Re: ATP 250: Queens, Halle

by gallery play Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:33 pm

Fed braught his squash racket today, he hits the ball nowhere near the sweet spot

Haas' dodgy second serve helps him out though.. Fed gets the break

pff, louzy match it is

by Tenez Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:36 pm

Agree. Really weird.

by gallery play Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:39 pm

Haas and his second serve..... Doh

by Tenez Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:40 pm

the german population is getting older.

by Tenez Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:44 pm

It's smart to play Halle instead of Queens. It's pouring down here and I cannot see how the final will be played tomorrow as more rain is expected.

by gallery play Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:49 pm

Double handed BH by Fed, and he mishits completely

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:49 pm

I'm glad the match is not finished and I can catch at least a few games diva

by gallery play Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:50 pm

Not much to enjoy, nitb

by gallery play Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:51 pm

it's a shank fest

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:56 pm

gallery play wrote:Not much to enjoy, nitb

Well if Fed serves this out, there will be a lot to enjoy in tomorrow's final. And there were a few very nice FHs from Fed in the previous game. A win is a win, and Fed needs those badly

by gallery play Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:59 pm

A win is a win indeed. About time he lifts a trophy again

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:59 pm

gallery play wrote:Double handed BH by Fed, and he mishits completely

You cannot be serious!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:32 pm

Tenez wrote:It's smart to play Halle instead of Queens. It's pouring down here and I cannot see how the final will be played tomorrow as more rain is expected.

Yes, the weather is really horrible.
I think the 40% tax bracket has stg to do with it as well. I remember Nadal moaned about it a few years ago. Players seem to be all disappearing into these small cash-laden exos such as Boodles.
I was not impressed that Queens allowed Tomic's dad to sit in the stands despite the ATP ban. Apparently they "struck a deal" so he has to behave himself, but I don't think it's on.
For some reason I never wanted to go there, although I enter the ballot every year out of habit (as I'm registered with them so they send me emails) and never win anything, of course. Mind you, I only apply for the best weekend tickets which obviously never go into ballot just to corporate envelopes...I hope Murray does not win it.

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:16 pm

A crazy shot from Monfils yesterday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwWxJ6j8h8&feature=player_embedded

by Tenez Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:38 pm

Very good. Sadly he could get fined for not trying hard enough....but since the crowd was happy he is safe I guess.

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:41 pm

The sky has cleared and the sun is out at last!
I hope the play starts soon.

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:56 pm

Wow, Dr Misha is letting rip in Halle: a set and a break against Gasquet, I've got to see that!

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:18 pm

That was some great grass tennis from Youzhny, best I've seen all week from anyone: superb SBH, great net game both in attacking and defending, lovely all-court tennis with minimum bashing and plenty of flair.

It really is criminal grass season is so short!!! Grr

Play finally started at Queens....

by luvsports! Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:50 pm

allez jo!
6-4 1-1 Big Grin

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:00 pm

I managed to sneak a match in as well tennisball

Allez JO, indeed!!!!!! diva

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:03 pm

OH, the match has actually finished, and JO lost... Sad

Go Cilic!!!!! diva

by noleisthebest Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:05 pm

So the finals tomorrow:

Queens at 12.00
Murray-Cilic

&

Halle at 1.00 PM
Federer-Youzhny

by Tenez Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:07 pm

I saw some of the 3rd set and Murray played pretty well. Nothing flashy but very solid. He's got a light racquet and very strong arm so for him it's like ping pong...Il always find a way to bring the ball back with a flick of the wrist. His volleys are solid too.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:50 am

To me, the strange thing about Murray is - despite that solid game, he is somehow more vulnerable than the other top players.
There is something fake at the heart of his tennis, can't quite put my finger on what it is.
With Murray being seeded 2nd and Nadal 5th, Wimbledon draw is looking very interesting. Seedings coming out on Wednesday.

by BlueClay Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:29 am

[quote]noleisthebest OH, the match has actually finished, and JO lost... Sad

Go Cilic!!!!!:diva[/quote]

Cilic will not beat Andy Murray in the final or let's just say I highly doubt he will.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:47 am

noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:Double handed BH by Fed, and he mishits completely

You cannot be serious!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Yes. He did it the 3rd set. It was funny.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:51 am

noleisthebest wrote:To me, the strange thing about Murray is - despite that solid game, he is somehow more vulnerable than the other top players.
There is something fake at the heart of his tennis, can't quite put my finger on what it is.
With Murray being seeded 2nd and Nadal 5th, Wimbledon draw is looking very interesting. Seedings coming out on Wednesday.

