2015 US Open Men's QF: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga[19] vs. Marin Cilic[9]

[underground]

If he plays this well, no. Can't exploit his movement (he moves like he's 6ft2), no weaker side to attack, not enough firepower off the FH side to hit through him (Fed needs a very fast court these days for his FH to shine), not good enough defense/movement anymore to take the brunt of his attacks in BO5 and frustrate him into making errors. Marin also returns well and would be aggressive on Fed's 2nd serve, putting him under additional pressure.

I honestly don't think Fed would have a better chance against Cilic than Novak, would maybe even give him more chance against the latter actually.

You're worrying way too much. Cilic has only won ONE match against Fed, otherwise Fed has been owning Cilic, including a win at the USO in 2011. Cilic will not be in the zone like last time nor will Fed be as flat as he was that day.

 

[Meles]

And at least Rafter won Masters titles. If Cilic wins it again, he'd have two majors but no other titles above a 250!!!

Something about that seems really wrong. Cilic must be stopped!

 

[kishnabe]

Tsonga is a just a tragedy. I mean, what happened to him? If someone told you after the 2008 AO Final that they have looked into the future and this was Tsonga's future, you'd roll your eyes at them.

SF multiple times at a major and 2 MS1000 isn't so bad.

It not like he disappeared after 2008 AO like some other players first breakthrough slam final.

 

[okdude1992]

Cilic overlooked by everyone here again. Can't say I'm surprised.

I wanted Tsonga to win this match, but expected it to be Cilic given the H2H.
Right now, it looks like a possibility Cilic can win another major ala Stan, if he can keep peaking at the right moments. At which point many people will have to eat crow (myself included) for calling him a one slam wonder.

 

[zagor]

Mmm, I'm not sure about that mate. I'd imagine Fed's hunger for slam number 18 would be enough to overcome Cilic no matter how well he's playing.

And you think Marin isn't hungry to defend his title? As important mental aspect of the tennis is, sometimes people give it too much value.

Mind you, he was in pretty much the same situation last year and we saw what happened there!

Well yes, kinda of my point.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Tsonga is a just a tragedy. I mean, what happened to him? If someone told you after the 2008 AO Final that they have looked into the future and this was Tsonga's future, you'd roll your eyes at them.

Tsonga was unfortunate that he entered his prime at the very same time the strong era was commencing.

 

[Inside out FH]

Possibly, would have better chance than Fed/Anderson/Gasquet IMO. Still, I think this court suits Cilic more.

Unless Federer comes up with a Wimbledon SF like serving perfomance yeah,I agree,Stan would have the best chance.

Regardin the court,Wawrinka beat Cilic last year in Cincy 3-6,6-0,6-1 on a court that should favour the latter even more.Their h2h is 8-2 with Wawrinka winning their last 4 meetings.

Would make an interesting final IMO.

 

[The_18th_Slam]

Just tuned in. How well is Cilic playing? As good as he did last year?

 

[zagor]

You're worrying way too much. Cilic has only won ONE match against Fed, otherwise Fed has been owning Cilic, including a win at the USO in 2011. Cilic will not be in the zone like last time nor will Fed be as flat as he was that day.

I'm not worrying in the slightest, we're talking about a potential match-up that is still far away from occurring for me to worry about it. Just giving my (layman) analysis.

 

[Down_the_line]

Just tuned in. How well is Cilic playing? As good as he did last year?

Probably his best match of the tournament. Tsonga started out really strong but Cilic held his ground and eventually got the break in the 1st set. In the 2nd set Tsonga's level dropped and Cilic was the better player throughout.

Again, definitely Cilic's best performance of the tournament so far.

 

[Meles]

Boring loser effort by Tsonga.............I am going to Watch the Mixed double with Sam Querry instead.........even mixed is better than this match.....

Great idea. The boss in downtown.

 

[zagor]

Unless Federer comes up with a Wimbledon SF like serving perfomance yeah,I agree,Stan would have the best chance.

Regardin the court,Wawrinka beat Cilic last year in Cincy 3-6,6-0,6-1 on a court that should favour the latter even more.Their h2h is 8-2 with Wawrinka winning their last 4 meetings.

Would make an interesting final IMO.

Cilic is actually kinda worthless outside slams (to a much higher degree that even Stan is) so I wouldn't look that much into that result but yeah Stan has enough firepower to have a good shot against anyone if he's clicking on the day.

 

[Chanwan]

Probably his best match of the tournament. Tsonga started out really strong but Cilic held his ground and eventually got the break in the 1st set. In the 2nd set Tsonga's level dropped and Cilic was the better player throughout.

Again, definitely Cilic's best performance of the tournament so far.

Cheers, missed most of the first 2 sets as well. From the match stats, the first set was extremely close with Cilic taking one of his BP's and Tsonga missing all of his - is that kind of the story of the match or was Cilic just massively better in the 2nd?

