Madrid: ATP Masters/WTA premier

[matt_897]

Kyrgios/Wawrinka on ESPN now

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Good 6-3 6-4 win by Gavrilova against Kvitova. Looking forward to the Stan Nick match now.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Good 6-3 6-4 win by Gavrilova against Kvitova. Looking forward to the Stan Nick match now.

important too. she has semi final points to defend next week in Rome.

 

[JackNah_8]

Tomic in hot water again. On match point he didn't bother moving his feet to return serve...oh and he held the racquet the wrong way around to try to return with the handle.

So the latest, he might miss out on the Olympics because of that lol

BERNARD Tomic’s Olympic aspirations hang in the balance after his latest tanking misdemeanour at the Madrid Open drew widespread condemnation.

The Queenslander was panned on social media for reversing his racquet on match point, gripping the head instead of the handle, and allowing opponent Fabio Fognini to land an unchallenged ace.

The vapid nature of Tomic’s 6-2 6-4 loss, coupled with the disinterested finale, has again alarmed high-ranking Olympic officials ahead of the Rio Games.

Tomic stood motionless as Fognini served, making no attempt to return before greeting the Italian at the net with a smile.


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/t...d/news-story/483aa87d121c4b57362c8bc518ed945d

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Kyrgios/Wawrinka on ESPN now

Just started watching, I assume it's going on serve so far.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Nice tennis from Nick here, hopefully he can close it out.

Also Dasha finding some confidence and form =

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Nice tennis from Nick here, hopefully he can close it out.

Also Dasha finding some confidence and form =

Has let Stan back in in the tie breaker here

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Has let Stan back in in the tie breaker here

Yeah a bit hesitant to take his shots once he got in front; can't afford to do that against Wawrinka. I don't mind that though, I prefer it to him swinging at every single ball. Just has to find the right balance.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

First set Kyrgios! Great start.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

First set Kyrgios! Great start.

 

[matt_897]

That was ballsy from Nick, don't know how he didn't he lose his s*** after that call.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Wow that view obscured by the patrons walking up the aisle is a good one

 

[pepsi]

How was the backhand down the line from nick at 4-5 down in the tiebreak? Epic. Looks like leyani was pointing to the wrong mark on that double fault call.

 

[Gigantic]

4 match points for Kyrgios.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Going to say something outrageous here: Nick can win a grand slam this year. He could even win the French.

 

[Gigantic]

And he only needs 1

 

[Firestarter]

Well done Nick. Fought hard and triumphed well.

 

[matt_897]

He just continues to find ways to impress me, that was outstanding tennis, his stats are rather something. Cuevas/Monfils next.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Clutch from Nick in those tiebreakers Good win

 

[pepsi]

Going to say something outrageous here: Nick can win a grand slam this year. He could even win the French.

His level of tennis has risen a fair amount this year and he is a smart tennis player. Really liking the improve,met of his backhand.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Couple of things....

Did anyone else notice Nick holding his shoulder and wincing a bit early in the match? Hope he is not carrying an injury.

Also, is Stan a bit overweight? Looks a bit tubby around the midriff

 

[BobbyMorri]

Azarenka has withdrawn due ot a back injury. which means that one of Pavlyuchenkova, Cibulkova, Cirstea, Siegemund, Chirico and Gavrilova will make the final.

Dasha; this is a huge chance. was due to play aza next, but now she gets the young Chirico

 

[crowsarethebest]

Nick played really well today. Don't think he'll do much damage at the french but I think Wimbledon he can really really do well. With a decent draw and a bit of luck he can give that slam a shake. It's easily his best surface.

 

[bato]

Had Gav and Nick in a multi but ended up removing the betting slip, couldn't trust either.

 

[pepsi]

And Stosur gets the win in 3 over csn, strange to have 3 Aussies left in a masters/premier tournament by the Thursday.