2017 Stockholm Final - Dimitrov(1) vs. Del Potro(4)

[albertobra]

Let's talk about this interesting final.
H2H 5-2 Delpo, but Dimi won the 2 last matches.
Delpo gaining confidence and pretty much in a TOP 10 mentality and Dimi beginning to get used to go deep in tourneys.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Del Po has played an awful lot of tennis lately, he should be on his last legs, especially with that "devastating wrist injury" he sustained in the Shanghai QF's.

 

[Legend of Borg]

probs gonna be grigolo with the 3 match winning streak

 

[albertobra]

It will be a tight match but I go for Dimitrov in 3 on this one. I think Dimi will enter court with the right mentality. Has in his baggage a M1000 this year, and this will give him the growing maturity to go for his shots with more confidence .

 

[Chanwan]

Going for the younger, fresher player, but hope I'm wrong. Delpo sure knows how to perform in a final

 

[Meles]

Del Po has played an awful lot of tennis lately, he should be on his last legs, especially with that "devastating wrist injury" he sustained in the Shanghai QF's.

He and Nadal were crippled; amazing effort on their part to pick up a racquet for those matches.

 

[Meles]

Delpo playing for a fleeting hope of making WTF. Dimitrov playing for top 4 seeding at Auz Open; Dimitrov in 2.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

I'll take DelPotro in 3.

 

[SeeingDusk]

Hard to see Del Po winning this one. He looked tired and absent minded his last two matches. Can’t imagine him being better as the tournament goes deeper.

 

[Yoneyama]

Tough to call. Both players are playing really good at the moment in my opinion. Would have to give the slight edge to Dimitrov though if he can play a good match without getting stuck in a rut of errors...

 

[Mainad]

Two former champions facing off in the final: defending champion Del Potro vs 2013 champion Dimitrov. Has all the makings of a good match (providing both of them show up).

 

[sbengte]

Dimitrov to win this and fizzle out at the WTF. Quite like he won Cincy and flopped at the USO.

 

[Gary Duane]

I think Dimi will win, but I'm pulling for Delpo.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

Let's talk about this interesting final.
H2H 5-2 Delpo, but Dimi won the 2 last matches.
Delpo gaining confidence and pretty much in a TOP 10 mentality and Dimi beginning to get used to go deep in tourneys.

Tough to call. Both players are playing really good at the moment in my opinion. Would have to give the slight edge to Dimitrov though if he can play a good match without getting stuck in a rut of errors...

Two former champions facing off in the final: defending champion Del Potro vs 2013 champion Dimitrov. Has all the makings of a good match (providing both of them show up).

great match between 2 entertaining players... let's sit back and enjoy

 

[Rafa the King]

Delpo 480 behind PCB to make WTF if he wins this one. Realistically would need a Basel F and a Bercy SF to make it. That would require him to have played 21 matches in 5 weeks, not looking likely

 

[tennisenthusiast]

Links please?

 

[Sysyphus]

I'm going with the incumbent Real Slam Champion© and People's Grigolo. Too much libido for the Argentinian to handle at this point.

Let's tango.

 

[Meles]

Trough unrepentant; back to back DFs 30 all

 

[Fxanimator1]

Who are two guys they keep showing in Grigor's coaching box? They remind me of those two online coaches from Australia.

 

[Meles]

Dimitrov to win this and fizzle out at the WTF. Quite like he won Cincy and flopped at the USO.

Talking about Paris right?

 

[albertobra]

Now Dimi, please avoid that floating sliced BH. Delpo will return that with his FH always....The result is pretty obvious...

 

[merwy]

Can't find a working stream for this.. can anyone help me out?

 

[ArcspacE]

Dimi in 3

Please let it be

Bamolo, amigos

 

[Meles]

Can't find a working stream for this.. can anyone help me out?

http://www.sportingvideo3.com/20171015/vv59e3b143f3ed18.63887306-1815139.html

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Dimi the error machine. Why like this?

 

[Meles]

Who are two guys they keep showing in Grigor's coaching box? They remind me of those two online coaches from Australia.

Dani and his sister.

