PARIS MASTERS 1000, 31 Oct - 6 Nov: Main thread

[Sallydaisy]

Entry deadline: September 19, 2016
Seeding: October 24, 2016

1 Djokovic, Novak SRB 1
2 Murray, Andy GBR 2
3 Wawrinka, Stan SUI 3
4 Nadal, Rafael ESP 4
5 Nishikori, Kei JPN 5
6 Raonic, Milos CAN 6
7 Federer, Roger SUI 7
8 Monfils, Gael FRA 8
9 Berdych, Tomas CZE 9
10 Thiem, Dominic AUT 10
11 Cilic, Marin CRO 11
12 Tsonga, Jo-Wilfried FRA 12
13 Ferrer, David ESP 13
14 Goffin, David BEL 14
15 Kyrgios, Nick AUS 15
16 Bautista Agut, Roberto ESP 16
17 Gasquet, Richard FRA 17
18 Pouille, Lucas FRA 18
19 Cuevas, Pablo URU 19
20 Karlovic, Ivo CRO 20
21 Dimitrov, Grigor BUL 21
22 Tomic, Bernard AUS 22
23 Johnson, Steve USA 23
24 Sock, Jack USA 24
25 Isner, John USA 25
26 Lopez, Feliciano ESP 26
27 Zverev, Alexander GER 27
28 Simon, Gilles FRA 28
29 Querrey, Sam USA 29
30 Kohlschreiber, Philipp GER 30
31 Klizan, Martin SVK 31
32 Ramos-Vinolas, Albert ESP 32
33 Troicki, Viktor SRB 33
34 Sousa, Joao POR 34
35 Lorenzi, Paolo ITA 35
36 Baghdatis, Marcos CYP 36
37 Muller, Gilles LUX 37
38 Paire, Benoit FRA 38
39 (SE)
40 (Q)
41 (Q)
42 (Q)
43 (Q)
44 (Q)
45 (Q)
46 (WC)
47 (WC)
48 (WC)

Alternates
1. Carreno Busta, Pablo ESP 39
2. Tipsarevic, Janko SRB @39
3. Mahut, Nicolas FRA 40
4. Delbonis, Federico ARG 41
5. Coric, Borna CRO 42
6. Fognini, Fabio ITA 43
7. Granollers, Marcel ESP 44
8. Anderson, Kevin RSA 45
9. Kuznetsov, Andrey RUS 46
10. Verdasco, Fernando ESP 47
11. Monaco, Juan ARG @47
12. Almagro, Nicolas ESP 48
13. Pella, Guido ARG 49
14. Marchenko, Illya UKR 50
15. Vesely, Jiri CZE 51

[Sallydaisy]

PARIS QUALIFYING ENTRY LIST
(if you happen to be in Paris ... the Qualifying takes place on 29/30 October and entry is 10euros).

Entry deadline: October 10, 2016
Seeding: October 24, 2016

1 Mahut, Nicolas FRA 39
2 Anderson, Kevin RSA 40
3 Verdasco, Fernando ESP 44
4 Almagro, Nicolas ESP 45
5 Edmund, Kyle GBR 48
6 Jaziri, Malek TUN 49
7 Youzhny, Mikhail RUS 51
8 Robert, Stephane FRA 53
9 Evans, Daniel GBR 54
10 Pella, Guido ARG 55
11 Khachanov, Karen RUS 56
12 Dolgopolov, Alexandr UKR 57
13 Mannarino, Adrian FRA 59
14 Haase, Robin NED 60
15 Marchenko, Illya UKR 62
16 Brown, Dustin GER 64
17 Bellucci, Thomaz BRA 65
18 Mathieu, Paul-Henri FRA 67
19 Monaco, Juan ARG 70
20 Fritz, Taylor USA 71
21 (WC)
22 (WC)
23 (WC)
24 (WC)

Alternates
1. Garcia-Lopez, Guillermo ESP 75
2. Berankis, Ricardas LTU 76
3. Dzumhur, Damir BIH 77
4. Lajovic, Dusan SRB 78
5. Cervantes, Inigo ESP 81
6. Herbert, Pierre-Hugues FRA 86
7. Pavlasek, Adam CZE 87
8. Kukushkin, Mikhail KAZ 89
9. Sugita, Yuichi JPN 91
10. Dodig, Ivan CRO 92
11. Seppi, Andreas ITA 93
12. Rosol, Lukas CZE 94
13. Struff, Jan-Lennard GER 95
14. Stepanek, Radek CZE 96
15. Albot, Radu MDA 101

