The Tennis Thread

[Arnoldtoo]

Murray playing better than I've seen him in a long long time. Won the first set v. De Minaur.

 

[Arnoldtoo]

There's a bloody good match going on between Thiem & Tsitsipas if anyone's got Prime. Amazing hitting from both.

 

[aliyid]

There's a bloody good match going on between Thiem & Tsitsipas if anyone's got Prime. Amazing hitting from both.

Good shout, much better than the Chelsea Saints match

Turned over just in time to see Thiem 5-0 up in final set oops

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Good shout, much better than the Chelsea Saints match

Turned over just in time to see Thiem 5-0 up in final set oops

He did kind of run away with it! Both players to watch in the Masters this week.

 

[aliyid]

Take a bow Andy Murray, awesome achievement after everything he’s been through to lift yet another trophy ? ?

Even better to win the final against a big player like Wawrinka

 

[ralvy]

Take a bow Andy Murray, awesome achievement after everything he’s been through to lift yet another trophy ? ?

Even better to win the final against a big player like Wawrinka

Let's hope next year he can make a full comeback. Players like him and Delpo returning can only be a good thing for tennis.

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Take a bow Andy Murray, awesome achievement after everything he’s been through to lift yet another trophy ? ?

Even better to win the final against a big player like Wawrinka

He played well, too; Stan didn't play badly. There's still some rustiness but his movement, given what he's had done, is really quite stunning.

 

[aliyid]

He played well, too; Stan didn't play badly. There's still some rustiness but his movement, given what he's had done, is really quite stunning.

Picked up his game from where it was in the earlier rounds. Some points looked like the Murray of old. Think it was good for him to come up against an old rival like Stan rather than the 50-100 ranked players he’s been facing lately.

 

[Gbspurs]

Take a bow Andy Murray, awesome achievement after everything he’s been through to lift yet another trophy ? ?

Even better to win the final against a big player like Wawrinka

Incredible achievement really. I never thought we would see him win a title again. If he can kick on maybe he stands a chance at the Australian open after all!

 

[Arnoldtoo]

O2 finals line-up confirmed:

Djokovic
Nadal
Federer
Medvedev
Thiem
Tsitsipas
Zverev
Berrettini

Tasty, and 4 of them under 23.

I might have to buy some tickets if there are any left.

 

[aliyid]

Can’t wait for this

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Can’t wait for this

Cool!

 

[aliyid]

Cool!

And a great climax to the series with him
lifting the European Open title last month ?

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Anyone going to the ATP Finals next week?

I figures I should, since this is the last year in London for the foreseeable future.

I've gone for tickets on Wednesday afternoon, since I don't want to go in the evening. Since Rafa and Sascha are playing on Monday evening, I'm guessing that 1 of those must be playing Wed pm, against either Tsitsipas or Medvedev. I'd settle for any combination there. but hoping for Zverev / Tsitsipas.

 

[aliyid]

Must be gutted you didn’t go for Tues eve tickets. One hell of a battle between Djokovic & Thiem

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Must be gutted you didn’t go for Tues eve tickets. One hell of a battle between Djokovic & Thiem

Yes ...

My hitting partner has tickets for tomorrow evening. Djokovic v. Federer with the loser going home, and for Djokovic the #1 ranking on the line assuming Rafa beats Medvedev today. Could be a tasty match with all the crowd bar about 10 on Roger's side!

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Well that was some match! Rafa 5-1 and match point down in the third. Never in doubt!

 

[aliyid]

Well that was some match! Rafa 5-1 and match point down in the third. Never in doubt!

Was it a case of Medvedev bottling it or did Rafa step his game up a level?

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Was it a case of Medvedev bottling it or did Rafa step his game up a level?

Mostly I'm afraid it was Medvedev. He'd barely put a foot wrong to get to 5-1 but then fell apart. Mostly hitting forehands long. Mind you I did feel a bit sorry for him, since the crowd was clearly 99-1 in Rafa's favour, which must be a pretty bad feeling when you're trying for one the biggest wins of your life and practically everyone wants you to lose.

 

[aliyid]

Murray has had to pull out of the Aussie Open, not too surprising considering how gruelling it is on the body.