2017 Rome SF: [8] D Thiem vs. P Cuevas

[Raindogs]

Thiem absolutely cruising, not even grunting during first serves as is his norm.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

That slice was too healthy.

No bother.

First set to Thiem.

 

[Charleneriva]

Thiem not giving anything away on serve at the moment. Looks to be in control of this set.

Cannot let up in the next set regardless - Cuevas is known to enjoy 3-set battles and is more than capable of handing out bakery products like we saw with Zverev yesterday

4-set too, in ~6hrs , as evidenced in his first encounter with Thiem at RG two years ago .

 

[Krish872007]

Exquisite set from Thiemeles. Let's see if Pablo can make an impression on the Austrian's serve before it's too late.

 

[Meles]

I think that would be a terrible strategy. A confident Thiem smacks the balls. You don't want to get him rolling. Almost like Stanimal.

Feels exactly like the Zverev match. Let's see what Cuevas the Magician has in store to open the 2nd.

 

[Krish872007]

4-set too, in ~6hrs , as evidenced in his first encounter with Thiem at RG two years ago .

Lol, just realised EVERY match that Cuevas has played in this tournament has gone the distance

 

[Fedeonic]

Thiem 64 up, could have been worse for Pablo actually. Vamos Pablo.

 

[Raindogs]

Cuevas looks done and dusted.

 

[Krish872007]

3 BPs Thiem!

 

[Meles]

Thiem absolutely cruising, not even grunting during first serves as is his norm.

Raindogs on the Thiem?

@Fastpace Ace lurking of late.

Time for @Poisoned Slice to decide on clay, Thiemuster or Clayray.

 

[stringertom]

Is there something you guys have been keeping secret? Are you having a Barry Manilow moment???

Pablo cruises in three for the fifth time this week.

Poast bump for @Krish872007 .

 

[Meles]

3 BPs Thiem!

Cuevas to disappear?

or not?

 

[Krish872007]

Huge game this.

 

[Raindogs]

Boy Howdy this is one ugly game.

Edited: Pablo finally plays a good point to secure the hold. He's not finished yet.

 

[Krish872007]

Cuevas holds after saving 6 BPs

 

[Steve0904]

Gutsy hold.

 

[Charleneriva]

Cuevas saves service game from 0-40 and after 6 dueces! Great for him. I want Thiem to win but also want him to play well.

 

[3fees]

Cuevas v Thiem 46 10 indeed big hold .

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Meles]

Welcome the Magician

Cuevas holds.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Galactico ball girls ftw.

 

[stringertom]

Cuevas holds after saving 6 BPs

No, just 4 saved. Why you so dizzy lately???

 

[Krish872007]

No, just 4 saved. Why you so dizzy lately???

I'm high

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Raindogs on the Thiem?

@Fastpace Ace lurking of late.

Time for @Poisoned Slice to decide on clay, Thiemuster or Clayray.

If Thiem can beat peak prime bull tomorrow then we'll talk.

 

[3fees]

• Cuevas v Thiem 46 11

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Fedeonic]

Thiem looks like he has the Federer syndrome of wasting 100 BPs.

 

[Meles]

Thiem with a massive miss.

 

[Charleneriva]

Exquisite set from Thiemeles. Let's see if Pablo can make an impression on the Austrian's serve before it's too late.

Thiemeles. LOL. Is this the first time this "technical term" appears or what?

 

[3fees]

Madrid Mutua Cuevas v Thiem 46 21

Cheers
3Fees

 

[stringertom]

I'm high

@Meles 's Thiem-Ade???

 

[Poisoned Slice]

@Meles 's Thiem-Ade???

50's turf.

Nah, there is actually some good stuff around here recently.

 

[Meles]

Thiem looks like he has the Federer syndrome of wasting 100 BPs.

Only for the Magician does this happen. Thiem converting an amazing 60% of BPs on clay before this match.

 

[Charleneriva]

Thiem starting to grunt more often.

 

[Krish872007]

Thiemeles. LOL. Is this the first time this "technical term" appears or what?

I claim that as my creation

 

[BeatlesFan]

Thiem with a massive miss.

If you think this is bad, wait until tomorrow against Nadal. If Thiem wins 5 games, it will be a moral victory.

 

[3fees]

I claim that as my creation

You mean intellectual property right you claim

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Krish872007]

@Meles 's Thiem-Ade???

Thiem-tastic gerg

Preparing for the castration of El Tauro tomorrow? Lol

 

[Newcomer]

Wow, Thiem is really dominating on serve today.

 

[Charleneriva]

I claim that as my creation

A good one that is.

 

[3fees]

Break point thiem

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Krish872007]

Need to see a wackier outfit for the French this time - lucky pair of shorts or something

 

[3fees]

meles missed one ad gone

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

Pabalito holds 32 2nd set

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Krish872007]

What is Die Thiem Methode's BP conversion todayy? Must be around 1/10

 

[DismalFuture]

Who cares about this game. Nadal will just sweep the rest of the clay season. There is no competition.

 

[Charleneriva]

The final is scheduled at 6PM local time tomorrow.

 

[Krish872007]

Who cares about this game. Nadal will just sweep the rest of the clay season. There is no competition.

Rafaral won't be around for ever ya know. "Today's runner up is tomorrow's champion" as they say

 

[3fees]

Cuevas v Thiem 43

Cheers
3fees

 

[Meles]

If you think this is bad, wait until tomorrow against Nadal. If Thiem wins 5 games, it will be a moral victory.

Cuevas the Magician not done with his final act.

 

[3fees]

Rafaral won't be around for ever ya know. "Today's runner up is tomorrow's champion" as they say

Quite true, the old timers on the circuit need to grab for the gusto before its gone.

Cheers
3fees

 

[ruerooo]

Feels exactly like the Zverev match. Let's see what Cuevas the Magician has in store to open the 2nd.

I hope he gets a 2nd wind of sorts. I'm feeling like he's absolutely gassed.

But I'd love for him to prove me wrong!