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RosieBear
01-09-2017, 17:52
sorry guys but CMONNN Denis !!! :getcoat: :lol:
I don't blame you, in all honesty he's got the nicer game - love a shbh, makes a player so watchable. He's a nice kid too.
Just look at Diego! 2 sets to1 up against Cilic!
Arnaud Gabas is umpiring the Cilic/Schwartzman match on Grandstand. I don't think Denis can get him from there. ;) Apparently he's unlikely to umpire another Shapovalov match as they've become good friends.
JAMES4578
01-09-2017, 18:14
Diego up a break in 4th as well, suppose we couldn't be sure of Cilic's form though.
Wee D does it! I enjoyed the needle between the two players after Diego fired up the crowd having saved a BP. Cilic was seething. :big grin:
No player left in the bottom half has ever reached a slam final.
Get in Diego!!! I just love watching that wee man. Another top seed away! And I was just beginning to think Cilic was sneaking in under the radar. Will go back to Kyle now. Just had to watch the end of this match.
Wee D does it! I enjoyed the needle between the two players after Diego fired up the crowd having saved a BP. Cilic was seething. :big grin:
No player left in the bottom half has ever reached a slam final.
And the handshake wasn't too hot either!!!
Depressing that Isner is the highest ranked player in the bottom half and that after only 3 matches have been completed in the 3rd round. One of these will be a slam finalist. :shrug:
Lorenzi
PCB
Pouille
Kukushkin
Schwartzman
Anderson
Coric
M Zverev
Isner
Albot
Querrey
Shapovalov
Edmund
Can't help but think of what might have been!
RosieBear
01-09-2017, 19:11
Depressing that Isner is the highest ranked player in the bottom half and that after only 3 matches have been completed in the 3rd round. One of these will be a slam finalist. :shrug:
Lorenzi
PCB
Pouille
Kukushkin
Schwartzman
Anderson
Coric
M Zverev
Isner
Albot
Querrey
Shapovalov
Edmund
Albot, who the **** is Albot? :shrug: Seriously though, this is going to be so interesting - unchartered territory for all - who is going to blink, who is going hold their nerve. I wouldn't mind it being Isner or Querrey, imagine that for them at their home slam ( their dodgy politics are their business as far as I'm concerned). Isner usually plays well in States so has a great chance. Obviously got to think the overall winner will come the other half, but still a great opportunity for someone - good luck all, let the best man win :thumbup: (but not Coric :p).
POLTUS would appear for an Isner or Querrey final. That would be fun. :USflag:
Poor Kyle, such an opportunity. :sad:
Shapovalov just jumped to fourth favourite for the title behind Nadal, Federer & Querrey and ahead of Thiem, Delpo & Isner.
Yayy Denis :clap:
( feel bad for Kyle tho , pretty evenly matched & he was playing great up until the injury )
Shapovalov just jumped to fourth favourite for the title behind Nadal, Federer & Querrey and ahead of Thiem, Delpo & Isner.
:faint:
There's a stat...
ATP Media Info @ATPMediaInfo
[12] @PabloCarreno91 is 1st player in Open Era to face 4 qualifiers at a Slam.
1R @EvanKingChicago
2R @Cam_Norrie
3R @NMahut
4R @Denis_Shapo
POLTUS would appear for an Isner or Querrey final. That would be fun. :USflag:
That'd be great to see an all American final. Shame they're both in the same quarter. :USflag: :unclesam:
Were Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi the last American players to contest the USO final?
I am rooting for Anderson. I think he is a very decent guy. Followed by Isner who didn't spoil the party last year.
@ Clancy - as for what might have been, try to think about how Raonic must feel:-) I think he has probably missed the boat. Not to mention Berdych. I am delighted that Andy Murray took his chance, last year with Nadal and Feddykins out of the way. If this year is the price for last year's amazing run, I still think it was a good deal.
I am rooting for Anderson. I think he is a very decent guy. Followed by Isner who didn't spoil the party last year.
@ Clancy - as for what might have been, try to think about how Raonic must feel:-) I think he has probably missed the boat. Not to mention Berdych. I am delighted that Andy Murray took his chance, last year with Nadal and Feddykins out of the way. If this year is the price for last year's amazing run, I still think it was a good deal.
I like Kevin - he comes across as a nice quiet man who has a professional attitude to his work. I'd like to see him get through to the semifinals but fear it will be Shapovalov.
I too think about Raonic, Berdych and Dimitrov [very disappointed in his performance yesterday against Rublev] and how they must be feeling disappointed and frustrated. It looks from the way this USO is panning out that the next generation is finally emerging and they have missed the boat.
I'm very glad too that Andy made the most of the opportunity that presented itself with the demise of Novak and Rafa and Fed out of the way. We will never forget that amazing run he had and how happy and proud we were of him. He played the best tennis of his career in that run.
Well at least both Rafa and Federer have got the hardest side of the draw.
POLTUS would appear for an Isner or Querrey final. That would be fun. :USflag:
Sorry to be dense ................. POLTUS??
RosieBear
01-09-2017, 20:50
Sorry to be dense ................. POLTUS??
It's like a POTUS but used to heat things up and draw out unpleasant gunge ;)
(only kidding, live and let live is my motto).
WimbledonWestie
01-09-2017, 20:57
Lol
RoastLamb
01-09-2017, 21:33
Sorry about Kyle's injury. Neck pain is blooming awful! So hard to move. But happy for Denis. Next round will be very tough indeed. Fingers crossed.
Yuck to Isner and Querrey though. Blargh. Don't really like Anderson's game even tho' he's a top bloke.
RoastLamb
02-09-2017, 04:12
Well one American down, Querrey still to go although I have a feeling he will be in the final. Really enjoyed the way Mischa played tonite against Isner. So entertaining.