[roytennisfan]

Note the rankings for the qualifiers are a later date so for example Kyle has a much higher ranking for qual than main draw

[roytennisfan]

Possible MD wildcards(3): Delpo;Herbert;Benneteau

[Bardot]

Andy's prospective route:

R1: Bye
R2: Verdasco/Qualifier
R3: Pouille
QF: Berdych/RBA
SF: Raonic/Nishikori
F: Djokovic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cv3zKMDWIAMtDXH.jpg

[banskogirl]

La Monf out too :crying:

[themass15]

Why isn't Monfils playing?

[Bardot]

Evo plays everyone's favourite Rosol in the first qualifying round. Their match is first on court tomorrow at 9am UK.

http://i66.tinypic.com/1494mjp.png

[banskogirl]

Why isn't Monfils playing?


A rib injury :(

[Alis]

I hope he's fit for the WTF.

[banskogirl]

I hope he's fit for the WTF.


Perhaps that's what he's hoping too!

[Alis]

Gilles Muller could well be a tricky second round opponent for Djoko - he's looking good in Basel.

[sir coolerking]

Tough draw for Novak for once, Muller, Dimitrov, Cilic/Goffin and Wawrinka is not easy at all.

Is JMDP still to be inserted into this draw?

[Alis]

I don't think Delpo's playing Paris, is he? I thought Basel was to be his last tournament for this season.

[themass15]

Shame would love to have seen Delpo go further up the rankings.

[goldfish]

Delpo has gone home to prepare for the DC final

[themass15]

I hope he's fit for the WTF.

Me too!

[david1610]

I was worried about Andy for Paris after the first two hard fought matches in Vienna, from the exhaustion point of view, but am so pleased the rest of the tournament was not so tiring and he had come in to Paris pretty much as fresh as anybody can be given the run he has had in his last three tournaments!

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/paris/352/daily-schedule

[Bardot]

Haase retires with a hip injury with the score at 2-6 2-3 so Andy will play Verdasco in the 2nd round.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwHHht2WgAAGKGy.jpg

[lynne]

From the Brilliant Niall Smith Design.......



There will be no fraternising with the enemy… #AndyMurray #NovakDjokovic #StanWawrinka #BNPPM



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[patlowe]

Nial Smith....so good!!

[patlowe]

Simon has just beaten Benneteau in 3 but he didn't play with the same relentless accuracy that he produced against Andy in Vienna.

[Alis]

It appears that Djoko isn't the only one to be coachless in Paris - seemingly, Jamie isn't with Andy either.

[lovetennis]

Now we know who to blame for Djok's cheesy gestures to the crowd. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-3891218/Novak-Djokovic-hopes-love-peace-return-imperious-best-world-No-1-turns-ex-journeyman-player-spiritual-guru-Pepe-Imaz.html

Whatever floats your boat I suppose, but Djok's recent results hardly endorse his guru's influence

[Rosalind]

I hope all our meditations on him not doing so well cancel him out :cauldron: come on Andy : power on through!! :superman:

[Monica]

It appears that Djoko isn't the only one to be coachless in Paris - seemingly, Jamie isn't with Andy either.

Looks like Jamie on the video practice clip from Paris this morning

[Bardot]

Berdych must beat Sousa or he's not going to London. He's leading 3-2 on serve in the final set.

[sloveniadave]

As it looks, Sky are only showing the afternoon session today (til 6.30). No sign of anyone showing the evening session (which includes Baghdatis v Dimitrov).

[Bardot]

A nervous Berdych served 2 DFs and faced 2BPs at 4-4 but he held firm and wins 7-5 in the third.

[tennis890]

Glad Berdych got the win :)

[Alis]

Me too strangely but then if it keeps Cilic out of London ............................;)

[tennis890]

Exactly what I'm thinking :)

[cazza99]

As it looks, Sky are only showing the afternoon session today (til 6.30). No sign of anyone showing the evening session (which includes Baghdatis v Dimitrov).

Difficult to know. Sometimes they show things on the red button and that does not come up in the listings.

[Mickey]

On sky 2 from 6.30pm.

[Alis]

6.60 p.m.?

