Mercedes Cup, Stuttgart Open 2018, ATP 250

[herios]

You will see tomorrow that he'll hit peak form as he often does against the top players. He's himself said that is the only thing that doesn't bore him in tennis.

All of them should enter the court believing they can beat the top guys. That is on their interest. Otherwise will never be able to beat them

 

[the AntiPusher]

You will see tomorrow that he'll hit peak form as he often does against the top players. He's himself said that is the only thing that doesn't bore him in tennis.

Wacky Nicky ‘s efforts may mimic your recent history.

 

[monfed]

All of them should enter the court believing they can beat the top guys. That is on their interest. Otherwise will never be able to beat them

I hope Delmugtro reads your post because he had given up before RG started.

 

[britbox]

Quarter-finals

1-Roger Federer (SUI) beat Guido Pella (ARG) 6-4 6-4



4-Nick Kyrgios (AUS) beat 8-Feliciano Lopez (ESP) 6-4 3-6 6-3



7-Milos Raonic (CAN) beat 3-Tomas Berdych (CZE) 7-6(2) 7-6(1)



2-Lucas Pouille (FRA) beat Denis Istomin (UZB) 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Fed on court at 10 a.m. edt.

Fed and Nick have played two matches and they are even.

Each match went to distance and each set of each match went to distance (all were Tie Breaker Sets).

All of it is even more amazing, considering they have never played on grass before.

Fed needs to be alert since getting out of bed tomorrow; otherwise, he may lose.

However, Fed will have extra motivation in this match as winning it will give him #1 and so I think Fed will win.

 

[kskate2]

Nicky had 20 aces yesterday. He will need the same type of effort if he wants to win today. Maybe even more than 20. It will likely go 3 and I think Fed will prevail. Nicky can go on walkabouts during his matches.

 

[isabelle]

good luck to bad Nick and Lucas

 

[herios]

At 2-2 in the first set with Lucas, Milos breaks.

 

[herios]

Milos wins in straight sets.
Nice to see him playing well again.
Fingers crossed to see more of him.

 

[britbox]

Milos through to the final 6-4 7-6.

 

[britbox]

Milos wins in straight sets.
Nice to see him playing well again.
Fingers crossed to see more of him.

Seems to have been a long road back. Decent final anyway vs Fed/Nick - I didn't fancy Pouille.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Can't Nick and Roger go straight to the TBs and not waste anyone's time?

 

[DarthFed]

Milos looked good from the parts I saw. I looked at the Halle draw, a lot more cushy for Roger than this tournament which is interesting. He has his work cut out this weekend but Halle looks like a nice opportunity if he loses today or tomorrow. All about peaking for #21 at Wimbledon anyways, treat the tourney as life and death as he should and he will win

 

[britbox]

Here come the gladiators

 

[britbox]

Bit late for me to stay up for this one. Time to hit the sack. Kyrgios is one of my favourite players anyway, so won't be too pissed off if Federer doesn't see this one out.

 

[Horsa]

Nos Da!

Bit late for me to stay up for this one. Time to hit the sack. Kyrgios is one of my favourite players anyway, so won't be too pissed off if Federer doesn't see this one out.

 

[DarthFed]

Man Fed is sharp as hell to start. Just had a BP and his first weak return

 

[DarthFed]

Video game type returning this game, always a good sign for him

 

[herios]

Can't Nick and Roger go straight to the TBs and not waste anyone's time?

I have the feeling there will be breaks.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I have the feeling there will be breaks.

Probably one each and they will still go to the TB