US OPEN 31st August- 13th September 2020

[RosieBear]

So much gifted away and Domi in a huge hole, just has to come out swinging now :sad: I absolutely love Dom but this final has made me respect the Big 5 even more: the last final that was as poor as this was US 2014 (because poor Kei was exhausted). When the big 5 turn up for a big final they really bring it and perform.

[Rosalind]

Zverev's come of age for this today hasn't he? Just remembering Roger and Rafa telling him 'no negativity' at the Laver Cup. Seems a world away.

[Sallydaisy]

4-4 in the 3rd set. Thiem is playing a lot better but Zverev isn't fading.

[RosieBear]

Dom digs deep to hang on for 5-4. Playing a few good points but can't consistently find his A game. But a break here would be a massive boost. Let's go Domi, believe.

[Sallydaisy]

Thiem takes the 3rd set 6'4 ... game on!!!

Can he win the next 2 ???
;)

[RosieBear]

YES!!!! Dom takes the 3rd and back in the match. Long way back, but if he believes and finds his best then he can do it . Go Domi!!

[JAMES4578]

Found form just in time and perhaps some doubt creeping into Zverev, Dom still has a shot!

[RosieBear]

In the semi Sascha was horrible for first two sets then came back and PCB got tight as it slipped away. Hoping for same but with Domi as winner tonight:peace:

[Sallydaisy]

2-2, going with serve in the 4th set.

[RosieBear]

Dom to serve for the 4th. Let's go!!!

[RosieBear]

YES!!!! Into a decider. Go Dom, you can do it :cheer:

[Jane]

One set all - enthralling stuff!!

[JAMES4578]

Some turnaround and Dom looking far more confident now, hopefully an exciting decider! Sacha faltering on serve and Thiem with early advantage in the 5th!


However Zverev finds way back, now up 2-1 on serve and a bit animated! Come on Thiem!

[Sallydaisy]

One set all - enthralling stuff!!
Or even 2 sets all ...
;)

[Speedy Hawk]

Zverev looks like he serving to no one cos Thiem so far back barely see his head just above barrier boards around court. :laugh:

[Jane]

Or even 2 sets all ...
;)
Quite right, Sally - away past my bedtime!! :big grin:

[Speedy Hawk]

Ooooh. Will he able hold or Thiem break back make even again? Holding serve for championship is very different from normal holding serve win match.

Edit: Failed hold serve. Back again.

[JAMES4578]

Sacha applied pressure and serving for title, however 15-40- come on Dom! Thiem breaks back for 4-5!

[RosieBear]

Phew! Dom breaks....but he's exhausted and going to be vulnerable on his own serve. Dig deep Dom, refuse to lose.

[RosieBear]

Wow, Dom finding a couple of scorchers to level it 5-5

[Sallydaisy]

Thiem *4-5
0-15, 15-15, 15-30, 30-30, 40-30 ... AND HOLD

5-5 ... on we go.

[RosieBear]

Red line it home Dom!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Thiem has a break point ...

[RosieBear]

GET IN!! Dom to serve for the title! Believe, this it it.

[Sallydaisy]

Break!!!!!

Thiem will serve for the title ... can he do it???

What a battle - hope that Achilles will hold up!!!
Thiem is 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-5 ...

[Speedy Hawk]

Now Thiem turn serve for championship and will he hold it better than Zverev?

[JAMES4578]

Dom finding some inspiration and Sacha misfires on final point, will try and serve for it himself now!

[Sallydaisy]

*0-15, 0-30,
:sofa:

[Speedy Hawk]

:laugh:
Oh dear both blew their serving for championship. Now see what next.

[Sallydaisy]

*15-30, 15-40 ... are we heading for a tie-break???

*30-40,

TIE-BREAK!!!!!

[RosieBear]

Noooooo :sad: this winning a slam malarkey isn't as easy as Andy and co make it look, is it guys.

[JAMES4578]

oh no could not quite do enough, breaker to decide it! Come on Dom!

[lovetennis]

Dom visibly limping now. Arghhh

[Speedy Hawk]

Noooooo :sad: this winning a slam malarkey isn't as easy as Andy and co make it look, is it guys.

No one else have chance to so no one else used to it. It very big nervous scary thing try get that last stage over.

[RosieBear]

Can you believe it...this one Dom!!

[Speedy Hawk]

Back 6-6 all. Ongoing still.

[Sallydaisy]

Zverev to serve first. Thiem is cramping.

*0-1
0-2*
1-2*
*2-2 DF from Zverev
*3-2
3-3*
3-4*
*3-5 DF from Zverev
*4-5 Overhit from Thiem
4-6* 2 Championship points
5-6* missed the forehand ... Zverev survives ...
*6-6

[lovetennis]

Anything could happen

[Sallydaisy]

*6-7 and Thiem has another chance to win this blasted trophy!
:lol:

[Speedy Hawk]

He finally got there in end.

[Sallydaisy]

:bravo:

Dominic Thiem, USO Champion!!!
:trophy:

:phew:

[lovetennis]

Domi does it :thumbup:

[Speedy Hawk]

Now time me go sleep. Night all.

[Sallydaisy]

Dominic Thiem wins the 2020 US Open Championship.
2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6), first man to come back from 2 sets down since 1949.

What a battle, both of them really wanted that but it was Thiems' time at last.
And he won't need to phone Andy Murray after all ...
;)

[RosieBear]

So happy for Dom, thank goodness it was best of 5:love: not a classic by any stretch, but pure drama. Does make you appreciate Andy's composure in his maiden big win to get the gold, he wanted that just as much as these guys wanted this. But hey, not everything is about how wonderful Andy is - this is Dom''s moment:trophy:

[JAMES4578]

Amazing win from Dom in the circumstances particularly when he seemed to be ailing towards the end, well done!:clap::clap: Became gripping and exciting even if was not always best tennis or highest quality, edgy in closing stages mind you! Credit to Sacha though as he played his part and was so close. :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

G'night y'all ... my bed is calling me and I can live without the speeches and stuff.
Thanks for all your company!!!
:sleepy::grouphug::unclesam:

[RosieBear]

Poor Sascha. Emotional speech. Wish they'd just let him go. He's a very sweet guy, I think the sometimes cockiness is just his way of trying to cope with huge expectations:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

One final note (cos I just spotted it on twitter) - a different view of the Grand Slam Mens Winners since the start of the open era ... have fun working them out!
erm, not sure how to make it smaller so you can see all 209.
Here's the original link if you want to try that ...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eh1cSQ6WAAIjyx0?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eh1cSQ6WAAIjyx0?format=jpg&name=medium

You might have to use the slide bars.

[patlowe]

What a final! What a USO! I thought the final would have a been a stroll for Domi, but Sascha turned up, big time! We ended up with a match which had a great comeback and then a final set in which the outcome was totally unpredictable. That made a welcome change to a mens final match when often there has been only one winner. Totally absorbing.
Huge congrats Domi, :clap::clap: and although a bit harrowing to watch :sad:, Sascha did show us in the end he really cares.

Overall I've really enjoyed this strangest of slams. It had all the drama and twists and turns we could ever want. Will be etched in my mind for some time.
And now, Roma!
... :cheer:

[Rosalind]

Really enjoyed it. Wish there could have been two winners. Will definitely be supporting Sash next time he gets to grand slam final. Unless it's against Andy of course.

[RoastLamb]

I was kinda bored the first three sets but the last set was a humdinger! Well done Thiem!

[themass15]

Match got better as it progressed. I was all set to go to bed but stayed up until the presentation had finished.