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I just woke up, had a wee look at the results and OMG....DAN EVANS!!! Fantastic result! Go Dan!!:cheer::cheer: Also it's Lorenzi for Andy. Match took over 4.5 hours! I watched some of the first set and oh boy, Lorenzi can move!! Chases everything. It must have been a great match. And Ferrer/ Fognini...still going!
Sorry if I have repeated anything already posted! Wrote this through bleary eyes and without having read any earlier posts! Will catch up properly later! Was just so excited!
roytennisfan
02-09-2016, 09:06
Was sorry for Janko losing in 5 after winning the first 2 but please for David (Ferrer) that he came through in 5 against Fognini. DAN and not Stan is the man
oop for Friday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav
Kyle 4th on Armstrong not before 10.30 om UK time.
Jo starting very shortly on Grandstand.
Jack Sock has won the first set against Cilic and is a break up in the second set.
roytennisfan
02-09-2016, 18:36
Jack Sock has won the first set against Cilic and is a break up in the second set.
Can't believe DelPo is almost the same odds as Cilic to win, Cilic blows hot and cold, could still comeback from 2 down, but interesting
Jack has just taken the second set against Cilic.
Well if Jack Sock wins in 3 sets Kyle will be on earlier. Not so good for my competitions though.
roytennisfan
02-09-2016, 19:09
Well if Jack Sock wins in 3 sets Kyle will be on earlier. Not so good for my competitions though.
Looking like 3 sets, yes all over. Looking like 10.30 for Kyle
roytennisfan
02-09-2016, 19:11
Harrison coming back against Baghdatis, just won third set so 1-2
JAMES4578
02-09-2016, 19:18
Certainly big win for Jack Sock, wonder if Harrison can take it all the way!
Goodness, it's all happening tonight! Cilic gone and Baggy's having a good tournament....he's just beaten Harrison. Can hardly keep up with everything!
I'm not surprised about Cilic - he blows hot and cold and I don't believe he would have beaten Andy in Cinci if it hadn't been Andy's 14th match in 15 days.
I'm not surprised about Cilic - he blows hot and cold and I don't believe he would have beaten Andy in Cinci if it hadn't been Andy's 14th match in 15 days.
I fully believe that too!
supergran
02-09-2016, 19:47
I'm glad he's out.
So happy tsonga came through one of my faves :)
Agreed on cilic as well I'm not a fan. I'd rather not see him in the world tour finals again if possible.
So happy tsonga came through one of my faves :)
And wasn't he happy about it! Lovely celebration! And lovely interview too.
As for baghdatis that is great news, I don't know how much longer he'll play for out I enjoy watching him. Watching the djoko match now it's odd seeing the Russian again, he used to be much more a feature. Don't like his chances though
Youzny trainer on after four games,nole getting another walk over ?
Rosalind
02-09-2016, 20:20
I just saw this! What are the chances! Perhaps he's putting something in their tea?
greatunclebulgaria
02-09-2016, 20:23
could he get any more lucky?
supergran
02-09-2016, 20:29
could he get any more lucky?
But as my son has just said......He's not getting match practice......still unbelievable though.
lovetennis
02-09-2016, 20:30
At this rate he'll be through to the final without breaking a sweat.
scrapaddict
02-09-2016, 20:32
I think he would rather be more match fit by practice than not tired through not playing as others have said
Andrew Castle getting it wrong again. Commentating in a recent match he said Kyle may be on as early as 10.00 pm. Schedule of play states not before 10.30 pm.
JAMES4578
02-09-2016, 20:33
Whilst Djokovic will be fresh lack of match play may not be as fortunate as it seems (well here's hoping!) Pity for Youzhny!
Youzhny retires after only a few games. So Nole has now had one walkover, an early retirement and has an extra day off in the schedule as he played the first day.
lovetennis
02-09-2016, 20:35
And even though he's barely played his face looks drawn to me. Ah well the walkover spares us the crowd love-in he usually subjects us to
Hmmmm - maybe Djoko really has sold his soul to the devil!;)
The women's singles on Armstrong has finished. So roll on Kyle at 10.30 pm.
Will anyone be watching on Livestream?
dewster99
02-09-2016, 21:38
Will anyone be watching on Livestream?
http://realstreamunited.tv/tennis/us-open-louis-armstrong-stadium-rsu3101g9?l=1522995545
supergran
02-09-2016, 21:44
Come on Kyle...Let's go!!
http://realstreamunited.tv/tennis/us-open-louis-armstrong-stadium-rsu3101g9?l=1522995545
not working for me :sad:
Try this....
http://www.oleoletv.ws/oleoletvcom_page001eNoNyNEJwCAMBcCJHjFBCo5jMRShScX o_vXzjklyKSkzhY6lduuEQBJftAPfUEcPP6nNtjcsde-BZ9aDeKvFD6uzFks,.html
dewster99
02-09-2016, 21:56
not working for me :sad:
yeah it stopped just at the start. Got this one now http://cricfree.sc/watch/live/us-open-louis-armstrong-stadium-live-streaming
supergran
02-09-2016, 22:02
Kyle breaks. COME ONNNN!!
oop for Saturday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule12.html
Andy 3rd on Ashe and Dan 4th on Armstrong.
Such a good match from Kyle! He really deserved to win! Well done Kyle. :dance::dance: Amazing sunset too!! And what a fabulous day in NY for our Brits. Dan (loved that match!!), Heather and Naomi in their respective doubles and Jo in her singles. Have I left anyone out? It seems ages ago since the first match! Can hardly stay awake now, so night all. :sleepy: Another big match tomorrow evening! Actually lots of big matches....Dan, Heather and Jamie/Bruno as well.
