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Andy is entered in the doubles with Zimonjic and they currently just miss out on being seeded although that could change if Zimonjic improves his ranking this week in Rotterdam and Rojer/Tecau don't. Unfortunately for Zimonjic, he and Nestor have drawn top seeds Mahut/PHH in the first round.
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themass15
14-02-2017, 11:10
Is Jamie not playing at the moment?
Is Jamie not playing at the moment?
Jamie's playing the Rio Open with Bruno Soares the week before.
LC the fan
21-02-2017, 15:13
Do we have a list of the competitors in this yet - the draw must be in a couple of days
Best I can find...
http://www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com/en/players/mens-week-players-list
All we need to know is that Borna Coric isn't playing. :phew: ;)
roytennisfan
21-02-2017, 21:48
Do we have a list of the competitors in this yet - the draw must be in a couple of days
It's Saturday at Noon (8am our time?) Hope they make it a Swiss half with both in it together!
themass15
22-02-2017, 13:08
Just seen a picture on Facebook of Andy arriving in Dubai. Can't wait!
Andy and Fed celebrate 25 years of Dubai tennis. Andy taking no chances with the weather. :big grin: You can take the laddie out of Scotland but.... ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5bUGfDWMAAN2xN.jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5bUFVbXQAA1-lP.jpg
angiebabez
24-02-2017, 11:52
He must be roasted alive wearing that :shades:
I've been watching the women in Dubai this week and the weather hasn't been great.
Andy playing beach tennis like he does Tie Break Tens. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHcSRNYeSgI
wow , Feddykins actually called him Andy :faint: :lol:
Andy's prospective route.
R1: Jaziri
R2: Troicki/GGL
QF: Muller
SF: Federer
F: Wawrinka/Monfils
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5gCuTrWcAAy-hR.jpg
scrapaddict
25-02-2017, 10:23
Dan Evans v Dustin Brown should be a fun match! Close match v. Fed in the SF and then Stan in the final would be tough for Andy!
LC the fan
25-02-2017, 10:33
The second round wont be a pushover either. Both Troicki or GGL can be tough opponents on their day. But just what Andy needs to get him back in competition mode. 5 weeks off - wow - when did he last have that (without birth traumas that is)
Really looking forward to seeing him out there again....bring it on Andy
roytennisfan
25-02-2017, 14:32
Look who got into the Dubai draw picture
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roytennisfan
25-02-2017, 14:34
a pretty big Ellesse on his shirt
Elizabeth
25-02-2017, 15:48
Does Dan have a sponsor now?
Passionanda
25-02-2017, 17:18
He must be roasted alive wearing that :shades:
Temps only in the low 20s....cool early on in the day there....AND a lot of rain about just now!
From your trusty weathergirl!! :rain: :rain: :rain:
Heard that Andy's practice session was halted today because of weather!
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/federer-dubai-2017-draw-preview
david1610
25-02-2017, 23:50
Gosh time goes by. Surprised in checking Andy has lost his last FIVE matches to Roger Federer and has not beaten him since AO in 2013!
Josephine
26-02-2017, 00:18
Yes - Fed a big challenge for Andy.
RosieBear
26-02-2017, 09:48
Gosh time goes by. Surprised in checking Andy has lost his last FIVE matches to Roger Federer and has not beaten him since AO in 2013!
Well, of course Andy's back surgery has to be factored into that stat, but nonetheless resurgent Fed is the player who concerns me this year. One post-2013, fair and square Fed win was the Wimbers SF 2015. Terrifying, and Fed is beginning to unleash that kind of ultra aggressive tennis again. I actually want Andy to face Fed in Dubai so we can see how they currently measure up. As I put on Fed's thread, I have a sneaking suspicion that he might skip RG so he can really target Wimbledon - Fed is going to be an enormous threat on the grass and I want Andy to be ready for him, so I want them to face off several times before then, starting in Dubai. Go Andy!
themass15
26-02-2017, 09:58
Federer will not be lacking in confidence either.
themass15
26-02-2017, 15:14
Because of the rain today in Dubai the final qualifiers will take place tomorrow. Federer due to play 3 p.m. UK time, so Andy must kick off on Tuesday. Playing dubs tomorrow on Court No. 1
I'm sure there was a statement last year from the ATP/TennisTV that there would be coverage of double's matches at 500 events in 2017. There certainly hasn't been any coverage in Rio and I don't remember any in Rotterdam. Will it be different in Dubai and we get to see Andy v Evo?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5mguWBWUAEj1XT.jpg
themass15
26-02-2017, 16:49
I am lucky with Sky then
I am lucky with Sky then
If TennisTV aren't showing it then it won't be on Sky.
themass15
26-02-2017, 17:08
Sorry I didn't read post through.
