Western & Southern Open - Cincinnati (Men)

[Kirijax]

Must really suck to be a Tennis Canada fan this year. Pospisil is the only light that is shining (dimly).

 

[the AntiPusher]

Tsonga, Isner and Kyrgios out? I'm glad for Gasquet
I think Chardy is going to be the next Rafa's opponent, by the form that he is playing it will be a tough test for Rafa :s

All of Rafa's matches are tough these days. These are the :deadhorse days for Rafa Fans.

 

[Kirijax]

Raonic a game away from a straight-sets loss. :cover Losing to Deliciano.

 

[Kirijax]

And Raonic goes out to Lopez. Looks so lethargic out there.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Raonic a game away from a straight-sets loss. :cover Losing to Deliciano.

He Gone!

 

[herios]

Raonic has already lost the first set in a TB to Deliciano. If he loses again today, that will be back to back blow for him. But, I would prefer not to see him in London.

We know that. You never missed to say how much you cannot stand him.
This year your wish will come through.

 

[Front242]

Do you think Zverev has finished growing? He is just 18, I am not convinced he cannot grow some more. I do not like his posture, not strong enough.

uzzled
Hope he doesn't grow any taller. At his 6'6" he will already have enough trouble.

I'm not a fan of the way Coric continues his grunt until his opponent hits the ball (ala Ferrer and Nadal)

Rafa does this? I missed it!

He's not as bad as Ferrer but yes, it's "baaaaah, baaaaah, baaaaaah" all the time like an impersonation of a sheep on speed.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

enjoyed the coric-zverev show. first of many I think.

 

[Kirijax]

enjoyed the coric-zverev show. first of many I think.

Has nothing to do with anything JLLB, but your avatar makes me chuckle every time I see it. :snicker Who is that in the pic?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Tough going for Milos. I do not think he is as comfortable as he can be with the foot thing. Takes longer with bigger guys to heal, especially foot related stuff. Hopefully he will get his mojo back soon.

 

[nehmeth]

Raonic a game away from a straight-sets loss. :cover Losing to Deliciano.

He Gone!

:clap Thought this might be the outcome today. :clap

I don't wish an injury on anyone, and I hope Raonic will eventually heal up properly.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

enjoyed the coric-zverev show. first of many I think.

Has nothing to do with anything JLLB, but your avatar makes me chuckle every time I see it. :snicker Who is that in the pic?

it says in the signature. :idea:

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

early break for fedster..yabbadabbadooooooooo.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Ok, Roger is hitting half volleys off of Agut's second serves! It is early even for his standards.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

No first serves to speak of from Roger but he was pretty solid in return games. Got BPs pretty much every game. That serve has to improve though.

 

[nehmeth]

Ok, Roger is hitting half volleys off of Agut's second serves! It is early even for his standards.

Fed looking fresh and rested, takes the first set without much trouble.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Fed is surely rusty. First server % in 1st set was about 40%

 

[nehmeth]

No first serves to speak of from Roger but he was pretty solid in return games. Got BPs pretty much every game. That serve has to improve though.

While the first serve is still on vacation, he really hasn't needed it in this match.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I have never seen Roger return a second serve like this. He practically half volleys it on the service line and attacks. And it got him a break. Wow. Almost practice court stuff there...

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

eat the defeat..nearly.