Bottom half R4:
Querrey vs M.Zverev
Anderson vs Lorenzi
Carreno Busta vs Shapovalov
Schwartzman vs Pouille
Remember Lorenzi gave Andy a tough 3rd round match last year.
Today's OOP (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/p_schedule12.pdf).
Fognini kicked out of the US Open for offensive comments made in his first round singles. :wave: It's been coming for a long time. He's been defaulted from his 3rd round doubles match with Bolelli.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIu7ibhUMAICE_-.jpg
Fognini had already been fined.
Ben Rothenberg @BenRothenberg
Fabio Fognini heavily fined for his profane misogyny.
Unsportsmanlike conduct fines ($4,000+$5,000+$15,000) totalling $24,000. Good. #usopen
RosieBear
02-09-2017, 19:16
It really is a shame that Fabio acts like such an obnoxious moby, because his tennis (when firing) is out of this world :sad:
Goff v Monf just starting, can't wait, love both these guys but beyond frustrating that they are meeting and one exiting when the other half is so sparse.:grrr:
Fabio has got away with his boorish behaviour towards umpires for far too long - I'm glad that someone has pulled him up for it at last.
Ubitennis (http://www.ubitennis.net/blog/2017/09/02/fabio-fognini-thrown-us-open/) - Italian website with an English translation of what Fognini said to umpire Louise Engzell.
Look who's on Ashe yet again! :rolleyes: Shapovalov. :p
https://s26.postimg.org/z6uzbf9xl/adc.png (https://postimages.org/)
......... and Sharapova - what a surprise!
I assume Bardot is talking about Sharapova ? and not Denis
Hes the most exciting player left , I am so sick of the same guys winning everything , want someone new to take this title , even an American will do hehe
I assume Bardot is talking about Sharapova ? and not Denis
Hes the most exciting player left , I am so sick of the same guys winning everything , want someone new to take this title , even an American will do hehe
The first part of the sentence and the sarcastic smiley meant Sharapova.
The first part of the sentence and the sarcastic smiley meant Sharapova.
*irony fail* :getcoat: ;)
The first part of the sentence and the sarcastic smiley meant Sharapova.
got it :dunce:
Mayer takes the 1st set in a TB against Nadal :shocked:
Mayer serving like he did in Glasgow against Dan. If he can keep that up he is in with a chance.
RosieBear
02-09-2017, 23:00
Pleased to see Goffin advance, but poor Gael injured again, he has no luck :sad:
Rafa has done nothing since coming off the clay, hope Mayer contines to give himself a chance.
Both the crowd and Pascal Maria annoying me in this match! Maria's beard is disgusting. Get in Mayer! He's just won a long hard fought game.
RosieBear
02-09-2017, 23:24
Argh, Rafa takes his 14th bp of the match to finally break Mayer and go 4-3 in 2nd.
uggg got excited after that 1st set , should have known better
WimbledonWestie
03-09-2017, 00:03
Me too, came in fron my clubs fundraiser and poured some wine anticipating a stonker but a bit one sided now. Would like to see Fed v Feli but think my bed may be calling.
RoastLamb
03-09-2017, 00:57
:yahoo: Rafa! :yahoo:
JAMES4578
03-09-2017, 11:21
Tough for Rafa initially but once finally got break pretty routine, wasn't much trouble for Fed this time going through in straights though does have perfect record with Lopez. Now 13-0 and Feli has only won 4 sets.
Top Half R4:
Nadal v Dolgopolov
Goffin v Rublev
Federer v Kohlschreiber
Del Potro v Thiem
exislander
03-09-2017, 15:36
Play only on Ashe at the moment. At least Denis is good to watch. When will the rain stop?
RosieBear
03-09-2017, 16:06
Go Denis! :cheer:
What a shame young Denis lost that first set......grrr!....COME ON DENIS!!!....fantastic backhand!!!
RosieBear
03-09-2017, 16:23
Argh! Denis has 2 sps at 6-5 but PCB takes first set on tb. Experience told there; PCB solid while Denis just pushed a little too much, but he'll learn. C'mon Denis!
Such an intelligent player for one so young & exciting to watch.....put your foot down Denis!!
JAMES4578
03-09-2017, 16:30
Denis certainly had chances but not able to produce on the big points at end of set, still time to turn it around but Carreno Busta may be tough.
exislander
03-09-2017, 16:34
Maybe the fact Denis had to qualify may be a factor in the end. This is his 7th match of the tournament.
banskogirl
03-09-2017, 16:40
Love Shapo's game but the commies are so annoying. Busta just played an amazing passing shot and they were completely silent! They choose a player and don't see past the end of their noses.........sorry rant over!
Hi guys :)
With all respect to PCB but I think his relentless game may bore Denis into defeat. He lacks patience and it brings out the errors. He'd probably prefer playing Federer. ;)
RosieBear
03-09-2017, 17:20
Blarghhh. Deja vu. Spanish grinders know how to wear a player (and spectator) down. Poor Denis, can relate to his impatience and frustration. Keep going kid!
JAMES4578
03-09-2017, 17:27
Good fightback to force the breaker but ultimately not enough,may not be the best match up for Denis but possibly just as much a case of maybe a match too far this time. Far from over though as Shapovalov has storming start to the 3rd to go up 3-0!
Whats the saying folks "Never Give Up"
Blarghhh. Deja vu. Spanish grinders know how to wear a player (and spectator) down. Poor Denis, can relate to his impatience and frustration. Keep going kid!
RBA, ARV & Daveed say Hi. :wave:
Clutch hold from 0-40 by Den. One big push for the set.
lovetennis
03-09-2017, 17:59
Really enjoying this match. Haven't watched much of the first week as I've been away. Would love Denis to get this 3rd set
JAMES4578
03-09-2017, 18:04
Looked like Denis faltering after being pegged back, still in the hunt but now 5 all.
