Shanghai Rolex Masters 2017, ATP Masters 1000

[mrzz]

Really? I didn't watch it, just surprised to hear that. I thought Kyrgios v Federer was pretty good in the spring

This is completely in another league. Gasquet was doing quite well from the baseline -- actually attacking and defending well. There were a handful of fantastic 20+ shots rallies with both guys going for it. An awful lot of insane winners from both sides. Even the UFE's were mostly fun -- not stupid mistakes but near misses trying to go for beautiful winners.

 

[Carol]

I haven’t watched Nadal-Dimitrov match which I will see later the replay but what I’ve read was an excellent match like both always do, Dimi playing his best but unfortunately for him Rafa is in action and dificult to beat him
I wlouldn’t have minded if Rafa would have left early but looking the way he is playing I hope he can reach the final and finishing with a good Asian tour

 

[Carol]

Also I’ve read Roger has played very irregular but I suppose that Gasquet even worse. Also I’ve read that Delpo after his fall yesterday has pain in his wrist so maybe tomorrow he won’t be able to play so Roger will pass to the final without too much effort.
Meanwhile Rafa will play against Cilic, tough match too

 

[Jelenafan]

I had this ready to post this morning...
Don't want to jinx it, but I'm so anticipating a JMP and Federer match. I'd gave Fed the edge but Juan Martin's FH is so amazing, and the BH looks strong these days...

Maybe I spoke too soon...

http://baseline.tennis.com/article/69951/watch-juan-martin-del-potro-falls-wrist-shanghai

That's all that he needs, another wrist injury.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Really? I didn't watch it, just surprised to hear that. I thought Kyrgios v Federer was pretty good in the spring

Krygios vs Fed ..miami and Rafa vs Grigor at AO final two sets

 

[the AntiPusher]

I had this ready to post this morning...
Don't want to jinx it, but I'm so anticipating a JMP and Federer match. I'd gave Fed the edge but Juan Martin's FH is so amazing, and the BH looks strong these days...

Maybe I spoke too soon...

http://baseline.tennis.com/article/69951/watch-juan-martin-del-potro-falls-wrist-shanghai

That's all that he needs, another wrist injury.

JMDP is Mr. Glass..

 

[Federberg]

Krygios vs Fed ..miami and Rafa vs Grigor at AO final two sets

And Rafa v Roger last 5 games of the AO final

 

[the AntiPusher]

And Rafa v Roger last 5 games of the AO final

don't remind me ,
I didn't care for those results..

 

[Carol]

It would be completely absurd if Delpo would play tomorrow. I’d like to know what pact Federer has made with the demon.......:devilfinger:

 

[kskate2]

Gentleman's Singles, Semifinals OOP for Saturday, October 14, 2017

 

[the AntiPusher]

It would be completely absurd if Delpo would play tomorrow. I’d like to know what pact Federer has made with the demon.......:devilfinger:

Agreed.. another walkover for Roger..no big deal it isnt Roger’s fault

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

If the Delpo match does not happen, Roger has to find someone good and have a serious training/match session with him. Maybe Dimitrov is still in town? He is not ready to meet Rafa yet. His forehand still is not dialed in.

 

[Front242]

If the Delpo match does not happen, Roger has to find someone good and have a serious training/match session with him. Maybe Dimitrov is still in town? He is not ready to meet Rafa yet. His forehand still is not dialed in.

That's the thing. All the talk of Roger being lucky to possibly get a walkover to the final is silly because I'm quite sure he'd prefer to have more decent match play than free points.

 

[10isfan]

The fall wasn't too serious it seems. What a relief. Potro should rest. Fed would benefit from practicing with a lefty.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Sorry to hear the bad news of DelPo. He deserves a break. May be sometime next year he should be allowed to win a GS without facing a top 100 player.

 

[backhandslapper]

Sorry to hear the bad news of DelPo. He deserves a break.

That was naaaaasty.

 

[the AntiPusher]

How many times is Cilic gonna bounce the freakin ball, yet Front says Nothing

 

[Front242]

How many times is Cilic gonna bounce the freakin ball, yet Front says Nothing

See, this is the kind of annoying dumb Nadal fan post that is totally unnecessary. Who said I was even watching? It gives other Nadal fans a bad name.

 

[kskate2]

Delpo will play. Match should be on in an hour.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Nadal's slider out wide is the best he's ever hit it. Even when he served great in the past, he never quite mastered that serve. I'm really impressed with that aspect, as well as his all-around serving. The backhand has been lethal too. The forehand on the other hand, looks somewhat pedestrian, as it often has on this Shanghai surface. He'll need to hit it with much more aggression no matter who he faces in the final.