I'm sure there was a statement last year from the ATP/TennisTV that there would be coverage of double's matches at 500 events in 2017. There certainly hasn't been any coverage in Rio and I don't remember any in Rotterdam. Will it be different in Dubai and we get to see Andy v Evo?
I too understood that Tennis TV was going to show an increased number of doubles in 2017 as part of its 'new look'. It did show a couple of matches, and is covering the doubles final at Delray Beach now. But I was really disappointed when Jamie's matches were not shown and I think it's unlikely Dan and Andy will be shown tomorrow...there is no sign of it on the schedule of play! Maybe it will come up later! :sad:
Confirmation...Tennis TV will not be showing Andy's doubles tomorrow! :grrr:
Fed on Dubai http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/dubai-2017-federer-preview
angiebabez
26-02-2017, 22:37
For crying out loud!!! Whats the problem with these channels??. Why wont they televise dubs!! Especially when its brits that are playing. Why dont sky & tennistv listen to viewers. So annoying.
HoopGirl
27-02-2017, 09:39
Hope Andy is recovered from his shingles.
He needs a strong showing in this tournament- so fingers crossed.
RosieBear
27-02-2017, 10:20
Hope Andy is recovered from his shingles.
He needs a strong showing in this tournament- so fingers crossed.
Good news. In Andy's words 'I'm fine now, and have been training flat out for the last few weeks' . :thumbup: If he has been fine for the last few weeks, I would not be in least bit surprised if Andy was going down with the virus in Aus, which is why he never really got going down under (although, of course, he would never say this himself).
And agreed - just cannot wait for this tournament and hopefully a strong showing - Nole took the bragging rights in Doha :sad: and Aus was (understandably) disappointing :sad:..... but it's OK, I have filed all that under "Fake News" ;)..... 2017 starts......NOW. GO ANDY, It's your year despite the dodgy start!!! :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:
JAMES4578
27-02-2017, 11:15
Thankfully Andy seems ok now,shingles can be a nasty virus (had it myself some time ago). Whilst don't know for sure could've started to develop in Melbourne and factor in early exit.
themass15
27-02-2017, 11:16
Hope Andy is well and truly over it. Can be very painful indeed. At least the sun is now shining in Dubai. It doesn't look as though his quarter final opponent will be Muller at present.
I've had shingles a couple of times and know how debilitating it can be, explains a lot. Hope he is fully recovered, to me he looks to have lost a bit of weight. x
themass15
27-02-2017, 11:44
That's what I thought
themass15
27-02-2017, 11:53
Andy is playing in the evening session in Dubai tomorrow. Not sure yet if it will be the match at 3 p.m. UK time or the last match of the day. Sky didn't give that info.
jackie55
27-02-2017, 12:23
Andy is playing in the evening session in Dubai tomorrow. Not sure yet if it will be the match at 3 p.m. UK time or the last match of the day. Sky didn't give that info.
Hope it is at 3pm l will be home to watch it:thumbup:
themass15
27-02-2017, 12:35
Hope it is at 3pm l will be home to watch it:thumbup:
Now confirmed as 3 p.m. UK time.
I'll be at work but at least now I have TennisTV and chromecast I will be able to watch on catch up. I also understood that they would be showing more dubs ... disappointing.
Murray/zimonjic against Evans/muller. Evo/mu are 4-0 up and Murray/Zimmy are yet to win a point in second serve and winning less than 1/2 on first.
After 18 mins, and 3 second serves in one game Andy/zimmy get on the score board 1-5
Hope Andy gets rid of this rustiness before he plays his next s(h)ingles match!
3:0 to Murray and Zim in the second set.
JAMES4578
27-02-2017, 14:14
Looks like Andy took while to get going, hopefully can keep break with Nenad in 2nd-is 4-1!
