Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain, 2022 - Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

I could have beaten Monfils today... He is just so mentally weak.

Monfils said recently,
" I have no goal to win a tournament.....just win matches"......in otherwords just play and get paid.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Monfils said recently,
" I have no goal to win a tournament.....just win matches"......in otherwords just play and get paid.

That's despicable

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's despicable

Yes it is, though he is also at the end of his career.
Today in his match against Novak he showed 'no energy' at all

 

[the AntiPusher]

Yes it is, though he is also at the end of his career.
Today in his match against Novak he showed 'no energy' at all

Monfils had played decently this year but he just tapped out today like Novak is his freakin Pappy!

 

[Jelenafan]

I going to give this a bump from the WTA thread.

He cant win matches because he is afraid of being injured again. Dominic needs his weapons, big serve, big FH, big BH which is how he breaks down his opponents. When all of this is clicking, Dominic's feet are moving as well as anyone in the top ten. Otherwise, he is just been reduced to be a glorified practice partner. This is why I wanted him to go train with Rafa at the Nadal academy to regain his form. It will come back but it will take time just as Andy told him afterwards their match. Trust his body will build his confidence to want to grind again to win. I agree with what you said earlier, try some lesser tournaments before facing the gladiators in the master series level. IMO

What is it Rafa says, “ trust the process” ? Put in the rehab and hard work and it will come as long as you continue to just believe in your abilities. Rafa gave an interesting pretournament interview in Madrid where he said essentially he couldn't afford to reflect or bask on previous victories, he needed to concentrate on the here and now. So his focus was recovering on his most recent injury. Call it elastic brain just for the present.

I can't see how Thiem hasn't put up the hardwork. So with Dominnic IMO it's probably more mental than anything at this point. Unfortunately there is never a guarantee a person after a long hiatus will ever recover their complete competitive "killer edge: (WTA's Monica Seles never did and yes hers is a special case). Sans a new injury, If by the fall he's not back to his winning ways I would start to get worried.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What a start for Andrew Murray leads Shapo 61...1 all 2nd set
Somewhere Fiero425 is smiling

 

[Fiero425]

Alcarez is doing just a little too much after every point! The fool is going to strain himself with all that exuberance! It's so unnecessary now!

 

[tented]

Alcaraz has come from 1-3 down to up a break at 4-3. The occasional slow start … reminds me of someone …

 

[Fiero425]

Monfils had played decently this year but he just tapped out today like Novak is his freakin Pappy!

It's quite appropriate for Novak to ask Gael; "who's your DADDY?" How many times in a row does he need to win for it to be a fact?

 

[tented]

Alcaraz wins the first set 6-3, coming back from 1-3.

 

[Fiero425]

Alcaraz has come from 1-3 down to up a break at 4-3. The occasional slow start … reminds me of someone …

I hope the emulation doesn't go too far! I want to like the kid but having problems w/ his manner on the court! I don't fist pump UFE''s & DF's!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I hope the emulation doesn't go too far! I want to like the kid but having problems w/ his manner on the court! I don't fist pump UFE''s & DF's!

Dont be too harsh I think this is a 'youngster thing' Sinner also fist pumps, it is more pumping themselves up than anything

 

[tented]

I’m enjoying watching Alcaraz, but unfortunately it means Tennis Channel isn’t showing Murray/Shapovalov.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have to SB for Murray's match as it has changed to Alcaraz match
Shapo leading 4-2 set 2nd
Shapo wins the 2nd set 63.....1 set all
Going 3

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Murray d Shapo 62 36 62 and will play Novak Djokovic next
Alcaraz wins in straight sets over Basilashili 63 75

 

[Jelenafan]

Andy Murray gets his biggest comeback win yet, taking down Dennis Shapavolov in 3 sets. 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What impressed me with Murray's win was his defence especially in the 3rd set and he has always had good anticipation on the court movement,,which he showed in this match,even with his bionic hip! thankfully after the Alcaraz match I was able to see the last set as they switched back to Murrays match

 

[Fiero425]

Andy Murray gets his biggest comeback win yet, taking down Dennis Shapavolov in 3 sets. 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.

Djokovic & Murray will probably have tomorrow off to allow the other players to catch up in the draw! I think Denis was more dangerous!

 

[Carol]

After big mouth of Mouratoglou said that he doesn't see Nadal winning this next RG , Moya has reminded him what Nadal has done this year after have been months out of the court and then asking him a little more respect.

 

[Jelenafan]

After big mouth of Mouratoglou said that he doesn't see Nadal winning this next RG , Moya has reminded him what Nadal has done this year after have been months out of the court and then asking him a little more respect.

I loove that Moya is doing a little trash talk.