Could add Ewan Moore to the list of GB winners today. I believe he is the only British boy in the draw and he beat the gloriously named 11th seed, Constant De La Bassetiere in 3 sets in the first round of the Junior Boy's Qualifying. One more win and he will be in the main draw.
Brilliant brilliant Kyle!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Fantastic win for Kyle - hope it spurs Dan on against Stan the man but I think Stan is another level above Isner.
hfwardhouse
03-09-2016, 09:42
Utterly brilliant by Kyle - saw most of the 2nd and 3rd sets and the start of the 4th but after a manic week at work I had to give up so was over the moon to wake up to the win this morning!
lovetennis
03-09-2016, 11:57
Fantastic win for Kyle - hope it spurs Dan on against Stan the man but I think Stan is another level above Isner.
True but Stan can blow hot and cold. You can never be sure which Stan will turn up. He hasn't been that great for most of the year
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 18:17
It's the Delpo honey monster, cmon David
It's the Delpo honey monster, cmon David
Mixed loyalties here - I'm not sure who I want to win this one. I've always loved Daveed's tenacity - he really has made the most of his talent and I fear that he is on the downward spiral, which I would hate to see. On the other hand, although I have always had reservations about Delpo, I really admire his tenacity in coming back from the injuries that would have made most throw in the towel. Selfishly, I also think that Delpo is a bigger threat to Andy than Daveed. Oh well, may the best man win!!
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 19:09
Close first set 6-5 Ferrer 2 breaks each
Sousa probably should have won the first set. He had two BPs and made errors on both and then what often happens when serving at 4-5 he gets broken to lose the set. Dimitrov has since rolled through the second set 6-1.
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 19:23
Delpo takes first set 7-6, fear for David now
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 19:58
Delpo takes first set 7-6, fear for David now
And the second 6-2, Sousa has won the third set against Dmitrov
oop for Sunday. http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule13.html
2 Brits on Ashe on Sunday and neither of them Andy.
Jo is on at 4.00 pm and Kyle is second night match.
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:33
Dmitrov wins in 4, next opponent for Andy
Dmitrov wins in 4, next opponent for Andy
Should be win :cauldron:
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:35
Delpo breaks for 5-3, David almost out
Delpo beats Ferrer in straight sets. I really didn't mind who won that but, for Daveed's sake, I would rather it hadn't been straight sets. Delpo is definitely a danger.
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:42
Delpo won 6-3, David fought in the first set but had no answers in sets 2&3
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:43
My Semi final predictions (*not based on the current ongoing match)
Novak v Rafa
Andy v Delpo
Dream semi finals
Kyle v Rafa
Andy v Dan
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 22:53
Blimey ... that long!
DavidLaw @DavidLawTennis (https://twitter.com/DavidLawTennis) 6m6 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/DavidLawTennis/status/772204315322777600) Queens, NY (https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A00c39537733fa112) Murray wins. 3 Brits into Slam last 16 singles for first time in 31 years.
1985 Aus Open. John Lloyd, Jo Durie, Anne Hobbs
Dom Inglot on 5Live putting this resurgence in British tennis down to the investment from the LTA. Spoken like a good company man. Don't let Petchey hear him say that. ;)
I didn't know where I was with the ferrer Delpo match. Kept changing who I was supporting, I would have liked more from David (for him) maybe to have got it to 4 or 5. I've never been much of a Stan fan but he seemed to congratulate himself on a double by Dan before so that kind of thing really gets my goat. I wanted Dan to win before but now I'm desperate lol
Please use Dan's thread for discussion of his match against Stan.
I'm with you Jerry D - c'mon Dan!
Dan two points from the set - c'mon!
I'm with you Jerry D - c'mon Dan!
Dan two points from the set - c'mon!
Please use Dan's thread for discussion of his match against Stan....
Hawkeye - why can't we use this thread to discuss Dan's match? It's a men's singles match - that what;s the thread's about - sorry, I don't understand.
Because up until you decided to post on this thread, people were posting on his own thread, where I'd like it to continue.
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 23:22
Hawkeye - why can't we use this thread to discuss Dan's match?
It just makes it easier to focus on British players in their own threads so we can re-read their progress and it makes it easier too for those who weren't able to follow the matches to follow what happened to our guys/gals.
It just makes it easier to focus on British players in their own threads so we can re-read their progress and it makes it easier too for those who weren't able to follow the matches to follow what happened to our guys/gals.
Oh - okay. I'll go over there.
Sorry folks, I included my Dan comment as part of my general singles comment but I did do the more specific Dan talk on his thread. My friend pointed out that the reason I probably kept switching from Delpo to ferrer and back again is because he's in murray's side of the draw. If he wasn't I'd have been on delpos side all the way through lol. As much as I like him and try not to look too far down the tournie I can't help seeing him as a future opponent for Murray.
Nick Kyrgios was in tears after having to withdraw with a hip injury with the score 6-4 4-6 1-6 to Marchenko. Nick was barely able to move in the third set.
According to twitter, McEnroe commentating for ESPN was his usual unsympathetic self calling Nick a disgrace and he should give up tennis if he's not going to put in the effort. He made no allowance for the injury even though it was known coming into the US Open that Nick was struggling with his hip. Who's the disgrace? His lack of respect and ignorance of lower ranked players is well known and was apparent when commentating on Andy's match against Lorenzi. This response from American player Greg Ouellette sums it up.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrfvJUNWgAA5N7H.jpg
McEnroe seems to be more and more full of his own importance these days. I used to think that he was one of the better commentators but that certainly hasn't been the case recently.
bugs the life oot me known drug cheets like mcenroe agassi etc are accorded any kind of respect what so ever their names should be expunged from the record books
I am so so sorry about Nick. I couldn't believe he had retired when I woke up and checked the scores. I expect that now means that he and Dan will not be competing in the doubles...due on later today. Shame.
