US Open QF: Richard Gasquet vs David Ferrer
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Bad match-up for Gasquet. It doesn't help that he's notorious for poor fitness and he's coming off a near 5-hour match, playing a bull like Ferrer. I'd like to see Richard win since his game is much more appealing but I really don't see it happening.
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Broken_Shoelace said:
yep again..RG will have to step out side of his box to beat this baselining :devil ,,,,Ferrer will force RG to overhit by his backboard like defense.. I hope that I am wrong as usual
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Ferrer in straights. I don't think Gasquet will have even a slither of the energy he would need to beat Ferrer. And then there's everything else he would need.
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I'll pick the upset here. Gasquet in 4 or 5 (Or Gasket as my mother is fond of calling him). Yes, there is no logic whatsoever to it and if anything, goes against the grain in every imaginable course. Richard would be weary after scarcely surviving Raonic previously. Furthermore, Gasquet is not known for his incredible determination and stamina in such long-winded matches as I am predicting whilst this sort of thing falls right into Ferrer's bread basket, if you will. There is just no explaining it. That's why it will happen!
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AndrewWilliam said:
Exactly. Honestly, I can't believe he outlasted Raonic the other day. He must be thinking about trying to get to the WTF, and the help of achieving that goal with the added points at a GS. He's currently in 10th place. I think he's trying to make a run to get into 8th place.
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tented said:AndrewWilliam said:
Exactly. Honestly, I can't believe he outlasted Raonic the other day. He must be thinking about trying to get to the WTF, and the help of achieving that goal with the added points at a GS. He's currently in 10th place. I think he's trying to make a run to get into 8th place.
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It was quite surprising wasn't it? After reading one of Moxie's translations (wonderfully done too) I tend to agree with Uncle Toni insomuch people over hype the 'beauty' aspect of the sport instead of evaluating everything -- physical stamina chief amongst them in regards to Gasquet's talent and future prognostications. I just have a gut feeling he's going to do something mighty interesting with Ferrer. No sense in it though!
That could very well come to pass. I seem to recall the last WTF he was in being highly interesting with the likes of Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Roddick, and others. It could happen!
Good to see you again as well old friend!
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AndrewWilliam said:tented said:AndrewWilliam said:
Exactly. Honestly, I can't believe he outlasted Raonic the other day. He must be thinking about trying to get to the WTF, and the help of achieving that goal with the added points at a GS. He's currently in 10th place. I think he's trying to make a run to get into 8th place.
Great to see you around!
It was quite surprising wasn't it? After reading one of Moxie's translations (wonderfully done too) I tend to agree with Uncle Toni insomuch people over hype the 'beauty' aspect of the sport instead of evaluating everything -- physical stamina chief amongst them in regards to Gasquet's talent and future prognostications. I just have a gut feeling he's going to do something mighty interesting with Ferrer. No sense in it though!
That could very well come to pass. I seem to recall the last WTF he was in being highly interesting with the likes of Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Roddick, and others. It could happen!
Good to see you again as well old friend!
I'm glad to see you around, too, AW. I'm glad you enjoyed that Toni piece.
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Moxie629 said:AndrewWilliam said:tented said:AndrewWilliam said:
Exactly. Honestly, I can't believe he outlasted Raonic the other day. He must be thinking about trying to get to the WTF, and the help of achieving that goal with the added points at a GS. He's currently in 10th place. I think he's trying to make a run to get into 8th place.
Great to see you around!
It was quite surprising wasn't it? After reading one of Moxie's translations (wonderfully done too) I tend to agree with Uncle Toni insomuch people over hype the 'beauty' aspect of the sport instead of evaluating everything -- physical stamina chief amongst them in regards to Gasquet's talent and future prognostications. I just have a gut feeling he's going to do something mighty interesting with Ferrer. No sense in it though!
That could very well come to pass. I seem to recall the last WTF he was in being highly interesting with the likes of Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Roddick, and others. It could happen!
Good to see you again as well old friend!
I'm glad to see you around, too, AW. I'm glad you enjoyed that Toni piece.
Likewise Moxie! I find Toni a fascinating man. Keep up the good work.
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Denisovich said:Gasquet wins the opening set. Closes it with a beautiful down the line backhand winner. Is this really going to happen? Ferrer looks a bit off. Maybe he wants to avoid worsening his h2h with Nadal
That was a great DTL backhand. Worked so perfectly after the previous BHs which kept moving Ferrer to the side.