Well you can't take it away from PCB ...well deserved & well played!! As for young Denis, like I told Fiona(RoastLamb) as long as he stays level headed, what a future he has & have to agree with Petchy bigger than Sascha!!!
:crying: was hoping Denis would come thru that one , not quite as sharp today
credit to Pablo tho , he played great stuff when it mattered
Do they not play tie-breaks in juniors? :p ;) Much more to come for Denis. :shades:
Is Petchey only worth listening to when he commentates on Andy's matches? ;) What a lot of hot air he expels. Maybe it's working with Bradnam.
banskogirl
03-09-2017, 18:25
I really enjoyed this match :thumbup: always helps when it's not Andy though!
https://s26.postimg.org/u90ez3kmh/adc.png (https://postimages.org/)
themass15
03-09-2017, 18:36
The crowd were rather disrespectful to PCB at times. He thoroughly deserved the win.
Josephine
03-09-2017, 18:37
Well done Pablo - was supporting him. First tennis of US Open I have seen.
Enough precociousness for now!;)
No, Shapovalov obviously has an amazing future ahead of him.
Presumably if Sharapova loses too, there will be no play on Ashe on Tuesday.......
JAMES4578
03-09-2017, 18:40
Pablo just a bit stronger and was solid throughout ,fairly tight though. Shapovalov though certainly showing he has a lot of potential and has a lot of talent , didn't think he was quite ready to make big breakthrough this time though even if understandably he got a lot of attention.
RosieBear
03-09-2017, 18:47
Congrats to PCB, he might not get so many chances so good for him for taking one here. Denis' time will come for sure and he won't need a weakened field in order to get his hands on the silverware. In fact, if I had to pick a player aged 22 or under who I think is destined for greatness then forget Sascha and Nick, I'd choose Denis; incredible natural talent and great temperament. He's got a great future and that backhand is surely going to become one of the iconic shots in tennis.
PCB has only played qualifiers so far with an average ranking of 180. That's almost as good a draw as Djokovic's 2 retirements and a W/O here last year. ;)
Nothing to add. Enjoyed the match. Denis has a lot of heart and commitment and has a robust personality. Good for the game. Def should be around for a while.
Wee Diego is 2 sets up on Pouille. I am now beginning to have high hopes for him, along with Delpo and Mischa, to go really deep. Well I mean anything can happen now in this half of the draw, can't it?? ;)
themass15
03-09-2017, 21:26
Unfortunately Diego has gone a break down in the third
And Diego has just had a MTO! :sad: Predictive text tried to get me to change MTO to MOT!!
WimbledonWestie
03-09-2017, 21:51
Lol, could be argued that they are fairly similar mind you.
Well done wee man!! Into the QF's. I hope his injury doesn't hamper him going forward. Dreadful handshake from Pouille.
Never change Denis. :thumbup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSxxiJ-Y0hQ
Sam Querrey gets the win over Mischa Zverev 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 who was playing with a shoulder injury & chose not to retire!. Which makes Sam Querrey America's No. One.
RoastLamb
04-09-2017, 05:45
Sigh. If only Denis had won that first set as he should have... Still, great tournament and lots to be happy about. Looking forward to seeing him at Davis Cup in a couple of weeks. Let us hope he doesn't hit another umpire this time.
Lucie, please knock Coco out!
Sad to see Garbine go but lovely to see Petra playing awesome tennis.
Bye bye Maria, won't miss ya! What will Arthur Ashe court do now that both Denis and Maria are oot. :lol:
JAMES4578
04-09-2017, 09:12
Pity for Micha but was likely up against it, all credit to him though. Querrey looking the fav in bottom half.
RoastLamb
04-09-2017, 16:36
Querrey and Anderson will be THE most boring match, I expect. I don't like either of 'em (tennis game style I mean). You know if it's Anderson or Querrey in the final against Federer it'll be the only time I will cheer for Fed.
banskogirl
04-09-2017, 16:53
Sorry I missed FTM teamies! :shamed:
themass15
04-09-2017, 17:39
Watching Rafa v Dolly but pleased to see David is doing better in the 2nd set.
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 18:22
Goff 2 sets down :sad::sad: C'mon David!
themass15
04-09-2017, 18:28
Unfortunately cannot see David and his bad knee pulling this off.
oop for Tuesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/p_schedule15.pdf
Never change Denis. :thumbup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSxxiJ-Y0hQ
What a nice young man.
Injury strikes again! Many of my favs affected....poor Goffin, Mischa hampered with injury in his match and Diego could well be blighted with injury in his match tomorrow. For goodness sake Delpo, hang in there! Really need you to come through otherwise there will be nobody left that I care to cheer on! This US Open seems unreal at times this year!
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 20:33
So disappointed for Goffin. His knee issue is probably related to that awful RG injury, poor guy.:sad: I'm rooting for Dom tonight; I think Delpo is adorable but for the life of me cannot understand what anyone sees in his game style. Go Domi! :swingin:
RoastLamb
04-09-2017, 21:02
Argh! Lucie, you had ONE job!!! :grrr:
lovetennis
04-09-2017, 21:03
So disappointed for Goffin. His knee issue is probably related to that awful RG injury, poor guy.:sad: I'm rooting for Dom tonight; I think Delpo is adorable but for the life of me cannot understand what anyone sees in his game style. Go Domi! :swingin:
I'm a sucker for adorable :shamed: so I'm supporting Delpo, but always enjoy Domi too so it's a win-win for me either way. I want the winner of this match to win the title.
delPo not at the races so far...
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 21:23
I'm a sucker for adorable :shamed: so I'm supporting Delpo, but always enjoy Domi too so it's a win-win for me either way. I want the winner of this match to win the title.
Same here, wouldn't that be great :) - now Goffin's out would love the winner of this to go all the way. Dom for preference, but loveable Delpo would still be great. Fingers X'd for them.
themass15
04-09-2017, 21:25
Like both but something defo wrong with DelPo. Thiem is running away with this at present.
