2015 ATP Miami Open -- MS1000 (Official) Thread

[Deleted member 77403]

You are right. Circumstances have played to his advantage.

That is the way it goes in sports sometimes. Federer, Nadal and Murray, his biggest rivals are dealing with issues, and it has played into Djokovic's hands. The right thing for him to do is take advantage of it as much as possible.

 

[clayqueen]

That is the way it goes in sports sometimes. Federer, Nadal and Murray, his biggest rivals are dealing with issues, and it has played into Djokovic's hands. The right thing for him to do is take advantage of it as much as possible.

Can't blame him for doing that. Still it has to be borne in mind when the commies spout their hyperbole on Novak.

 

[pound cat]

Doesn't look as if anyone is interested in Miami. Indian Wells, yes,

 

[junior74]

I have a feeling about Murray in this tournament.

I haven't given him a chance in the masters since his surgery but I think he has a shot at this.

It all depends on whether he meets Djokovic in the final.

I don't think Murray's even close. He's there with Bird and Nishi. They need to be absolutely on fire to even remotely hang with Djokovic. From what we've seen so far this year, Raonic is the only one apart from Fedal who's got a game that can challenge Djokovic.
Wawrinka, obviously, but he has proven so inconsistent it's difficult to have any expectations.

 

[Mainad]

I don't think Murray's even close. He's there with Bird and Nishi. They need to be absolutely on fire to even remotely hang with Djokovic. From what we've seen so far this year, Raonic is the only one apart from Fedal who's got a game that can challenge Djokovic.

How do you work that one out? Raonic lost his only match this year v Djokovic at the AO in straight sets. In the AO final, Murray took Djokovic to 4 sets and missed opportunities to go up 2 sets and a break! Despite what just happened in IW, Murray is, in fact, the only player other than Federer who has seriously challenged Djokovic this year!

 

[Flint]

Djokovic seems pretty unstoppable atm unless your names Federer, in which case your the underdog with a realistic chance. I don't think Federer is in Miami is he?

Djokovic then.

I would love to see a Murray Nadal match. I'd put Nadal as the heavy favorite for it but it would be Murrays best chance at a Fedalovic win since https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DBCntSw5Lg

 

[junior74]

How do you work that one out? Raonic lost his only match this year v Djokovic at the AO in straight sets. In the AO final, Murray took Djokovic to 4 sets and missed opportunities to go up 2 sets and a break! Despite what just happened in IW, Murray is, in fact, the only player other than Federer who has seriously challenged Djokovic this year!

I should have expressed myself clearer. What I mean, is Raonic has the tools to beat Djokovic: Heavy serve, the ability to hit winners from his forehand side, a strong mentality. I seriously can't see these tools in Murray at the moment. He is too inconsistent, can't hit winners, weak 2nd serve and issues with his mentality. He obviously can beat Djokovic, but not at the moment, as I see it.

 

[Mainad]

Djokovic seems pretty unstoppable atm unless your names Federer, in which case your the underdog with a realistic chance. I don't think Federer is in Miami is he?

Djokovic then.

No. Federer said a while ago that he would be skipping Miami. Djokovic and Nadal are the top 2 seeds there this year.

I would love to see a Murray Nadal match. I'd put Nadal as the heavy favorite for it but it would be Murrays best chance at a Fedalovic win since https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DBCntSw5Lg

Don't think I will ever tire of watching that one! :wink:

 

[romeo8880]

Really can't see kokkinakis ever contending for a major unless he drastically improves his serve.

 

[Mainad]

I should have expressed myself clearer. What I mean, is Raonic has the tools to beat Djokovic: Heavy serve, the ability to hit winners from his forehand side, a strong mentality. I seriously can't see these tools in Murray at the moment. He is too inconsistent, can't hit winners, weak 2nd serve and issues with his mentality. He obviously can beat Djokovic, but not at the moment, as I see it.

Yes, but we can only go on what has actually transpired so far, can't we and the fact remains that Murray pushed Djokovic much harder in the first GS of the year than Raonic managed to do!

I agree that Raonic certainly has potential though!

 

[Cortana]

Really can't see kokkinakis ever contending for a major unless he drastically improves his serve.

Wtf is happening in the 3rd set?

 

[Marty Cintron]

Carlos Berlocq on fire:
6-4, 3-6, 4-0.

 

[Marty Cintron]

Carlos Berlocq being treated by the physical therapist.

 

[romeo8880]

Kokkinakis also being treated.

 

[Marty Cintron]

Carlos Berlocq, 6-2.

 

[AnotherTennisProdigy]

Totally agree with Raonic being the biggest threat outside of Fedal. Sorry, but Murray is no where near his top form (which sucks, I always root for him to win).

 

[mule250]

Wow 18 year old wildcard Hyeon Chung delivers a tasty bagel to Granollers! Pretty impressive

 

[Rozroz]

Wow 18 year old wildcard Hyeon Chung delivers a tasty bagel to Granollers! Pretty impressive

i like this Chung guy
raw fresh energy.

