Meles
Bionic Poster
Absolutely. So you're expecting Thiem to beat Nadal?
2017 Rome Masters - General Discussion
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2HBH-DTL
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Zverev played well. Glad he's through. Isner is playing well so I expect a very tight match in the semis.
Nadal and Thiem next!!
Nadal and Thiem next!!
Meles
Bionic Poster
Watching while making breakfast. Meles character has had Zverev in final since Murray went down.
Tennis wizard
Legend
Alex beat isner on hard, one would think he will win more easily on clay
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TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
He beat cilic opening match in Madrid too.
Not sure if Isner can play that good two matches in a row. Anyways Zverev has a chance
TheMaestro1990
Hall of Fame
Clash of the Titans: Isner Conquers Cilic in Rome
http://www.tennis-pulse.com/isner-conquers-cilic-in-heavyweight-clash/
http://www.tennis-pulse.com/isner-conquers-cilic-in-heavyweight-clash/
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
Absolutely. So you're expecting Thiem to beat Nadal?
Anything is possible. I find interesting that Zverev doing well so far and with convincing margins. It is as if he is trying to send a message
Freddy Cat
Professional
Clay is an awesome surface for Isner. He loves slow courts because he has more time to set himself up. He's way more grindy from the baseline than someone like Karlovic.
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JRAJ1988
Guest
Is it really inconceivable Zverez the younger will make the top ten sometime this season?
Good that he stepped up to the plate on this side of the draw along with Isner! SIR JOHN ISNER THAT IS.
Good that he stepped up to the plate on this side of the draw along with Isner! SIR JOHN ISNER THAT IS.
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JRAJ1988
Guest
Thiem/Nadal rivalry on Clay might be slightly one sided but the tennis is usually so high quality.
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G.O.A.T.
Isner Dazzles On Serve To Break New Ground
John Isner came through a fascinating serve-dominated quarter-final against Marin Cilic on Friday, when the fortunes and confidence levels of both players fluctuated, at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
Winning 69 per cent of his second serves, Isner struck 21 aces to edge past sixth seed Cilic 7-6(3), 2-6, 7-6(2) in two hours and 38 minutes for a place in the semi-finals.
The 6’10” Isner is the first American to reach the last four at the Foro Italico since Andy Roddick in 2008. He will now play fifth seed and 2014 semi-finalist Milos Raonic or #NextGenATP No. 16 seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday. Isner leads Raonic 3-1 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series, but is 0-2 against 20-year-old Zverev.
Isner, 32, who has now hit a tournament-high 93 aces in four matches en route to the semi-finals, beat Cilic for the second successive time after winning 54 of his 79 (68%) first-service points and 18 of his 26 (69%) second-service points. His previous-best ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay-court result was a run to the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals (l. to Berdych).
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John Isner came through a fascinating serve-dominated quarter-final against Marin Cilic on Friday, when the fortunes and confidence levels of both players fluctuated, at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
Winning 69 per cent of his second serves, Isner struck 21 aces to edge past sixth seed Cilic 7-6(3), 2-6, 7-6(2) in two hours and 38 minutes for a place in the semi-finals.
The 6’10” Isner is the first American to reach the last four at the Foro Italico since Andy Roddick in 2008. He will now play fifth seed and 2014 semi-finalist Milos Raonic or #NextGenATP No. 16 seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday. Isner leads Raonic 3-1 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series, but is 0-2 against 20-year-old Zverev.
Isner, 32, who has now hit a tournament-high 93 aces in four matches en route to the semi-finals, beat Cilic for the second successive time after winning 54 of his 79 (68%) first-service points and 18 of his 26 (69%) second-service points. His previous-best ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay-court result was a run to the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals (l. to Berdych).
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Zverev Into First Masters 1000 SF
#NextGenATP star Alexander Zverev is through to his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-final at the age of 20. The German powered through the second set to defeat World No. 6 Milos Raonic 7-6(4), 6-1 on Friday in the quarter-finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome.
Zverev - who leads the Emirates ATP Race to Milan, which determines the eight-man field at the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals – will face John Isner for a place in the final at the Foro Italico. Zverev, 12 years Isner’s junior, leads their FedEx ATP Head2Head series 2-0. He is the first German through to the Rome semi-finals since Tommy Haas in 2002.
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#NextGenATP star Alexander Zverev is through to his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-final at the age of 20. The German powered through the second set to defeat World No. 6 Milos Raonic 7-6(4), 6-1 on Friday in the quarter-finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome.
Zverev - who leads the Emirates ATP Race to Milan, which determines the eight-man field at the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals – will face John Isner for a place in the final at the Foro Italico. Zverev, 12 years Isner’s junior, leads their FedEx ATP Head2Head series 2-0. He is the first German through to the Rome semi-finals since Tommy Haas in 2002.
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Paul Harman
Semi-Pro
Tankdal or Thiemanator?
Alba Barragan
Professional
So...are we going to get Zverev vs Thiem in the final?
Sambuccashake
Hall of Fame
Perfect timing for Nadal to make an exit.
Flawless FO performance coming up.
Flawless FO performance coming up.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, well, well...
So it's either awesome Djokovic, adorable Del Potro, younger gen Thiem or NextGen Zverev. Rome, you don't disappoint. Finally some fresh air in 2017.
Die, Fedal terror, DIE!
So it's either awesome Djokovic, adorable Del Potro, younger gen Thiem or NextGen Zverev. Rome, you don't disappoint. Finally some fresh air in 2017.
Die, Fedal terror, DIE!
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
I think Isner is an extremely dangerous opponent for the young guns now. He is playing well and serving perfectly. That can frustrate the young players. Let's see if Zverev can beat the ultimate servebot on ATP.
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
Good point. Isner took Rafa to a 5 sets on RG once
rainingaces
Legend
He probably remembers a finger wag or two as well for motivation.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
Was that a 2nd round match? I thought Isner was going to win. Nadal showed why he is the clay GOAT in the end.
Alba Barragan
Professional
Well, when you love the sport, the sport gives you something back. Zverev's stronger dedication finally has its rewards.
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
I thought it was the first round. memory hazy now
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Isner has more chance imo
rainingaces
Legend
From 2 sets to 1 down Nadal went from 3Rd to 5th gear while Isner played the whole match in 5th.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
It was 1st rd indeed. 2011. 6-4 6-7 6-7 6-2 6-4
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
Isner is dangerous, but his consistency lacks. HE moves well for being so large
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
The only thing consistent about his game is his serve speed!
coolschreiber
Hall of Fame
Zverev is legit. I think he can.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
Nah, this is just mostly luck drawing and beating players you're supposed to cream
Alba Barragan
Professional
You can't blame him for having a good draw, he's making the most of it and that's what counts. Plus, it's not like the draw always favors him, I still remember when he had to play against seeds #1 or #2 in his first round matches for like, 5 consecutive tournaments or something in the past. What I mean to say is that Zverev loves the sport more, he's more dedicated to it, so maybe it's not luck but fate the one that's giving him this good draw as a reward for his effort.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Talk Tennis Guru
Surprise result but very happy for thiem! He was close in Madrid and deserves this breakthrough. He's a serious threat at French!
Good chance for Djoko to maybe break his slump and win another masters too. However, he's got a tough match against del Porto then of course thiem. Plenty of tennis to come!
Good chance for Djoko to maybe break his slump and win another masters too. However, he's got a tough match against del Porto then of course thiem. Plenty of tennis to come!
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
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