[david1610]

I watched part of the Fel Lopez match today. The guy has been on tour since 1997. He is a world class player, has regulary been in the top twenty and had good seedings in so many tournaments.
Yet in nearly twenty years he has won 5 titles.
It makes me realise just how lucky we have been with Andy!

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwMj2obWcAAMRWW.jpg

[patlowe]

Oh good I won't have to dodge all the media tomorrow to avoid hearing the score of Andy's match! Will be home in time to watch it live. I see they have only given him an hour to do the job!! ;)

[Jan]

Oh good I won't have to dodge all the media tomorrow to avoid hearing the score of Andy's match! Will be home in time to watch it live. I see they have only given him an hour to do the job!! ;)
That's fine - I have to go out just before 8!

[Sallydaisy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwMj2obWcAAMRWW.jpg
That's an awesome day of tennis in prospect!
;)

[RosieBear]

I'm going to watch Djoko v Muller with interest. GM has a fantastic all court game with a big lefty serve and has pushed Novak in previous matches. Not an easy opener for Novak, esp if he gets off to a slow start...

[themass15]

We will certainly see where Djoko is at with that match.

[Rosalind]

I'm going to watch Djoko v Muller with interest. GM has a fantastic all court game with a big lefty serve and has pushed Novak in previous matches. Not an easy opener for Novak, esp if he gets off to a slow start...

me too !!! oh come on GM!!!! :cauldron:

[Caro]

Oh good I won't have to dodge all the media tomorrow to avoid hearing the score of Andy's match! Will be home in time to watch it live. I see they have only given him an hour to do the job!! ;)
Same Pat - makes a change!

[Alis]

I've just come in to see that Djoko has beaten Muller in straight sets. Was anyone watching the match - how did Djoko play?

[patlowe]

I've just come in to see that Djoko has beaten Muller in straight sets. Was anyone watching the match - how did Djoko play?
I watched the match..or most of it. Djok certainly didn't play his best but then neither did Muller. If he had had more opposition (no disrespect to Muller) Djok might have struggled. But then again, the top players find a way to win matches when not at their best and eventually play their way into the tournament. We shall see.
IMO not a very engaging match. The crowd seemed to ignore Djok's usual 'love sending' thingy after he won. Saw his 'guru' in his box. Did anyone notice who else was there?

[patlowe]

I also watched a part of the match between RBA and Gilou. RBA served for the match, couldn't get the job done and eventually Gilou came thru on the TB. (by the skin of his teeth really). Gilou lost his rag sometimes during that match which was very up and down.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/paris/352/daily-schedule

[Teresa]

Struff has just knocked out Wawrinka in 3 sets.

[Bardot]

Can only think the reason Wawrinka is not getting booed is there's so few left in the crowd. Great win for Struff but poor effort from Stan. It means one of Struff, Isner, Gasquet or Sock will be in the SF. It's up to Dimitrov or Cilic to remove Djokovic before then.

[rimarli]

So Wawrinka keeps the strange thing going!!

[mickeypops]

Cilic beats Goffin 6-3 7-6, and in doing so qualifies for the o2 finals.

[Caro]

Cilic beats Goffin 6-3 7-6, and in doing so qualifies for the o2 finals. That won't be popular! .... although personally I have nothing against the guy. I don't really understand why everyone dislikes him so much tbh. I don't think he's disliked in the locker room and by the media - I read that he is one of the nicer guys on tour, quiet, polite etc.

[Alis]

............. and served a drug ban.

[Bardot]

Shame for Gasquet but then Sock did win two sets so he deserves it more. :p ;)

[supergran]

Shame for Gasquet but then Sock did win two sets so he deserves it more. :p ;)

Gasquet .....drugs charge also.

[lovetennis]

Djok serving to stay in the first set 3-5. C'mon Dimi

[mickeypops]

Dimi takes the first set 6-4. Come on young man, finish the job!

[lovetennis]

Dimi takes the first set 6-4 :thumbup:

[Rosalind]

:bravo: Dimi!!!

[Teresa]

Watching this. Come on Dimitrov. Beat Djokovic today and I will formally forgive you for that Wimbledon match in 2014.

[Nessie]

Wish they'd stop talking about the number 1 spot! Nole hasn't lost yet and Andy has still to play! No doors are open or shut!!!

[RosieBear]

Yay, great start by Dimi. Absolutely love his game, but he isn't always the strongest between the ears, so a long way to go. C'mon Dimi, back yourself, you can do it! :cheer:

[-J-]

looks painful one for nole

[sir coolerking]

Not sure it was, just an excuse for a MTO!!

