2018 European Open (Antwerp) - ATP 250

[Meles]

Maybe but Murray had already won many titles by the time he was Edmund's age. He is much mentally stronger and far more consistent than Kyle has been. Let's just hope getting his maiden title will be the kickstart Kyle needs to move forward with his career and start to build up some Murray-like consistency. That would truly be awesome!

Kyle will never be a Murray lol. I agree that Murray is very, very strong mentally and I seem recall thinking it one of his goat attributes and you said he just choked all those slam finals. I'm not saying Edmund is better, but he's reminding me more and more of a pit bull latched onto a leg once he gets into these matches.

 

[Meles]

He won Doha actually.

Only because Thiem got very ill and had to give him a walkover otherwise wouldn't have made it.

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Edmunds blnt Monfils,,Edmunds lifts the trophy in belgium

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I was one of the 3 people who voted for Edmund to win this tournament!

 

[newyorkstadium]

LOL. Give both some credit; Tomic for his comeback and guts - Flabio for a great year at his age. I'd also rate Khach v Med Kremlin SF as better match and quality than this one. Greater intensity too even though it didn't have the end of this great match.

Kudos to Edmund's coach Fredrik Rosengren who has taken him from chump to champion in one year. Kyle still developing, but a year ago he always had bad patches, not anymore. You could see how much the focus took out of Edmund as he broke down on the way to the coaches after the win. The whole box was affected. Love the last two points with long intense rallies (remember Monfils wants to play for the final Davis Cup title in November and is in Noah's dog house). Edmund at the end of the one powered a deep backhand to get defending for his life Monfils error just below the net cord. Next rally Edmund had the fortitude to finally pull the trigger on a big forehand winner. Just so clutch under pressure. Great, great match from both players.

Haha, I I probably sounded a bit harsh. Fog/Tomic was a great match, with lots of variety from both players. Tomic’s slice was supremely good. I was personally hoping for more tantrums, but it was a great final. I just thought this match had better ball striking. I never thought I would see an Edmund match with so many long rallies. They threw everything at each other!

 

[Meles]

Haha, I I probably sounded a bit harsh. Fog/Tomic was a great match, with lots of variety from both players. Tomic’s slice was supremely good. I was personally hoping for more tantrums, but it was a great final. I just thought this match had better ball striking. I never thought I would see an Edmund match with so many long rallies. They threw everything at each other!

Good. NextGen sweep of sorts. The Diamond Age if off with a bang!