2018 ATP US Open QF: [7] M. Cilic vs. [21] K. Nishikori
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It should be a fun match, and unlike the other three quarters who have the big four contenders, hardly anyone is really picking the winner to come from this section.
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I hope Kei wins but probably Cilic.
helterskelter
G.O.A.T.
Is Cilic really that much less likely a winner than Del Potro?
Bukmeikara
Legend
Cilic played well against Goffin but had the fortune to take most of the "coin flip" points + the terrible service perfomance from Goffin which provided Marin the needed confidence to go for his shots. The 3-0 score is quite missleading for what happened in the match. Nishikori on the other hand seemed pumped against Kohli and I personaly hope for him to take this match.
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I put him fifth.
Forehand_Slice
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Slam match where they are both fairly fresh. Could go either way, but hopefully Nishikori in 4 or 5.
Nostradamus
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Kei's revenge will be sweet
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Nishikori in 4 sets. I really want him to get back into a GS final. I would love an N final: Nadal-Nishikori, with the former winning of course!
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I'll pray for you.
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West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
And H2H TBs: 4-2 Nishikori.
H2H 8:6 for Nishikori. 4th mutual match in US Open, Cilic leads 2:1 in previous duels (Nishikori won 2010 1R, Cilic 2012 3R and 2014 F).
Cilic too strong and can hit through these courts - in 4.
Let’s be honest, Cilic played a bad match and won mostly on account of David playing even more criminally.
Unless he starts peaking from here on out, he’s in a lot of trouble today.
Topspin Slice
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abmk
Bionic Poster
Cilic didn't play a bad match at all. He played a below par first set, but picked up his level after that.
Athique Rehman
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Cilic straight sets. 7-6 6-1 6-3
JJGUY
Hall of Fame
I don't like those stupid interviews before the match, all those diplomatic answers, a complete waste of time
that is unlikely, even Cilic wins in straights
that is unlikely, even Cilic wins in straights
Athique Rehman
Rookie
Bloody hell, 1 point in and im dizzy by all the cilic bouncing.
Sport
G.O.A.T.
Who said Del Potro is likely gonna win?
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Cilic in 4.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Me.
Sport
G.O.A.T.
Dind't you have a Thiem pic yesterday? Today is Delpo. Will you have a Djokovic profile pic for the final?
P. S.: I hope you enjoy the ABN movement.
Athique Rehman
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On a side note, the line judges have been terrible this tournament. Too many poor calls.
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Who is that? William Bonac? That cannot be Kai Greene.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Yes.
Probably.Will you have a Djokovic profile pic for the final?
Most definitely.
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Athique Rehman
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Cilic is playing bloody amazing. Even the points he lost, he had it on his racket. I know who Nole would rather play.
Athique Rehman
Rookie
They just showed it. It was OUT. Kei should have been 30-30 instead of 15-40.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Novak probably doesn't care who he plays. He would beat both to a drum. Quite likely in straights with bakery products thrown in.
The level of tennis that Djokovic is playing, seems like only a different league compared to these guys. No competition really.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Nishikori has really lost his edge on Cilic since 2014.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Don't look too far ahead. Cilic may be dangerous in the semis if he wins. If it's Kei, yeah, Novak is blitzing through to the final.
Zetty
Hall of Fame
Riiiiiight
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
Both has its pros and cons. Tough matches either way.
Athique Rehman
Rookie
Why are you acting like Novak is playing amazing. He struggled big time in his opening round and hasnt played a player with any relevance yet. His Cinci form was sketchy and lost to Tsitsipas in Toronto. Novak will be fave for the SF but Cilic would give him a hell of a match. Novak is not playing at a level where you can say he will give out bakery products especially not in this heat which hurts him. Cilic is a dangerous man and in my opinion will push Nole to the limit
Athique Rehman
Rookie
Not really. Kei hasnt beaten Nole since US Open 2014 and Nole will be in every single Kei service game. Cilic has the serve to win many games easily which can create pressure. No doubts, Nole would rather play Kei
mike danny
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If I were a Nole fan, I would be afraid of Cilic.
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