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 21:42
Poor Delpo, def not himself. This year is less like a tennis tournament and more like survival of the fittest. Take note, ATP :grrr:
I like Dominic but would prefer Delpo to win this match. There must be something wrong with Delpo - it's uncharacteristic of him not to put up some kind of fight. :sad:
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 21:59
Dom 2 sets up now, and playing really well :thumbup:
Denis and his two babies. :big grin:
https://twitter.com/denis_shapo
https://twitter.com/denis_shapo/status/839491813727694850
lovetennis
04-09-2017, 22:11
Delpo using that monstrous FH to get a break. Is the fightback on?
JAMES4578
04-09-2017, 22:18
Dom certainly was playing very well even if Delpo out of sorts but the Argentine got going now and Thiem possibly feeling just a bit of pressure, recovers from 0-30 for 1-3 though.
Five sets for Dominic and Delboy???. Delboy must have woken up. :)
JAMES4578
04-09-2017, 22:29
Good to get at least 4th set but hoping Dom regroups, find his game more appealing.
Denis and his two babies. :big grin:
https://twitter.com/denis_shapo
https://twitter.com/denis_shapo/status/839491813727694850
They are GORGEOUS. Denis reminds me of Andy with his love of dogs.
RosieBear
04-09-2017, 22:30
Delpo takes the third, and it's game on. Frustrating, but I've got to leave it there, as early start in the morning. Enjoy the rest of the match guys :thumbup:
Well I was enjoying this match (and some peace) but I have to get up early and try and get sam to school so I'll have to turn it off very shortly. I hope delpo wins in my absence. I do love Dom but I want delpo for this one. Seems he has the flu though so it might be a big ask.
Gutted about goff earlier :(
Lovely to watch the mighty Delpo FH and the awesome Thiem BH oppose each other.
lovetennis
04-09-2017, 22:42
I really need to go to bed too, might just see if Delpo can consolidate the break
Whatever medicine Delpo was given in the first set will no doubt be banned in 2 years time. :p Amazing recovery.
Wow! Delpo back from the brink. What will happen next!!
Hoping Thiem holds on and gets the win here !!!
Delpo takes the 4th set in a TB
Into a 5th set they go
Wowee! What a cracker from Delpo to win the TB. It's into a 5th we go. This match has become compelling. I like Thiem too but just this once I would love to see Delpo go thru. He has battled so hard on coming back and this would mean so much to him.
WOW!!! What a battle of a match, pleased Delpo won but I really do feel for Thiem he worked so hard :thumbup:
Well done Delboy and commiserations to Dominic. Great match to watch. Hope Delboy will have something left in the tank for his match with Fed who is as expected cakewalking his match against Kohli. Fed is beginning to look ominous. :grrr:
Well would you believe it! Delpo wins. Great match. The best match so far. Such rallies, such defence, such line painting from both men. I do feel for Domi. He gave it everything and was serving for the match in the 4th set. I just hope now Delpo will have enough left to play at the level required in his next match. Thank you to both men for such great entertainment. I should have been in bed long ago but it was worth staying up for!
JAMES4578
05-09-2017, 02:48
Became bit of a classic,real pity for Thiem but gutsy display by Del Potro. Fed through in straights and first meeting with Nadal at Us looking likely though.
lovetennis
05-09-2017, 06:03
Had to throw in the towel at 2-2 in the 4th just as Domi broke back. I thought that might be the end of the Delpo fightback so delighted this morning to find he made it through. Will catch up with the last set and a half on the recording tonight. Shame for Domi but pleased for Delpo. Hope he is well enough to give Fed a match
themass15
05-09-2017, 06:41
Very pleased this morning to find that DelPo found a way to come through. I gave up at the end of the third set. He has come through so much, but how well is he and how much has he got in the tank when he faces Mr Smug on Wednesday.
Denis and his two babies. :big grin:
https://twitter.com/denis_shapo
https://twitter.com/denis_shapo/status/839491813727694850
Awww. The more I hear about Shapavalov the more I like him.
RosieBear
05-09-2017, 13:24
Really disappointed that I had to miss the end of this - seems to have turned into a classic. Always sad to see Dom lose and having been 2 sets up feel this one will sting, but I just know he's going to get a slam one day. Good luck to lovely Delpo for the rest of the tournamnent - would certainly be a popular winner. All I will say is that if he takes out Fed in the next round he better beat Rafa too.
I'll second that RosieBear!:thumbup:
when exactly did Carreno Busta become such a good player ??
Hes playing lights out against Diego S !
when exactly did Carreno Busta become such a good player ??
Hes playing lights out against Diego S !
He's always been a good player but think he has found confidence this year. He's had some good results last year and this year and just hasn't come under the radar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Carre%C3%B1o_Busta#2016:_Breakthrough_and_fi rst_ATP_singles_titles
I like him.
Guess I just haven't paid much attention to him
themass15
05-09-2017, 17:43
Love to see PCB get to the final on this side of the draw
JAMES4578
05-09-2017, 18:17
pretty comfortable for Carreno Busta as he now goes up 5-2 in the 3rd, making his mark!
He has played 4 qualifiers and now an injured player. I don't know if he'll manage to save that many break pints against a better/more confident player. We'll see!!!
This slam has been so strange , who knows !!
Out of interest, Andy has never played PCB.
So it's bye-bye to wee Diego. Sorry to see him go but unfortunately he is yet another player hampered by injury and I did suspect he wouldn't win today because of that. PCB did play very well however. I wonder how he will handle either Querry or Anderson....very well I hope!!
Out of interest, Andy has never played PCB.
Thats interesting !