It just makes it easier to focus on British players in their own threads so we can re-read their progress and it makes it easier too for those who weren't able to follow the matches to follow what happened to our guys/gals.
Thank you Sallydaisy. I too get a bit confused as to which thread to post on sometimes. That clarifies it for me.
Thank you Sallydaisy. I too get a bit confused as to which thread to post on sometimes. That clarifies it for me.
Although we often use the GB players threads for match posting, for other players like Rafa and Djokovic we usually use the main tournament threads.
I am so so sorry about Nick. I couldn't believe he had retired when I woke up and checked the scores. I expect that now means that he and Dan will not be competing in the doubles...due on later today. Shame.
I think Dan's foot problem meant he wouldn't be able to play the doubles either - so that way neither is letting the other down.
roytennisfan
04-09-2016, 14:02
Real shame for Nick and for the Nick and Dan pairing, as for McEnroe You cannot be serious Why does anyone keep employing some of the idiots we have to put up with in commentary etc? Maybe we all need to complain about them
Seemingly, there was a huge number of complaints to the BBC about McEnroe commentating on Raonic's matches at Wimbledon - mine included. Which is why he is no longer coaching and commentating here.
Seemingly, there was a huge number of complaints to the BBC about McEnroe commentating on Raonic's matches at Wimbledon - mine included. Which is why he is no longer coaching and commentating here.
both he and castle made reference to the complaints the other day and both spoke about it with utter disdain for the viewing public who dared question the great jonny mac
Typical McEnroe arrogance and Bouncy would just go along with whatever the 'great man' was saying!
I complained to the BBC too and got the expected anodyne response from them. When JMc announced that he wouldn't be coaching Raonic here I wondered if it had any connection to the Wimbledon complaints, not that either of them would admit it of course.
I complained to the BBC too and got the expected anodyne response from them. When JMc announced that he wouldn't be coaching Raonic here I wondered if it had any connection to the Wimbledon complaints, not that either of them would admit it of course.well Jonny Mac seemed to be saying he couldn't continue as part of miloss team because some folk where questioning his impartiality made it sound like his decision but may well be BBC made him loch one or other
I'm pretty sure he made the decision as a result of complaints. I read on a news thread that there were complaints to the American TV channel that he commentates for too and they said that he had to make a choice.
HoopGirl
04-09-2016, 18:45
Interesting about impartiality - on that theme I recall that Boris has commentated on Andys matches whilst coaching Novak!
There's a lot of weird interpretations of what this should mean!
Personally I don't think it's right that a coach should commentate on someone who is a key rival.
Didn't Mark Petchey used to commentate for Sky when he was coaching Andy?
david1610
04-09-2016, 18:57
Real shame for Nick and for the Nick and Dan pairing, as for McEnroe You cannot be serious Why does anyone keep employing some of the idiots we have to put up with in commentary etc? Maybe we all need to complain about them
The problem with sportspeople who develop an aura "outside" their sporting self is that they may start to believe and feed it, and the parody becomes a self-parody.
Didn't Mark Petchey used to commentate for Sky when he was coaching Andy?don't think sky had tennis when petch was coaching :lol:
Pouille deservedly takes first set dishing oot a breadstick n process
McEnroe is commentating at the moment on the Rafa/Pouille match and has just said that, when he was coaching Raonic, Milos was so nervous in one match that he was cramping in the second set. Surely, that is totally unprofessional and I'm sure Raonic would not be impressed. Thank goodness Andy didn't take him up on his offer!
McEnroe is commentating at the moment on the Rafa/Pouille match and has just said that, when he was coaching Raonic, Milos was so nervous in one match that he was cramping in the second set. Surely, that is totally unprofessional and I'm sure Raonic would not be impressed. Thank goodness Andy didn't take him up on his offer!
Think you picked him up wrong, he was referring to Milos match other day when he got some weird hyper tension cramping similar to what Jo had
Oh okay. I apologise to McEnroe - albeit reluctantly!
Nadal has come to life .... cmon Pouille !!!!!!!!!!!!!
don't think sky had tennis when petch was coaching :lol:
They had the US Open and the Masters. I don't think Petch commentated until Andy had been knocked out though.
oop for Monday - www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule14.html
Poldark will have to be put on hold....tennis too good to miss. Nadal/Pouille boiling up nicely!!
I've never really watched Pouille play before but I'm impressed. He is a seriously good player. How do the French keep producing them?
Poldark will have to be put on hold....tennis too good to miss. Nadal/Pouille boiling up nicely!!
Thanks for the reminder!
Tennis expert Jonny Mac looking forward to GB v France Davis cup semi final next week
Pouille takes the third and he deserves to - he's playing astonishingly good tennis.
Sallydaisy
04-09-2016, 21:34
Lucas Pouille goes 2 -1 up on Rafa.
6-1 2-6 6-4.
Still expect nasal to win but gonna have to do it the hard way 2-1 down now
Tennis expert Jonny Mac looking forward to GB v France Davis cup semi final next week
Good one!
traveller7
04-09-2016, 23:19
Pouille and Nadal fifth set tiebreak
Well this nadal match is going on longer than I expected. 6-6 urghh I hate tie breaks!! Come on nadal!
traveller7
04-09-2016, 23:29
And pouille takes the tb
yayyy Pouille wins it !!!!! Sooo happy for him , well deserved win , he played great !!!!
Tie break !! Rubbish. Hours of skill and stamina settled by a toss a coin, a shame for both players.
Hate the thought of TB fifth set involving Andy but that was something special and remember how Andy thrashed Pouille in the Rome SF.