Silverdee
27-02-2017, 14:25
Is it being televised?
themass15
27-02-2017, 14:26
Evans/Muller now back on track in this set
Murray/zimonjic against Evans/muller. Evo/mu are 4-0 up and Murray/Zimmy are yet to win a point in second serve and winning less than 1/2 on first.
Sorry this is on the wrong thread didn't find the doubles Dubai thread but I have now. It's in Jamie section, started by Bardot.
http://i67.tinypic.com/1rau54.png
Not looking good for paire who is currently losing 5-1 to fed and seems to have hurt his ankle.
JAMES4578
27-02-2017, 16:13
Very routine for Fed, takes it 6-1,6-3-Paire with a few issues!
themass15
27-02-2017, 16:15
He always seems to have issues!
Paire....:smashed: given unsportsmanlike conduct! Racquet bounced off surface and he was very lucky nobody was hit!!
I've read Sir Andy had shingles. Is this true?
goldfish
27-02-2017, 18:55
From the BBC sports site -
"I was a bit sick for 10 days, a couple of weeks, after I got back from Australia.
"I feel fresh and ready to go here. I had shingles. It's not terrible, but it's not great. I had to go easy for a little while, so I wasn't able to push that hard in training when I got back into it."
LC the fan
27-02-2017, 19:18
Poor Andy, I had no idea, when did that come out.? It can be incredibly painful. I had shingles after chicken pox aged 30 and it left me deaf
Dubai results
Garcia Lopez d troicki 6-4 6-3
Kohlscriber d muller 6-4 7-6
Fed d paire 6-1 6-3
Bautista agut d khachanov 6-1 7-6
Monfils d safwat 6-4 6-3
Granollers d vesely 6-3 6-2
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/federer-monfils-dubai-2017-monday
david1610
27-02-2017, 22:33
Hope to see you fit and healthy tomorrow Andy! All the best!
exislander
28-02-2017, 11:26
Wawrinka out to Dzumhur in straights, 7-6, 6-3
greatunclebulgaria
28-02-2017, 11:28
WoW anyone seen Wawrinka result :faint::shocked::confused::shocked::faint:Damir Dzumhur 7-6 6-3:shocked:
I was working so couldn't watch the match just saw the scores on my phone. Did dzumhur play really well or was Stan a little off? Maybe i'll watch the recording later :)
hfwardhouse
28-02-2017, 11:38
WoW anyone seen Wawrinka result :faint::shocked::confused::shocked::faint:Damir Dzumhur 7-6 6-3:shocked:
Just seen it :shocked:
Josephine
28-02-2017, 12:00
Shame he wasn't in Andy's half.
exislander
28-02-2017, 12:04
Some terrific retrieving just now from Dan - almost Andy-like! On serve 2-1 first set.
And so pleased to see Dan kitted out in UA!!
First set to Dan - 6-2 :yahoo:
RosieBear
28-02-2017, 12:39
Go Evo :cheer: I know some people prefer it, but I hate watching without commentary - find it really weird and flat. I'd even take Simon Reed at this point in time.
An excellent win for Dan. Sorry I missed it. For some reason I thought it was later. He really has turned himself round. Delighted he has got a sponsor.
Didn't get to watch this one but it was a great win for dan, monfils in the next round will be a tougher opponent but not unbeatable. Go evo!
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-wawrinka-berdych-dubai-2017-tuesday
JAMES4578
28-02-2017, 13:43
So Stan out already, bit of a surprise though tends to have some early exits.
Some results from Dubai that aren't mentioned above...
Medvedev d o alawadi 6-2 7-5
Donskoy d youzhny 6-4 6-4
Copil d struff 6-4 6-2
Pouille d pavlasek 6-2 6-2
Verdasco d seppi 6-2 7-5
Hasse d istomin 6-2 6-4
Umpire doing the coin toss in Czech :)
Well that was weird 6-3 2-1 to Berdy and rosol retires. I didn't see any inkling of it though I have had one of eye on the tennis and one on the vat. The injury seemed to come out o no where. It will be interesting to see what he has to say about it. So Berdy plays hasse tomorrow
http://i65.tinypic.com/9gvsi9.png
Well done Dan, wish I could have watched. Surprised about Stan - maybe he's unwell?
