Nitto ATP Finals, 2019, London

[Moxie]

I nearly totaly agree. I just woud not call Thiems performance stellar.

Yeah, but you don't like him.

 

[mrzz]

He does it selectively, as a way to end the point, and mostly on HC/grass.

So we agree on that.

Also, he does do it mainly on the BH

Yep, that's why I emphasized and repeated the emphasis on the forehand. Even if Nadal's flat backhand is a very peculiar shot, mostly cross court with some crazy angles. The typical rally shot is still "normal". Let's see, this tournament might be a good one to check this out.

 

[mrzz]

Extremely good match between Tsitsipas and Medvedev. Tsitispas defense abilities have increased immensely.

 

[Carol]

This match is more then that........

 

[Moxie]

Tsitsipas and Medvedev in a real dog fight, with Stefanos taking the first in a TB.

 

[Moxie]

The Greek gets the break at 4-4 and now will serve for the match.

EDIT: Tsitsipas gets his first win over Medvedev. Maybe a little bit of grudge helped.

 

[Carol]

And Tsitsipas won, hmmm, this is getting very interesting.......B-)

 

[Bonaca]

Yeah, but you don't like him.

No i dont, and i really have to think about who i more dislike Austria or Nadal, but still think it wasnt stellar.
Good luck today for your player!

 

[Andy22]

We'll see. Zverev has a new lease of life lately and if he has any self respect he won't go down meekly as defending champion. He may just tear your goat a new one if he serves as well as he has the last month or so.

are you saying zverev could beat nadal of course he can he's a really good player but will he most likely not.

 

[Andy22]

well done tsitsipas first win over Medvedev now its a rivalry

 

[Nadalfan2013]

I have a bad feeling about the Zverev match. Tsitsi was 0-5 against Medvedev and got his first win, and Zverev is in the same situation of 0-5 vs Nadal despite some close matches. He’s bound to get a win (he’s beaten Fed 4 times and Nole 2 times). Hopefully Nadal is not flat due to lack of matches or serving safely due to his recent strain.

 

[Andy22]

I have a bad feeling about the Zverev match. Tsitsi was 0-5 against Medvedev and got his first win, and Zverev is in the same situation of 0-5 vs Nadal despite some close matches. He’s bound to get a win (he’s beaten Fed 4 times and Nole 2 times). Hopefully Nadal is not flat due to lack of matches or serving safely due to his recent strain.

not worry nadal should still beat zverev if 100 percent maybe the upsets are over for now.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

not worry nadal should still beat zverev if 100 percent maybe the upsets are over for now.

If Nadal is 100 percent he would never lose a match to anyone. Hopefully he’s 100% healthy.

 

[Bonaca]

I have a bad feeling about the Zverev match. Tsitsi was 0-5 against Medvedev and got his first win, and Zverev is in the same situation of 0-5 vs Nadal despite some close matches. He’s bound to get a win (he’s beaten Fed 4 times and Nole 2 times). Hopefully Nadal is not flat due to lack of matches or serving safely due to his recent strain.

Brilliant analysis, because Federer and Medvedev lost their matches, also Nadal have to to giraffe?

 

[Andy22]

of course if nadal loses any matches at wtf its because of injury from paris not the player.

 

[Moxie]

Philosophical question, but can any match result at the YEC actually be considered an "upset?" I mean, they're the top 8 players. Just wondering.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

I won't be able to watch much of the match because I'll be at work, but Rafa I will be rooting for you virtually and spiritually! :heart:

 

[Bonaca]

Philosophical question, but can any match result at the YEC actually be considered an "upset?" I mean, they're the top 8 players. Just wondering.

Yes if one of the big guys lose to the normal ones

 

[Front242]

I won't be able to watch much of the match because I'll be at work, but Rafa I will be rooting for you virtually and spiritually! :heart:

Rooting furiously under your desk no doubt. Caution: wet floor

 

[Bonaca]

break giraffe, poor start from the bull