Sensational match! When Rafa went a break up in the 5th, I had him written down as the winner, so thought I would head onto bed. But.... something drew me to watch on....so glad I did! What a treat! Sad for Rafa, but well played Lucas Pouille. Thank you both guys for a great night's entertainment. :thumbup:
Hat matching tongue combo. :p
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cri-_5SW8AAKJZz.jpg
Wow - that was some match. Nadal will be gutted but well done Pouille!
Have to say I'm gutted. I really wanted nadal to win that one. 5th set tie breaks are more than my nerves can handle.
:( was hoping nadal would go deep here, sad to see him go.
Josephine
05-09-2016, 00:42
Shame for Nadal, but I thought Pouille was FANTASTIC and deserved it. Nole's draw so straightforward compared to Andy's.
The next gen are making their mark!
Andy's fault Pouille won....;)
DavidLaw @DavidLawTennis 25m25 minutes ago Queens, NY
Lucas Pouille. Seems like a good lad he does. Practised 10 days with Murray in Dubai where he's based now. Seriously exciting talent.
andy in dubai for 10days? when?
themass15
05-09-2016, 06:43
Went to bed before the end of Nadal v Pouille. Very disappointed Rafa lost.
themass15
05-09-2016, 06:43
Didn't see Kyle v Djoko. Doesn't appear to be much wrong with Djoko by the result. Oh dear.
Nole did have an MTO mid third set but it's nole so.....
............ and he had the medical time out immediately after Kyle broke his serve. He didn't show any obvious discomfort either before or after the MTO.
sir coolerking
05-09-2016, 08:57
............ and he had the medical time out immediately after Kyle broke his serve. He didn't show any obvious discomfort either before or after the MTO.
And he wonders why he hasn't won over the fans like so many other players.....and singing Phil Collins songs definitely does not help!!
JAMES4578
05-09-2016, 09:21
Certainly was a dramatic match between Nadal and Pouille, looked like Rafa completing the comeback but couldn't quite sustain it and while Pouille tightened up at 6-5 in breaker great winning shot from Lucas, well done! Tsonga now the highest ranked player in Djokovic's half of the draw and faces Nole next,has been finding some form but probably tough ask.
Djokovic's side of the draw has opened up nicely for him whereas Andy still has Stan and Delpo lurking in his. How much luckier can Djoko get?
........ and I forgot about Kei - he's still lurking in Andy's half too - very much under the radar but still dangerous.
sir coolerking
05-09-2016, 11:04
Whilst rankings are one thing, the players who look most in form are Monfils and Delpo. Djokovic will be severely tested by the Frenchmen in the next few days, whilst Andy should be fine till the semi.
Well done Pouille! A great match from him. I'm glad he was able to sustain it.
Josephine
05-09-2016, 12:23
Djoko has obviously benefited from the 2 virtual walk overs and looking good. His draw is certainly easier than Andy's now. Don't see how Andy can still be considered the favourite (in objective terms, not in forum terms!)
JAMES4578
05-09-2016, 12:30
Whilst rankings are one thing, the players who look most in form are Monfils and Delpo. Djokovic will be severely tested by the Frenchmen in the next few days, whilst Andy should be fine till the semi.
Whilst Monfils has been playing well would regard Delpo as potentially bigger threat to Andy should they both reach semis. Whilst Monfils has run Djokovic close a few times yet to prevail in 12 meetings.
I know with the DC coming up and Delpo in Andy's half I shouldn't be behind him, but I can't help it. I really hope he wins today, it's just great to have him back!
Groan......Thiem has retired now. So pretty much a walkover for Delpo. Not wishing anyone ill but why can't one of Andy's opponents retire? At this rate if Andy continues to progress he'll have no chance against much fresher oppo later on......thinking of RG where Andy had had far longer on court than Nole.
I wanted Delpo to win but not like that! I was looking forward to a good match. I was worried when Delpo called the trainer but he seemed OK afterwards so didn't consider theim withdrawing. It is nice that Delpo gets a lot of support though. Wish they would stop asking him how happy he is to back and what is was like not competing. The term asked and answered comes to mind. How long does he have to back for it to stop? Hopefully Stan and Delpo will beat up on each other a bit and when Delpo wins that quarter he'll be tired lol
So agree Pat. :sad:
Me too!
david1610
05-09-2016, 17:28
Djoko has obviously benefited from the 2 virtual walk overs and looking good. His draw is certainly easier than Andy's now. Don't see how Andy can still be considered the favourite (in objective terms, not in forum terms!)
Wonder what the last time was when the no. 1 seed had three players from the same country in his half of the draw at the QF stage?!
Marchenko on the verge of going out to Wawrinka unfortunately
Marchenko with a mini break in the tiebreak.
The US Open must have the oldest ball boys in the business!
Blimey marchenko took the third set in the breaker!
Marchenko with a mini break in the tiebreak.
I spoke too soon , Marchenko just won the 3rd set tiebreaker :clap:
More broken racquets from Stan. He's not a happy guy. Down a break in the 4th
JAMES4578
05-09-2016, 20:14
Seems Stan wasn't a happy camper after he failed to close it out in straights, however recovered to take 4th 6-3. Should be a good quarter with Del Potro but on form Juan probably the slight favourite, pity Thiem had to retire today however unfortunately was probably unlikely to win anyway.
Sallydaisy
06-09-2016, 05:12
MENS QUARTER FINALS
Novak Djokovic (Ser) [1] v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra) [9]
Lucas Pouille (Fra) [24] v Gael Monfils (Fra) [10]
Juan Martin del Potro (Arg) v Stan Wawrinka (Swi) [3]
Kei Nishikori (Jpn) [6] v Andy Murray (GB) [2]
oop for Tuesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav
I know it's the big match but I wish the djoko match could be the earlier one.
I know it's the big match but I wish the djoko match could be the earlier one.
I am quite looking forward to Pouille and Monfils though - shame both are not on in UK evening.
