MADRID Masters 2017 - 7-14 May

[cazza99]

Main thread

[Bardot]

Andy's prospective route:

R1: Bye
R2: GGL/Copil
R3: Pouille
QF: Thiem
SF: Wawrinka
F: Djokovic


Andy-Pouille
Thiem-Dimitrov
Wawrinka-Sock
Cilic-Berdych

Nadal-Kyrgios
Raonic-Goffin
Nishikori-Tsonga
Djokovic-Monfils

[Bardot]

Dan v Haase in the first round with the winner playing Berdych/Qualifier.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_E876hVYAAgpUG.jpg

[Alis]

Mmmmm not an easy draw, is it?

[Mickey]

I think the other side of the draw is much worse, I'm quite happy with Andy's side of the draw.

[harriet]

another meeting with DThiem should be interesting

[scrapaddict]

Can't see Kyle on the list - is he playing/injured??

[JAMES4578]

Think it'll be challenging if Andy meets Thiem again,however was tight in Barcelona and hopefully finds another gear.

[RosieBear]

Personally I'm perfectly happy with the draw. It's about how Andy plays, not who he plays. If he gets his head together, sharpens up his focus and plays like we know he can then few can pose him problems. If he doesn't, then quite frankly he's capable of losing to anyone. It's in his hands. Come on Andy, let's go, time to get into gear and get back to winning ways!

[banskogirl]

Woohoo I'm looking forward to this! Go Andy!!! He's no.1 and every match is in his hands :)

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/madrid/1536/daily-schedule

[LC the fan]

Mmmmm not an easy draw, is it?

Is there an easy draw these days ? The depth of talented players in the top 20 is so exciting. On their day any of them could cause an upset.
Consistency rules the day and that is something I believe will be coming back to Andy shortly if not now

[Reef]

Can't see Kyle on the list - is he playing/injured??
Was wondering the same...?

[HoopGirl]

Wonder when Lendl will appear.

[lynne]

Wonder when Lendl will appear.


I think he will appear at the French Open, just my opinion & I could be wrong, it has been known.......:wave:

[WimbledonWestie]

I'm sure he'll appear in week before the French and they will then be together through to the end of the grass. Think this will always have been the plan- also think they'd have been together in Miami had Andy not withdrawn.

[Bardot]

GGL v Copil is on tomorrow's schedule so could mean Andy's first match will be on Tuesday or should that be early Wednesday morning? :p ;)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_PYp00W0AIUSLw.jpg

[roytennisfan]

Can't see Kyle on the list - is he playing/injured??

I posted on his thread that he has withdrawn and asked did anyone know if he is injured, couldn't find anything myself

[lynne]

I posted on his thread that he has withdrawn and asked did anyone know if he is injured, couldn't find anything myself


Roy.... according to Kyle's website he is next down for Rome .....http://kyleedmund.tennis/tournaments

[Bardot]

Andy will play wild card Copil who has just beaten GGL 7-6(8) 4-6 7-6(9) in 2:52. He was in tears at the end after an epic TB.

The reason for Copil's tears is he will break the top 100 for the first time at age 26. Oh great, Andy's playing another one who's at a career high. ;)

Pouille who is Andy's prospective third round opponent has withdrawn from the doubles which he was due to play today as he has a fever/viral infection.

[patlowe]

Andy will play wild card Copil who has just beaten GGL 7-6(8) 4-6 7-6(9) in 2:52. He was in tears at the end after an epic TB.
I managed to watch the last set. Some match! There was virtually nothing between them and it turned out to be a very long match. I don't think Andy has played Copil, has he? Open to correction!

[Alis]

I hate it when Andy is playing someone he has never played before. It always takes him time to suss out his opponent and the other player has absolutely nothing to lose.

[Teresa]

Poor old Monfils - he is in the wars again. He looks so sad. I just want to give him a hug.

[themass15]

Andy third on Manolo Santana tomorrow after a ladies match

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_T5g_tXkAEBf3j.jpg :barmy:

[Teresa]

Simon through. Wierd score 0:6, 6:0, 7:6 (7:0). Not totally convinced that Monfils didn't let it go. I imagine he didn't want to risk it with the French Open coming up. This way he has got a week to get rehabilitated.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_TzGrjXYAEvkT0.jpg

[sir coolerking]

Monfils was a break up in the third too and possibly served for it. But who knows with him. Ever since that 5 setter with Andy in Paris I've never known what to believe.