If Andy was fit , he would woop him :lol:
oop for Wednesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule16.html
As Delpo's match very much overshadowed Fed's match on Ashe last night, all I really knew about it was that Fed won! However I have read (courtesy of BBC Sports App) about how he left the court after the second set for a MTO. Apparently, in his words, "I just needed a bit of a rub on my back. Or maybe...bottom." I really do hope Delpo can recover enough to reproduce some of the amazing shots of last night which would enable him to seriously challenge Fed. Although Fed says all is well, I do wonder how he (or his back or bottom or whatever) would withstand an onslaught like the one which Delpo delivered last night.
lovetennis
05-09-2017, 19:28
As Delpo's match very much overshadowed Fed's match on Ashe last night, all I really knew about it was that Fed won! However I have read (courtesy of BBC Sports App) about how he left the court after the second set for a MTO. Apparently, in his words, "I just needed a bit of a rub on my back. Or maybe...bottom." I really do hope Delpo can recover enough to reproduce some of the amazing shots of last night which would enable him to seriously challenge Fed. Although Fed says all is well, I do wonder how he (or his back or bottom or whatever) would withstand an onslaught like the one which Delpo delivered last night.
I read that too Pat. What I don't understand is how players are allowed MTOs for pre-existing injuries. He's acknowledged he had back problems over the last few weeks and then states he needed it rubbing during last night's match. How is that acceptable under the MTO rules?
I think Fed said it was a problem with a quad muscle in his thigh and that it won't affect his next match but who knows?
Guess I just haven't paid much attention to him
Pablo is probably too one of the players who has always lost in an early round of tournaments to the stricken players not in this year's draw and as a result he would not have been noticed.
That's one of the good things about this USO. The also rans have had an opportunity to shine. :unclesam:
oop for Wednesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule16.html
Such a pity the Delpo/Fed match will be in the middle of the night for us!!
I dont care about the mens match tonight either !!!
Cant remember a time during a slam that Ive actually felt that way , but Querrey / Anderson , uggg , boring !!!!!
Querrey v. Anderson still going, Anderson 2 sets to 1 up, 1.15am in New York!
Anderson gets the win 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 7-6!
Not that I have any real interest but Anderson is a player I have a great deal of respect for.
RosieBear
06-09-2017, 06:53
Good for Kando :clap: he's a lovely guy and can play some good stuff at the uso, just ask Andy (I know Andy was ill but Kando still played really well). Hope he reaches the final.
themass15
06-09-2017, 07:53
Pleased for Kevin but would like to see DelPo v PCB in the final.
JAMES4578
06-09-2017, 09:00
A bit surprised Querrey not through but quite happy for Kevin, prefer Carreno Busta but not sure he'd do much if reached final .
roytennisfan
06-09-2017, 10:34
Pleased for Kevin but would like to see DelPo v PCB in the final.
Guess a lot of us on here wanting DelPo to win his qf
Guess a lot of us on here wanting DelPo to win his qf
might have something to do with his opponent !!
I do like Delpo tho and really hope he can win this one !!!!
I am going for Del Po and Anderson as the winners. Del Po has had a rough time of it, (not too mention helping us out quite a lot, but knackering players for us), and as I said I think Anderson is a decent guy. A plodder, rather like Tsonga. He has got a break and taken full advantage of it, good luck to him.
RosieBear
06-09-2017, 12:22
I'm neutral; love Delpo but not his game, whereas Fed sublime to watch. Happy whoever wins just so long as they beat Rafa in the semi (sorry, just can't stand his grubby pant habit any longer!). Tough to call the qf, but if he's fit think Fed will prob win - he's a wiley old fox and will keep the ball on DelPo's weak post-injury bh, just as Andy did in Rio. Will be interesting.
Prospective QFs.
Nadal v Dimitrov
Federer v Thiem
A.Zverev v Cilic
Andy v Tsonga
I've obviously nothing better to do, but was having a wee look back at Bardot's post of the prospective men's QFs.
Of the prospective QFs, only 2 have made it! And, surprise surprise, look who they are! Obviously Andy withdrew after that projection, so he's excused!
Nadal experiencing what it's like to play a Challenger. ;) Rankings of players he's faced in New York: 85, 121, 60, 64 & 53. Nice work if you can get it. :p
themass15
06-09-2017, 19:28
He will have a wake up call in the semi whether it is Fed or DelPo
Nadal/Rublev...no comment.
themass15
06-09-2017, 20:19
That was oh so easy for Rafa and virtually no energy expended
thought Rublev might have put up a bit more resistance there , too bad , but a good experience for him for the future
RoastLamb
06-09-2017, 21:58
Can't say Rublev endeared himself to me. He looks so angry! And don't like the noise he makes. (Mind, I hate the noise Rafa makes too.) The commies (ESPN) were comparing him to Denis and Brad Gilbert thinks Denis is much further ahead than this guy. But he did make the USO 1/4 final which none of the other NextGens have done as yet.
Can't say Rublev endeared himself to me. He looks so angry! And don't like the noise he makes. (Mind, I hate the noise Rafa makes too.) The commies (ESPN) were comparing him to Denis and Brad Gilbert thinks Denis is much further ahead than this guy. But he did make the USO 1/4 final which none of the other NextGens have done as yet.
Rublev was lucky that Grisha Dimitrov didn't turn up in their match. I couldn't believe how poorly Grisha played in that match. I was really hoping Grisha would go far in this tournament.
RosieBear
07-09-2017, 01:01
First game and it's already compelling. 1-0 Fed.
Rosie Rosie , why r u still up ?? Isnt it 2am there ?
RosieBear
07-09-2017, 01:13
Rosie Rosie , why r u still up ?? Isnt it 2am there ?
Yeah, I'm going to regret it when I'm flaked tomorrow but can't resist prime time night time at the US open. Electric atmosphere & hopefully a great match...
RosieBear
07-09-2017, 01:42
First set Delpo 7-5, untimely df from Fed at 5-5 to give up bp :shocked: pretty good match, not a classic yet and neither their absolute best but hopefully heats up.
