Rogers Cup, Toronto,Canada, ATP Masters

[Moxie]

The Czechs missed their chances to beat No1e who forgot to play tennis during the break. No1e will hopefully recollect his knowledge before the semifinal against Monfils who won't miss the chance if he has it ... or he will too.

Jesus, is it always about borders with you? Novak didn't play 'the Czechs,' he played Berdych. And the one who forgot how to play tennis during the first set TB was Tomas. Novak was pretty much crap, but he managed to get through because he's bored a hole in Berdy's head.

 

[Mastoor]

Jesus, is it always about borders with you? Novak didn't play 'the Czechs,' he played Berdych. And the one who forgot how to play tennis during the first set TB was Tomas. Novak was pretty much crap, but he managed to get through because he's bored a hole in Berdy's head.

He played Stepanek before Berdych, therefore the Czechs like I said, and in both matches he could have lost a set and then another. Funny that i had to explain this to you.

 

[Moxie]

Sorry that I wasn't taking his opponents for their national associations. I get your point now. Still, a funny way to look at it.

 

[Mastoor]

Sorry that I wasn't taking his opponents for their national associations. I get your point now. Still, a funny way to look at it.

I know, we are all some sort of Russians to you.

 

[britbox]

10-Gael Monfils (France) beat 4-Milos Raonic (Canada) 6-4 6-4

 

[britbox]

1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat 5-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 7-6(6) 6-4

 

[britbox]

 

[Moxie]

I know, we are all some sort of Russians to you.

That is unkind and uncalled for. It's really you that put your factionalism to the fore, with the endless chip on the shoulder.

 

[britbox]

Semi Final 1: Rogers Cup

v

Novak Djokovic (1) v Gael Monfils (10)

H2H: Djokovic leads 11-1

2014 Paris Masters R16 Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 6-3 7-6(2)
2014 Canadian Masters R32 Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 6-2 6-7(4) 7-6(2)
2013 Shanghai Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 6-7(4) 6-2 6-4
2011 Cincinnati Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 3-6 6-4 6-3
2011 Canadian Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 6-2 6-1
2010 Serbia v France - DC WG - F 0 Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 6-2 6-2 6-4
2010 US Open QF Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 7-6(2) 6-1 6-2
2009 Paris Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 6-2 5-7 7-6(3)
2008 Olympic Tennis QF Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 4-6 6-1 6-4
2006 FO - RG R16 Clay Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 7-6(5) 7-6(5) 6-3
2005 US Open R128 Hard Novak Djokovic Gael Monfils 7-5 4-6 7-6(5) 0-6 7-5
2004 Italy F4 Futures QF Clay Gael Monfils Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/
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[britbox]

Semi Final 2: Rogers Cup

v

Stan Wawrinka (2) v Kei Nishikori (3)

H2H: Wawrinka leads 3-1

2015 Australian Open QF Hard Stan Wawrinka Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-4 7-6(6)
2014 US Open QF Hard Kei Nishikori Stan Wawrinka 3-6 7-5 7-6(7) 6-7(5) 6-4
2012 Cincinnati Masters R16 Hard Stan Wawrinka Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3
2012 Buenos Aires QF Clay Stan Wawrinka Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-2

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/

 

[isabelle]

a probably Nole / Stanimal final

 

[Moxie]

Well, not Stanimal. Kei stole the first set after Stan was playing very well and up break, then Wawrinka imploded in the 2nd. He was clearly tanking at the end, and even the polite Canadians booed him.

 

[britbox]

Kei Nishikori (3) d. Stan Wawrinka (2) 7-6 (8-6) 6-1

 

[britbox]

Well, not Stanimal. Kei stole the first set after Stan was playing very well and up break, then Wawrinka imploded in the 2nd. He was clearly tanking at the end, and even the polite Canadians booed him.

Stan the Enigma as always.

 

[Moxie]

Stan the Enigma as always.

Boy, exactly. He played great yesterday, and for most of the first set. He went away fast today. I hope Gael maintains his sharp focus today, as this could be a really entertaining match.

 

[Moxie]

Monfils is going to have to start attacking these soft second serves. Oops, as Novak DFs for the break. Definitely hasn't got his serve rhythm working. Or he's suffering something.

 

[Moxie]

Beautiful sunset in Toronto, and the sunset on Gael's Roger's Cup, it seems. He's looking tired and lacking in belief. OK, more ideas this game, but likely too little, too late. He refused to tee-up on Novak's serving softballs, and he's paid the price. I don't see how he thought getting into rallies with a weak-serving Novak was going to pay off.

 

[Carol]

Horrible, awful, badly game by Monfils

 

[britbox]

Looking like curtains for Gael

 

[britbox]

Too passive.

No way back for Gael.