[Pam]

Andy third on Manolo Santana tomorrow after a ladies match

Play starts at 12noon (11am UK) So that's about 2-3pm?(UK)

[themass15]

I would guess Andy would be on court around 3 p.m.

[goldfish]

I would guess Andy would be on court around 3 p.m.

Great - just when I have to go out!

[Stell]

Radio five live sports extra will be live commentary on his match and they also think it'll start at about 3pm.

[Pam]

Oh! There's no match thread for Andy and I've forgotten how to start one :confused:

[Pam]

Thanks for opening the match thread Hawkeye :thumbup:

[Bardot]

Classic Dr Ivo match beating RBA 7-6(4) 6-7(9) 7-6(7) in 3:01. Great third set TB and brilliant MP.

ARV ended his 21 match losing streak in doubles yesterday and clearly overdid the celebration as he's just lost 1-6 3-6 to Schwartzman.

[Rosalind]

Classic Dr Ivo match beating RBA 7-6(4) 6-7(9) 7-6(7) in 3:01. Great third set TB and brilliant MP.

ARV ended his 21 match losing streak in doubles yesterday and clearly overdid the celebration as he's just lost 1-6 3-6 to Schwartzman.

that was one big match! See other players are in roller coasters... we just don't notice as much!

[Stell]

Herbert saves a break point against Pouille to make it 2 - 1.

[Stell]

Herbert serves his fifth ace to make it 3 - 2.

[Stell]

6 - 5.

[themass15]

Surprise that Herbert has taken 1st set.

[Stell]

Herbert wins the first set tie break 7 - 6 (7 - 5).

[Stell]

2 - 2.

[Stell]

Herbert breaks Pouille's serve to make it 3 - 2.

[Stell]

4 - 2.

[Stell]

Pouille saves two break points to make it 4 - 3.

[Stell]

4 - 4.

[Stell]

4 - 5.

[Stell]

6 - 6.

[Stell]

Pouille won the second set 7 - 6 (7 - 4) and Herbert is winning the third set 2 - 1.

[Stell]

Herbert breaks Pouille's serve to make it 3 - 1.

[Bardot]

J&B play their first match tomorrow.

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[Stell]

Herbert wins the third and final set 6 - 3.

[Sallydaisy]

the mods have removed the R3 thread as I jumped the gun rather ...
:no worries:

[clancy]

Some tasty tennis today!

[sir coolerking]

Good start by Novak - broken in opening game!!

[sir coolerking]

And breaks straight back....

[themass15]

Nishi came through in the end. Saw Ferrer got a w/o against Tsonga. Hope he isn't too badly injured. Will be reliant on the forum to keep me up to date from tomorrow as I shall be in Bella Italia for the next 11 days.

[Guerkins2]

Nishi came through in the end. Saw Ferrer got a w/o against Tsonga. Hope he isn't too badly injured. Will be reliant on the forum to keep me up to date from tomorrow as I shall be in Bella Italia for the next 11 days.

Have a lovely time!

[Jane]

Almagro just won the second set against Djokovic - yesssss :yahoo:

[RosieBear]

Almagro levels the match. God knows how because he was hanging by a thread in several service games. Off the chain in the last game to break for set though.:clap:

[Jane]

Almagro breaks and leads 2 - 0 in the third

[Jane]

3 - 0

[supergran]

Now 3-0.

[Rosalind]

3-0 and I now need to go to work... hope that doesn't jinx things.....

[RosieBear]

Back on serve :sad:

[Jane]

Almagro leads 4 - 3 .........GO Nicolas

[RosieBear]

Almagro did well to steady the ship there. C'mon Nico!

[Jane]

5 - 4

[RosieBear]

Groan 5-5

[RosieBear]

:facepalm: Almagro broken. Djoko to serve for it at 6-5

[Jane]

:crying::crying:

[RosieBear]

Argh. :sad: I don't have anything against Novak, just wanted a bit of clear water for Andy, but oh well Andy will just have to start playing really well and take care of business himself.