[lovetennis]

Looking ok now. Master of the MTO as we've seen before

[-J-]

ooops course forgot noles the :red devil:, he couldn't possibly have tweeked summit during his slip :p

[lovetennis]

Set all but more a case of Dimi dropping his level at the start of the 2nd I think. Djok doesn't exactly look like he's on fire does he? His face still looks gaunt to me

[lovetennis]

Danger for Dimi, come onnnnn

[themass15]

Djokovic looking ominously good now

[lovetennis]

Djokovic looking ominously good now

i'm not so sure. He is improving but seems lacklustre to me. Dimi has dropped off since winning the first

[Alis]

Dimi is getting more and more frustrated with himself. He really needs this service game - c'monnnnn!

[Alis]

Dimi seems to have lost his forehand. He did everything right in that point and then put the easy shot out.

[lovetennis]

Can't see Dimi turning this one around. Shame after such a good start. I'm preparing to grit my teeth for Djok's post match shenanigans

[Alis]

Is it me or is this match really lacking in atmosphere? The crowd seems to be totally disinterested.

[lovetennis]

Is it me or is this match really lacking in atmosphere? The crowd seems to be totally disinterested.

Not just you. Same as Andy's match last night

[Alis]

Djokovic has gone back to bouncing the ball interminably before serving - I thought that was long gone.

[lovetennis]

Djokovic has gone back to bouncing the ball interminably before serving - I thought that was long gone.

Yeah I noticed that too

[-J-]

Is it me or is this match really lacking in atmosphere? The crowd seems to be totally disinterested.
I'm surprised to hear threes a crowd there, haven't heard a peep from them

[Rosalind]

it's really quiet. you are correct lovetennis

[Alis]

Not just you. Same as Andy's match last night

I'm sure it'll be different for the next match!

[themass15]

Andy will have 95% of the crowd supporting Pouille.

[lovetennis]

Andy will have 95% of the crowd supporting Pouille.

Aye and he'll love it ;)

[supergran]

Was hopeful when Dimi won first set but just looks like the inevitable now. Well, at least I managed to prepare evening meal and serve supergramps with Afternoon Tea also. He gets scant attention when Andy plays.

[mickeypops]

Well, Djoko takes it in three. Perhaps not quite the masterful display of earlier in the season, but definitely looking better than last week in Shanghai. Not going to be easy to wrest that no.1 spot of him I think.

[mickeypops]

Was hopeful when Dimi won first set but just looks like the inevitable now. Well, at least I managed to prepare evening meal and serve supergramps with Afternoon Tea also. He gets scant attention when Andy plays.

Poor man must be fading away with all the Andy matches over the last few weeks!

[lovetennis]

:cheese::cheese::cheese::cheese::cheese::cheese:

[supergran]

Nole and his LOVE ME gestures do turn my stomach.:ill::ill::ill:

[patlowe]

Nole and his LOVE ME gestures do turn my stomach.:ill::ill::ill:
Yes and the French crowd don't really bother much with it either...don't you think?.

[lovetennis]

Nole and his LOVE ME gestures do turn my stomach.:ill::ill::ill:

At least that crowd were too dozy to respond

[supergran]

Poor man must be fading away with all the Andy matches over the last few weeks!

How very dare you!! He is waited on hand and foot and only once was his meal a tad late. :shamed:Actually he's looking very well.:big grin:

[mickeypops]

How very dare you!! He is waited on hand and foot and only once was his meal a tad late. :shamed:Actually he's looking very well.:big grin:

Lucky him! No such joy at Mickeypops Towers I'm afraid.

[patlowe]

Djokovic has gone back to bouncing the ball interminably before serving - I thought that was long gone.


Yeah I noticed that too

Yeah I was going to comment on that too. Saw the first set, had to go out then but back in time for latter half of third. So I gather Dimi dropped a level rather than Djok raise his game? Commie seemed to think Djok found a better level? A long match...can he sustain another long struggle tomorrow I wonder when he faces Cilic?

[patlowe]

Tsonga just been dished a bagel by Nishi! He was booed by the crowd. For once I agree with the commie who reckons the French crowd are harsh. Have they no loyalty? Commie also quoted Tony Nadal...."There is only one crowd worse than a French crowd and that's a Parisian One". Back to Tsonga...I don't know what's going on there...he can only get better.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwW1TYwWgAAJWMc.jpg

[patlowe]

Tsonga has turned up!! He leads 5- 2 in the 2nd set. Nishi has gone awol!