I am quite looking forward to Pouille and Monfils though - shame both are not on in UK evening.
What was the point of conquering the empire if damn yanks insists on playing these matches at times to suit them self regardless of how it effects the motherland :unclesam:
LC the fan
06-09-2016, 16:24
I know it's the big match but I wish the djoko match could be the earlier one.
To be honest I am Looking forward more to Delpo's battle with Wawrinka. If Marchenko can rally back and rattle Stan like that I reckon Delpo has a chance to make the semi.....and a re-match with Andy I hope
Given the way Stan has been playing, my money's on Delpo to come through that one.
traveller7
06-09-2016, 18:00
I'd love tsonga to win
I am hoping for Delpo in the match. I'll be staying up and keeping the neighbours awake. Lol. In other news looks like some rain in the monfils match.
The roof is very impressive
I'd love tsonga to win
Me too - go Jo!!!
Gael looking good, best I've seen him.
Those huge shoulders suggest he's been on intense training; it seems to have paid off
JAMES4578
06-09-2016, 20:19
Gael looking good, best I've seen him.
Those huge shoulders suggest he's been on intense training; it seems to have paid off
Gael certainly impressive,though think Pouille didn't have a lot in reserve-going to be another straight sets win for him.
Pouille gave his all in the Nadal match - nothing left I'm afraid. A great tournament for him nonetheless.
I agree. I think the nadal match took it out of him. Monfils seemed to know this. Sounds like Gael is hoping for a semi against tsonga. It's a hard one. I love tsonga but I want the Andy v djoko final. They've had some great matches and I feel whoever Murray plays the title is his, he's played better than anyone overall.
roytennisfan
06-09-2016, 20:39
No, I would always with jo to win, not sure he will but really hoping he does
I want Jo to win this too , but really cant see it happening . Think Nole will prevail
TizMurray
06-09-2016, 21:19
I agree. I think the nadal match took it out of him. Monfils seemed to know this. Sounds like Gael is hoping for a semi against tsonga. It's a hard one. I love tsonga but I want the Andy v djoko final. They've had some great matches and I feel whoever Murray plays the title is his, he's played better than anyone overall.
I agree that Pouille was exhausted after the Nadal match. He's one of my 'picks for the future' so was glad to see him do well, though at the same time gutted he beat Nadal.
I'd love Tsonga to beat Djokovic. Partly because I really like Tsonga as a player but also because the more points Djokovic drops, the greater Murray's chances of reaching the number one spot. When it comes to the Oz open though, I'd love a final between a fully fit Djokovic and Murray - Murray to win obvs. Thereby cementing his position as number one. If he wins the US open against Djokovic this year, the ABM trolls will claim it's due to Djokovic being 'injured'.
I may be a cynic, but there seemed to be no sign of injury in Djokovic's win against Kyle even though he had a medical time out.
Even djoko himself seemed to class it as a niggle rather than an injury. He seemed fine during the Kyle match. Maybe serving a little slower but I think that's been the case for most of the year. He said it was fine in the press conference anyway
jeannie13
06-09-2016, 22:20
I may be a cynic, but there seemed to be no sign of injury in Djokovic's win against Kyle even though he had a medical time out.
I am a cynic---I think that Novak's " injuries " have been telegraphed before the tournament so that he can get MTO's when it suits him.!!!! :red devil:
TizMurray
06-09-2016, 22:35
I may be a cynic, but there seemed to be no sign of injury in Djokovic's win against Kyle even though he had a medical time out.
I agree. Djokovic has form for suspect MTO's. It can't be coincidence that the MTO came when Kyle had broken him. No sign of problems before or after. Some may call it tactics - I call it gamesmanship.
I've said previously that I think something has been not right with Djokovic this year. There seems to have been a catalogue of reasons. The eye infection in February [Dubai], the tight match in the Davis cup in March where it was suggested he had a shoulder problem, the loss to Vesely at Monte Carlo in April [don't think any physical ailment was suggested as a cause for that], the loss at Wimbledon. During his post Wimbledon match interview he was rubbing at his shoulder as if to imply that was the problem. Then he wins the Rogers Cup only to go out in the first round at the Olympics. After which we are told he had a wrist injury. Coming into the US it's the wrist injury again plus 'personal issues' were to blame for the Wimbledon loss. Next an elbow problem [again].
There has also been his at times very bad tempered behaviour. Though if he has been playing in pain that would be understandable. I really don't know what to make of it all.
didn't think you could ask for an MTO for a pre-existing injury?
TizMurray
06-09-2016, 22:40
Even djoko himself seemed to class it as a niggle rather than an injury. He seemed fine during the Kyle match. Maybe serving a little slower but I think that's been the case for most of the year. He said it was fine in the press conference anyway
Your comment reminded me of this article in the G.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/jul/02/novak-djokovic-exit-clues-wimbledon-2016
It suggests Novak has a touch of the 'yips'. It's possible. Plus might also explain why various arm/wrist/elbow/shoulder problems have been cited by his team. Or of course such problems could be the cause of the so called 'yips'.
TizMurray
06-09-2016, 22:47
didn't think you could ask for an MTO for a pre-existing injury?
7. Treatable Medical Conditions
A. Will the player be likely to play after a medical time out? If the player cannot continue to
play, announce the end of the match, declaring the injured player “retired”.
B. Otherwise, the player may request and receive a one-time 3-minute medical time out for
that condition during the match or warm up. The request should be made by a player to
the referee, or other official.
C. A player with a pre-existing condition, sustained prior to the match, may request and
receive one (1) time out if the condition is aggravated during play.
traveller7
06-09-2016, 23:31
Want to watch the tsonga match but not sure I can stay awake
DaveArneRiise
07-09-2016, 01:30
Tsonga serving double faults galore , Nole serving for the first set
traveller7
07-09-2016, 01:57
One way traffic so far up a break in second
TizMurray
07-09-2016, 02:31
Grrrrrrrrrr! Djokovic benefits from yet another retirement.