[JAMES4578]

Djokovic may have got through after being in a hole, however still seems to be struggling somewhat.

[Stell]

First set tie break between Fognini and Nadal

[Stell]

Nadal wins the first set 7 - 6 (7 - 3).

[RosieBear]

First set Rafa :sad: So frustrating because Fabio made a hash of serving for it at 5-4.

[Stell]

Fognini wins the second set 6 - 3.

[themass15]

Rafa comes through a tight 3 set match, as did Djoko early. Go Rafa!!!!

[Stell]

Sir Andy playing Coric tomorrow, as he's just beaten Herbert.

[themass15]

3rd up on Manolo Santana

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_fcxq1XcAATC7b.jpg

[Alis]

There are some interesting matches scheduled for tomorrow.

[RosieBear]

Tomorrow is one of those great tennis days which feature match after match that are right up my street - going to try and watch all men's matches on MS and ASV. Hope Dimi/Domi doesn't clash too much with Rafa/Nick :peace:

[Alis]

I've only just noticed that Paire beat Wawrinka yesterday - I didn't see that one coming.

[Caro]

Tomorrow is one of those great tennis days which feature match after match that are right up my street - going to try and watch all men's matches on MS and ASV. Hope Dimi/Domi doesn't clash too much with Rafa/Nick :peace:

Absolutely agree ... and today is the day I'm working late and won't be home till after 8! :sad::rolleyes:

[Jan]

LS is saying play is suspended for rain...

[Pam]

Play in progress now :thumbup:

[Bardot]

Friday's schedule already out.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_jB6t-WAAA6rCh.jpg

[RosieBear]

Whaaaat the....I can't believe Novak didn't offer to replay that penultimate point. He totally made out he was stopping the rally!

[Pam]

Thanks Bardot that's great!! I have to go out on Friday afternoon.

[Teresa]

Well done to Goffin who has just beaten Raonic in straight sets.

[Stell]

Djokovic beats Lopez 6 - 4, 7 - 5.

[Bardot]

Thiem takes the third set TB 11-9 against Dimitrov who had 5 MPs. Amazing hitting from both players especially from Thiem when MPs down.

[ljs]

yay for Thiem !!! He played so well

Kyrgios / Nadal now .... GO NICK !!

[Bardot]

The "Which is the most pointless/useless?" meme featuring Goff has been updated. :big grin:

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[JAMES4578]

Certainly very tight between Thiem and Dimi and whilst like them both glad Domi came through, see Nadal thrashed Kygrios though so that one didn't live up to the billing! On thus surface though felt Rafa was clear favourite but whilst didn't view disappointing it wasn't a contest.

[ljs]

yeah James , sure was a thrashing , disappointing , thought Nick might be able to make it closer :(

[patlowe]

I had to go out into the garden and apply myself to some vigorous gardening to still my soul after Andy's loss. I couldn't face more tennis just at that time, but thought I would come in to watch 2nd set of Nick/Rafa as I had earlier been looking forward to it. Couldn't believe that I missed the whole thing...it was over so quickly. I thought Nick might have had a chance too! But interesting to note that 3 of the 'next gen' players won today! Thiem, A Zverev and of course Coric.

[Alis]

It was a pity that the Nadal/Kyrgios match didn't live up to its billing. The Thiem/Dimitrov match was a humdinger though!

[Bardot]

Nishikori has withdrawn meaning Djokovic is through to the SF. It never rains but it pours. :rolleyes:

[Bardot]

Keith better watch out or the "Withdrawing after the draw is made" brigade will be on his case. ;)

"My wrist still not at 100% and I don't want to risk.I feel a chance to play Rome but can't promise it. French Open is more important"
The Rome draw is later today.

[Rosalind]

The other day it was obvious his wrist was bad and it seemed that he was plugging on instead of withdrawing mid-match. That way his opponent could at least get the win and go forward to next match. Just a nuisance when they do this! That's my moan over. :angry:

[patlowe]

Nishikori has withdrawn meaning Djokovic is through to the SF. It never rains but it pours. :rolleyes:
Sigh and roll eyes heavenward!

