Masters 1000: Paris

by noleisthebest Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:06 pm

Draw

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/352/mds.pdf

Order of Play

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/352/op.pdf

Masters 1000: Paris Paris-tennis-ball

by noleisthebest Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:08 pm

Bad news is: Pouille is in Murray's quarter. For the third week in a row.
Good news: he has a bye in round one and will be fresh in his next match in front of his home crowd.
ALLEEEEZ diva

by Tenez Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:04 pm

He will have to beat Feliciano first. Did not he lose to him last week?

by Tenez Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:12 pm

Tough draw for Djoko.

by noleisthebest Sat Oct 29, 2016 12:00 am

Yes, he has 3 players in his quarter alone capable of beating him atm.

The season has been a disaster, only RG was good and memorable.

In hindsight, Nole was impressive to pull it off under the circumstances and pressure.

It's strange to see:

Deflated Nadal
Retired Federer
Lifeless Nole

all in the space of 3 months.

Only Murray seems to be galloping.

by legendkillar Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:56 am

The big match could be round 3 Goffin vs Cillic for a spot at London!!

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:37 pm

Finished my work for the day, worked out how I can watch tennis on bet365 on a large screen...sunshine pouring through the windows...Pouille playing, I'm in heaven! Big Grin

Third set, Pouille missed two BPs, lots of skill from both, but Lopez looking like a retriever.
Pouille serving great!
Back to his confident USO self.

ALLEZ LUCAS, you can do it!

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:40 pm

Lopez flashed a really beautiful BH just now...you simply cannot beat the elegance of a SBH, it's breathtaking! Magic

and at the same time, when timed and struck well, however delicate a shot it inherently is - it can be a deadly weapon.

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:59 pm

And he does it! Masters 1000: Paris 3755116760

Some amazing volleys, and really exciting tennis.

...and he is only going to get better... what's there not to like! Bubbly

by luvsports! Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:45 pm

Thiem loses meekly to Sock.
His year really is going out on a whimper. Don't expect much from him at WTF, if he makes it.

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:38 pm

Thiem plays small tournaments and makes his points there, that's why he's "running out of steam" i.e. game when it matters.

Pouille who had two slam QFs is ranked behind him.

He'd be a much more interesting and exciting player in O2 than Thiem.

Hopefully, next year..

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:40 pm

Muller does not provide much challenge to a visibly fresh Nole. More like a light, cold starter.

by luvsports! Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:11 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Thiem plays small tournaments and makes his points there, that's why he's "running out of steam" i.e. game when it matters.

Pouille who had two slam QFs is ranked behind him.

He'd be a much more interesting and exciting player in O2 than Thiem.

Hopefully, next year..

Thiem still made it to the sf of the FO.

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:17 pm

I don't remember it at all. Yikes

please don't tell me he played Nole in the SF Run

by luvsports! Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:49 pm

noleisthebest wrote:I don't remember it at all.
please don't tell me he played Nole in the SF

Yup. The scoreline suggested Nole mullered him but it was closer than that.

by Tenez Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:11 pm

luvsports! wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:I don't remember it at all.
please don't tell me he played Nole in the SF

Yup. The scoreline suggested Nole mullered him but it was closer than that.

Not really closer than the score indicates. I saw a set or 2 and frankly Thiem had no solution or belief.

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:03 pm

anyone watching Murray-Verdasco?
love Nando's FH bombing away!

by noleisthebest Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:23 pm

and it's a Nando Classico....what a shame he can't control his emotions.

Glad Murray got booed for his maniacal yelling and c'moning.
What is the matter with him?

by Tenez Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:27 pm

Yep/.....that was close.

Typicaly Nandos....close but no cigar.

What is terrible about Murray is that once again, aspiring to number one with an ugly retrieving game.

Another possible number 1 with shots worse than a number 43....sure more consistent but shot wise? plain ugly.!

by noleisthebest Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:49 am

Wow, what a super day of tennis!

Masters 1000: Paris Op

Hard to pick just the one, but will have to go with Pouille-Murray!

followed closely by Nole-Dimi Winking

Nishi-Tsonga will be super tennis, both playing well, then Cilic-Goffin fighting for WTF spot, and finally the one and only Gillou back to his old tough irresistible best! Big Grin

All in all: yaaaaaaay!!!! Masters 1000: Paris 3755116760

by noleisthebest Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:57 am

I read Bercy courts are faster this than last year, but still, how on earth did Stan manage to lose to Struff!
When I checked the scores he was 4:1 in the first set!

I hope he hasn't closed shop for 2016....it's about time he had a good WTF.

by noleisthebest Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:32 pm

Without playing his best tennis, Nole doctored Dimi.

Good to see him hungry again. chef

by Tenez Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:46 pm

https://fr.yahoo.com/news/recadré-wawrinka-jean-vincent-placé-répond-132500522.html

So funny. Stan telling off a green politician. 'It's midnight. If tennis isn't your thing go home.' To the politician who kept talking in the front row.

by noleisthebest Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:19 pm

Just started watching Murray-Pouille, 4:1.
Murray's tactics is to intimidate.

Come on Young Lion! tennisball

by noleisthebest Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:02 pm

Murray managed to get under Pouille's skin.

They are complete opposites in every possible way.

There is nothing ugly and dark in Pouille's game and demeanor.

I din't know why his BH was weak today.
But I know, he has beautiful future.