 

[Flint]

Yes, but we can only go on what has actually transpired so far, can't we and the fact remains that Murray pushed Djokovic much harder in the first GS of the year than Raonic managed to do!

I agree that Raonic certainly has potential though!

I quite like Raonic actually.

I also wish I could copy and paste his serve onto Murray!

 

[Cortana]

I quite like Raonic actually.

I also wish I could copy and paste his serve onto Murray!

Which Top20 player wouldn't love to serve like Raonic. Djokovic would win 10 GS titles in a row

 

[speedysteve]

Smooth from Sock. Didn't see it all but straight sets.

Almagro is one set to the good against Stakhovsky. I've seen the latter play rather better.
Let's hope he rally's and gives us a match.

 

[Rozroz]

Chung Still hangs on, might even win.

wonderful droppers he has!

5-4

and he wins!

 

[Backspin1183]

Wow Chung playing his first ATP tournament? defeats Granollers! Love it.

 

[speedysteve]

Stakhovsky breaks and bounces back 3-3

 

[speedysteve]

When Stakhovsky is playing well he's fun to watch. Nice variation there

 

[Rozroz]

Wow Chung playing his first ATP tournament? defeats Granollers! Love it.

damn he's got Berdych next

 

[speedysteve]

damn he's got Berdych next

Boom boom out go de lights

 

[speedysteve]

Yeah. Stakhovsky takes the second set tiebreak. Makes a match of it.
He looks the stronger now.
Nice bit of serve volley, drop shots and slice

 

[Backspin1183]

damn he's got Berdych next

I think its good that he's getting to play the top players this soon. The more you play them, the more you learn how to beat them. Will help him in the long run imo.

 

[Hollywood401k]

Sorry if it's already been mentioned, but looks like Miami has a practice court up on ATP's youtube channel just like IW. https://www.youtube.com/user/ATP/featured

Baghdatis there now.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

As usual the ATP site is fastest and bestest

Tomorrow's Order of Play
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/403/op.pdf

 

[m2nk2]

Thiem match is very good!

 

[Hollywood401k]

The noise Schwartzman makes when he serves is beyond words

 

[Team10]

The noise Schwartzman makes when he serves is beyond words

Huh? His grunt is nothing compared to the likes of Berlocq, Gruntollers, and many others.

On a side note, good win for Thiem over the shortman.

 

[speedysteve]

Almagro pulled out the break for 6-4 in the third and the win.
Will face Nadal second round I believe

 

[Nostradamus]

what kind of Ball are they using ?? it looks like Penn balls but what kind ??

 

[Nostradamus]

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Pen...nis_Balls_24_Can_Case/descpageHEAD-ATP24.html

or is this the ball ?

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Pro_Penn_Extra_Duty_Tennis_Balls_24_Can_Case/descpageHEAD-PPMXD.html

 

[Nostradamus]

Heavy condition in Miami means Nadal wins.

 

[Mustard]

So, this year, Djokovic will join Agassi with 5 trophys in Miami – unless Lopez stops him.

Agassi has 6 Miami titles (1990, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003).

 

[Vegito]

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[JJGUY]

nitpicking! it's perfectly normal, I admire his strength greatly considering his height.

The noise Schwartzman makes when he serves is beyond words

 

[Vegito]

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[Gonzo_style]

Heavy condition in Miami means Nadal wins.

Yes, Nadal is almost unbeatable in Miami...

 

[merwy]

Just read that Hewitt is playing. I was seriously under the impression that he had already retired Not even joking

 

[romeo8880]

See this is the thing about tennis that makes me mad. I can't believe Steve Johnson is even ranked in the top 100 with how bad the guy is. He has been broken TWICE in the first set by Kukushkin.

 

[JJGUY]

then you seriously didn't follow the tennis news, Hewitt said two months ago he will retire after 2016 AO.

Just read that Hewitt is playing. I was seriously under the impression that he had already retired Not even joking

 

[Wynter]

Just read that Hewitt is playing. I was seriously under the impression that he had already retired Not even joking

Think he's going to pretty much run IW, Grass Season and the US Series

Doubt he'll play on clay other than RG.

 

[jdubbs]

See this is the thing about tennis that makes me mad. I can't believe Steve Johnson is even ranked in the top 100 with how bad the guy is. He has been broken TWICE in the first set by Kukushkin.

That's what a monster serve and FH will do for you on tour.
He also has 10 aces in this match and is up 5-2 in the second set.

 

[speedysteve]

Monster indeed



Apparently a serve ace from Johnson broke the court side TV screen. So the umpire is having to radio the Hawkeye results and announce them

 

[merwy]

See this is the thing about tennis that makes me mad. I can't believe Steve Johnson is even ranked in the top 100 with how bad the guy is. He has been broken TWICE in the first set by Kukushkin.

Yeah I saw him playing a challenger a long time ago. Was watching because I bet on the match and remember thinking: "God this guy is so so bad. He looks like he'd be better off playing college football". Now he's suddenly top 100. Must be because of his serve mainly.