[ljs]

Well Nadal just beat Goffin in straight sets , really good match tho
So its gonna be Rafa / Novak in the semis

[patlowe]

Well Nadal just beat Goffin in straight sets , really good match tho
So its gonna be Rafa / Novak in the semis
As Colin Fleming said in commentary, watch out Novak...Rafa's coming to get you!! (or words to that effect.)

[RosieBear]

Sad about Goffin, would have love him to get his own back on Rafa after Monte Carlo :sad: Hope Dom dispatches Coric later, not just because I love baby stanimal, but because I can't look at Coric without thinking of Andy horror matches. He has to go.

[RosieBear]

Excellent. Big congrats to Dom on reaching his first masters semi. Have been impressed with his muscular yet athletic all-court game since I saw him play Andy in Rotterdam 2014. I find him highly watchable and likeable. Would be thrilled to see him win whole thing.:thumbup:

And bye bye Borna, feel free to stay out of Andy's way for a very long time.:thumbup:

[pabbers]

I love watching Thiem - more so than Stan. He puts his whole body into almost every shot and such power - he's not tall. Just hope his style doesn't take an early toll on his body.

[lovetennis]

Blimey, Rafa's giving Djok a right duffing up. 4-0 and Djok's only won 4 points so far

[Rosalind]

just logged on to tennis tv....Wow!!! I could even feel sorry for Novak! ;)

[lovetennis]

just logged on to tennis tv....Wow!!! I could even feel sorry for Novak! ;)

Yeah, I was tempted for a moment, then decided against it when I saw the guru :big grin:

(feel sorry for Djok that is, I'm also watching on TennisTV)

[lovetennis]

Set and a break to Rafa. Can't see Djok turning it around

[Rosalind]

If I were Djoko, I'd be wiping that smile of the Guru's face as soon as I got off the court.. which at this rate is going to be fairly soon!

[JAMES4578]

Thought Nadal was favourite based more on current form rather than recent H2H , however wasn't expecting him to be this dominant . Tough for Djokovic to even make it competitive right now.

[supergran]

Not done yet!

[lynne]

Well Done Rafa...Short & Sweet!!!:thumbup:

[Jane]

:yahoo::yahoo:

[supergran]

It is now. Nadal beats Djokovic and I'm quite pleased.:big grin::big grin:

[supergran]

just logged on to tennis tv....Wow!!! I could even feel sorry for Novak! ;)

No, you couldn't.:facepalm:

[Rosalind]

No, you couldn't.:facepalm:

no , you're right, I couldn't ;)

[Linda]

Well done Rafa! :yahoo:

[ljs]

wow , well done to Rafa . What a beast on the dirt !!

Djoko looked lost at times , and agree about the guru , Im sorry , but hes just plain creepy !! :lol:

[patlowe]

I've not seen Rafa this good for a while. He really is pretty much back at his best and on this form you would think he has the clay court season stitched up! But you never know! We'll see how tomorrow goes first. I couldn't decide whether it was Rafa's excellent play which didn't allow Nole to play his usual game or whether it was a sub-par Nole which contributed to his downfall? Bottom line, Rafa was dominant throughout.

[Jan]

I didn't watch this, but pleased to see the result!

[roytennisfan]

Thought Nadal was favourite based more on current form rather than recent H2H , however wasn't expecting him to be this dominant . Tough for Djokovic to even make it competitive right now.

I think if Rafa carries on like this here and in Rome, it will make Roger a lot more unlikely to play Roland Garros, still remember being there for the pasting he took in 2008 in under 2 hours 6-1 6-3 6-0, 2 sets of the Ladies final took longer, a really rare event for a slam!

[Teresa]

Are my calculations right, by Djokovic losing in the semis, he has lost more points than our man, so the gap has actually widened?

[clancy]

I do feel a little bit sorry for Djokovic; I don't dislike him although I do dislike some of his antics, and I do hate to see him and Andy (more so obviously) playing so far from their best right now. Hope they can both sort their various physical/mental problems out very soon. I'm going to a Eurovision party at my son's later (I know, not the best!) and everyone has to go dressed in the flag colours of one of the entries; I'll be donning my Davis Cup garb together with large flag and remembering happier times! What are the odds on nul points??