[themass15]

Now 1 set all!

[harriet]

but Kei serving first in final set

[themass15]

That is a definite advantage

[Alis]

Berdych and Simon have still to come onto court. If the match goes long, whoever wins won't have a lot of time to recover before a 6.30 p.m. start tomorrow. Definitely an advantage for Andy I think.

[patlowe]

This match has turned into a bit of a cliffhanger! Compelling viewing now!

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/paris/352/daily-schedule

[Teresa]

Watching it. Crossing my fingers for Tsonga - he has fought so hard for this.

[Teresa]

Match point for Tsonga

[Teresa]

And Tsonga takes it. A great match. Well done Tsonga. In this instance his little dance is a joy to see. Good for the French crowd as well.

[patlowe]

Who would have thought!! At last (for the French) a French man wins a match today!!

[harriet]

ge Tsonga, what a terrific game, really enjoyed that

[Alis]

An amazing comeback from Jo - really pleased for him. :thumbup: I feel sorry for Kei though - he must wonder how he managed to lose that match.

[Bardot]

Oh Kei! One heck of a choke with 2 DFs after missing 2 MPs.

Feel sorry for Berdych, there should a rule about matches involving Simon always being first on the schedule. ;)

[RosieBear]

Great comeback by JWT :clap: (with helping hand from Kei :facepalm:). Really like them both, but happy big Jo came through at his home tournament :thumbup:

[Bardot]

Talk of this match finishing in the wee small hours may be premature as Simon has an MTO for a knee injury at 2-5 down in the first set.

[Bardot]

Berdych playing like a man on a mission. Match over in 68 minutes 6-4 6-3.

[Caro]

That won't be popular! .... although personally I have nothing against the guy. I don't really understand why everyone dislikes him so much tbh. I don't think he's disliked in the locker room and by the media - I read that he is one of the nicer guys on tour, quiet, polite etc.


............. and served a drug ban.

So we hold this against someone for the rest of their career do we?! Even though it was inadvertently ingested .... "The ITF acknowledges that the nikethamide came in a packet of Coramine glucose tablets, a dietary supplement that Cilic had been using regularly and which in the form he normally took did not contravene the Wada code". Yes, of course he should have checked for new additives and he alone is to blame for not doing so but IMO this does not make him a "drugs cheat", it just makes him unprofessional at that time .... 3 years ago now and I am sure he checks everything to the n'th degree now.

I am not a massive fan of Cilic but neither do I dislike him to the degree many people on here appear to .... and I certainly don't hold this grudge against him. He served his ban, end of.

[lynne]

So we hold this against someone for the rest of their career do we?! Even though it was inadvertently ingested .... "The ITF acknowledges that the nikethamide came in a packet of Coramine glucose tablets, a dietary supplement that Cilic had been using regularly and which in the form he normally took did not contravene the Wada code". Yes, of course he should have checked for new additives and he alone is to blame for not doing so but IMO this does not make him a "drugs cheat", it just makes him unprofessional at that time .... 3 years ago now and I am sure he checks everything to the n'th degree now.

I am not a massive fan of Cilic but neither do I dislike him to the degree many people on here appear to .... and I certainly don't hold this grudge against him. He served his ban, end of.



I applaud you Caro for that post!!!:clap::clap:

[RosieBear]

I applaud you Caro for that post!!!:clap::clap:

So do I.:clap::clap::clap: Very, very well said Caro - I echo your post 100%. Would also add that Cilic's ban was reduced to 4 months because the panel (i.e. the people with the individual facts of the case in front of them, not 'armchair experts' who love to indulge in trial by media), unanimously agreed that there would have been absolutely no trace of anything in his system by the time he was scheduled to play again and thus was in no way seeking an advantage. Unprofessional yes, but he paid the price and should be allowed to move on. But many posts on here (not just about Cilic e.g Troicki) don't seem to care for proportionality or detail, just sweeping statements and grudge holding. I'm no particular Cilic fan either, esp now he's taken my lovely Goff's O2 spot, but one doesn't have to be a fan to show basic fairness towards someone.