Well that was weird 6-3 2-1 to Berdy and rosol retires. I didn't see any inkling of it though I have had one of eye on the tennis and one on the vat. The injury seemed to come out o no where. It will be interesting to see what he has to say about it. So Berdy plays hasse tomorrow
I watched it Jerry and certainly from the beginning of the second set Rosol was flexing and shaking out his left leg quite frequently. He did have treatment on it and had called for the doctor, but retired before doctor came.
I watched it Jerry and certainly from the beginning of the second set Rosol was flexing and shaking out his left leg quite frequently. He did have treatment on it and had called for the doctor, but retired before doctor came.
Lol
Well that explains it, I barely saw any of the second set. Less than one eye on the tv at that point lol
Just got in and checked the score, surprised to see hasse d Berdych. Last I checked Berdy was a set up. Looks like a close match from the stats. It's a shame for Berdy who was no doubt looking to stop the fall in rankings. Hasse 3-6 6-3 6-4
Other winners today pouille, verdasco and kolhscriber and monfils
JAMES4578
01-03-2017, 17:20
Another disappointing result for Berdy though Hasse can be challenging on his day,Nando certainly had good win 7-5 in 3rd over Bautista Agut and Dzumhur followed up the Stan upset with a straight sets win over Granollers. Federer's match going pretty much to plan, though Donskoy got one of the breaks back in 1st.
I am not sure why I watch Fed matches because I find the commies so nauseating and the fans. Donskoy is playing some good stuff- broke him back once but not giving him credit!
themass15
01-03-2017, 17:36
Let's hope Donskoy can take a set. Good for him so far in this one.
JAMES4578
01-03-2017, 17:52
Well Donsky should certainly get some respect now with his play in 2nd whether or not he takes it, had sp but Fed holds for 5 all.
Donskoy takes the set - wahey!!!!
Donskoy takes the set - wahey!!!!
Great, the more knackered Feddykins is the better. I am hoping Pouile is up for it tomorrow (I still think Fed is going to win).
themass15
01-03-2017, 18:09
Well done Evgeny. Keep it up!
JAMES4578
01-03-2017, 18:13
Impressive play from Donsky, however remains to be seen if he can maintain the level and imagine Fed should have another gear!
http://i68.tinypic.com/2dhzas3.png
JAMES4578
01-03-2017, 18:35
Fed looked to have gained crucial break but fails to serve it out, 5-4.
Donsky broke Fed when he was serving for it. Can Donsky hold now?
When did you ever see Fed fail to serve out a match? 5-5 final set - well done, Donskoy! Of course, another break now would be priceless.
When did you ever see Fed fail to serve out a match? 5-5 final set - well done, Donskoy! Of course, another break now would be priceless.
How much???
Amazing! So near yet a huge step to go.
When did you ever see Fed fail to serve out a match? 5-5 final set - well done, Donskoy! Of course, another break now would be priceless.
Ask and you shall receive. Got in on Live Pause now. Hope Donsky can serve it out. I want to see the look on Fed's face. What the betting if he loses it will be the poor light?
JAMES4578
01-03-2017, 18:51
Donsky couldn't do it and Fed had 5-1 in TB, however now 5-4! Donsky wins 6 consecutive pts for the win, pretty dramatic-well done!
themass15
01-03-2017, 18:51
Some amazing play by Donskoy. Can he do it??!!
Unbelievable!!! From 1-5 down in the TB Donskoy wins the next 6 points. :clap: :clap:
exislander
01-03-2017, 18:53
Yes, yes,yes!!!!!!!
Brilliant. Talk about bottling it. How the heck did Fed lose from 5:1 in the tiebreak? The excuses are going to be fun:-)
I wonder what the odds were at 1-5 in the mtb.
:dance::dance::dance: Fantastic - just fantastic!! How good was Donskoy? Dropped served when serving for the match - 1-5 down in the tie break and still he came back to win. Brilliant!
Please tell me Fed was defending lots of points here:-)
WimbledonWestie
01-03-2017, 18:57
That was quite astonishing! Well done Donskoy for never giving up!
Evegeny Donskoy, I mean Evegeny Donskoy. :shocked: He reached his career high of 65 four years ago.
Having broken to serve for the match he won only 1 of the next 11 points but then proceeded to win the last 6. Take a bow. :clap:
well , that really made my day :clap:
And mine. The look on Fed's face at the net didn't disappoint:-)
Yes! Didn't see the match but massive congrats to Donskoy. Wonder if I'll be able to find replay or will the recording have self destructed? ;)
QF draw:
Andy(1) v Kohlschreiber
Donskoy(Q) v Pouille(7)
Verdasco v Monfils(4)
Dzumhur v Haase
Federer will drop to 11 if Monfils beats Verdasco.
