US Open [Men], 2022 - Grand Slam

[Hailz]

Looks like my upset pick of the morning Steve Johnson isn't having any of it. He is about to go down two sets to love to Dimitrov.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Looks like my upset pick of the morning Steve Johnson isn't having any of it. He is about to go down two sets to love to Dimitrov.

Dimitrov has recovered well, seeing he had to retire in his match at Winston Salem, breathing problems and feeling dizzy

 

[Hailz]

Dimitrov has recovered well, seeing he had to retire in his match at Winston Salem, breathing problems and feeling dizzy

That is one reason I picked Steve Johnson. Oh well.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I think for Thiem he transitioned a bit too late for hard courts. His timing wasn’t there for his shots which is why there were a lot of errors. He also was unfortunate to run into someone who won the biggest title of his career a few weeks ago first round.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think for Thiem he transitioned a bit too late for hard courts. His timing wasn’t there for his shots which is why there were a lot of errors. He also was unfortunate to run into someone who won the biggest title of his career a few weeks ago first round.

Thiem has to go back to playing challengers, he needs match play and to win matches, at a higher level, he is not getting the match play he needs now.

 

[Hailz]

Thiem has to go back to playing challengers, he needs match play and to win matches, at a higher level, he is not getting the match play he needs now.

I agree with this. Thiem came back from his injury and he did well on Clay, but now it is a different ballgame for him.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I agree with this. Thiem came back from his injury and he did well on Clay, but now it is a different ballgame for him.

Thiem hasnt won anything since coming back from his injury a couple of rounds of matches in tournaments, he is scheduled to play smaller ATP tournaments, to me going back to challengers and actually winning them at this stage is the way to go, he is a long way off, his former level

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am going to watch Alcaraz....colour me dead I have the wonderful Robbie Koenig as a commentator

 

[Hailz]

Thiem hasnt won anything since coming back from his injury a couple of rounds of matches in tournaments, he is scheduled to play smaller ATP tournaments, to me going back to challengers and actually winning them at this stage is the way to go, he is a long way off, his former level

He did make a SF at the Swiss Open before losing to Berrettini and a few QF's. That is it. He hasn't won any tournaments though.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just saying seeing it is a hot and sweaty day in NYC there is no way I would hug my opponent at the net.EEK

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He did make a SF at the Swiss Open before losing to Berrettini and a few QF's. That is it. He hasn't won any tournaments though.

I forgot about that SF, still after that nothing

 

[Hailz]

Just saying seeing it is a hot and sweaty day in NYC there is no way I would hug my opponent at the net.EEK

I am usually a hugger, but not on a hot and sweaty day. Yuck

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Baez has got great side spin on his fhand, that is kind of Rafa like in ways

 

[Hailz]

Norrie and Dimitrov win easily and advance to the 2nd round.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Norrie and Dimitrov win easily and advance to the 2nd round.

I think Norrie gave Paire 2 bagels?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz had a chance to win the 1st set, UFE cost him, 5 games all

 

[Hailz]

I think Norrie gave Paire 2 bagels?

Yep 2 bagels and a tie breaker.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz wins the 1st set 75 this time converted the BP chances, against Baez
I also get to look at his coach JCF

 

[Hailz]

John Isner who I picked to do really well at the USO has won the first set 6-3 over Delbonis. I have him going all the way to face Nadal in the QF's before losing.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This match between Alcaraz and Baez is a fun match, great points from both players, raising their level, playing well at the same time
on serve early in the 2nd set, Alcaraz did have a break, Baez broke back.