First class, rich talent.

by Veejay Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:24 pm

happy to see djokovic come through that match!!

by Veejay Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:04 pm

dan evans nominated for most improved player of the year?
not sure about that after seeing how he lost the davis cup erm

by noleisthebest Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:16 pm

Veejay wrote:dan evans nominated for most improved player of the year?
not sure about that after seeing how he lost the davis cup

pathetic!

Plus Murray for Edberg award...
I feel sick!

by Slippy Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:10 am

Veejay wrote:dan evans nominated for most improved player of the year?
not sure about that after seeing how he lost the davis cup

Evans was ranked around 200 at the start of the year (and about 700 as recently as June 15). Poor display in the DC final or not, being up to 50 in the world is still impressive. He's had a poor end to the year though, so needs to re-focus in January.

He won't win that award in any event. Pouille would be my pick but I suspect it will be Zverev.

by Daniel Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:14 am

Nishikori: No nerve. No serve.

That's his motto.

Incidentally, I beat the bookie again. Popped 50 0n Dimi @ 6-1 and cashed out 116 near end of set 1. I knew Djok would come back.

by Jahu Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:44 pm

Cilic beats this ex No1 Djoko badly.

by Jahu Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:44 pm

Andy Murray will become world number one if he wins his next two matches!

Thumbs Up

by bogbrush Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:46 pm

And if he doesn't it'll be a formality at the Masters where Murray defends 200 and Djokovic 1300.

by Tenez Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:46 pm

Yes it was a pale copy of former Djoko. His shots look so full of fear.

I am gutted as I put £20 on Cilic to win a 4.5.....to cash in at 5/4 when Djoko broke in that second set...so I made a mere £4!!! instead of £70.

by Slippy Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:48 pm

bogbrush wrote:And if he doesn't it'll be a formality at the Masters where Murray defends 200 and Djokovic 1300.

WTF points have already come off. If Andy loses today, he would still need to outscore Novak by 415 points at WTF to be number 1.

by Jahu Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:50 pm

RG has totally F Djoko, nothing left on him, no No1, no wife, half his tax cheating money gone on pre-nup!!! Laugh

by Tenez Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:52 pm

bogbrush wrote:And if he doesn't it'll be a formality at the Masters where Murray defends 200 and Djokovic 1300.

That's not very relevant. Cause without the WTF points Djoko is 400pts ahead. SO it is going to be down to who performs best at the WTF and whether Murray can ear a max of points before WTF.

by Tenez Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:53 pm

Slippy wrote:
bogbrush wrote:And if he doesn't it'll be a formality at the Masters where Murray defends 200 and Djokovic 1300.
WTF points have already come off. If Andy loses today, he would still need to outscore Novak by 415 points at WTF to be number 1.

Yep...said in a clearer way.

by Jahu Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:53 pm

I bet Andy to play some crappy 250ATP on Nigeria to get ahead before WTF

by Tenez Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:58 pm

Jahu wrote:RG has totally F Djoko, nothing left on him

I m not sure RG has anything to do with it.

If anything he shoudl play more relaxed now. He looked very tensed. His shots looked full of fear again. It;s Murray breathing on his neck that I think affected him.

by Jahu Fri Nov 04, 2016 6:11 pm

Tenez wrote:
Jahu wrote:RG has totally F Djoko, nothing left on him
I m not sure RG has anything to do with it.

If anything he shoudl play more relaxed now.

Agree, but this method does not work in Balkans, once rich, you don't give a F for anything or anyone.

Need to understand some mentality background, to understand DJoko.

by bogbrush Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:37 pm

Murray is such a negative player. All he's doing against Berdych is hoping he misses. Awful.

by bogbrush Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:38 pm

Slippy wrote:
bogbrush wrote:And if he doesn't it'll be a formality at the Masters where Murray defends 200 and Djokovic 1300.
WTF points have already come off. If Andy loses today, he would still need to outscore Novak by 415 points at WTF to be number 1.

Didn't realise they were already off, thanks.

by legendkillar Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:52 pm

Berd choking like a goose becoming foire gras!

by Tenez Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:06 pm

Jahu wrote:
Tenez wrote:
Jahu wrote:RG has totally F Djoko, nothing left on him
I m not sure RG has anything to do with it.

If anything he shoudl play more relaxed now.

Agree, but this method does not work in Balkans, once rich, you don't give a F for anything or anyone.

Need to understand some mentality background, to understand DJoko.

Jahu! The balkan war is over. Relax!

by Tenez Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:07 pm

bogbrush wrote:Murray is such a negative player. All he's doing against Berdych is hoping he misses. Awful.

It's painful to watch....and of course Berdych obliges.

by Daniel Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:48 pm

If Murray makes the final, he becomes the new WN1 by 5 points, if

http://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-live-ranking

is correct.

by noleisthebest Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:23 pm

Daniel wrote:If Murray makes the final, he becomes the new WN1 by 5 points, if

http://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-live-ranking

is correct.

Who cares about Murray.. Winking

by noleisthebest Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:25 pm

Tenez wrote:Yes it was a pale copy of former Djoko. His shots look so full of fear.

Djoko has got some bigger fish to fry right now.

The Devil himself.

by Daniel Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:52 am

I'm thinking about Fed. Murray stops Djokovic in his tracks with the WN1 total weeks, which he did have a chance of beating. Not a great chance, but a decent one. I think Murray has snuffed it out.

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