Still not a classic, bit topsy turvy, but one set apiece , Delboy up 4-2 in the third!
TB for the third set
Nice bit of excitement in the TB, Delpo takes the third 7-6
I really should turn this off and try to get back to sleep. Work in the morning :sad:
I did wonder Linda when I saw you logged in :)
Well done Delpo:clap::clap:
Delpo takes the match, last two set were the best, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 6-4 ....Rafa awaits!!! :thumbup::thumbup:
JAMES4578
07-09-2017, 03:58
A bit surprised as doubted Del Porto would have enough left , certainly good win for him even if Federer not at best. crucial coming from behind in 3rd set TB ,rather than needing to go to another 5 setter to win. Likely to be tough to also get pass Nadal though.
RoastLamb
07-09-2017, 05:02
Brilliant!!! I was at a (sports) pub playing in my trivia league and kept checking the score now and again. Couldn't believe that he actually won! Bought everyone left in the pub a drink. :lol:
I'm OK with him beating Rafa. After all the crappy injuries and rehab he's been through I would so love to see him raising the trophy on Sunday! Meanwhile, Rafa stays NUMERO UNO! :yahoo:
themass15
07-09-2017, 05:48
What lovely news to wake up to! So pleased for DelPo
lovetennis
07-09-2017, 05:54
Well done Delpo :bravo::bravo: Can't wait to watch the recording tonight. Always had my doubts about Fed before this tournament started. Mind you Rafa has defied my prediction by getting this far. Hope Delpo has got enough left to beat him
Well that s a delightful surprise to wake up to. The prospect of Fed's smug face, and the sycophancy of the coms was making me feel quite ill. Don't really care who wins now. Prefer it not to be Nadal, but the two of them he is the one I dislike the least.
Had Fed trotted out the "I was injured card yet?"
Wahey, Delpo - wish I had stayed up now! Rafa really has had an easy ride so far - c'mon, JM, you can do this. I had lost interest but I'm fully engaged again now. After all his injuries, what a fairy tale it would be for him to lift the trophy on Sunday!
roytennisfan
07-09-2017, 07:38
Really pleased, it cheered me up after waking up to rain and thunder on holiday in Ischia again. Want DelPo to win but also want Rafa to stop Roger getting to #1 again which hopefully he will get enough of a lead before the atp finals to hold on. Really didn't expect this so pleased for DelPo.
sir coolerking
07-09-2017, 08:13
I had all but lost interest in this tournament but Delpo's win has boosted it nicely. I hope either Delpo or Rafa win, they are proven Champs, unlike the journeymen on the other side who have largely got lucky with the gaping canyons in the draw.
I woke during the night. My resolve not to miss out on any sleep was overcome by curiosity. I thought I'd just have a wee peek at the score. At that stage it was 1 set all and Delpo had just broken serve in the third! That was it!! No way was I going back to sleep despite struggling for a wee while to keep the eyes open! Fed broke back and the set went to a TB which was scintillating....full of mini breaks with Fed having had 4 set points, but on his first set point Delpo took it. There was absolutely no way I was leaving this now and I was fully wide awake! The first 4 games of the 4th set went very quickly with serve, Delpo then broke and he defended his break amazingly to get the W! As usual Fed was very gracious in defeat and there was a lovely exchange at the net. And the crowd wasn't ALL for Fed! I really hope my neighbour didn't hear my yelp of approval! So pleased for Delpo and now this tournament has become much more interesting. Really looking forward to the semi now....hope it's on first as it won't be as late as the second one. Well done Delpo! It would be so special if he could go on to win the whole thing!!
Today Lynne and I will generally be walking around with a very large smile on our fizzogs.
Thanks Delpo.
:bravo::yahoo:
Roger "not in a safe place"... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41185002
Hadn't realised this from the Anderson and Querrey match.
Anderson, 6ft 8in, and Querrey, 6ft 6in, met in the tallest Grand Slam quarter-final, semi-final or final of the Open era.
Well done Delpo. :bravo: :unclesam:
It'd be great to see him win the title now after all the disappointments he's had with his wrist.
RosieBear
07-09-2017, 11:28
Lasted till about 4 then fell asleep and missed the best sets :grrr: Well done Delpo on getting the win :clap: As for Fed, it's been pretty obvious since the Canadian masters that Fed hasn't been quite right physically, which is hardly surprising given his age and that he isn't as fresh as at the start of the year. I don't think this is him making excuses or 'playing the injury card' - it's just how it is. In Fed's words '"Of course it is a pity, but Juan Martin deserves it more." Seems fair enough to me. :thumbup:
It would be really heartwarming to see Delpo win & wish him the very best of luck.:peace::peace::peace:
Roger "not in a safe place"... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41185002
My fav bit from the above article: Roger clearly feeling Rafa would have been one challenge too many for him:
"I feel I have no place in the semis and he (Delpo) will have a better chance to beat Rafa to be honest"...
I hope you are right Rog!!!
Yayy for Delpo , always a big achievement beating Federer !!!
Hope he can hold this form and take it to Rafa !!
RoastLamb
07-09-2017, 12:21
Didn't he beat both Rafa and Fed en route to 2009 victory. Doesn't it feel like we've gone back in time by a decade this year? :lol:
themass15
07-09-2017, 12:31
Would love DelPo to win as I want him to be at WTF
If Nadal does win the title then it will be the first time it's been done without facing a top 10 player. Carreno Busta at 19 being the highest ranked possible opponent remaining. Eclipses Hewitt's run to the 2002 Wimbledon title when he played one top 10 opponent (Henman(5) in the SF) with the other 6 all being ranked outside the top 20.
