Nitto ATP Finals 2023, Turin, Italy

[MargaretMcAleer]

Regardless of his knee issue Holger has raised his game in the 2nd set

 

[Front242]

Only following the scores but Sinner is tanking to dump Djokovic out of the tournament as I thought would happen. Annoyed at myself for not picking Rune 2-1 which I was going to do as I haven't bet in ages but had a hunch this would be how it pans out. Rune will win this now. No point in Sinner expending energy now for nothing.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good return on Janniks 2nd serve and Holger wins the 2nd set 75,

 

[Jelenafan]

So Little Holger just won the 2nd set.

I dunno, regardless of what Cahill suggests, in the heat of battle they may have to carry Sinner off the court, he’s not going to want to stay winless versus Holger.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh please why would Sinner tank a match against a player he hasnt beaten lol!

 

[the AntiPusher]

That is also where he needed to focus with his shot, not a lazy one

My LORD do you see how Holger's net game is.. that's pre Mcenroe's level. This is why some of Us see the future with this kid. You can't teach it this well .

 

[Front242]

So Little Holger just won the 2nd set.

I dunno, regardless of what Cahill suggests, in the heat of battle they may have to carry Sinner off the court, he’s not going to want to stay winless versus Holger.

Yeah but winning for what? 200 points, $390,000 is nice but the downside is Djokovic stays in. No incentive to win it...

Get rid of Djokovic and he has a better shot at the title. He'll lose now on purpose.

 

[Front242]

Oh please why would Sinner tank a match against a player he hasnt beaten lol!

To avoid playing Djokovic again. Odds can't be great for him beating Novak twice in a row.

 

[the AntiPusher]

When was the last time Holger Rune was 100% for any tournament?

Remember he is just a pup. Still growing into his body. It's very rare for a player so young to remain injured free. Maybe Borg is the only one that was able to stay healthy throughout his teens

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

My LORD do you see how Holger's net game is.. that's pre Mcenroe's level. This is why some of Us see the future with this kid. You can't teach it this well .

Yeah, I just want to see Holger be fully healthy for one full year. I believe a fully healthy Holger has a higher ceiling than Alcaraz and Shelton.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

To avoid playing Djokovic again. Odds can't be great for him beating Novak twice in a row.

Sorry Fronty we will have to disagree it is not in Sinner's DNA to tank or not give 100% though I can see why you would think that, btw your not the only one, if he wants to get through, he has to play Novak, twice, that is the breaks I am afraid

 

[Kieran]

Yeah, I just want to see Holger be fully healthy for one full year. I believe a fully healthy Holger has a higher ceiling than Alcaraz and Shelton.

You know, Shelton had one good tournament and one good result, but you act like beating Tiafoe is a big deal. It isn’t. I’m wondering based on what do you compare Ben with Alcaraz and Rune…

 

[the AntiPusher]

To avoid playing Djokovic again. Odds can't be great for him beating Novak twice in a row.

Maybe Holger's knee would flare up afterwards the match if he wins. In that scenario Wouldn't Novak be the first alternate. .hmmm

 

[Front242]

Sorry Fronty we will have to disagree it is not in Sinner's DNA to tank or not give 100% though I can see why you would think that, btw your not the only one, if he wants to get through, he has to play Novak,

I mean he could play his heart out and tell the world he's not afraid to face Novak again or take the shame of another loss to Rune and have a shot at the title. Who'd really give a shit about losing to Rune again if they went on to win the 5th biggest tournament of the year ?

 

[the AntiPusher]

You know, Shelton had one good tournament and one good result, but you act like beating Tiafoe is a big deal. It isn’t. I’m wondering based on what do you compare Ben with Alcaraz and Rune…

Rafa had no business loosing to Frances at the USO. No business at all

 

[Front242]

Maybe Holger's knee would flare up afterwards the match if he wins. In that scenario Wouldn't Novak be the first alternate. .hmmm

Ah man, that'd be lousy on poor Jannik. Imagine tanking to avoid facing Novak, losing 200 points and $390,000 and then having to play him anyway

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I mean he could play his heart out and tell the world he's not afraid to face Novak again or take the shame of another loss to Rune and have a shot at the title. Who'd really give a shit about losing to Rune again if they went on to win the 5th biggest tournament of the year ?

Point taken, secretly I still want Sinner to get a win this year against Rune call my crazy., he does get a rest day tomorrow

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I wonder how Novak is feeling right now lol!

 

[Front242]

Point taken, secretly I still want Sinner to get a win this year against Rune call my crazy.

Beat Rune and Rune his chance to win the title. Iz niiiiice! I like!

 

[Front242]

I wonder how Novak is feeling right now lol!

He's carb loading the jungle juice.