Shanghai Rolex Masters, ATP Masters 1000

[britbox]

3-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) beat Kyle Edmund (Britain) 6-3 6-4



Stan makes short work of Kyle Edmund.

 

[britbox]

Mischa Zverev (Germany) beat 12-Nick Kyrgios (Australia) 6-3 6-1

Nick's Jekyll and Hyde character comes to the fore again. Loses to Sascha Zverev's older (journeyman) brother in straight routine sets.

Kyrgios quits on a point or two...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...y-concedes-point-during-shanghai-masters-loss

and ends up getting booed off court...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/37630038

Said he couldn't care less and was "bored" during his first round match with Querrey.

 

[britbox]

Viktor Troicki (Serbia) beat 4-Rafa Nadal (Spain) 6-3 7-6(3)

 

[Tennis Fan]

Alexander Zverev Defeats (8) Marin Cilic 36 63 62



Excellent win for Sascha yesterday. Maturing all the time. Should break into the Top 20 this week coming. ^ Love the shot above, pick that baby out!

Zverev is awesome! He's still a frigging baby on tour and hasn't even filled out yet. I think this is our winner. He's got everything, skills, courage, hunger and desire. Oh, and he's consistent. Looking forward to following his meteoric rise.

 

[britbox]

Zverev is awesome! He's still a frigging baby on tour and hasn't even filled out yet. I think this is our winner. He's got everything, skills, courage, hunger and desire. Oh, and he's consistent. Looking forward to following his meteoric rise.

I'm a huge fan... of the younger crop breaking through, I like him and Thiem... very different players and like them for different reasons... kind of why I liked Safin and Federer's games.... but this kid is definitely for real... and a future #1 IMO.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Results from the Shanghai Masters Men's Singles Round 2 matches on Wednesday

15-Roberto Bautista (Spain) beat Taylor Fritz (U.S.) 6-4 6-4
Viktor Troicki (Serbia) beat 4-Rafa Nadal (Spain) 6-3 7-6(3)
13-Lucas Pouille (France) beat Nicolas Almagro (Spain) 6-4 7-6(10)
Vasek Pospisil (Canada) beat Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 7-5 7-6(2)
Mischa Zverev (Germany) beat 12-Nick Kyrgios (Australia) 6-3 6-1
Jack Sock (U.S.) beat Feliciano Lopez (Spain) 6-3 4-6 6-4
5-Milos Raonic (Canada) beat Paolo Lorenzi (Italy) 6-2 6-4
Gilles Simon (France) beat Wu Di (China) 6-2 6-2
Marcel Granollers (Spain) beat 7-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 7-6(4) 7-6(1)
11-David Goffin (Belgium) beat Benoit Paire (France) 6-1 7-6(0)
3-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) beat Kyle Edmund (Britain) 6-3 6-4

Good win for Troicki. Rafa didn't play as horribly as he has in the recent past, but his performance was a bit lackluster. One of the best matches I've seen Victor play in a while.

 

[britbox]

Good win for Troicki. Rafa didn't play as horribly as he has in the recent past, but his performance was a bit lackluster. One of the best matches I've seen Victor play in a while.

Troicki has pushed him close a couple of times in the past... He had match points a few years ago.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Mischa Zverev (Germany) beat 12-Nick Kyrgios (Australia) 6-3 6-1

Nick's Jekyll and Hyde character comes to the fore again. Loses to Sascha Zverev's older (journeyman) brother in straight routine sets.

Kyrgios quits on a point or two...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...y-concedes-point-during-shanghai-masters-loss

and ends up getting booed off court...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/37630038

Said he couldn't care less and was "bored" during his first round match with Querrey.

I know. I came in late and saw Zverev's name and assumed it was Alexander. I don't know what's up with Nick. Maybe he really doesn't want to play tennis; he sure acts like it.

 

[britbox]

I know. I came in late and saw Zverev's name and assumed it was Alexander. I don't know what's up with Nick. Maybe he really doesn't want to play tennis; he sure acts like it.

Strange thing with Nick... he had a relaxed Tokyo where the media spotlight wasn't really on and won the tournament... as soon as the attention focuses on him at a bigger tournament, he seems to go into his Hyde mode... very complex character... hard to figure... seems to self-sabotage.

