2018 French Open R4 finals : Cilic(3) vs Fognini(18)

[Tennis wizard]

Cilic just needs to hang in there during the storm

 

[SeeingDusk]

Fognini is one of the most exciting players to watch. Can be a ***** sometimes but..... if we just take his FH - he is unique in his technique as a lot of pros. I just love his fierce attitude - you can feel the fire.

and hydrogen is the perfect brand for him too!

 

[tennis_pro]

I can't believe I'm saying this but...smart tennis from Fognini.

 

[Bukowski]

This is a very good match. Cilic struggles with nerves so itd be no surprise to see him choke this. But Fog doesnt make the big stage very frequently, big moment for both guys. I think fog can do more damage later if he stays healthy.

 

[albertobra]

Rare to see the Fog with this intensity, he is totally into the match.

 

[sarmpas]

If Fognini wins hope he will not pull out like he did in 11

He has kinesio tape on both calves. not a good sign when a player feels the need for such a precaution, could be nothing but you never know.

 

[Nostradamus]

Fabio is too good in 5th set. I think his calf or leg injury was fake

 

[D.Nalby12]

It's pure joy to watch Fognini on clay.

 

[Hippolyta]

It will be such a shame if this is stopped because of rain.Foggy could be in a completely different mood tomorrow.

 

[Nagal_fan]

cilic is mad

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Who would win... Motivated Fog vs Uninjured Nadal? Neither has lost a match in his career.

 

[Bukowski]

Cilic has such eastern grips he doesnt mind the squash slice recovery shots. I think fog is better off looping it deep. Cilic in the past has struggled with the FH with a lot of time.

 

[existential dread]

Who would win... Motivated Fog vs Uninjured Nadal? Neither has lost a match in his career.

We, the viewers, would win.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

I would like to see Cilic challenge the return, not shank all the balls. He doesn't have that slice defense unfortunately.

 

[Tennis wizard]

Cilic again with a terrible ros on 2nd serve

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Fogminator. Go foggy!!!

 

[Bukowski]

This is one of the best Fog outfits ive seen also. Generally dont like that brand.

 

[Red Rick]

Fogna only 10 sets away from entering the top 7

 

[albertobra]

3-2 the Fog. There are all the ingrediants of a fine battle, with high level drama.
Hell, I don't recall Marin yelling with anger like that!

 

[Bukowski]

Id like fogs chances agsisnt del po too.. hell hes beaten rafa on clay.. lets see what happens, exciting stuff!

 

[I Am Finnish]

Whoever breaks wins the match

 

[I Am Finnish]

Id like fogs chances agsisnt del po too.. hell hes beaten rafa on clay.. lets see what happens, exciting stuff!

Fognini is not 100% fit

 

[Bukowski]

Not necessariliy! ^^ 3 breaks in a row in the 3rd set

 

[maxrenn]

Wow great play

 

[Deleted member 120290]

WOW! What defense from Fog!

 

[Badabing888]

Come on the Fog. Big point here.

 

[existential dread]

I would like to see Cilic challenge the return, not shank all the balls. He doesn't have that slice defense unfortunately.

He's been returning in a relatively aggressive position as it is. I say 'relatively' because anyone not trying to return from an adjacent arrondissement is playing aggressive.

 

[junior74]

POINT OF THE TOURNAMENT

 

[Zardoz7/12]

What a point

 

[Bukowski]

Maybe thats sarcasm about fogs fitness.. like i said earlier its very common for players to carry nagging injuries.. Rafa and Murray are famous for it

 

[Deleted member 120290]

FOG YOU!!! da man

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Foggy in trouble.

 

[ojo rojo]

 

[Meles]

Sit down! Fans disrupts Fog's serve. DF on game point. OMG.

 

[Tennis wizard]

3 really bad points in a row from fog anticlimatic

 

[Deleted member 120290]

NOOOOOOOOO!

 

[I Am Finnish]

That is Unlucky

 

[Bukowski]

Yikes fog falling apart.. Id like to see more body serves from him.. His 2nd serve is shaky

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

He's been returning in a relatively aggressive position as it is. I say 'relatively' because anyone not trying to return from an adjacent arrondissement is playing aggressive.

Are you saying Nadal isn't playing aggresively

It pays! Cilic breaks.

 

[tennis_pro]

Omg Cilic you waste of space, go home.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Naw Cilic, don't make me curse at you by throwing the lead!

Cmon finish it!

 

[albertobra]

Cilic got the break. Amazing distraction from the Fog. Up 40-30 he double faults and 2 FH errors.

 

[Bukowski]

Cilic seems like a nice guy, and hes been talked about since '07, but he just has not variety or personality.. His game is very boring

 

[Deleted member 120290]

2015 USO redux, hopefully

 

[Meles]

Cilic got the break. Amazing distraction from the Fog. Up 40-30 he double faults and 2 FH errors.

Fan was up and moving out of stadium disrupting his first serve at 40-30.

 

[Bukowski]

Fog really getting sloppy now. I wonder if the moment is getting to him

 

[I Am Finnish]

Good last 3 sets

 

[albertobra]

Fan was up and moving out of stadium disrupting his first serve at 40-30.

Yep, those things seems get in the Fog head. Match still open though. Let's see!

 

[Red Rick]

That backhand off balance of Fognini is such a great shot.

 

[3fees]

The Fog must break

Cheers
3Fees