I switched off when Federer was up 5/2 in the 3rd set tiebreak. Didn't expect that result. Well done Donskoy, obviously kept his nerve.
For your delectation. Apologies for the quality, it's from the TV. I have also recorded the last point, from the TV as well. You can never have too many Fed loses.
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RosieBear
01-03-2017, 19:18
On the one hand I wanted Andy to be the one to bead Fed :-/ but mustn't be churlish, so congratulations to Donskoy on what must surely be the win of his life (esp taking into account the form Fed is in this year) :bravo::bravo::bravo:
This picture from when Donskoy broke Fed to lead 6-5 in the third. I believe CPR was being administered after the match. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C52oq31UwAA88I2.jpg
And mine. The look on Fed's face at the net didn't disappoint:-)
I missed that - I thought Sky focused on the crowd rather than the handshake.
Ah I went off to eat and assumed Fed would come through!
Glad to be wrong.
That picture is priceless!
Keeptheheid
01-03-2017, 19:47
Went to put the bin out Fed was 3 -1 up and then just came back in to find Donskoy serving for the match wow, couldn't quite believe it. Good for him well played
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4272516/Roger-Federer-loses-world-No-116-Evgeny-Donskoy.html
Some nice pictures:-)
HoopGirl
01-03-2017, 20:08
Wow - shocking news!
Looks like Federer was shocked too!
Yes it would have been nice for Andy to beat Federer but losing here will dent his self belief a bit and that is always a good thing. Especially when he gets on a run. Andy will have other opportunities to beat him this year.
LC the fan
01-03-2017, 20:10
And we will cheer every one
Had to get back to work at 5-5 so didn't see the end of this match. Donskoy looked to be playing well though and I am pleased for him on what might be the win of his career so far. I'll be cheering him on in the next round
Not many sports where players have to face the press after a loss, Federer handles it as well as anyone. Interesting about playing someone for the first time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ewSPgPfSs
What annoys me about this interview and many he gives is that regardless of a few words mumbled later he always starts by suggesting he let it get away, he beat himself, he can't ever accept being beaten by anyone. Yeah sure he had his chances and lost them but what about the credit to the 26 year old ranked outside the top 100 who found a way. What was the comment minimising his opponent's winners for? it annoys me when players forget there opponent was even there. Then the suggestion that it was because he got an injury in OZ, then didn't train even is Switzerland, then didn't know the guy, then that he felt heavy. The other guy was better today, he won by beating fed, unless he stood up and took his own chances and tried to be solid no amount of mistakes from the other side would have let him through. Federer played better here than djoko did in his match in Acapulco. Yet somehow djoko got through, mainly because his opponent couldn't take advantage of the chances given to him. So the idea that fed beat himself, it just annoys me.
Goodness me! What a day in Dubai! I had been away all day, and was keeping myself away from the scores as I wanted to watch the replay of Andy's match when I got back. After watching that I checked the other results and could hardly believe what I was seeing! First Berdy :surprised:, then Federer :yikes:, not to mention Bautista Agut and Granollers!! Sorry about Dan. I watched the replay and I thought he did himself great credit...at least he managed to take a set off Gael. H'mm. All very interesting now!
It's one of the many things I dislike about Fed. It's all about him. He never ever credits his opponent for playing better. There are always excuses. He always gives the impression that every loss doesn't really count because there was something wrong with him. He never accepts that somebody else just played better than he did on the day. He is always trying to diminish their achievements.
patmoren
01-03-2017, 21:26
I was delighted, don't have to listen to Annabel Croft acting like a teenager over Federer anymore this tournament. Result!!!! I thought Donskoy played really well and wasn't overwhelmed at all.
RosieBear
01-03-2017, 21:30
Twice in a five min interview he said that Donskoy played well, but obviously when players give interviews it is about *their* perspective of how *they* played (in other words, exactly what he was asked about) so this will be his main focus. It makes me laugh because he can't win - when Fed says he played well then he's being 'arrogant', and when like today he is being self critical he's being an 'excuse-maker'. Of course he will beat himself up about today's performance because he had chances that slipped away. For my money Fed is the mentally strongest player I have ever watched and fundamental to that skill is knowing when to say 'too good' and when to say 'I'm angry at myself' - he would not have such success in the mental fortitude dept if he didn't get the balance right.
