I was hoping Nishikori would pull it out but he's just a softer Andy Murray, and not current version Murray, old whipping boy Murray.
I didnt see enough out of Fed to make me believe this is his tourny. Rafa and Wawa are a big step up in class. The way Rafa looked vs Zverev looked legit. Raonic would be a hell of a match up for Rafa but he wins if he gets past him. I think he'd take Wawa. He owes him one for a Wawas first slam. Raonic has to like his chances too. Really a 3 horse race to me but you can never count the goat completely out. Just based on what ive seen im not sold yet.
I didnt see enough out of Fed to make me believe this is his tourny. Rafa and Wawa are a big step up in class. The way Rafa looked vs Zverev looked legit. Raonic would be a hell of a match up for Rafa but he wins if he gets past him. I think he'd take Wawa. He owes him one for a Wawas first slam. Raonic has to like his chances too. Really a 3 horse race to me but you can never count the goat completely out. Just based on what ive seen im not sold yet.
i thought the odds would chnage after the 4th round matches from the bottom half were complete...NOPE
odds to win;
Fed- +275
Waw- +350
Nadal- +350
Milos- +400
Dimitrov- +650
Tsonga- +1800
Goffin- +2800
Zverev- +4000
they have a 35 yr old as the favorite? :missingte..................it's not this is a team sport, where advancing age (dimishing skills) can be masked . Nope-- it's tennis boyz, you're on your own out there
True. What I don't understand is.... why even play? I mean, if you're going to quit, why even try? Why even be on the court?
I've seen Thiem go totally mentally awol when losing at the tail end of a match. I'm talking almost match-fixing style obviousness. He's not match fixing... but he just stops and doesn't even try. Only Kyrgios dips lower.
If Dimitrov/Goffin can somehow sneak into the final, then it'd appear the trophy is as good Fed's.
Dimitrov is 4-0 vs. Goffin. Think Goffin has little chance of beating Nadal. Dimi is 1-7 vs. Nadal, but he can do it.
Think this is setting up for disappointment. Fed will make semis or finals and lose... just as every time in the recent past.
I've seen Thiem go totally mentally awol when losing at the tail end of a match. I'm talking almost match-fixing style obviousness. He's not match fixing... but he just stops and doesn't even try. Only Kyrgios dips lower.
If Dimitrov/Goffin can somehow sneak into the final, then it'd appear the trophy is as good Fed's.
Dimitrov is 4-0 vs. Goffin. Think Goffin has little chance of beating Nadal. Dimi is 1-7 vs. Nadal, but he can do it.
Think this is setting up for disappointment. Fed will make semis or finals and lose... just as every time in the recent past.
Immaturity with Thiem/Kyrgios, imo. They will CHOOSE to change or act the same way --let see how time affects them. I like Thiem-- pound for pound don't know if anyone hits it harder . He's not a big guy. His backhand works great on clay, but not so much on hardcourt/grass as it takes time to wind up like that. Wonder if he'll tweak it?
Monfils? Have no words for this guy. I'd love to know what he's thinking out there-- again , in a moments notice one point can affect the next 3-4 easy!! Honestly, I feel sorry for him. He has mad talent--his mind kills him
Monfils? Have no words for this guy. I'd love to know what he's thinking out there-- again , in a moments notice one point can affect the next 3-4 easy!! Honestly, I feel sorry for him. He has mad talent--his mind kills him