Is Boris sticking pins in dolls of Djokovic's opponents as they play? His draw has been laughable and if anyone is likely to suffer an injury during a match it's Monfils. At least we're saved the making a tit of himself celebration.
Oh my goodness - that is unbelievable! As suspicious as it may look TM, it has to be a coincidence - it's far too blatant to be a stitch up. Has anybody reached the semi-final of a Major before having played only two matches?
I am a cynic---I think that Novak's " injuries " have been telegraphed before the tournament so that he can get MTO's when it suits him.!!!! :red devil:
......... and he has a ready made excuse if he should lose!
Stylus_XL
07-09-2016, 05:51
As farcical as Nole's US Open run has been, TizMurray that is an absurd theory. What incentive could Jo be offered - as a multi-millionaire - to intentionally lose a match against anybody? He's not a lower ranked journeyman desperate for funding. And we know he's injury prone.
Djokovic has just been very, very lucky here. And it's given him an advantage in that he's been afforded more time to get over his niggling physical issues.
That doesn't suddenly guarantee he's going to lift the trophy though. With all due respect to the couple of players he's actually completed matches against so far, Nole has yet to face any stiff competition thus far in terms of his opponents' ranking and/or fitness.
AND Nole has 2 days off now!!! Not sure it's going to do him any favours though!! He needs testing!
sir coolerking
07-09-2016, 06:58
We can look at it the other way though, is Djokovic going to be properly battle hardened by the time he gets to a final? Many Grandslam winners go through a tough match at some point in the run and it puts them in a better place as a result. Look how Andy came out of the Lorenzi match? Novak has played one guy coming off a 6 month break and a youngster suffering on the big stage for the first time. Monfils looks very fit and will offer up a big test one way or the other. If Novak is not right he might just get found out before the final.
Rosalind
07-09-2016, 07:05
Can you believe his luck? or fingers-crossed: bad luck as he's had no match practice. :cauldron:
Come on Monfils! :pierre:
All the quarter finals yesterday - men and women - were disappointing in their own ways. Pouille and Vinci ran out of steam and Tsonga and Sevastova were injured. Let's hope for better matches today.
themass15
07-09-2016, 08:47
I hope Delpo can do the business against Stan. Cannot stay up for this. Still suffering from getting up from watching Andy on Monday evening. I know a lot of people won't want Delpo to win because of the upcoming Davis Cup tie but I think it is great for men's tennis.
JAMES4578
07-09-2016, 08:57
Certainly disappointing for the tournament with the injuries affecting players and another break for Djokovic (though he may not be exactly match fit), gutting for Jo though wasn't rating his chances too highly.
So Djokovic get another retirement!! :rolleyes: He's SO lucky.
Come on Monfils!!
TizMurray
07-09-2016, 12:23
As farcical as Nole's US Open run has been, TizMurray that is an absurd theory. What incentive could Jo be offered - as a multi-millionaire - to intentionally lose a match against anybody? He's not a lower ranked journeyman desperate for funding. And we know he's injury prone.
Djokovic has just been very, very lucky here. And it's given him an advantage in that he's been afforded more time to get over his niggling physical issues.
That doesn't suddenly guarantee he's going to lift the trophy though. With all due respect to the couple of players he's actually completed matches against so far, Nole has yet to face any stiff competition thus far in terms of his opponents' ranking and/or fitness.
Yeah you're right. I was just so frustrated. I do think though that the schedule has to be looked at. So many injuries and retirements at one slam aren't good for the game.
roytennisfan
07-09-2016, 13:30
I hope Delpo can do the business against Stan. Cannot stay up for this. Still suffering from getting up from watching Andy on Monday evening. I know a lot of people won't want Delpo to win because of the upcoming Davis Cup tie but I think it is great for men's tennis.
I have mixed feelings on this one. If delpo wins, he will be their number one and play Andy on Sunday , if Stan wins it will show how close Dan was to making a major breakthrough. Either of them could prove to be tricky semi final opponents on their day, especially on this lively court.
I really don't care who wins this, I would just like them to knock seven bells out of one another before the semi.
Hope Nole gets the night match for the semi, so has less time to recover if he wins.
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LC the fan
07-09-2016, 13:48
Think Nole must have a lucky clover in his pocket....just 3 sets to a semi-final and probably 9 or 10 to a final. Unbelievable!
However, if his opponent (I wont say the name but we all know who I am thinking of) can stretch it out to 5 sets he may well not be sufficiently match fit to keep up
We can but hope
DaveArneRiise
07-09-2016, 15:23
Are people seriously saying all those withdrawalls are a stitch up? Cmon now .....
Josephine
07-09-2016, 15:38
No
I know there is the thought that djoko will be way more rested towards the end of the tournie but I think not being really tested could weigh on him if he gets to the final. He's been lacking in confidence and winning builds that but I doubt that walk overs and retirements build confidence. I imagine it will be Andy in the final and he will walk on court with far more confidence having really won his matches.
LC the fan
08-09-2016, 00:58
It's going to be a very late one by the time Stan and Delpo get going. Still not on court at 9pm US time. And it could well be a long one.
Why do I Feel that Djoko has found a fourleaf clover ? So much going his way
Stan is through in four sets. Hopefully, he'll be worn out with the late finish and Kei will get the better of him. I just can't stand the thought of him winning a third Major. Go Kei!
themass15
08-09-2016, 05:47
Stan and Kei will both be worn out so it is difficult to say who will win. I gather Kei does not have a good record against Stan.
sir coolerking
08-09-2016, 06:53
But there is this bizarre stat of Kei never having lost to a top 10 player in New York......I think that will change over the next 3 days.