Fed fans have rekindled their Andy anger saying but for him Federer could be playing Carreno Busta in the SF. :p I saw one suggest he should withdraw from AndyMurrayLive. :big grin:
If Nadal does win the title then it will be the first time it's been done without facing a top 10 player. Carreno Busta at 19 being the highest ranked possible opponent remaining. Eclipses Hewitt's run to the 2002 Wimbledon title when he played one top 10 opponent (Henman(5) in the SF) with the other 6 all being ranked outside the top 20.
Fed fans have rekindled their Andy anger saying but for him Federer could be playing Carreno Busta in the SF. :p I saw one suggest he should withdraw from AndyMurrayLive. :big grin:
I wondered how long it would be before Fedfans started blaming Andy for Roger's loss. :grrr: Who's to say that Roger would have reached the semifinal to play Pablo? Did he not struggle in two five set matches in the early rounds? I would have liked to have seen Roger playing young Denis or Sascha. If he had been relocated to Andy's position and reached the final, he'd still have had to play and defeat either Rafa or Delboy. I do not think he would have defeated either Rafa and especially Delboy to win his third grand slam of the year.
Do these people not realise the whole object of AndyMurrayLive is to raise money for charity?
themass15
07-09-2017, 14:43
I am watching Fed v DelPo match too!
Rosalind
07-09-2017, 14:51
I deleted my post that Del Po's fans are louder as I've realised they weren't. The Fed supporters are the worst! :grrr:
RoastLamb
07-09-2017, 16:20
Piers Newberry just tweeted: Federer: "It was one of those matches where if I ran into a good guy, I was going to lose, I felt." So all the players he played before Potty weren't good guys? I'm sure they are just thrilled to bits by that comment.
My husband said that Youzy, Lopez and Kohli all went into their matches not believing they could win, whereas Potty has beaten him AT the USO before and he is just not scared. I kinda agree.
oop for Thursday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/p_schedule17.pdf
oop for Friday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/p_schedule18.pdf
4.00 pm - Men's doubles final
not before 9.00 pm - Anderson vs Carreno Buster
not before 10.30 pm Rafa vs Del Potty
Piers Newberry just tweeted: Federer: "It was one of those matches where if I ran into a good guy, I was going to lose, I felt." So all the players he played before Potty weren't good guys? I'm sure they are just thrilled to bits by that comment.
My husband said that Youzy, Lopez and Kohli all went into their matches not believing they could win, whereas Potty has beaten him AT the USO before and he is just not scared. I kinda agree.
agree with your husband !!
With those 3 I kinda figured beforehand what the outcome would be , but with Delpo , wasnt sure , knew if he played well , hed have a great chance
I expected Fed to lose at this stage, but I thought it would be Thiem who would beat him! Saw the third set when I woke up during the night. It seemed to be an error strewn match.
lovetennis
07-09-2017, 20:33
Watching the Fed v Delpo replay. Bit of a sickfest from Simon Reed & Frew McMillan in the 2nd Set, waxing lyrical about Fed. If only they knew he went on to lose. Just at the start of the 3rd so expecting Delpo to step it up from here on in
Piers Newberry just tweeted: Federer: "It was one of those matches where if I ran into a good guy, I was going to lose, I felt." So all the players he played before Potty weren't good guys? I'm sure they are just thrilled to bits by that comment.
My husband said that Youzy, Lopez and Kohli all went into their matches not believing they could win, whereas Potty has beaten him AT the USO before and he is just not scared. I kinda agree.
What amazes me the most is that even after 30 odd years he has very little ability to stand in an others shoes and understanding their feelings.
Although he isn't alone on that one by a long chalk. I believe most of our ill's (especially at the moment) can be laid squarely at the feet of
an affluent society: >(where there's blame there's a claim) leading to a majority being stuck at the third note of the music scales:
Doe, Ray, Me, Me, Me, Me, Me. Oh yes and what about MEEEEEE! Don't forget MEEEEEE.
For I am the most important person in the world, after all.
:getcoat:
Just for entertainment value I have run Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray through a crude screening test for Psychopathic traits, with myself as control.
40 points is a full blown psychopath. By my reckoning Federer, Nadal, Djokovic all came out at 16 points. Murray 3, and myself 4.
It's worth a read http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fiction/spot-psychopath/
The article states that these are traits often found in professional athletes.
I can't think where you found 16 points. Most of those things don't apply to any of them.
Oh - I think many of them do. Very interesting.
Watching the Fed v Delpo replay. Bit of a sickfest from Simon Reed & Frew McMillan in the 2nd Set, waxing lyrical about Fed. If only they knew he went on to lose. Just at the start of the 3rd so expecting Delpo to step it up from here on in
Kath, you are probably aware of this, but I find it better not to watch Eurosport 1 or 2, but instead watch one of the streams on the Player. I choose the alternative stream from Ashe (or whatever court you want). It means there are no ads and commentary is usually from a less innocuous team. For the outside courts there was no commentary, but there was always commentary from the main courts. Enjoy matches tonight!
lovetennis
08-09-2017, 19:37
Kath, you are probably aware of this, but I find it better not to watch Eurosport 1 or 2, but instead watch one of the streams on the Player. I choose the alternative stream from Ashe (or whatever court you want). It means there are no ads and commentary is usually from a less innocuous team. For the outside courts there was no commentary, but there was always commentary from the main courts. Enjoy matches tonight!
Thanks Pat, I had forgotten about that but now that you say I remember Ihave done that before. Not used Eurosport for a while. Will definitely use this option tonight.
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 20:03
Wish I could watch the semis, but just can't stay up. Good luck Delpo and Kando :peace::peace::peace:
The first one has started you lightweight!
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 20:18
Oops, better get Europlayer rocking for a bit then. C'mon Kev.