 

[Tennis Fan]

I'm a huge fan... of the younger crop breaking through, I like him and Thiem... very different players and like them for different reasons... kind of why I liked Safin and Federer's games.... but this kid is definitely for real... and a future #1 IMO.

I like him too. I love the way he takes the game seriously at his age. It's truly something to see. I like Thiem too, and Pouille's game as well. Safin was alright. I liked his looks, but those inconsistent players who act like they don't care bug me, big time.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Troicki has pushed him close a couple of times in the past... He had match points a few years ago.

I know, Troicki's one of those players that has a lot of skills, but usually ends up losing his nerve as the match progresses, but this time he didn't, and he was rewarded. Personally, I think a lot of players are uber talented, not just the ones that are lauded, but usually the difference is between the ears.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Strange thing with Nick... he had a relaxed Tokyo where the media spotlight wasn't really on and won the tournament... as soon as the attention focuses on him at a bigger tournament, he seems to go into his Hyde mode... very complex character... hard to figure... seems to self-sabotage.

Hm, that is true. Good catch. It seems that when the stakes get higher he retreats.

 

[isabelle]

Carol must be fed up with Nadal's bad results

 

[Carol]

I understand when a player is in decline losing more or not winning so often but Rafa is losing constantly and against anyone. I don't take anything to Troicki and his excellent serve but come on, Rafa in good conditions wouldn't have lost that match and the matches before (Beijing).
His words after the match: "I think this season almost has finished to me, I need to talk with my team if I should stop to play for awhile and just trining much better" . I think he really needs a Psychologist urgent like others players also have done! o_O I've never seen him so helpless than now, pity!

 

[Tennis Fan]

I understand when a player is in decline losing more or not winning so often but Rafa is losing constantly and against anyone. I don't take anything to Troicki and his excellent serve but come on, Rafa in good conditions wouldn't have lost that match and the matches before (Beijing).
His words after the match: "I think this season almost has finished to me, I need to talk with my team if I should stop to play for awhile and just trining much better" . I think he really needs a Psychologist urgent like others players also have done! o_O I've never seen him so helpless than now, pity!

Wow, that doesn't sound good.

 

[Carol]

Wow, that doesn't sound good.

Maybe he has said that under a big frustration at that moment but you can tell that he is more disappointed than ever

 

[teddytennisfan]

Nice win for Sascha Zverev over Isner.

wonderful talent -- this kid. i like his game - he has big power - but also has some touch..and look very dedicated - but calm about what he understands he needs to do for his career. that is important.

very good win for him.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Maybe he has said that under a big frustration at that moment but you can tell that he is more disappointed than ever

Yeah. It is bizarre, but you can lose your mojo. It just takes time.

 

[teddytennisfan]

Maybe he has said that under a big frustration at that moment but you can tell that he is more disappointed than ever

i assure everyone -- blinding oneself to all the matters about the HYPOCRISY OF WADA -- (WHICH i will NOT let pass )_ -- but for the moment blinding myself from THAT...

no one HAS BEEN A BIGGER AND LONGER FAN OF RAFAEL THE GREAT than i, believe me.

i was his fan since i saw news clips of him just barely 16 with those 'boys" tours about some boy from spain -- and when i saw hime - i INSTANTLY told myself:

" I will be a fan of this kid" - and AM.

BUT I had never seen his FACE display such a BLANK-NESS to it than this morning's match. i sensed he was going to lose --e ven at 2-2 - and went back to sleep. because id idn't want to watch MY RAFA LOSE that way.

but -- let's give him a LITTLE more space -- he just has to get his mind, his soul, his body around his predicament.

give him space. that's the LEAST a fan can do.

Take a good rest , RAFA - recover from this disappointment...ENJOY your privileged life, there is a LOT -- INFINITELY more - you hae to be thankful for having been at the pinncle of sports and tennis for so long --

and hopefully you'll find your way BACK in the next season to where you have earned your way to so well all these years.

you deserve the chance to keep trying until tennis no longer brings you REAL joy.,

and only YOU has the right to say when and on your terms .

ALWAYS -- A FAN OF RAFAEL NADAL THE GREAT!

 

[teddytennisfan]

NOLE-- THE AMBASSADOR OF TENNIS
YOU ARE A CREDIT !! A TRUE EXAMPLE OF A DIGNIFIED PERSON.