[Alis]

I am the first to accept that my dislike of Cilic may be totally irrational and, just to show how very fickle I am, I will be whole-heartedly supporting him in his match this afternoon!;)

[lynne]

So do I.:clap::clap::clap: Very, very well said Caro - I echo your post 100%. Would also add that Cilic's ban was reduced to 4 months because the panel (i.e. the people with the individual facts of the case in front of them, not 'armchair experts' who love to indulge in trial by media), unanimously agreed that there would have been absolutely no trace of anything in his system by the time he was scheduled to play again and thus was in no way seeking an advantage. Unprofessional yes, but he paid the price and should be allowed to move on. But have long since noticed that many posts on here (not just about Cilic) don't care for proportionality or detail, just sweeping statements and grudge holding. I'm no particular Cilic fan either, esp now he's taken my lovely Goff's O2 spot, but one doesn't have to be a fan to show basic fairness towards someone.



I knew you wouldn't be far behind me RB! lol!.....another good post RB, have to agree totally!.....:clap::clap:

[Bardot]

Djokovic's H2H with Cilic is 14-0. It's a long shot but here's hoping "nobody beats Marin 15 times in a row" will be said at the end of the match. :thumbup:

[pabbers]

Cilic is doing well........not :grrr:

[Alis]

Cilic went a break up to start but I'm afraid it was a false dawn - Djoko has broken back. Cilic not getting a look in on the baseline rallies.

[Bardot]

Djokovic popped a couple of pills at the last changeover.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwbn7xeWIAAwSmI.jpg

[Bardot]

What a miss on SP from Cilic! :facepalm:

[Jane]

First set to Cilic :yahoo:

[Bardot]

Cilic gets a second chance and takes it. 6-4

To be fair, Djokovic doesn't look to be in great shape.

[murrayfan89]

Come on Cilic!!

[Teresa]

Painful as it is for me, I am supporting Cillic in this one. Unlike Dimitrov can he follow through?

[Bardot]

A meaningless stat but in their previous 14 meetings, Cilic has won the first set twice.

[mickeypops]

Too early to write off Djoko, but I have to say that he's not firing on all cylinders here.... yet.....

[banskogirl]

Too early to write off Djoko, but I have to say that he's not firing on all cylinders here.... yet.....

(good) and does anyone have a stream? I'm on cricfree but the ads aren't disappearing!

[Alis]

Just come in from walking the dogs and amazed to find Cilic a set up - I really hope he can keep it going.

[Alis]

A meaningless stat but in their previous 14 meetings, Cilic has won the first set twice.

Hmmm ....... I feel Cilic has to win this in two. If it goes to three Djokovic will probably prevail.

[mickeypops]

(good) and does anyone have a stream? I'm on cricfree but the ads aren't disappearing!

I'm watching on sky, but this works on my laptop (Chrome browser.)

http://live.shwidget.com/static/freeplayer/4168861667378080.html

[-J-]

nope cant bring ma self to support the likes of cillic even if it could possibly benefit Andy

[Bardot]

Three great returns from Djokovic and Cilic is found wanting. Thanks for coming Marin.

[Alis]

Oh dear.

[banskogirl]

I'm watching on sky, but this works on my laptop (Chrome browser.)

http://live.shwidget.com/static/freeplayer/4168861667378080.html

Thanks MP :) was beginning to panic, in case I miss Andy!

[Alis]

15-40 - second serve - and he's broken back!

[Bardot]

2 DFs! Would you believe it? Don't waste it Cilic. 5-5

[-J-]

wow pair of DFs from nole to give back the break

[Alis]

The question is does Cilic believe he can win this?

[Bardot]

Cilic's best chance is probably breaking to win the match, I'd be worried about him serving it out. ;)

[Alis]

nope cant bring ma self to support the likes of cillic even if it could possibly benefit Andy

You're much more highly principled than I am, J - on an occasion such as this I can compromise mine! ;)

[mickeypops]

You're much more highly principled than I am, J - on an occasion such as this I can compromise mine! ;)

I'm with Alis on this one...

[Alis]

Match point folks!

[Bardot]

Brave second serve on MP.

[Bardot]

What a point to save the second! Deuce

[Alis]

I really hate it when players milk the crowd.

[supergran]

I really hate it when players milk the crowd.

Especially him!!!!

[Bardot]

Djokovic hasn't been #1 for yonks for no reason. That was an impressive comeback. 6-6

[mickeypops]

Djoko saved two MPs there... TB for the second!

[pabbers]

Groan.

[Stell]

OMG!!! I put the laptop on and found Djokovic was match point down, but won the game on his second advantage point.