 

[Red Rick]

Very interestnig matchup this, but there's just one thing

Dimitrov has to walk such a fine line to outplay Del Potro that execution is a way bigger issue for him than for Del Potro. And Dimitrov has that against a few othe players as well, and he often ends up short when that happens.

 

[Meles]

Dimi the error machine. Why like this?

He gets nerves some of the time. Controlled in Brisbane and Auz Open this year; falling apart in Sofia. Worse than Bendych some of the time.

 

[albertobra]

Dimi a bit confused. Overusing slice BH, crossoscourting on Delpo's BH with his inside out FH, without getting any advantage from that. Result: Grigolo 1 break down

 

[Red Rick]

Dimi a bit confused. Overusing slice BH, crossoscourting on Delpo's BH with his inside out FH, without getting any advantage from that. Result: Grigolo 1 break down

Trying to find the low risk way. There is none. He needs to go for the right shots and execute

 

[albertobra]

Trying to find the low risk way. There is none. He needs to go for the right shots and execute

Agreed...and better do that fast or this is gonna end soon. You have to make Delpo move, not go on crosscourt rally, that is only good for Delpo.

 

[clayqueen]

I thought this would be more of a dogfight but I think Delpo will prevail in straights. Dimi doesn't believe.

 

[ArcspacE]

Could have broken straight back but missed it with some errors

This match is long way from over

 

[Meles]

Dimi a bit confused. Overusing slice BH, crossoscourting on Delpo's BH with his inside out FH, without getting any advantage from that. Result: Grigolo 1 break down

Trying to find the low risk way. There is none. He needs to go for the right shots and execute

This is the classic Delpo strategy now where he preys on the predictability of opponents attempting to attack his backhand. You would think Vallverdu would know better.

 

[ArcspacE]

 

[ArcspacE]

This is the classic Delpo strategy now where he preys on the predictability of opponents attempting to attack his backhand. You would think Vallverdu would know better.

Dimitrov won their last 2 encounters this year in straights fairly easily - you would think he does

 

[albertobra]

This is the classic Delpo strategy now where he preys on the predictability of opponents attempting to attack his backhand. You would think Vallverdu would know better.

Right....and to add, Rafa's match vs. Delpo in USO should be a lesson for any player who is facing Delpo and that thinks that rallying on his BH is the way to go. I suppose Grigolo didn't see that match.

 

[rainingaces]

Delpo hit a couple of lovely forehands to finish that game.

 

[Meles]

Somebody wants to make WTF

 

[SpinToWin]

Grigor making his life harder than it need be as always

 

[Meles]

Dimitrov won their last 2 encounters this year in straights fairly easily - you would think he does

Almost looks like he's a bit nervy today. Suspect this indoor court a touch faster than those two hard court wins. Delpo is able to get a few more UEs out of Dimi on this surface. Also Delpo will serve out set reliably, no?

 

[rainingaces]

Right....and to add, Rafa's match vs. Delpo in USO should be a lesson for any player who is facing Delpo and that thinks that rallying on his BH is the way to go. I suppose Grigolo didn't see that match.

Delpo has improved his serve and backhand since that match, he still has a long way to go before he is totally confident in his backhand.

 

[rainingaces]

6-4 Delpo with the aces!

 

[ArcspacE]

Boooo

 

[ArcspacE]

So Grigor is one win away from London or is it 70 points?

 

[rainingaces]

Somebody wants to make WTF

I wish he were playing Vienna rather then Basel.

 

[Meles]

Delpo has improved his serve and backhand since that match, he still has a long way to go before he is totally confident in his backhand.

Not really; the Nadal US Open match a bit of a low point for Delpo.

 

[Meles]

So Grigor is one win away from London or is it 70 points?

He is a lock. The question is will he beat out Cilic for 4 seed at Auz Open?

 

[Fxanimator1]

Dani and his sister.

I was referring to the two men they keep showing in his box...both today and yesterday. One guy has a green sweat jacket, the other a black swear jacket. They not really in Dimitrovs box but seem to be in his camp.

 

[Meles]

I wish he were playing Vienna rather then Basel.

Actually Basel has a joke of a draw. He's in the other half from Fed.