Stan and Kei will both be worn out so it is difficult to say who will win. I gather Kei does not have a good record against Stan.
Kei had a 1-6 record against Andy until last night!
JAMES4578
08-09-2016, 09:29
A bit surprised it's Stan rather than Delpo but take it Juan didn't have enough left, was rooting more for Kei and Gael though once Andy lost though. However think it's probably set up for Djokovic now and probably wouldn't be too keen on Wawrinka equalling Andy's slam record.
Sallydaisy
08-09-2016, 10:12
Stat:
espn stats & info @espnstatsinfo (https://twitter.com/espnstatsinfo) 12h12 hours ago (https://twitter.com/espnstatsinfo/status/773645596842463232)
this will be the 1st grand slam in which neither andy murray, roger federer or rafael nadal are in semifinals since the 2004 french open.
Maybe, having seen Andy lose, Delpo thought he'd better get himself out of there sharpish and practise for DC :big grin:
RoastLamb
08-09-2016, 12:23
Simona losing - yuck.
Potty losing - double yuck.
Andy losing - a million yucks.
:crying: :crying: :crying:
Having caught the last two sets of the Stan/Delpotro match, I was quite surprised how well Stan played, but in any tournament if Andy gets beaten I want that person to win the tournament, seems to justify Andy losing to me, (if that makes sense lol!), so my head is going Kei but my heart is going Monfils..that would be a dream win...just my train of thought folks:wave:!
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Kei had a 1-6 record against Andy until last night!
The two times Kei has beaten Mr M is when Mr M is completely knackered. He has yet to beat a fresh Murray. The defeat is not something I will worry about. Whoever gets to the final is going to face a totally fresh Djokovic. I remain of the opinion that the wrist injury is just an excuse for losing to Del Potro in Rio.
Wawrinka may have made it to the SF, but he is very lucky to be there! How close was he to not being there thanks to Dan!!
themass15
08-09-2016, 15:24
Kei had a 1-6 record against Andy until last night!
Even worse it was 1-7 although 1 was a retirement.
Got a horrible feeling La Monf will do a ...........La Monf :rolleyes:
Got a horrible feeling La Monf will do a ...........La Monf :rolleyes:
EEEEK!....just in case.............:cauldron:...........:wave:
I was so gutted about the Delpo result. Especially after the Murray quarter going wrong. Delpo though just seemed to run out of steam. As much as I wanted him to win he should still be proud of getting as far as he has. It's easy to forget that he is guy making a comeback. Hopefully he can stay injury free and get into the top 10 next year. Maybe even get to the world tour finals :) fingers crossed.
Although I am wishing and hoping so much for Gael to lift the trophy, imo he sooo deserves it, for me USO is over. Now I am so looking forward to seeing Andy in Glasgow even more excited that he has entered Beijing along with Rafa and Austria. (500 ×2) :thumbup::thumbup::clap::cheer::cheer:
Now I am so looking forward to seeing Andy in Glasgow even more excited that he has entered Beijing along with Rafa and Austria. (500 ×2) :thumbup::thumbup::clap::cheer::cheer:
That's interesting - seems he still has the number one ranking in his sights then..
I was so gutted about the Delpo result. Especially after the Murray quarter going wrong. Delpo though just seemed to run out of steam. As much as I wanted him to win he should still be proud of getting as far as he has. It's easy to forget that he is guy making a comeback. Hopefully he can stay injury free and get into the top 10 next year. Maybe even get to the world tour finals :) fingers crossed.
Completely agree JerryD. However, I am also a LaMonf fan so am pulling for him now.
It is the first grand slam since 2004 since either Federer, Rafa or Andy were in the semifinals.
themass15
08-09-2016, 20:31
I was so gutted about the Delpo result. Especially after the Murray quarter going wrong. Delpo though just seemed to run out of steam. As much as I wanted him to win he should still be proud of getting as far as he has. It's easy to forget that he is guy making a comeback. Hopefully he can stay injury free and get into the top 10 next year. Maybe even get to the world tour finals :) fingers crossed.
I would love to see Delpo get to WTF again. I saw him in 2009 and then again in 2013. He is absolutely one of my favourite players.
themass15
08-09-2016, 20:33
It is the first grand slam since 2004 since neither Federer, Rafa or Andy were in the semifinals.
2004 defo too early for Andy. It was the year he won the Boys Final in New York. Would have also thought it was a tad too early for Rafa but it is a huge amount of time ago.
themass15
08-09-2016, 20:34
That's interesting - seems he still has the number one ranking in his sights then..
Thanks Rouges, I didn't know he had entered Beijing; that's wonderful news. Hope Sky is showing it, they have the Japanese one down to show at present.
I would love to see Delpo get to WTF again. I saw him in 2009 and then again in 2013. He is absolutely one of my favourite players.
It would be a hard task for Delpo to get to number eight, given that we are already in September, but who knows? It probably depends on where and what he plays from here on in - he may be relying on wild cards.
2004 defo too early for Andy. It was the year he won the Boys Final in New York. Would have also thought it was a tad too early for Rafa but it is a huge amount of time ago.
Yes but Federer was probably in a semi. It as Eurosport that gave the stat.
jackie55
08-09-2016, 20:40
Thanks Rouges, I didn't know he had entered Beijing; that's wonderful news. Hope Sky is showing it, they have the Japanese one down to show at present.
Where can you find out what tennis Sky are planning to show, ie Japanese ?
It is the first grand slam since 2004 since either Federer, Rafa or Andy were in the semifinals.
Your post should read "neither" Cazza although grammatically incorrect by whoever said it.
Your post should read "neither" Cazza although grammatically incorrect by whoever said it.