Donskoy understandably hyper after his win today. "Nobody don't like him[Roger]", obviously hasn't been on this forum. :big grin: He mentions playing Pouille before at the US Open in 2015 but modestly doesn't say won in 4 sets. Nice guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSANWGRvVw0
Twice in a five min interview he said that Donskoy played well, but obviously when players give interviews it is about *their* perspective of how *they* played (in other words, exactly what he was asked about) so this will be his main focus. It makes me laugh because he can't win - when Fed says he played well then he's being 'arrogant', and when like today he is being self critical he's being an 'excuse-maker'. Of course he will beat himself up about today's performance because he had chances that slipped away. For my money Fed is the mentally strongest player I have ever watched and fundamental to that skill is knowing when to say 'too good' and when to say 'I'm angry at myself' - he would not have such success in the mental fortitude dept if he didn't get the balance right.
Its those " glasses " we see through again Rosie ;)
Wow - only just found out that Fed lost - puts me in a good mood for the day! Please don't do anything to change that, Andy!
supergran
02-03-2017, 09:43
Federer has always been what I call a graceless loser. Rarely compliments his opponents as others do. He is simply an arrogant man.
Absolutely Supergran. I think he feeds on the adulation. He certainly did not behave like someone who is now only playing for the love of tennis. I believe that Nastase was an example of someone who played for the love of the game when became older
............. and Hewitt.
Hasse d dzumhur 6-2 4-6 6-4 and plays the winner of verdasco v monfils. Verdasco is currently 4-2 up in the first set.
roytennisfan
02-03-2017, 14:19
Verdasco now a set up against Monfils
If monfils can turn this around (though it doesn't seem likely), he will move back into the top 10 and push fed to 11.
roytennisfan
02-03-2017, 14:39
Monfils just held serve from 0-40 for 3-4 still a break down though
roytennisfan
02-03-2017, 14:56
Should start again soon, mopping up, will the break help Monfils? 3-6 3-5 15-0
roytennisfan
02-03-2017, 15:17
Yes breaks for 5 all
Verdasco breaks again. Serving it out take 2:-)
RosieBear
02-03-2017, 15:22
During Dan's match the other day I post that I hate watching without commentary so much that even Simon Reed was preferable. I take it back. So relentlessly critical.
C'mon Nando, c'mon Gael :cheer:
roytennisfan
02-03-2017, 15:24
Yes all over...bring on Andy
Verdasco takes it. Sir A next.
supergran
02-03-2017, 15:26
Bring on the No.1.....Come on Andy!
Silverdee
02-03-2017, 15:26
Thanks Teresa, going to switch TV back on now!
sir coolerking
02-03-2017, 15:29
Andy and Pouille now the only seeds left in the draw. This has certainly panned out to be a much weaker tournament than Acapulco, let's hope Andy can take advantage.
It will be awhile yet :rain::rain:
supergran
02-03-2017, 15:35
Rain stopped play!:sad::rain:
Excellent news. Might get home in time for some tennis!
RosieBear
02-03-2017, 15:57
Excellent news. Might get home in time for some tennis!
Hurry home, Hawky - about to start.
supergran
02-03-2017, 15:58
Players are on court. Go Andy!
Hey - just finished painting the guest bedroom - what good timing is that?
themass15
02-03-2017, 16:14
Most of the seeds out. Andy must not go the same way!
Gutted monfils lost, I would have liked to see him get back into the top 10. Didn't see the match but it seems from that stats at the ATP that verdasco was serving well.
themass15
02-03-2017, 17:12
If Andy goes out, I will lose interest in this Tournament and support Rafa in Acapulco!
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 17:18
Verdasco's weapons proved tough for Monfils who was still a bit disappointing, pity Gael is out and has not been great tournament for some of the big names.
Verdasco's weapons proved tough for Monfils who was still a bit disappointing, pity Gael is out and has not been great tournament for some of the big names.
Gael can be very hit and miss, it's a shame. He has had a number of disappointing matches. Thanks for the update James.
banskogirl
02-03-2017, 19:41
I love La Monf but happy for Nando :) always remember his lovely smile to Andy at WTFs years ago, it was during an award for someone but don't remember who.
