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

[The Green Mile]

Ivo finally gets a first serve in. The forehand just in.

 

[shankster]

Guru lost the last game on purpose so that he could introduce his latest lesson on how to break a servebot when he is serving for the set.

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo holds on for 7/5. Dealt with the pressure handidly. Great 1st set.

 

[tennisaddict]

37 year old showing older generation still has it in them !!

 

[Fedeonic]

Well done, Ivo. Still think he got lucky in last game.

 

[shankster]

Guru lost the last game on purpose so that he could introduce his latest lesson on how to break a servebot when he is serving for the set.

But as we all know, The Guru works in mysterious ways. Looks like he decided at the last moment to postpone his lesson for a more important occasion.

 

[skyline]

Wow first set to Ivo. Didn't expect it based on Gael's performance up to now.

 

[The Green Mile]

Easy hold from Ivo for 1-1.

 

[JonnyMac]

Well done, Ivo. Still think he got lucky in last game.

Yeah tennis a game of luck, look at that Murray chap - It's all just luck....

 

[Freddy Cat]

Karlovic has been so consistent on his slap forehand return this week.

 

[Fedeonic]

Monfils looks AWOL this moment, must take this chance soon Ivo to end this match.

 

[The Green Mile]

Come on. Gael taking his sweet time challenging a call. It was out, but Ivo doesn't cause a fuss.

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo aces his way to 3-3, 2nd set.

 

[shankster]

Are either of these 2 playing in Canada?

 

[stringertom]

Are either of these 2 playing in Canada?

Both.

 

[The Green Mile]

Are either of these 2 playing in Canada?

Yep. Ivo playing Fritz I think, and can't remember who Gael is playing.

 

[skyline]

Monfils looks AWOL this moment, must take this chance soon Ivo to end this match.

Agreed. He needs to find a way to break as soon as possible. Monfils is definitely out of focus right now.

 

[stringertom]

Yep. Ivo playing Fritz I think, and can't remember who Gael is playing.

Sousa.

 

[The Green Mile]

Gael looking a bit lost at times, but is doing well to compose himself in his service games. Ivo just being Ivo. So difficult to create opportunities against the guy.

 

[shankster]

Both.

Nice. More lessons and more aces.

 

[The Green Mile]

Deuce on Gael's serve.

 

[JonnyMac]

Great rallys in this Match. I like both these players. But thank God this is not the future of Tennis.

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo slapping the forehand on those 2nd serve returns. BP.

 

[Bukmeikara]

Gael should reach a Slam final and lose it so that he can have the full set!

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo breaks! Serving for the Championship. Hasn't been broken all tournament.

 

[Fedeonic]

Nice break from Karlovic, now serving for the match.

 

[tennisaddict]

LMAO At those calling him servebot alone !!

He is now winning both SF and Final without a single set of tie break

 

[stringertom]

Ivo breaks! Serving for the Championship. Hasn't been broken all tournament.

An amazing 10/10 on BPs saved!

 

[Raindogs]

Dr Ivo's elbow seems to have tightened up just a notch.

 

[shankster]

WHAT A LESSON!

 

[Raindogs]

Come on Gee, consolidate this break!

 

[The Green Mile]

Brilliant from the Dr. All 3 BPs saved with winners.

 

[Freddy Cat]

I can't imagine how much that must suck for Gael.

 

[counterloop]

break!!!!!!

 

[JonnyMac]

Wow he breaks back go guru ! LOL !

 

[Freddy Cat]

:O

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Yay Guru.

 

[The Green Mile]

Would you believe it. What a time to lose your serve for the first time all week lol...

 

[shankster]

As I said, The Guru doesn't disappoint. What a lesson! What a player!

 

[JonnyMac]

Terrible service game from Ivo .... WTF ?

 

[stringertom]

An amazing 10/10 on BPs saved!

Saved 3 more but The Gurufils teaches us patience is a virtue.

 

[skyline]

Damn.

 

[The Green Mile]

Monfils fired up. Great love hold for 6-5.

 

[JonnyMac]

TB incoming ??

 

[junior74]

Monf all pumped up! Love it

 

[JonnyMac]

Wow Ivo getting NASTY ! LOL !

 

[JonnyMac]

This is getting entertaining Ivo smashes into the net ! LOL !

 

[JonnyMac]

TB !

 

[JonnyMac]

Wow cover that net Guru !

 

[Krish872007]

Gurufils administering yet another incredible lesson.