2016 Wimbledon R16: #5 Ninja vs. #9 Cilic

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Lame match. Bulk up if you gonna be injured all the time.

Spoken like a boss.

 

[gn]

It's Okay if he throwed the towel. I'll still be rooting for him this NA Summer.
Grass is not his favorite surface. So no biggie. All he wanted is to reach a QF here which did not happen.
At least he did his best regardless of his struggles.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Any chance for Cilic reaching the semifinals?

I think he has a 50/50 chance. Two years ago he took joker to 5 sets.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

I think he has a 50/50 chance. Two years ago he took joker to 5 sets.

Federer next.

 

[NatF]

Sad times for Ninja fans. Another one of those players that just can't build momentum due to injuries.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Federer next.

Yes but he did win their last matchup. That's gonna be a tough match for federer.

 

[BeatlesFan]

It's "no biggie" that Kei retires at the most important tournament in tennis? I thought only young Djokovic was the only top player to just quit in a major? I really cannot believe all the hype about Kei, he is ALWAYS injured and can never hold up in the rigors of the sport. For God's sake he needs to get into better shape. Period.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Yes but he did win their last matchup. That's gonna be a tough match for federer.

Hopefully Cilic again, we''ll see anyway. Best of 5 format favours Cilic but Federer is not gonna come out flat like at the US open 2014. Interesting match up.

 

[stringertom]

I was expecting an early Air Nippon departure for three rounds because of his fragility. Of course it happened a round too late for Kuznetsov, who might have troubled Cilic today.

Tennis loses with these crapouts. It's Manic Monday, the best day of tennis all year and we have one less contest to bask in.

 

[Roddick85]

Quite sad about Nishikori. Very talented player but very limited physically. Just how many times now has he had to retire half way through tournaments because of injuries/exhaustion? Way too many times. Unless he finds a miracle cure (perhaps go gluten free ), he will never be a serious top contender.

 

[stringertom]

Hopefully Cilic again, we''ll see anyway. Best of 5 format favours Cilic but Federer is not gonna come out flat like at the US open 2014. Interesting match up.

You think? Normally, lessons from Professor Gurufils are therapeutic. Unfortunately, a late night marathon lecture didn't leave the aging student fresh for his next session vs the Croatian Palindrome.

 

[Pagoo]

Shame about Nishikori. Guy can't catch a break.

 

[mellowyellow]

It's "no biggie" that Kei retires at the most important tournament in tennis? I thought only young Djokovic was the only top player to just quit in a major? I really cannot believe all the hype about Kei, he is ALWAYS injured and can never hold up in the rigors of the sport. For God's sake he needs to get into better shape. Period.

Why was he so able at the USO a few years ago? That was a really physical tourney....

 

[cc0509]

Never EVER bet on Nishikori. Pathetic creature he is.

 

[cc0509]

Why was he so able at the USO a few years ago? That was a really physical tourney....

Fluke. You can never rely on Nishikori. In any case, Nishikori lost badly to Cilic in the USO final.

 

[stringertom]

Shame about Nishikori. Guy can't catch a break.

He catches too many breaks...broken knee, broken ribs, broken groin, broken calf, broken abdominal, broken ankle, broken hip.

Can someone do a Nishikori body map??,

 

[Nostradamus]

Which part was injured ?? Was it that old Rid injury ?? because his coach was yelling at him to stop...........

 

[3fees]

Nishikori retires, Cilic wins, Nishikori sure has injuries thats pop up

Cheers
3fees

 

[Mainad]

Oh no, what the heck happened to him THIS time???

This guy is so talented and yet he can barely string 3 or 4 matches together without pulling a sickie or springing an injury!!!

On the other hand, maybe Cilic is just a bad match-up for him since their 2014 US Open final? Maybe it was more mental than anything and he called it quits to avoid another beatdown?