I always remember Nando at the net after he lost the close five setter to Andy at Wimbledon 2013 - he gave Andy a big smile and said, 'Now, go on and win it.' Classy!
Donskoy to serve for the second set.
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 20:53
Pouille looked to have the measure of Donskoy not so long ago, all to play for now!
themass15
02-03-2017, 20:53
Whoever wins this will be nice and tired tomorrow. Nearly 1 a.m. in Dubai.
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 21:03
Pouille regained momentum in the 3rd thus far, up 3-0.
Donsky has just broken back. Can he hold? Currently Murray has played 1.5 hours more. Nothing to him.
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 21:26
Donsky hanging tough and Pouille under bit of pressure, holds though for 5-4. Think Andy should be fine with either particularly as such a late finish (though not taking it for granted)
I feel a bit sorry for these two - there's hardly anyone watching them. Not surprising really as it's 1.30 a.m.
What a shame. 2 mps for Pouille.
They are both looking knackered. Pouile now has match point.
Well saved. 1 down, 1 to go.
Well they can blame Kohlscreiber for the previous match going on so long......!!!
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 21:33
Gritty from Donsky as he saves 2mps and holds for 5 all,tough encounter at this hour.
Now two break points for Donskoy. You really couldn't write the script for tonight in Dubai!
My word it's late there for those guys to still be on court!
Back to deuce .............. and Pouille saves to go 6-5 up.
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 21:37
It's all happening, Pouille now saves 2 bps for 6-5, Donsky up to the challenge and perhaps fitting it's breaker to decide it.
Andy and Kohli were taking the court just about this time in Madrid two years ago finishing after 3am. ;) Gritty from both players saving MPs & BPs.
Love hold for Donskoy and we're into yet another tiebreak.
TB! Who do we want to win? Andy has such a brilliant record against Pouille, I think I'll go with him.
Donskoy, makes the victory over Federer look less like a flash in the pan.
For me I'd go with donskoy just to back up his win over fed and get some more success. I'm a softy
Cue the kiss of death collapse...
Donskoy's got Pouille where he wants him, 5-0 up in the TB. ;)
roytennisfan
02-03-2017, 21:44
Pouille leading 5-0 in tiebreak, Donskoy will do well to recover this one
Cue the kiss of death collapse...
Should have kept my gob shut. Or not typed. Blimey I forgot about that Madrid match!
Sallydaisy
02-03-2017, 21:45
Donskoy's got Pouille where he wants him, 5-0 up in the TB. ;)
:lol:
JAMES4578
02-03-2017, 21:45
Pouille with fast start in breaker as he goes up 5-1, think Andy matches up well against him and so fairly comfortable if he is the semi final opponent (however remember Fed's match) No comeback this time as Lucas takes it 7-2. Still great run for Donsky and another good match here.
Andy's 6 sets against Pouille last year, 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-0. More of the same tomorrow please.
Pouille takes it. Poor Donskoy. Although he has taken a set off Murray, whereas Pouille hasnt in 3 meetings.
Well to everyone who wanted pouille to win, you're welcome :laugh::rolling:;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C58gahEWQAEfRpC.jpg
Donskoy isn't entered in qualifying for either Indian Wells or Miami and is due to play challengers in China both weeks. You'd think he would warrant at least a qualifying wild card in both.
Andy's 6 sets against Pouille last year, 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-0. More of the same tomorrow please.
Oh, yes please!
sir coolerking
03-03-2017, 14:33
In the other semi, Verdasco takes the first set but Haase a break up in the second.
I couldn't decide who I wanted to win the match but yesterday picking a side resulted in the collapse of the guy I picked, poor donskoy so I will support both lol
themass15
03-03-2017, 14:39
Hoping Fernando will get the win here. Not a fan of Haase.
sir coolerking
03-03-2017, 15:02
Haase takes the 2nd set (eventually 7-5) and the decider is set to begin.....
Looks like hasse has been broken at the start of the third
JAMES4578
03-03-2017, 15:34
Two close sets but Nando just stormed away in the end taking the decider 6-1, a deserving finalist. However whilst I prefer Verdasco probably tougher opponent should Andy join him.
Really wasn't expecting the third to be one sided. I'm glad he came through though :) hopefully Murray can just two sets to be better prepared for the final should he get there
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