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 20:35
Petch just explained why so many triple named Spaniards, and the order of them ie first name then father's name then mother's name. Spanish law coming in that states in future surnames to be listed alphabetically. Petch thinks that how it should be, Mac says just PC. I say mama flipping well pushes you out her woo woo, so her name first. Anyway, c'mon Kev :cheer:
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 20:46
Uh oh, horrible nervy game and Kando broken :sad:
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 20:58
PCB takes first set 6-4. Nothing spectacular just solid and Kando a bit tight. C'mon Kev, believe and grab your chance.
lovetennis
08-09-2017, 20:59
PCB takes the 1st set. Not really bothered who come through in this one really. Just waiting for the main event
Hoping Pablo wins in straights so the second match isn't too late starting!
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 21:13
Much better from Kando to get the break :clap::swingin:
Pablo breaks straight back! :)
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 21:18
A serve like that and Kev can't consolidate :sad: Keep going Kando.
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 21:49
Well done Kando :clap: (sorry Linda x, maybe take a sickie tomorrow;))
Sallydaisy
08-09-2017, 21:50
Well done Kando :clap: (sorry Linda x, maybe take a sickie tomorrow;))
:shocked:
Good job Linda doesn't work for me ...
:p
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 22:06
Ouch, df gives Kev the break. Love hold to consolidate 4-1. Kando in the groove now.
JAMES4578
08-09-2017, 22:10
Carreno Busta was making early running but once Anderson got 2nd gone up a gear and may be tough to counter.
oop for Saturday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule19.html
Vamos Pablo. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Andy said he withdrew because he wasn't fit enought to win the title. I'm sure he's not watching this thinking (unlike me ;)) oh but I could have made the final even with a dodgy hip. :p A once in a career draw. :crying: Must let it go. :shamed:
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 23:12
Kevin a game away. Hope he can hold his nerve and his serve. Come on Kev :cheer:
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 23:17
What a battle. Mac needs to respect these guys and stop saying crowd just waiting for Rafa/Delpo (even if true).
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 23:19
Congratulations grand slam finalist Kevin Anderson! Really happy he didn't choke his chance away, such a sweet guy and deserved to be the one to capitalise on draw:thumbup: Well done PCB too.
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 23:22
Bless Kevin, just made his first slam final but his first comment is to acknowledge the great players missing that allowed him to have a chance. He's a sweetie.
Could be said that this was Kev's final which he almost acknowledged and whatever happens next is a bonus but he's playing with house money and really has nothing to lose. :thumbup:
RosieBear
08-09-2017, 23:35
Well, I've seen the big match so I'm off to bed. Hope Rafa/Delpo isn't too boring for y'all :big grin:
Worth noting that Kevin's achievement comes after he suffered a hip injury at the end of last year forcing him to miss the Australian Open. :thumbup:
RoastLamb
08-09-2017, 23:51
Well done Kevin!!!
Hope it's a good semi-final between Rafa and Potty and not a drubbing like it was in 2009. Don't mind who wins - happy for both. Just hope whoever wins today wins on Sunday.
Wow! What a great set of tennis! First set Delpo! Great atmosphere. This is good.!!
Well, I've seen the big match so I'm off to bed. Hope Rafa/Delpo isn't too boring for y'all :big grin:
not boring at all , actually a really good match so far
Delpo wins the 1st set 6-4 :cheer:
JAMES4578
09-09-2017, 01:06
Certainly very competitive in first but Delpo stronger , 2nd opposite though as Nadal goes up 5-0.
Josephine
09-09-2017, 01:24
Delpo has had to face much tougher opponents than Nadal, who has faced no-one of significance.
If they were starting from an even keel, think Delpo could have beaten Nadal, but he looks to have run out of steam.
Going to bed now.
Vamos Delpo!
RoastLamb
09-09-2017, 01:24
Vamos Rafa! :swingin:
Ditto. :sofa:
RoastLamb
09-09-2017, 01:27
Now its boring !!!!:lol:
Not from my :sofa: it isn't. Tee hee!
lovetennis
09-09-2017, 01:28
Oh no Delpo needs to stop the rot
Not from my :sofa: it isn't. Tee hee!
ya I figured that :p
RoastLamb
09-09-2017, 01:35
ya I figured that :p
yeah but it ain't over until it's over. Look what happened to Thiem. Could happen here in the fourth and fifth. :eek:
yeah but it ain't over until it's over. Look what happened to Thiem. Could happen here in the fourth and fifth. :eek:
possible of course but Highly unlikely I think
RoastLamb
09-09-2017, 01:55
possible of course but Highly unlikely I think
Fingers crossed for Rafa. One set to go...............................
Tbh I honestly thought Potty would win in straights.
RoastLamb
09-09-2017, 02:32
Woot! Rafa WINS! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Brilliant. Goes to a GS final with no Djokovic or Federer in sight.
Sad for Potty tho'. But great tournament for him esp. knocking out Federer.
In the end that was a lot easier than I expected. Rafa played brilliantly :yahoo:
What a shame - no fairy tale ending for Delpo then. :crying: I was hoping to wake up to different news.
lovetennis
09-09-2017, 08:06
Had to go to bed in middle of the 3rd but thought Rafa would win by then. Delpo just ran out of steam.
tennis890
09-09-2017, 08:08
Ahhh just seen the result, was really hoping that delpo was gonna get the win. Pleased that he got so far though! Hope Nadal goes on to win now :)
Delpo...:sad:... he played such a good first set and I thought we were in for a real corker. However, after Nadal lost the first set, he seemed to go into orbit and he played sustained spectacular tennis. It was one way traffic after that and it seemed as if Delpo may have been feeling it after all his previous big matches. I saw him shake out his right leg a few times at the change overs. Credit to Rafa for playing well when he had to. For me the lights are out on the men's tourney now, it has been a strange 2 weeks and the match of the tourney for me was the Delpo/Thiem match. I will of course watch the final, I would never miss a GS final! And I'm sure Jamie and Martina will give us lots to cheer for later!
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