorrow too ... after rolling over Berdych, no one can stop him

 

[Billie]

I know you were rooting for Tomas, so sorry for that. And we were both rooting for Benoit. I heard them say it would be Nick's first title. And I'm rooting for him, too. I thought he played great today.

Thanks Moxie. Even though I didn't watch the action from today, by all accounts Nick has played so well in this tournament, so good for him.