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Tsonga was unfortunate that he entered his prime at the very same time the strong era was commencing.

"Strong era"? A "strong era" implies the pre-existence of a "weak era".

Tread softly. There are Fed fans lurking in the shadows.

 

[Down_the_line]

Cilic botching a few returns here.

 

[romeo8880]

Tsonga will win this match

 

[The_18th_Slam]

"Strong era"? A "strong era" implies the pre-existence of a "weak era".

Tread softly. There are Fed fans lurking in the shadows.

A "strong era" is simply a euphemism for, "an era without a dominant champion."

 

[Inside out FH]

Cilic is actually kinda worthless outside slams (to a much higher degree that even Stan is) so I wouldn't look that much into that result but yeah Stan has enough firepower to have a good shot against anyone if he's clicking on the day.

More worthless than Stan in a HC Masters?that's definetely saying something

If Stan makes the final he's definetely clicking

 

[kishnabe]

Can't believe Cilic is gonna defend his US Open title ... what a JOKE

ummm....he has to probably get past Djokovic and Federer/Wawrinka.

Well deserved if he does.

 

[Down_the_line]

Cheers, missed most of the first 2 sets as well. From the match stats, the first set was extremely close with Cilic taking one of his BP's and Tsonga missing all of his - is that kind of the story of the match or was Cilic just massively better in the 2nd?

Cilic was clearly the better player in the 2nd. I believe he only lost 4 points on serve in the entire set or something crazy like that.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

''I'm great''...

 

[jimmy0slams]

SERENA WILLIAMS IS PLAYING LATER PEOPLE !!!


Just in case you didn't know .... 7PM EST !!!!


christ on a jumping pogo stick ..

 

[PeteD]

No Djokovic supporter respond to this. Just let it hang there like the egg fart that it is. Levi out.

Not to worry. Of the Djokovic supporters, you're the only one who understood it

 

[zagor]

''I'm a choking ********* with the arrogance of a multiple slam winner''...

Fixed it for you.

 

[zagor]

Comeback commencing.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Amen, Zagor.

Chance here for Tsonga.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

A "strong era" is simply a euphemism for, "an era without a dominant champion."

Hey, I didn't bring it up. @Djokovic2011 did. Take your beef to him.

 

[zagor]

Aleeez!!! Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

 

[Down_the_line]

Tsonga breaks and will serve for the set! Knew he'd make it interesting.

 

[Inside out FH]

Tsonga engaging Wimbledon 2011 QF mode

 

[Chanwan]

Cilic was clearly the better player in the 2nd. I believe he only lost 4 points on serve in the entire set or something crazy like that.

yeah, just heard he's won 80 % behind his 2nd. Tsonga trying his best to turn it around right now - and succeeds with the break!

 

[The_18th_Slam]

Hey, I didn't bring it up. @Djokovic2011 did. Take your beef to him.

Just imparting some much-needed wisdom. The greater you are, the weaker you make your era look. It's all relative.

 

[ZiggyStardust]

Tsonga serving for the set!

 

[PeteD]

Yeah Big Fella!

 

[Down_the_line]

Just imparting some much-needed wisdom. The greater you are, the weaker you make your era look. It's all relative.

Agreed!

 

[Down_the_line]

Some great serving by Tsonga to close out the set!

 

[ZiggyStardust]

Game,Set Tsonga! Jo in 5?

 

[Djokovic2011]

Tsonga takes the 4th set. Something tells me this one's gonna go the distance.

 

[fundrazer]

Tsonga stronga at the end of that set. Nice arm flex towards his box.

 

[Chanwan]

and he takes the set!!

 

[zagor]

We have a match on our hands now.

 

[PeteD]

DA BIG FROG

 

[The_18th_Slam]

Tsonga takes the 4th set. Something tells me this one's gonna go the distance.

If he had taken the 4th set, it would have gone the whole distance.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Just imparting some much-needed wisdom. The greater you are, the weaker you make your era look. It's all relative.

So we're friends again? Because as I recall you told me earlier today:

Now go troll someone else...

So, we're pals again. Oh goody!

I knew you'd come around.

 

[zagor]

Tsonga takes the 4th set. Something tells me this one's gonna go the distance.

When you take the 4th set, it's going the distance by default. Jo's not there yet though.

 

[3fees]

Cilic 2 to 1 sets o'er Tsonga, Cilic looked tired the 3rd set.

Cheers
3fees

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Tsonga to get blown away in this set! lol Cilic is not going to give him anything. Not even a break point.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I wonder your reaction will be when Djoker start loosing more frequently on important tournaments..

I wonder how long you been waiting for this to happen and still hasn't lol

 

[Sysyphus]

Tsongoat in 4? Or in 5? That's the question.

I think the answer has been giveth:

TSONGA IN FIVE

 

[Down_the_line]

Winners are even, 34-34.