2017 ATP World Tour Finals - [1] Carreno Busta vs [4] Thiem

[Deleted member 77403]

Brilliant from PCB, no doubt I would have shanked that inside in attempt well wide.

I would have just paid someone else to do it for me.

 

[The Green Mile]

What a hold from PCB, has transitioned so well into the forecourt. Something like 15 of 19 points won up there. Smart play, a couple of serve/volley change ups in that marathon game.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

Busta the fan favorite looking good out there.

Not a bad match to be honest.

 

[Red Rick]

Dominic Thiem.

You're getting serve and volleyed by a clay courter.

I can think of no worse insult to your game

Sincerely

Talk Tennis Warehouse Forum.

 

[Charleneriva]

Federesque BH from Thiem followed by a S&V from PCB. Then a Rafa-like OIFHDL from PCB 2 points later, followed by a Murray/Novak-ish ROS from Thiem. Now what more in this game?

 

[tennis_pro]

The funny part is that Thiem still has a good chance to qualify for the SF even if he loses today. All he needs to do is beat an injured Goffin and count on Dimitrov to beat Carreno.

 

[Krish872007]

Yes, and Puerta replaced Roddick if I'm not wrong.

My country had 4 players in that tournament: Nalbandian - Gaudio - Coria and Puerta. That was unbelievable.

Wait wasn't that 2005?

 

[kishnabe]

Busta S&V, am I dreaming....

 

[George Turner]

Nadal has lent PCB his overpowered break point saving

 

[Meles]

The funny part is that Thiem still has a good chance to qualify for the SF even if he loses today. All he needs to do is beat an injured Goffin and count on Dimitrov to beat Carreno.

 

[Thundergod]

Federesque BH from Thiem followed by a S&V from PCB. Then a Rafa-like OIFHDL from PCB 2 points later, followed by a Murray/Novak-ish ROS from Thiem. Now what more in this game?

A Cilic-esque choke

Edit:Read game as match lol.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

This match is been quite entertaining...I think a tie breaker would be ideal.

 

[Meles]

Busta S&V, am I dreaming....

Thiem return first serve 50 feet behind the baseline, am I have a nightmare?

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Yes, and Puerta replaced Roddick if I'm not wrong.

My country had 4 players in that tournament: Nalbandian - Gaudio - Coria and Puerta. That was unbelievable.

Truly unbelievable! I think this is the second year in a row we have 8 players from 8 differente countries. I don't think even the US had that many players in a few edition, did they?

I can only tell you I had the best time with the argentines last year at the Olympics as I was cheering for Delpo both on the SF and the F!
As a fellow south american I admire the history you guys have on this sport.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I don't think I can ever be comfortable with that Thiem fist pump...that thumb placement is just too awkward for me.

 

[The Green Mile]

PCB puts the forehand wide, and Thiem has 2 more BPs here.

 

[Krish872007]

2 BPs Thiem - seriously dude, spare us the agony, convert and serve out the match

 

[The Green Mile]

A shame, PCB throwing it away somewhat. Thiem breaks and will serve for the match.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I just had to ask for a tie break, didn't I?

Thiem breaks...

 

[Meles]

Thiem to serve this out; hold onto your hats LOL

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Wait wasn't that 2005?

Yeah, that was the year we were talking about hehe.

It's cause I asked before if an alternate made to the SF (Simon in '08 and Nalbandian in '05 played all three matches) but I asked the wrong way: I'm wondering if any player qualified with only two matches being played, like Carreno can do this year.

 

[every7]

Still can never be as weird as Berdych wearing shoes with Djokovic's face on them

You could tell that someone had mentioned this and it upset Tomas because he started wearing this shoes with the tongues cut so that Djokovic's face was no longer there. Also in one tournament he used tapes covering the face but the tape wore off and you could see that Djokovic's face was still there It would have been frustrating for Berdych but he must have really liked that lighter version of the shoe.

 

[Red Rick]

Disgusting grunting from Thiem

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Thiem wins!!!!

Congrats @Meles

 

[Krish872007]

Thank heavens. He almost blew this one. Thiem off the mark in the Nitto Finals.

 

[Red Rick]

And then a serve with no grunt.

It's the most ****ing annoying thing in the world

 

[The Green Mile]

Thiem serves it out, two massive first serves coming to his aid. Great match, very competitive. 6/3 3/6 6/4.

 

[Krish872007]

Yeah, that was the year we were talking about hehe.

It's cause I asked before if an alternate made to the SF (Simon in '08 and Nalbandian in '05 played all three matches) but I asked the wrong way: I'm wondering if any player qualified with only two matches being played, like Carreno can do this year.

