US Open QF: Richard Gasquet vs David Ferrer

[kskate2]

Ferrer is getting his butt handed to him. I don't know if he can comeback from this. There's always an opportunity when you're playing Richie. Early in the 3rd set will tell the tale.

 

[Andrew William]

Gasquet might have an easier time of it than I thought. Let's see if Ferrer can muster a comeback.

 

[djmm]

Okay, what's the matter with Davide?? Richy Rich isn't this good

 

[britbox]

It's not the best, but Gasquets backhand must be up there as one of the most aesthetically pleasing to watch shots in tennis.

 

[Andrew William]

That's pretty much what I thought would happen! Congrats to Richard!!

 

[Front242]

Well I wasn't expecting this! Great win for Gasquet. Puts him very much in contention for the WTF also if he does well the rest of the year and also given Tsonga's unfortunate predicament. Would be great to see him at the WTF. Hope he makes it. He's ranked a very well deserved number 9 now with today's win.

 

[DarthFed]

It's not the best, but Gasquets backhand must be up there as one of the most aesthetically pleasing to watch shots in tennis.

It's #1 on my list and even greater to watch in person.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

nice one richey ..some often not frequently seen mental toughness..

could he actually reach a major final ?...nawwww no way, prob mean facing rafa/wafa..but you cant completely rule it out. :exclamation:

 

[Riotbeard]

Happy about this. Nadal/ferrer matches are very boring. Although they pale in comparison to the most unholy of match-ups, the dreaded Simon-Murray.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Unexpected result to say the least, particularly with Gasquet coming off a five-setter already. Pleased to see him do well.

 

[britbox]

It's not the best, but Gasquets backhand must be up there as one of the most aesthetically pleasing to watch shots in tennis.

It's #1 on my list and even greater to watch in person.

Were you at this match Darth?

 

[DarthFed]

It's not the best, but Gasquets backhand must be up there as one of the most aesthetically pleasing to watch shots in tennis.

It's #1 on my list and even greater to watch in person.

Were you at this match Darth?

No, I saw a little bit of his 1st round and then all of the 3rd round match vs. Tursunov.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Happy about this. Nadal/ferrer matches are very boring. Although they pale in comparison to the most unholy of match-ups, the dreaded Simon-Murray.

Welcome to the party Pal.. I have erased every Rafa/Ferrer match including the RG final.. Ferrer is a fantastic player but there isn't enough variety to his game for me. I definitely don't mean to offend his fans.

 

[Iona16]

Sad to see Ferrer go out. I thought he'd do it after winning sets 3 and 4.

 

[Moxie]

Sad to see Ferrer go out. I thought he'd do it after winning sets 3 and 4.

Ferrer has been suffering from, either, tiredness, or mental ennui. Either way, the man needs a break, but fantastic win from Gasquet!

 

[Iona16]

Sad to see Ferrer go out. I thought he'd do it after winning sets 3 and 4.

Ferrer has been suffering from, either, tiredness, or mental ennui. Either way, the man needs a break, but fantastic win from Gasquet!

I agree Moxie. I think his batteries are running down. He has seemed like a different player these past few months. For me it's sad to see.

 

[Denis]

Very happy Gasquet won! Complete meltdown by Ferrer though. That break in the 5th was ugly. Gasquet started to play passive one-mile-behind-the-baseline tennis early in the third and I thought it was over. But Ferrer helped him thankfully. So Ferrer is human after all, good for him.

 

[isabelle]

Congrats Richie, I'm soooo happy. Even if I voted for him in the poll, it was more a wish than a prediction....glad that my dream came true
hope Richie can qualify for Masters, it would be well deserved
France is proud of you sweet Richie and good luck vs Nadal

 

[nehmeth]

Happy for you Isabelle and that one of your Frenchmen has made it to the semis.

 

[isabelle]

Happy for you Isabelle and that one of your Frenchmen has made it to the semis.

Thanks for your kind message. I'm delighted by this unexpected present, Santa Claus must exist somewhere....Richie's game is a beauty, he's a shy, polite, respectful people, I enjoy him very much and I wish him the best vs Nadal, even if I know it'll be more than difficult
ALLEZ RICHIE !!!