2013 ATP Masters 1000: Shanghai

[matt_897]

This Djokovic/monfils match isn't a bad match...

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

This Djokovic/monfils match isn't a bad match...

Not watching as I thought it would be a bore. Might switch it on. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

What was Gael whinging about?

 

[matt_897]

What was Gael whinging about?

Got a time penalty after taking 40 seconds between points after he did one of his trademark splits and took like 20 seconds to get up and then toweled off and all that. Have spent the last few games clowning around complaining about the call.

Loved it when he got the warning, Monfils said "i broke my hamstring"

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Gee Nolé's a bit fiery tonight.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Terrific set. Really should sleep but want to watch the rest of this.

 

[matt_897]

Went to bed after Nadal broke early in the 2nd, always knew what was going to happen there

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Yeah I think I jinxed it. Very poor set from Wawrinka. Great opener though, god I love that backhand.

 

[pepsi]

Enjoyed the Monfils Djoko match. Gees Monfils has got some talent, will prob never win a big tournament though. Was the Rafa Stan match good quality?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Enjoyed the Monfils Djoko match. Gees Monfils has got some talent, will prob never win a big tournament though. Was the Rafa Stan match good quality?

First set was awesome; Wawrinka had some legitimate chances to take it out but just couldn't quite make it stick. Was brilliant quality from both players.

Stan just looked tired and lost after losing the first set; was a bit of, "I played so well that first set and still couldn't get it, what else can I do?" Rafa opened up a 5-0 lead pretty quickly and from there a comeback was never gonna happen. Second set wasn't much to watch.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

If anyone's not watching: turn it on. Del Potro is playing some ****ing ridiculous tennis. Completely hitting Nadal off the court; up 5-1.

 

[pepsi]

That set was phenomenal from Dp. In the zone he was.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

DEL POTRO FOR NUMBER ONE!

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Del Potro wins 6-2 6-4. Scoreline seriously undersells the quality of the match...wow. Seriously explosive stuff from JM and the scary thing is Rafa was pretty good as well. That is close to the best individual tennis I've seen played this year. Going to be an awesome final if JM can continue today's form.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Is it just my TV or is this being filmed with a potato?

 

[pepsi]

Sick final. 3rd set was awesome. Delpo is so close, just don't know if he is fit enough to win back-to-back best of 5 set matches against Nadal and then Djokovic. Because that is what he would most likely have to do to win another one.

 

[bato]

So many heart attacks throughout that match. Never do that to me again, Nole. -_-

 

[pepsi]

So many heart attacks throughout that match. Never do that to me again, Nole. -_-

Nerve free for me. 2 of my favourite players so enjoyed watching this match, would have liked to have seen Delpo win his first Masters Title though.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

In the final DelPo seemed to be so stuck to the baseline. When Djoker got a short ball or anyball where he could force Delpo into a corner, he'd make the approach (usually a first class one) and finish off at the net.

Almost everytime Del Po got a short ball he'd step in and hit it, then retreat, and Djoker would re-set the point. I cant understand why Delpo hasnt developed the confidence to get into the net more.

In the 3rd set tiebreak, Del Po was only willing to stay on the baseline and play the percentages. Djoker took it on - he approached the net and went for it - the "jaw-dropping" winner was the difference. This wins titles.

Del Po needs to grow some balls in these situations, and with his net game.

 

[matt_897]

Just watched it then, nice match. Although as usual Delpo didn't have the balls to win the match.

These two absolutely pound the ball