Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 2022, Monaco, ATP Masters 1000

[Moxie]

Well, we get to see Tsitsipas vs. Zverev tomorrow. It will be another crazy match between the two of them.

H2H 6-3 in favor of the Greek, who also won their only 2 matches on clay.

In other news, ADF will play Dimitrov, H2H 1-0 in favor of the Spaniard, who beat Grigor in Rome last year.

Any picks?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ADF over Dimitrov
I am going for the Young Greek,who I said when the draw came out had a good chance of making the final,though he has to stay 'focused' for the whole match.

 

[rafanoy1992]

H2H 6-3 in favor of the Greek, who also won their only 2 matches on clay.

In other news, ADF will play Dimitrov, H2H 1-0 in favor of the Spaniard, who beat Grigor in Rome last year.

Any picks?

ADF over Dimitrov

Tsitsipas over Zverev but with all of the choking...

 

[tented]

H2H 6-3 in favor of the Greek, who also won their only 2 matches on clay.

In other news, ADF will play Dimitrov, H2H 1-0 in favor of the Spaniard, who beat Grigor in Rome last year.

Any picks?

I think Tsitsipas will win this one, unless he’s totally gassed after today.

As for Dimitrov, I don’t exactly associate him with clay, but this is his best tournament so far this year. I checked his previous results in MC, and the last three times in a row he lost to Rafa, so …

 

[tented]

It’s rare to see someone come back and win a set 6 games in a row, as Tsitsipas did today, but it seems we’ve seen this a few times over the last year or two. Murray, at Wimbledon, right? But I don’t remember who he was playing.

 

[Moxie]

I think Tsitsipas will win this one, unless he’s totally gassed after today.

As for Dimitrov, I don’t exactly associate him with clay, but this is his best tournament so far this year. I checked his previous results in MC, and the last three times in a row he lost to Rafa, so …

If Tsitsipas is gassed at 23 after a tough 3 setter, then I really do give up on him. Both played long emotional matches. And there's grudge involved. Tsitsipas is the better on clay, though I don't know if Zverev has had the better results. Should be Tsitsipas. I hope so, too.

Tennis Channel seems to be trying to give it to Grigor, if he stays on top of the fast, fit, hungry Spanish kid. I can't root for him, so I'll go with Davidovich Fokina to continue the Cinderella run. Remember, this is the guy who beat Novak, and then kept going instead of folding.

 

[tented]

It’s rare to see someone come back and win a set 6 games in a row, as Tsitsipas did today, but it seems we’ve seen this a few times over the last year or two. Murray, at Wimbledon, right? But I don’t remember who he was playing.

First round of Wimbledon last year. Murray was serving for the match at 5-0 in the third set, and Basilashvili won it 7-5.

 

[tented]

 

[tossip]

Fokina is a facinating character for real,in a mad scientist kind of way..

 

[Moxie]

Fokina is a facinating character for real,in a mad scientist kind of way..

Is it the hair, or the endless diving for shots? I just think he's fit, really fast, and committed to winning. Plus, he can inject pace on his shots.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Is it the hair, or the endless diving for shots? I just think he's fit, really fast, and committed to winning. Plus, he can inject pace on his shots.

He did do that against Djokovic

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fokina also does great work with animal shelters in his home town.

 

[don_fabio]

Wow, that was really some day of tennis yesterday.

 

[Moxie]

Wow, that was really some day of tennis yesterday.

If you missed it, it was basically insane.

PS: Davidovich Fokina is #32 in the live rankings, which gets him into the main draw of the French Open, if that holds. Big leap for him.

 

[Moxie]

Fokina also does great work with animal shelters in his home town.

I just heard him talk about this today. Very good for him!

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Launches Spanish Pet Adoption Platform | ATP Tour | Tennis

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina turned his lifelong love for animals into a project that aims to make sure no pets in Spain are left abandoned or mistreated.

www.atptour.com

 

[don_fabio]

If you missed it, it was basically insane.

PS: Davidovich Fokina is #32 in the live rankings, which gets him into the main draw of the French Open, if that holds. Big leap for him.

Fokina can only improve in rankings while playing on clay. He will be seeded for RG.

Today he can win against Dimitrov, beat him last year in Rome. As for Tsitsipas - Zverev, I lean towards the greek though anything could happen. Should be a good match.

 

[kskate2]

It's 11pm in MC. I didn't realize they had lights. No wonder all of those people were drunk!

They've had lights the last few years.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just tuned in ADF won the 1st set 64 and no signs of nerves Vamos!

 

[Moxie]

Yes, rode the early break to it.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I believe Dimi's mum is in the stands watching