Bangkok 2012 - Gasquet vs. Nieminen

Phonco · 09-28-2012, 10:53 PM

I think Gasquet should be able to pull this match out. He seems to be hitting his forehand really well during this tournament and is making an active effort to stand closer to the baseline. He also has a winning head to head, so I think he should make the finals.

In fact, I personally think Gasquet would be a good choice to win the whole tournament given the players left. He has a winning record against Nieminen, Tipsarevic, and Simon; a combined 10 and 1 to be exact. I was most worried about Raonic, but thanks to Nieminen that problem was solved

What do you guys think?

DolgoSantoro · 09-28-2012, 11:36 PM

Yeah Gasquet should win, whether he actually will though is in question. I think richie will win in straights

Phonco · 09-29-2012, 12:56 AM

Greeeaaatt. An on-fire Nieminen. So much for my prediction

sdont · 09-29-2012, 01:27 AM

Nieminen got broken when serving for the match. Can Richie do it once again?

Phonco · 09-29-2012, 01:28 AM

Ohh my. Nieminen foot faults to give Gasquet break point and Gasquet levels it to 5 - 5 in the 2nd.

Nostradamus · 09-29-2012, 01:40 AM

Awsome display of new found Forehand by Gasquet. i really think he changed that grip more to semi western grip and now he is able to rip the ball from that side

The Bawss · 09-29-2012, 01:47 AM

Good to see richie actually hitting forehands like a top20 player now.

Phonco · 09-29-2012, 02:17 AM

Gasquet pulls it out 6 - 2 in the third set.

Surprised to see him claw back after going down 0 - 4 in the 2nd set. Hopefully it'll be a good confidence boost for him as he goes into the finals.

Nostradamus · 09-29-2012, 05:36 AM

new improved Gasquet pulls it out. am i good at assessing pro players or what ?

tacou · 09-29-2012, 07:08 AM

Great win Richie! I'd love for him to win it all but it's an All French final so who cares?

09-28-2012, 10:53 PM	#1
Phonco Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 101	Bangkok 2012 - Gasquet vs. Nieminen I think Gasquet should be able to pull this match out. He seems to be hitting his forehand really well during this tournament and is making an active effort to stand closer to the baseline. He also has a winning head to head, so I think he should make the finals. In fact, I personally think Gasquet would be a good choice to win the whole tournament given the players left. He has a winning record against Nieminen, Tipsarevic, and Simon; a combined 10 and 1 to be exact. I was most worried about Raonic, but thanks to Nieminen that problem was solved What do you guys think?

09-28-2012, 11:36 PM	#2
DolgoSantoro Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 417	Yeah Gasquet should win, whether he actually will though is in question. I think richie will win in straights __________________ Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on: Winston Churchill

09-29-2012, 01:27 AM	#4
sdont Legend Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,228	Nieminen got broken when serving for the match. Can Richie do it once again? __________________ "Mark my words, Gasquet will never ever be in the top 10 again." ~ Cesc Fabregas

09-29-2012, 01:40 AM	#6
Nostradamus Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In the future Posts: 4,511	Awsome display of new found Forehand by Gasquet. i really think he changed that grip more to semi western grip and now he is able to rip the ball from that side __________________ Babolat Pure drive 2012, 55 lbs, Kirschbaum Proline X / X-1 biphase. Nalbandian backhand and Nadal forehand.

09-29-2012, 01:47 AM	#7
The Bawss Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lyon, France. Posts: 2,803	Good to see richie actually hitting forehands like a top20 player now. Last edited by The Bawss : 09-29-2012 at 02:00 AM.