TORONTO 2021, 9th-15th August, Main Thread

[Sallydaisy]

Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie are both on the Entry List.
Andy Murray isn't (but he's in Cincinnati the following week).

More information to follow.

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58109917

[Sallydaisy]

Toronto Entry List update:
OUT: Zverev, Berrettini, Federer, Carreno Busta, Raonic
IN: Korda, Struff, Kecmanovic, Harris, Paire
Next: Tiafoe

[Sallydaisy]

R1 British action in the Toronto draw ... a couple of tough matches ahead for our Lads!
Dan Evans will play Alexander Bublik
Cameron Norrie will play Karen Khachanov

[Sallydaisy]

Liam Broady is trying to Qualify and plays Popyrin in R1.

Popsy took the first set 7'5, Liam took the 2nd set 7'6(7).
Popsy smashed his racket ...

:smashed::taz::lol:

[Sallydaisy]

5-5 in the 3rd set ...
Popyrin has just held serve for 6-5.
Liam serving next to stay in the match or set up another tie-break.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break it is ...
Popsy serving first:-

*0-1
0-2*
0-3*
*0-4
*0-5 it's going Liams' way ...
0-6* and that's 6 match points with another serve to come for Liam after the change of ends.

:cauldron:

[Sallydaisy]

Liam Broady beats Alexei Popyrin 5'7, 7'6(7), 7'6(2)
In FQR he'll face either Tommy Paul or Liam Draxl

[Jane]

Well done Liam!!:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Ooo'er ...

Statement: Tennis Canada and ATP can confirm that Lorenzo Musetti has been withdrawn from the National Bank Open presented by Rogers qualifying draw due to having left the COVID-19 controlled environment. He will be replaced by alternate Max Purcell.

[Sallydaisy]

Liam Broady beats Alexei Popyrin 5'7, 7'6(7), 7'6(2)
In FQR he'll face either Tommy Paul or Liam Draxl
Tommy Paul d Liam Broady 7'6(3), 6'3.
So, Liam might have to hang around and hope for a LL spot ...

[Speedy Hawk]

FTM is back for Toronto since it is Masters. Following Evans.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for today Monday 9th August: https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/toronto/421/daily-schedule

Brits in action:
STADIUM:
Dan Evans v Alexander Bublik, 3rd after start of 11am (4pm UK) - say 8pm???

GRANDSTAND:
Norrie/De Minaur v Karatsev/Lajovic, 2nd after 11am (4pm UK) start - say 6pm???
Match in progress: 4-6, 4-4

COURT 1:
J.Murray/Purcell v Middelkoop/Saville, 2nd after 12noon (5pm UK) start - say 7pm???Match in has just started - Amazon Prime video

[Jane]

Dan and Bublik warming up.

[Sallydaisy]

Dan went ahead 2-0 but was broken back. 2-1
C'mon Evo! Let's have a British win tonight.
:GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Bublik takes the first set 6'4 and is a break up in the 2nd, serving *2-1

[Sallydaisy]

Dan serving at *3-5, DF gives Bublik his first match point ...
Deuce, Ad Dan, Deuce ...
Ad Dan, Deuce, Ad Dan.

Dan holds for 4-5, Bublik will have to serve for the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Meanwhile a statement from Taylor Fritz who called the medics onto court in his match
and lost to Duckworth 6'7, 3'6


Hey guys...I’m okay probably one of the weirdest things I’ve ever experienced...
heart was going absolutely crazy for no reason, I only continued cause it was so odd I thought it maybe would go away and I really hate quitting even if it was probably the smart thing to do

For which he got a load of abuse on from those in the betting 'game' ...

And to all the gamblers giving me the typical death threats for not pulling out, I’m really not concerned about your degenerate gambling addictions while I’m playing a match

[Sallydaisy]

Over and out for Dan Evans in Toronto.
Bublik wins 6'4, 6'4

:sad:

[RosieBear]

Dan's still not himself but definitely looked better than against Kei. I hoped he was asymptomatic but apparently he was pretty rough and bed-ridden for 5 or 6 days, so will take a while to bounce back. Think he's doing very well all things considered.

[Sallydaisy]

Cam Norrie on court warming up against Karen Khachanov.

[Sallydaisy]

KK got an early break and leads 3-1, Cameron to serve next.

Uh Oh? Make that another break for KK 4-1.

[Sallydaisy]

KK got an early break and leads 3-1, Cameron to serve next.

Uh Oh? Make that another break for KK 4-1.

Have been out ... back to find it's one set all with KK a break up in the 3rd.

Cam serving 4'6, 7'5, 2'4, *40-30

[Sallydaisy]

Have been out ... back to find it's one set all with KK a break up in the 3rd.

Cam serving 4'6, 7'5, 2'4, *40-30
Cameron out .. KK won 6'4, 5'7, 6'4.

[cazza99]

Rafa has withdrawn according to commies - due to foot injury.

[Sallydaisy]

Rafa has withdrawn according to commies - due to foot injury.

Yep, replaced in the draw by LL Feli Lopez.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for today Thursday 12th August
https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/toronto/421/daily-schedule

Brits in action in doubles - see Jamie's Joint.

[Sallydaisy]

Daniil Medvedev wins the Canadian Masters in Toronto, d Opelka 6'4, 6'3

[RoastLamb]

So I went on Thursday evening and got to see Medvedev beat Duckworth rather too easily, then it was a fab and very close three set match between Basil. and Hurkacz. We were situated right above the entrance/exit so when HH left after his practice before the first match, I waved and wished him good luck and told him I hoped he would win and he was really sweet and thanked me profusely. And after his own match a few hours later he gave everything away to the Polish fans. One guy next to me asked him for his shirt but he apologised and said he needed it. What a sweet and humble guy!

Covid protocols meant no one was allowed out of stadium to see other matches on other courts and none of the food or other outlets were open for business either. So we brought a picnic with us so that was fun and different and we saved a ton of $$$. Felt very different this year. I was disappointed Andy didn't play and very sad that Rafa withdrew because I had driven to Montreal in 2019 to see him in his semi-final and his opponent withdrew so Rafa didn't play at all. Also sad that the male Canadian players did not get past the second round.

Anyway, well done to Medvedev. I think he's got a great chance to win the US Open. I hope he does.