Nalbandian in '05 was epic - an alternate winning the whole thing

 

[Charleneriva]

Thiem return first serve 50 feet behind the baseline, am I have a nightmare?

Big congratulations, Thiemeles!

 

[George Turner]

Thiem wins in 3 sets, as predicted. Giving his fans the usual rollercoaster ride along the way. Now the favourite to finish 2nd in the group, with an out of sorts Goffin up next.

Great fight from PCB despite being outgunned in every department on paper. Baby Ferrer eventually loses to Baby Wawrinka

 

[WeeDiM]

I'm glad he was able to put this one to bed. He's had enough heartbreaking losses in close matches this year.

 

[Meles]

@Poisoned Slice get's his money's worth. Thiem somehow wins despite 8/27 2nd serve points won.

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Very good match. I think Carreno would have a really good shot against Goffin if Nadal had pulled out before the first match.

 

[Sysyphus]

Disgusting grunting from Thiem

And then a serve with no grunt.

It's the most ****ing annoying thing in the world

Dominic Thiem — an erratic and erotic experience.

 

[Steve0904]

Nice match that. Looks like Federer-Thiem SF.

 

[George Turner]

PCB's tennis was more entertaining than Thiems post match interview.

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Carreno is doing great even at an indoor hard court. I expect a great 2018 for him: he won't be leaving the Top 20 anytime soon if he stays healthy.

 

[Red Rick]

Dominic Thiem — an erratic and erotic experience.

For somebody who seemingly suffers from autoerotic asphyxiation he choked decidedly little today

 

[Red Rick]

Dominic Thiem — an erratic and erotic experience.

Add in the Death Stares. I bet he vultures restraining orders more than ATP 250 matches.

 

[Red Rick]

And with that win, Thiem gets his arse back to the 4th spot in the race to Australia

 

[stringertom]

This match is over. Bet money on Busta now. Thiem never comes back from this nonsense.

Ye of no Thiemeles faith!

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

And with that win, Thiem gets his arse back to the 4th spot in the race to Australia

@Meles

 

[RS92]

Wait wasn't that 2005?

Yes, that's the tournament that I'm talking about.

Truly unbelievable! I think this is the second year in a row we have 8 players from 8 differente countries. I don't think even the US had that many players in a few edition, did they?

I can only tell you I had the best time with the argentines last year at the Olympics as I was cheering for Delpo both on the SF and the F!
As a fellow south american I admire the history you guys have on this sport.

I didn't know that you were from Brasil, I mean, I thought that because of your name but then I thought that maybe for some reason you were a fan of the player luiz gustavo

And well, your country has also some great history in this sport thanks to Guga!

 

[Meles]

Phenomenal returning from Thiem in this match with 39% first return points won. Time for Thiem to figure what on earth is going on with the 2nd serve game; 70% in first set plummeting to 29% the last two sets.

 

[Charleneriva]

Good match. Better than expected but at the same time good/great matches can come at any time, from any 2 players.

BUT, who voted for the last option? Like, only the 2nd most popular vote?

I demand all votes are made public from now on.

 

[George Turner]

Good match. Better than expected but at the same time good/great matches can come at any time, from any 2 players.

BUT, who voted for the last option? Like, only the 2nd most popular vote?

I demand all votes are made public from now on.

I concur.

 

[Meles]

Good match. Better than expected but at the same time good/great matches can come at any time, from any 2 players.

BUT, who voted for the last option? Like, only the 2nd most popular vote?

I demand all votes are made public from now on.

OP @George Turner needs to get his post count up to have that awesome power.

 

[Krish872007]

Yes, that's the tournament that I'm talking about.



I didn't know that you were from Brasil, I mean, I thought that because of your name but then I thought that maybe for some reason you were a fan of the player luiz gustavo

And well, your country has also some great history in this sport thanks to Guga!

As a non-South American, just wanted to say how much I love both these countries. Was in Rio for the FIFA WC a few years back and that was incredible experience. Also visited Argentina prior to that for the Gillette tennis exhibition & the people were/are amazing

obrigado a todos os meus amigos.

 

[Meles]

Very good match. I think Carreno would have a really good shot against Goffin if Nadal had pulled out before the first match.

Has to be said he proved his worth today with a pretty sublime match. Thiem has emptied the gas tank on this one and will need the day off.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

So winner of Thiem v Goffin gets to play Fed in the semis.

Looks like Thiem since Goffin seems to be carrying an injury?

Goodbye PCB, who is eliminated, we hardly knew ye.