[Caro]

Tie break time .... Come on Marin, you can do this!

[mickeypops]

Djoko to serve at 1-4 in the TB!!!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Marin 4-1

[Alis]

4-1 Cilic - dare we hope?

[roytennisfan]

Ends 2-4 Nole to serve

[-J-]

4-1 Cilic - dare we hope?
:lol: join the darkside

[roytennisfan]

5-2 2 serves to win?

[mickeypops]

Cilic to serve now at 5-2

[Alis]

5-2 - just two big serves needed.

[pabbers]

Now serve it out Marin!

[Linda]

Come on , Cilic!

[roytennisfan]

4 mp

[Bardot]

6-2, nothing can go wrong now. ;)

[Alis]

One more .....................!

[mickeypops]

4 match points, come on!!!!!

[Jane]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[roytennisfan]

Yes Andy need to reach final for NUMBER ONE

[pabbers]

Thank you Marin!!!

[Bardot]

Well, well, well! He's done it. Hats off to you Marin. :clap: :clap:

[Alis]

Yay!!!!!!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Juicy]

Well done Cilic!

[david1610]

OK Cilic does it. All on Andy's racket now!

[murrayfan89]

Cilic does it!! Andy needs to make final for no 1 now right?

[mickeypops]

YES! OMG, this can really happen. Number 1. Not counting my chickens yet though, need to win two more matches.

[Caro]

OMG!!! He did it! I love you Marin Cilic, I love, love, love you!! ;)

[Stell]

"We feel joy". You beauty, Marin.

[RosieBear]

Get in! :yahoo: Hvala Marin!!! :thanks: Literally the only time I have ever cheered Croatia over Serbia ;) Now keep your head Andy boy and take your rightful place at the very top of the game #alwaysbelieve. :superman::jitterbug:

[Linda]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Bardot]

Nobody beats Marin Cilic 15 times in a row. :thumbup:

[Jan]

Thank you Marin!
Long way to go yet - one step at a time.

[pabbers]

:cauldron: :cauldron: :cauldron:

[Bardot]

Berdych has almost as much as Andy to play for, this is going to be a tough one.

[Caro]

Two more matches Andy, just 2 teeny weeny little matches ..... which I won't be able to watch! Waaahhh!! Typical eh? Flippin typical. Will be madly checking live scores and driving everyone I'm with crazy!

[patlowe]

Cilic!!!! Yayyyy! I cheered as loudly in that match as I do when Andy is playing!!! Blood pressure match! Fantastic result...not only for Andy but just as much for Cilic too. This is so exciting!!

[david1610]

Get in! :yahoo: Hvala Marin!!! :thanks: Literally the only time I have ever cheered Croatia over Serbia ;) Now keep your head Andy boy and take your rightful place at the very top of the game #alwaysbelieve. :superman::jitterbug:

Yes if Andy were to win his next three matches, that Croatia - Serbia connection will probably get a few mentions! ;)

[RosieBear]

Berdych has almost as much as Andy to play for, this is going to be a tough one.

Very true...but might mean Berdy will be equally nervous :thumbup:

[Jennan]

Well done Cilic. Some great play. (Still not keen on him though)

[patlowe]

I have to watch Andy on replay later as I have a friend coming in for supper at 6.30!! How did I manage that! This poor friend going thru a bad time though, so I don't really mind. Will still enjoy Andy's match later as I won't know the result.

[JennieF]

Everything crossed for Andy to redress that loss to Cilic in Cincinnati should he meet him in the final.

[Josephine]

Well done to Cilic.

I will be very nervous for Andy now. I think it is a lot of pressure for him. Not sure he was really expecting this to happen this week. And he only has half an hour to come to terms with it.

Anyway GO ANDY!!

[Teresa]

Was in the park, and following the live scores. Following the same theme, don't like Cillic, but delighted he has knocked Djokovic out.

Gap 425 - not counting today's match for Murray.

[andyfer]

I would really like Andy to meet Novak before the Aus open to get into his head a bit now that he's not as invincible as he once was. May happen at the O2 although they'll probably be in different round robin groups.

[patlowe]

Well I could take or leave Cilic...no strong feelings but at the moment I am very much taking him!! (That is unless or until he meets Andy in the final but a way to go there.)

