US Open Day 4: Thursday, August 29 - Order of Play

[Murat Baslamisli]

Just to mention, Robredo got through in straights.

Robredo v Dan Evans next. I think Dan's run may come to an end. I hope not.

Iona, do you follow Evans? What's his game like? I have never watched him, I think...

I try to keep an eye on all the British players. I've mostly seen Dan in Davis Cup matches - on TV and live. He plays mostly challenger tournaments but you might have seen him at Queen's or Wimbledon. This is the first slam where he has played qualifying and progressed.

He's regarded by the LTA as naturally gifted with quick hands. It's his poor work ethic which has hampered him in the past. He seems to have put that behind him. I'm glad he's playing well.

Dan said today that he tried to practice with Tomic in Miami but Bernard's dad said he "wasn't good enough."

Dan's practiced with Andy and he hit with Federer yesterday. Perhaps he should just stick to asking the big boys in future.

That is just cold. Bernie's dad is a headcase if I ever saw one...

I am glad he is getting his stuff together. "Poor work ethic" is just so unacceptable when you see how hard the guys at the top work, even though they have accomplished so much...:nono

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Isner just wasted a set point because he did not trust his overhead...Why???

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Just to mention, Robredo got through in straights.

Robredo v Dan Evans next. I think Dan's run may come to an end. I hope not.

Iona, do you follow Evans? What's his game like? I have never watched him, I think...

I try to keep an eye on all the British players. I've mostly seen Dan in Davis Cup matches - on TV and live. He plays mostly challenger tournaments but you might have seen him at Queen's or Wimbledon. This is the first slam where he has played qualifying and progressed.

He's regarded by the LTA as naturally gifted with quick hands. It's his poor work ethic which has hampered him in the past. He seems to have put that behind him. I'm glad he's playing well.

Dan said today that he tried to practice with Tomic in Miami but Bernard's dad said he "wasn't good enough."

Dan's practiced with Andy and he hit with Federer yesterday. Perhaps he should just stick to asking the big boys in future.

That is just cold. Bernie's dad is a headcase if I ever saw one...

I am glad he is getting his stuff together. "Poor work ethic" is just so unacceptable when you see how hard the guys at the top work, even though they have accomplished so much...:nono

Tomic Senior is pure trash. Pathetic. He has no business being around pro tennis.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

^ He still gets the break and the set with some awesome net play. Just trust your skills and take it off the air big guy...

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Isner just wasted a set point because he did not trust his overhead...Why???

Forget it...Monfils refuses to pass the service line. He is going down. Ten years and nobody can talk any sense into this guy.

 

[Moxie]

Isner really moved great to take that first set and played smart tennis at the net. Well-done.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Dutra Silva! Down boy...! Do not upset the man ...Good point .

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Dutra Silva! Down boy...! Do not upset the man ...Good point .

he can smack all the forehands he wants...this is 2, 2, and 2...then out for some paella.

 

[Riotbeard]

Isner really moved great to take that first set and played smart tennis at the net. Well-done.

Isner is destroying. Up a break in the 2nd already!

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Isner really moved great to take that first set and played smart tennis at the net. Well-done.

Isner is destroying. Up a break in the 2nd already!

Drama King is up to his usual antics.:laydownlaughing this could get interesting.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Dipping dried apricots in a jar of nutella, watching tennis. Is that bad?
LeMonf is joking around, having fun...and losing.

 

[Riotbeard]

2nd set goes to big john. He seems to be finally playing the early rounds like he is thinking about taking down a big scalp.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

So Rafa calls it a night, still unbeaten on hard courts this year. Gilbert is such a ...whatever...

Will Isner close this out in straights as well?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

US Open is the only tournament I know that has ball MEN as opposed to boys...I keep seeing guys with male pattern baldness. uzzled

Isner loses an ace because he has no more challenges left . Sux. Gael knows the serve was in...His look was priceless...

 

[Moxie]

Isner out of challenges and got a bad call. Monfils tried to give it to him, but John didn't take it. Maybe it IS still a gentleman's game.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

The crowd is cheering for LeMonf...That is going to hurt. They even cheered for a first serve fault...If I am Isner, and if I win, I would say something...

 

[Moxie]

Aw, you gotta get up for Monfils, man!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Aw, you gotta get up for Monfils, man!

Sure, but highest ranked American player is playing in his home tournament...and the crowd is cheering when he misses a first serve?:huh:

 

[britbox]

Aw, you gotta get up for Monfils, man!

Sure, but highest ranked American player is playing in his home tournament...and the crowd is cheering when he misses a first serve?:huh:

Unfortunately he has the charisma of a mountain goat and they are probably cheering when he misses a first serve as they want to watch a little tennis rather than Boom,Boom,Boom,Boom. Game Isner.

 

[Moxie]

Aw, you gotta get up for Monfils, man!

Sure, but highest ranked American player is playing in his home tournament...and the crowd is cheering when he misses a first serve?:huh:

He shouldn't get a pass with the crowd just because he's a US player. We know Monfils is charismatic. John shouldn't expect it; he's trying to earn it, and that's so much the better.