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My main take from the match was that both players look equipped to make a serious mark in the game unlike the phoney generation who have enabled the old guard to remain almost unchallenged at the top for far longer than they really should have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Van Rijthoven wins the second set 6-4.
Game on!
I used to like McEnroe because he could beat Borg, who was becoming a bit monotonous! His outbursts were a bore because they held up the match mainly and also served to disrupt his opponent which wasn't fair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
Kyrgios, on the other hand, comes across as snide sort of type and genuinely nasty.
it's all impressions. We don't really know. He's probably a great guy at home!
Djokovic breaks to lead 2-0 third set in a game when Van Rijthoven apparently had two shots called out which were apparently in but he chose not to challenge either of them.
Djokovic running away with the third set - 4-0.
Edit - 5-0.
Djokovic wins the third set 6-1.
They have 59 minutes left to try and complete the match tonight.
It sounds obvious but Van Rijthoven needs to try and stay in this fourth set as long as possible and obviously try to nick it so that they need to come back tomorrow.
BBC just confirmed that Kyrgios was fined $4,000 for his audible obscenity in last night's match.
Tsitsipas was fined $10,000 for hitting the ball into the crowd.
Djokovic breaks in the first game of the fourth set.
I think they will finish this one tonight.
I prefer Kyrgios’ trolling and sledging, which can be at least amusing sometimes, if cheating, (like you I loved McEnroes antics in the day) , to Haleps ridiculous 3 or 4 second scream which is clearly intended to distract her opponent. So, so annoying and the referees need to intervene at some point. Both cheats play early tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
Djokovic wins in 4 sets and plays Jannik Sinner in the quarter finals on Tuesday.
Should be a cracker.
Yes that will be a great game. Sinner looks an excellent talent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
That forehand cross-court is a killer. Reminiscent of Andy in his prime. He's quite a slightly built chap too.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Castle tortuous commentary in Kyrgios game. Over and over about Kyrgios incidents and not on the game.
Looks like I missed a cracking day's play.
Kyrgios beat Nakashima in five sets and Cristian Garin pulled off a bit of a shock with a five set win v Alex De Minaur.
Kyrgios will play Garin in the quarter finals.
Taylor Fritz had a more straightforward victory in straight sets v Jason Kubler and he now plays the winner of Rafael Nadal v Botic Van De Zandschulp who play later tonight.
Rafael Nadal is through to the quarter finals to play Taylor Fritz on Wednesday after a straight sets win v Botic Van De Zandschulp.
I got 6 out of the 8 quarter finalists correct but Garin surprised me against De Minaur and I thought Alcaraz would beat Sinner.
The quarter final line up is;
Djokovic v Sinner
Goffin v Norrie
Garin v Kyrgios
Fritz v Nadal
I think the semi finals will be;
Djokovic v Norrie
Kyrgios v Nadal
I think Djokovic v Sinner will be the pick of the bunch and as an outside bet don't be surprised if Fritz takes out Nadal.
Tomorrow Djokovic v Sinner is first up on Centre Court at 1:30pm and Goffin v Norrie is second on Court One so they should start about 3pm.
Once again I'll miss most of tomorrow's play which is a bit rubbish but here's to a good day of tennis.
Hopefully he'll send Novax packing.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Nadal looked good earlier. Amazing if he could win three straight slams, but you're right Fritz will be tricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Nochance!Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
I'd love to see Nadal do the calendar year Grand Slam. Very tough ask but it would be an outstanding achievement.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
Fritz will be a very difficult opponent though, he's a very good grass court player.
Not so sureQuote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
Have a hunch that today could be the end of a great tournament for Norrie. Likely to be a close one though and could go either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
He’s a pain in the arse. Also thought Sue Barker (who I like) seemed awfy keen on wanting Kyrgios fined for wearing a red hat to walk off 😂.. but castle is on a different scale. Biased and annoying in most of his commentary.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Slightly less rational and one I can’t explain too well but Johanna Konta does my nut in too 😁
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Originally Posted by WeeRussell
I thought that Norrie might struggle v Tommy Paul in the last round but he beat him easily
I think he will win today without too much trouble.
Hopefully get home in time to watch it !
How the hell is Norrie not on centre court?
Anyway set 1 to Sinner!
Sinner double break in set 2!
Rafa will be getting his hopes up. :wink:
3rd set Djokovic and a break up in the 4th. Boo!
1 set each in Norrie's match.
Absolutely gutted I missed the Djokovic match, sounded like a classic.
Sinner sounds like he just ran out of steam but is a future Grand Slam winner for me.
Home now for Norrie - Goffin, seems like it's nicely poised!
Norrie in some trouble, Goffin two sets to one up.
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Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
No really , Novak was absolute garbage for 2 sets before he started playing , I actually thought he was ill as he was accepting getting beat at one stage , Not the normal smashing his rackets or moaning to his box or screaming at himself , He really did play brutal for 2 sets , Deserved winner in the end
Not everyones cuppa T but i like him and hope he wins the whole shebang , It's Nadal and picking his erse at every serve that does my heid in
Mon Nole !