[clancy]

Wow - didn't expect that, but Andy would have beaten Novak on current form (sorry, no fan of Cilic). Tremendous pressure on Andy as I don't think realistically he thought he would be in this position right now ; never like his matches with Berdych at the best of times!

[rimarli]

When this happened at Wimby Andy just carried on saying that he will take one match at a time and that it did not affect his side of the draw. He has a very sensible attitude to all this

[Rosalind]

that was one fun Cilic match :bravo:
:cauldron:

[banskogirl]

Well done to Cilic.

I will be very nervous for Andy now. I think it is a lot of pressure for him. Not sure he was really expecting this to happen this week. And he only has half an hour to come to terms with it.

Anyway GO ANDY!!

I think Andy might have been playing it down by saying that but I'm sure he was hoping it would and was prepared that it might!

[Alis]

..... never like his matches with Berdych at the best of times!

Me neither - I'm really nervous for this one too.

[scrapaddict]

Me too - eek!!!

[RosieBear]

I'm not nervous at all...because if Andy doesn't do it here, it's only a matter of time. It *is* going to happen, so I'm happy to kickback and enjoy the ride for however long (or not) it takes. That said...GOOOOOOOOO ANDY!!!!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[-J-]

I'm not nervous at all...because if Andy doesn't do it here, it's only a matter of time. It *is* going to happen, so I'm happy to kickback and enjoy the ride for however long (or not) it takes. That said...GOOOOOOOOO ANDY!!!!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
ye almost the same, but always nice to cross the line in a long distance race who knows whats round the next bend

[Bardot]

That is some increase in court speed in one year.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwb_vynXUAAYMw1.jpg

[RosieBear]

That is some increase in court speed in one year.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwb_vynXUAAYMw1.jpg

Good good, believe it makes Paris about the same as Andy's most successful master venue, Shanghai.:thumbup:

[supergran]

COME ON ANDY. We're all supporting you.....go champ!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[-J-]

That is some increase in court speed in one year.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwb_vynXUAAYMw1.jpgmoves it from slow to medium


Category
Court Pace Rating


Category 1: Slow
≤ 29


Category 2: Medium-slow
30-34


Category 3: Medium
35-39



btw sure shanghai was mid forties

[JAMES4578]

Certainly was a great performance from Cilic as Djokovic upset again, looks as if Nole's mind not quite in the right place but Marian still had to earn it-looked as if it might turn earlier though. Andy has a good shot of the top ranking this week particularly after coming through tough first set with Berdy, however not taking anything for granted!

[Sallydaisy]

So, we're almost set for tomorrow ...

Cilic[9] (bt Djokovic[1]) v Isner (bt Sock)
Murray[2] (bt Berdych[7]) v winner of Raonic[4] (bt Cuevas[16]) or Tsonga[11] (bt Nishikori[5])

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/paris/352/daily-schedule

[roytennisfan]

That is some increase in court speed in one year.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwb_vynXUAAYMw1.jpg

But still slower than it's quoted ranking of medium fast, should be over 40

[Bardot]

Raonic was so impressive on his serve, Tsonga didn't get a look-in, 6-2 7-6(4). It means Thiem is on his way to London.

[Teresa]

So it's Raonic. Felt for Tsonga, but he did his best. I imagine Raonic is going to be out for blood, and wanting to spoil Mr M's party after Mr M spoilt his at Queen's and Wimbledon.

[RoastLamb]

So it's Raonic. Felt for Tsonga, but he did his best. I imagine Raonic is going to be out for blood, and wanting to spoil Mr M's party after Mr M spoilt his at Queen's and Wimbledon.

Not gonna happen. Andy is such a superior player - and returner.

[RoastLamb]

Happy to see Vashy and Danny still in the dubs too! :shocked:

[clancy]

Isner has taken the 1st set in the 1st semi.

[lovetennis]

As expected the Cilic-Isner is a bit of a serve-fest. Would like Isner to win but all just an appetiser for the main event

[Sallydaisy]

Isner had Cilic at *0-40 ... Cilic saves 2 BP's ...
... but hits his next shot into the net

Isner leads the 2nd set 4-3 with the break ...

[Sallydaisy]

Isner is into the Final in Paris with a 6'4, 6'3 win over Cilic.
First American to make the Final since Sampras!!!

[Bardot]

Mightily impressive from Isner who as well as serving up to his high standard was moving so well. Those blisters on his hand must have healed quickly.

[pabbers]

Let's hope Bambi on ice is back in action tomorrow!