2016 Washington Final - [2] Gael Monfils vs. [13] Ivo Karlovic

[The Green Mile]

H2H is 2-2, with their last meeting happening back in 2011 Madrid.
Ivo gunning for his 2nd consecutive title, which is seriously impressive.
We all know about Gael's abysmal finals record (5-19 if you didn't know), so I'm hoping he wins here.
It would be a 1st 500 title for either.
Good luck to both.

Starts at 3:00 pm local time.

 

[Mainad]

At least we have 2 finalists who are playing some of their best tennis at the moment and who are motivated to try and win this title. Should be an interesting clash tomorrow!

With a combined age of 66 for these 2 finalists, we can affirm yet again:

The Old Guard Marches On!

 

[3fees]

The picture of Monfils is wrong, he sporting a new hair cut, Like this.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[skyline]

Hope it's a good match and that Ivo can put up a good fight. Monfils has been amazing.

 

[3fees]

"Ivo Karlovic remained perfect on his serve in Washington and will play for his first ATP World Tour 500 title on Sunday."

Cheers
3Fees

 

[The Green Mile]

I watched a replay of Karlovic/Johnson today. Ivo was just as impressive as Gael today. Not fazed on serve at all really, even with the below average 1st serve %. Net play was exquisite, and he employed the chip dtl to much success.

This match is a toss up really. Both guys are so unpredictable. Imagine another 3rd set TB...

 

[Tennis wizard]

Really hope monfils wins this one, the man is due for a title!

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Time for our GURU to once again deny Dr Ivo any aces and win his 1st 500 event.

 

[PeteD]

Time for our GURU to once again deny Dr Ivo any aces and win his 1st 500 event.

I think Monfy will win but denying Ivo any aces? He'd have to be reading his mind.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

I think Monfy will win but denying Ivo any aces? He'd have to be reading his mind.

If anyone knows how to do that, it's La Monf. He is the only one who denied Ivo any aces in an entire match. It was on clay though.

 

[Pablo1989]

Come on Monfils!

 

[pound cat]

Anyone who can beat Federer can beat Monfils. Ivo beat Fed in 2008 in Cincy.

My fictional money is on IVO

2 more parts to this match also on youtube

 

[3fees]

No matter who wins this match both get a tidy sum of points and cash to boot.

Cheers
3fees

 

[PeteD]

It is 141.1 on the court! Ivo gonna melt like a Russian ice cube

 

[PeteD]

If anyone knows how to do that, it's La Monf. He is the only one who denied Ivo any aces in an entire match. It was on clay though.

Tried to find that . . . do you recall when that was?

 

[Djokovic2011]

Allez Gael!

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Tried to find that . . . do you recall when that was?

2008 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, 2nd round. Monfils won 7-6 6-1.

 

[jaggy]

Dubs final just ended, 2 lovely tiebreaks to warm us up for what is about to follow.

 

[gn]

Morgan Freeman in 3 hopefully

 

[The Green Mile]

Here we go.

 

[The Green Mile]

Three lets in a row from Monfils lol

 

[The Green Mile]

WTF? Three massive forehand winners (two on the return), and Ivo has a BP. Saved.

 

[The Green Mile]

Time for our GURU to once again deny Dr Ivo any aces and win his 1st 500 event.

Four aces in a row to start the match.

 

[Freddy Cat]

Dr Ivo in GOAT form.

 

[GabeT]

Where are you watching the match?

 

[The Green Mile]

Gael responds with an excellent love hold of his own. Holds for 2-1.

 

[The Green Mile]

Where are you watching the match?

T.V.

But here http://www.sportingvideo.org/20160718/vv578c4a313fd6a4.35317840-1375012.html

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Ivo Karlovic is a Top Spin cheese abuser. Would drive me nuts.

 

[The Green Mile]

8/8 1st serves in, 7 aces. Ivo holds for 2-2. GOAT server.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Four aces in a row to start the match.

8/8 1st serves in, 7 aces. Ivo holds for 2-2. GOAT server.

LOL so much for another Monfils miracle.

 

[Freddy Cat]

8/8 1st serves in, 7 aces. Ivo holds for 2-2. GOAT server.

No. Federer has a better serve...

Karlovic going for new ace record.

 

[The Green Mile]

A massive serve fest so far. Hardly any returns into play so far. Gael holds for 3-2.

 

[The Green Mile]

No. Federer has a better serve...

Karlovic going for new ace record.

Rrrrrrright....

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Karlovic finally missed a 1st serve and the commentator went Hoorraay.

 

[The Green Mile]

Clinical stuff right now. 3-3. Fun to watch in it's own little way. Which player will crack first?

 

[Freddy Cat]

There's no way Ivo will lose this match.

 

[PeteD]

There's no way Ivo will lose this match.

That seems to be the consensus . . .

 

[shankster]

The Guru currrently giving Dr Ivo a lesson on hitting unreturnable serves. The result is there for all to see.

 

[Krish872007]

GURUFILS GURUFILS

 

[Poisoned Slice]

sv skills on full display.

 

[The Green Mile]

A couple of missed volleys and it's 30-30. Slight chance here for Monfils.

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo's net game has gone to sh1t in this 10th game. Deuce.

Ivo comes through for 5-5.

 

[shankster]

No matter what the result is, Dr Ivo's chances of winning the US Open will have definitely skyrocketed after this invaluable lesson.

 

[Freddy Cat]

Ivo hasn't had such great net stats this week... But with that being said, he's not afraid to rush into the net even on his opponent's serve.

 

[The Green Mile]

Gael succumbing to pressure! 2 BPs. And a DF...

 

[shankster]

And the Doctor is a quick learner. Breaks immediately after the Guru gave him a great lesson in the last game by taking him to deuce.

 

[The Green Mile]

Hmmm, DF from Ivo and it's love 30...

 

[Poisoned Slice]

It's happening.

 

[Freddy Cat]

Inb4 4 aces.

 

[tennisaddict]

Pressure on Dr.

Expect 2 aces now