Citi Open Final: McDonald vs. Sinner

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Will it be McDonald or Sinner???

This has been a very entertaining tournament. While I wish Nadal had gone further I was very happy with the QF's, where all 4 of the players I rooted for won! I was rooting for Brooksby and Nishikori to be in the final, but I am very happy with McDonald and Sinner! I am predicting Sinner but rooting for McDonald!

 

[bullfan]

Sinner, the winner, by dinner!

 

[kevin qmto]

Sinners match to lose, but I’m rooting for Mackie.

 

[stringertom]

Sinner in 2 so Double Mac can be fresh for a Paireing of the draw for a second consecutive tournament. If it’s 1R it’s McDonald vs Bennie the Beard.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Sinner, the winner, by dinner!

He's blessed

 

[Swingmaster]

McDonald will have the special sauce in this one. He beat the returning champion, so I believe he is destined.

 

[Deleted member 783101]

The way Sinner is hitting the ball early is very interesting.

 

[Bubcay]

Great match so far. Some excellent points in game 5

 

[Jonesy]

Sinner gonna eat Mcdonalds.

 

[Bubcay]

McDonald breaks back... What a great last point... A forehand down the line...

 

[Kralingen]

Great match so far

 

[Bubcay]

Well, McDonald just completely bombed his serve after such a great previous game...

 

[stringertom]

There’s a crazy rhythm to this early part of the match with an agonizingly long break of Sinner’s serve sandwiched between two rapid breaks of McDonald’s serve. 4-2 Sinner

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Sinner’s new service motion is much smoother but it seems like he’s lost a bit of pop.

 

[Bubcay]

Make that 5:2 Sinner

 

[Deleted member 783101]

Sinner’s new service motion is much smoother but it seems like he’s lost a bit of pop.

Such service motion makes you prone to Tomic-izing, i.e. serving with low effort/focus after a grueling point.

 

[stringertom]

Sinner consolidates at 5-2. McDonald is getting into every service game from Sinner so far. He’s low-40s% on 1st point return points despite 5 aces from the teen.

 

[beltsman]

Such service motion makes you prone to Tomic-izing, i.e. serving with low effort/focus after a grueling point.

Interesting. Seems so

 

[Bubcay]

5:3

 

[beltsman]

Horrible miss from Sinner. That could cost him

 

[beltsman]

Great stuff from Mac but a choke by Sinner

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Horrible miss from Sinner. That could cost him

And it did

 

[Bubcay]

What a great last point.

 

[Kralingen]

Sinner would move to 9th in the race for Turin with a win today. Interesting to hear.

 

[Bubcay]

Double fault? Great timing - not..

 

[beltsman]

Horror show!

 

[Bubcay]

Almost 10 min this game.. So tense....

 

[kevin qmto]

Wow Mackie with all the saves!

yelled YEAH so loud my cat woke up.

 

[Bubcay]

And 5:5....

 

[Deleted member 783101]

...and that's why I deleted my previous account.

 

[stringertom]

McDonald should ask for Hotel California to be played on the next changeover…”he stabbed me with his steely knives but he could not kill the beast” 5-5 after a crazy hold and saving a handful of set points.

 

[beltsman]

Mac tired

 

[BGod]

Rooting for Mac here at 26. Sinner obviously has more opportunities.

 

[beltsman]

The dam finally breaks

Mac needs to recharge. If he can't get energy back this might be one way traffic

 

[Bubcay]

The dam finally breaks

Mac needs to recharge. If he can't get energy back this might be one way traffic

Apparently, it is super hot again, so that does not help..

 

[stringertom]

The dam finally breaks

Mac needs to recharge. If he can't get energy back this might be one way traffic

His cumulative court time is a lot higher than Sinner’s, with or without the extra round he played. Sinner did fade a bit yesterday in the dubs SFs but I almost expected a bit of a strategic tank after the first set loss.

 

[Bubcay]

I think Sinner has got this in the bag. McDonald is just too inconsistent. Has moments of brilliance, but then flops...

 

[bullfan]

His cumulative court time is a lot higher than Sinner’s, with or without the extra round he played. Sinner did fade a bit yesterday in the dubs SFs but I almost expected a bit of a strategic tank after the first set loss.

Sinner played a lot of tennis given how far his dubs team played. they had an excellent dubs match on Tuesday. Wednesday, he played in pure sun court. Sinner was looking good. I didnt realize he was over 6’ due to the other taller players in his dubs match.

am impressed by the focus of players on the courts in DC, due to close proximity to fans.

 

[beltsman]

Apparently, it is super hot again, so that does not help..

I am at the match. It was really hot but the court is shaded now and it's cooling. Certainly helps Mac. Sinner looking a little gassed now.

 

[beltsman]

Both guys in a lull. Mac second serves dropping into the 70s.

 

[Bubcay]

I am at the match. It was really hot but the court is shaded now and it's cooling. Certainly helps Mac. Sinner looking a little gassed now.

Wow, I envy you. Seems to be a great atmosphere in the crowd. Good match too.

 

[beltsman]

Wow, I envy you. Seems to be a great atmosphere in the crowd. Good match too.

Courtesy of @Rafa24 for the free tickets! Great seats

 

[bullfan]

Actually, this was an uncommonly good week for tennis in DC. Much lower humidity than normal as well as lower temps. August is normally horrible with both humidity and thunderstorms. Players lucked regarding both of those this past week.

 

[beltsman]

Actually, this was an uncommonly good week for tennis in DC. Much lower humidity than normal as well as lower temps. August is normally horrible with both humidity and thunderstorms. Players lucked regarding both of those this past week.

Yes this weather has been incredibly good and cool

 

[bullfan]

Courtesy of @Rafa24 for the free tickets! Great seats

Glad someone was able to enjoy! Hope you are enjoying it!!

 

[beltsman]

Sinner's BH has been bad. Error machine

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Very nice shot from Mackie!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Come on Mackenzie, hold your serve!!!! Let's take this to a third set!!!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

How did Sinner miss that shot?

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Oh my gosh, Sinner blew that!