Wow, that's pedantic - you sound like my other half, Pabbers! :laugh: Can you actually use 'neither' when it applies to more than two? I would have thought you would have had to say 'none of' to be grammatically correct. Though I believe Supergran is an English teacher - maybe she can advise us.
Actually I originally had neither and didn't like it so changed it to either - don't like that either. A cold has got to my brain. Maybe it should be
"It is the first grand slam since 2004 since one of Federer, Rafa or Andy were in the semifinals."
I'm sure we all got your meaning, Cazza, no matter what the correct wording should have been! It's certainly an amazing statistic and shows just how dominant the four top players have been for more than a decade.
Josephine
08-09-2016, 23:27
Has to be that none of rather than since one of.
Or
Internet says: Neither: used before the first of two (or occasionally more) alternatives (the others being introduced by ‘nor’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each does not happen
So
'It is the first grand slam since 2004 that neither Federer, nor Rafa, nor Andy were in the semifinals'
I think
I'll get me coat. :getcoat:
I would love to see Delpo get to WTF again. I saw him in 2009 and then again in 2013. He is absolutely one of my favourite players.
I saw him there in 2013! He is one of my faves too so I was over the moon. Saw him in wimbie this year too :)
dewster99
09-09-2016, 10:40
Not complaining but why are the men's on early whereas women's were night matches
Not complaining but why are the men's on early whereas women's were night matches
I was wondering that too. It's easier for me but it does seem bizarre.
sir coolerking
09-09-2016, 10:57
They wouldn't put two 5 set matches on in the evening as they would go on too late, so it would hand an advantage to the day winner for recovery time if they split them. It's probably also to do with not clashing with other sports too with the NFL having started up again.
themass15
09-09-2016, 11:58
I saw him there in 2013! He is one of my faves too so I was over the moon. Saw him in wimbie this year too :)
You were lucky. I haven' seen him since WTF in 2013, although I did see him quite a few times before that, including Wimbledon and Queens.
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They wouldn't put two 5 set matches on in the evening as they would go on too late, so it would hand an advantage to the day winner for recovery time if they split them. It's probably also to do with not clashing with other sports too with the NFL having started up again.
Yup, they couldn't possibly put 2 men's matches on in the night session. They could put one on, but I guess there are far fewer tennis matches to be played to warrant having 2 sessions in one day. The second men's semi probably won't start until 5 or 5.30 UK time anyway, so it will probably go on into the evening. I am glad they have put both on early though cos we can watch them. It is also fairer for the players.
Actually I originally had neither and didn't like it so changed it to either - don't like that either. A cold has got to my brain. Maybe it should be
"It is the first grand slam since 2004 since one of Federer, Rafa or Andy were in the semifinals."
Actually the use of either rather than neither completely changed the meaning of the post which is why whoever it was (can't remember now) was saying Andy couldn't have been around in 2004.........I rest my case melud! :lol:
Oh and yes, as I said, it was grammatically incorrect anyway because there was mention of more than two people :getcoat:
themass15
09-09-2016, 17:56
It was me who said Andy wasn't around in 2004 because it was the year he won the Boys' Singles in New York.
Actually the use of either rather than neither completely changed the meaning of the post which is why whoever it was (can't remember now) was saying Andy couldn't have been around in 2004.........I rest my case melud! :lol:
Oh and yes, as I said, it was grammatically incorrect anyway because there was mention of more than two people :getcoat:
Pedants of the world unite!
supergran
09-09-2016, 18:34
Wow, that's pedantic - you sound like my other half, Pabbers! :laugh: Can you actually use 'neither' when it applies to more than two? I would have thought you would have had to say 'none of' to be grammatically correct. Though I believe Supergran is an English teacher - maybe she can advise us.
The only advice I have us that either and neither apply to two. e.g. This cocktail could have been ordered by either Angie or Sally and e.g. Neither Hawkeye nor J find it funny.
Not used when more than two.
The only player left in that I like is Monfils, so Allez Gael!
Congratulations Josephine on your excellent grammar.
themass15
09-09-2016, 18:43
I would like Gael to win but I will settle for Nishi or Stan, as long as it isn't Djokovic.
Gael or djoko for me. Nishikori if it has to be. But just not Stan. Really really not Stan
It would be easier if the Stan match was first then I he lost if cheer on monfils and if he won I'd cheer on djoko. But as it's second on it's a gamble. So I'm going with hope. Cheering monfils whilst hoping nishikori beats stan.
RosieBear
09-09-2016, 19:17
Allez, allez, allez Gael!!! :cheer::cheer:
I like all players left in, including Nole, but he has enough already.
It would be great if Gael won whole thing - he would so deserve it. I hate how ignorant commentators depict him as an inconsistent buffoon over the years, afraid of hard work - he was world no 7, so pretty consistent to get there, then had near career ending injury. He had every right to enjoy his tennis. Great if he could get a slam!!
WimbledonWestie
09-09-2016, 19:18
Channeling my inner French person
I would love a Monfils v Nishikori final and I wouldn't really care who won, although I would be rooting for Gael!
The worst possible combination of commentators on this match for me - Bradnam and Wilander. Wilander speaks such absolute rubbish. For example, Monfils has always said he models his serve on Andy Roddick's and yet Wilander has just said categorically that he doesn't - that it's just pure coincidence that it looks like Roddick's! He would know, of course. The guy's an nightmare.
A double fault from Monfils hands Djoko his second service break - Novak goes 4-0 up. C'mon Gael!!!!
JAMES4578
09-09-2016, 19:38
Monfils hardly inspired thus far,Djokovic up 4-0.
dewster99
09-09-2016, 19:39
Monfils is playing dreadful. So many doubles as well
Now 5-0. Put this set behind you Gael and start to play.
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