Na, Nadal may not be seeded 5th at Wimledon. Wimble don't exactly follow the ATp rankings for seedings. Ferrer will be seeded 5th most likely and Nadal 4th.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:04 am

gallery play wrote:it's a shank fest

Yes. The court had many bad bounces as well. I'm not sure this year's court is as good as last year's.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:25 pm

Fed-Youzhny started, viva SBHs!!!! diva

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:28 pm

Fed approaching the net with great hunger, fantastic to see! love

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:51 pm

Youzhny playing well, too. 5 all.
Dr Misha beginning to choke on serve...
One an never underestimate a 14:0 H2H.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:54 pm

Very hard to defend the baseline on this grass, I am so used to seeing balls being retreived from corners on all other surfaces, it looks unusual to see a CC FH going for corner actually turn out a winner!!!!

Oh, how I wish Nadal never withdrew from Halle this year....

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:58 pm

Fed is playing as bad as I have seen him on grass.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:58 pm

Youzhny actually moves better on this court than Fed.
Set point no 1 saved.

Mirka looks so chavvy with that chewingum....

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:59 pm

Youzhny playing better atm with the return game. Even better on serve. This set's will result come down to nerves and nothing else.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:00 pm

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:Fed is playing as bad as I have seen him on grass.

Give some credit to Youzhny. Fed does look a tad bit out of tune, but still a feast for the eyes.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:01 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:Fed is playing as bad as I have seen him on grass.

Give some credit to Youzhny. Fed does look a tad bit out of tune, but still a feast for the eyes.
Absolutely. Youzhny is aggressor here and playing very well especially with those deep balls.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:08 pm

TB goes to Youzhny Wah

Time to suck it in and show him who's the boss Grr

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:09 pm

Youzhny deserved that set, he was very well the better player throughout the whole set. Fed struggled with his returns and those deep balls from youzhny.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:19 pm

It's great to see Dr Misha able to play his game fully not hampered by a slow court.
Something needs to be done in order to extend grass season asap!!!!

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:20 pm

Come on, Rog diva

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:34 pm

Youzhny playing out of his socks atm just to save the BP. His game is pretty simple,safe and controlled compared to Fed's, and it really is Fed who's letting him get away with it.
I reckon Dr Misha is going to crack any minute...
Fed needs to steady his FH range asap and tone down on the line-painting aggression on it a little.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:34 pm

Fed is playing like someone ranked 20-30, not #3 player. Missing easy forehands, very vulnerable in defenses .

Youzhny is playing good, but I think its Fed's poor play that is making him look better. He looks so slow.
A younger Fed would have won the match by now.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:36 pm

3 BPs for Fed, he has had 5 till now and 0/5 on those. will he break now?

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:37 pm

He,he, I was right, Youzhny cracks and Fed breaks him to love.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:39 pm

nitb wrote:reckon Dr Misha is going to crack any minute...

Wow!! U were right there. Youzhny loses serve on DF.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:40 pm

1 set all

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:49 pm

Awesome FHDTL from Fed and the loudest C'mon I've ever heard form him GO ROOOOOOOOOOOOOG!!!!!!!!!!! tennisball

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:52 pm

Despite his slightly mechanical shots, Youzhny is a nice player, but Fed makes him look really bland.
It is going to be really terrible when he retires.
Suddenly everyone will look the same and ordinary.

by noleisthebest Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:57 pm

That was the worst FH return I have ever seen Yikes

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