[Alis]

Rafa played an amazing first set - Djoko made more of a match of it in the second but it was still Rafa's show. I can't see anyone stopping him on clay this year - unless perhaps one of the young clay specialists meets him early in a tournament and he has an off day. I can't see Fed doing it - Rafa really has got the bit between his teeth!

[Alis]

I thought Djoko's brother looked very uncomfortable sitting next to the guru - his body language spoke volumes.

[themass15]

So pleased Rafa won!!!!

[ljs]

I thought Djoko's brother looked very uncomfortable sitting next to the guru - his body language spoke volumes.

who wouldnt be

[lovetennis]

I thought Djoko's brother looked very uncomfortable sitting next to the guru - his body language spoke volumes.

On TennisTv the commentators said Djoko Junior coaches at the guru's tennis academy and I think I remember Djoko saying the guru had helped his brother with depression a while ago. I think his brother was just concerned about the performance, and rightly so

[banskogirl]

Go Rafa :) helping out his mate's ranking points!

[Sallydaisy]

Thiem takes the first set 6'4 over Cuevas.
:surfing:

[RosieBear]

Good Luck, Dom. Hope you can get your first masters tonight.:swingin:

[supergran]

Hope it's a competitive match.

[JAMES4578]

Think Nadal will be tough to stop, however hoping Dom can play well.

[Linda]

I think this will be a very good match!

[Alis]

First blood to Thiem.

[RosieBear]

Dom breaks! Make it count.:cheer:

[RosieBear]

Great consolidation by Dom. Not saying he's going to win, but love that Dom has reflected on Barce and how not to make same mistakes. He's a smart cookie :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Ugh. Back on serve. C'mon Dom!

[supergran]

5 all!

[Alis]

Dom comes back from 0-40 on serve to save three set points .................. and he saves his serve with an ace! C'mon boy!!!!

[Alis]

I am so impressed with Dom - he has learnt so much from Barcelona. He really deserves to do well - probably not today but certainly in the future.

[RosieBear]

Tiebreaker! C'mon Dom - feel it's must win for him.

[ljs]

Thiem playing so well !!!!!! :cheer:

[RosieBear]

Sp Dom!!!

[RosieBear]

Saved

[lovetennis]

Back from having my meal. C;mon Domi 6-6 in the TB

[RosieBear]

Dom's turn to save a tb, sp.

[RosieBear]

Sensational! Sp Dom!

[RosieBear]

Saved by Rafa. Immense contest. Both :clap:

[ljs]

Boooooo

[lovetennis]

Arghh Rafa takes it. What a TB. Hope Domi doesn't get disheartened now, just needs to hang in there.

[RosieBear]

Argh, Rafa takes it. No getting away from it, he's just such a beast :clap: Hope Dom can stay competitive, he's played great so far :thumbup:

[ljs]

whatever happens , Thiem should be proud , I just love his game

[lynne]

Great match to watch from both players..Well Done Rafa!!!....Brilliant display from young Dom, nice to watch :thumbup:

[patlowe]

A really entertaining match. 10/10 Dom for effort! Nadal at his unstoppable best but Dom sure made him work for it. Congrats to both men!! :clap::clap:

[Linda]

Well done, Rafa! :trophy:

And well done to Thiem, too, on a great match. I like him a lot and am sure he has a great future.

[lovetennis]

The 2008 timewarp continues. Impressive from Rafa to get back to his best. Certainly is the King of Clay. Promising from Thiem too

[ljs]

good match , Thiem was really competetive I thought
Congrats to Rafa again

[Alis]

Well done, Rafa, but well played to Thiem - he made Rafa work for it and there really was not a lot in it. I am so impressed!

[karanga]

Congratulations to Rafa. :bravo: :trophy:

Well done Thiem - his turn will come.

[goldfish]

Very impressed that Thiem kept fighting in set 2. So often after losing the first set on a very close TB, the following set runs away. Great prospect.

[HoopGirl]

Great match - really enjoyed it.