2018 Halle (Gerry Weber Open); ATP 500 - General discussion & handwringering

[Thundergod]

The thing is that there are way more clay court specialists than grass court specialists. It's not Fed's fault, and it shouldn't diminish his greatness on the surface either.

Tbh, though there might not be any grass court specialists in the vein of a Thiem, ARV, etc, I would argue that the ones who have grass as their best surface(or close to it) are tougher than clay specialists.

Outside of Thiem, how many clay specialists ever consistently challenge the top players? (Not even counting Nadal) I think people like Kyrgios, Cilic, Raonic, and Querrey are tougher than all the specialists after Thiem.

 

[marc45]

early start for Fed...

SCHEDULE 06/23/2018
Center Court
11:30
Roger Federer (SUI / 1)
vs.
Denis Kudla (USA / Q)

not before 14:00
Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP / 4)
vs.
Borna Coric (CRO)

not before 17:00
Alexander Zverev (GER)
Misha Zverev (GER)
vs
Nikola Mektic (CRO / 2)
Alexander Peya (AUT / 2)

 

[mightyjeditribble]

What about the (hypothetical) Uniqlo announcement?

Well, he didn't say anything about that. [emoji14]

Does he need to make an announcement though? If everything is really arranged, could he not just walk out on the Monday decked out in the new outfit? I bet that would create some interest.

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[Federer and Del Potro]

I still back RBA over Coric on grass.

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Coric it is. Unfortunate retirement for RBA

 

[Zebrev]

YEEeeEEEEEaaaaaAaaaaAAAAAAHHHH!!!!



The dream final is on.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Coric it is. Unfortunate retirement for RBA

What happened?

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[Federer and Del Potro]

What happened?

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Not actually sure, only had up the live score and saw he retired up 3-2 :/

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Not actually sure, only had up the live score and saw he retired up 3-2 :/

Ah, same for me - came here to see if someone was watching!

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[Federer and Del Potro]

Ah, same for me - came here to see if someone was watching!

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Sounds like he slipped.

 

[tennisaddict]

Not actually sure, only had up the live score and saw he retired up 3-2 :/

RBa slipped during a baseline rally. Didn't seem bad . Could he hip or knee twinge

 

[tennisaddict]

Ah, same for me - came here to see if someone was watching!

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Is Djoker a lock now for 9-12 seed at Wimb ?

 

[Meles]

Feed for the doubles on now? On serve in the early going for Zedrot and co.

 

[Meles]

@yharzu

 

[Meles]

Zedrot and co. in the final with partial coach Melo and Kubot (#1 seeds)

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Is Djoker a lock now for 9-12 seed at Wimb ?

Yep!

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[mightyjeditribble]

Zedrot and co. in the final with partial coach Melo and Kubot (#1 seeds)

Well he must be fine physically. Should be well used to playing on grass now as well. And Coric playing the final somewhat mitigates Sascha's loss - apparently Norma was there and practising from the Wednesday before the tournament, so he was well prepared by the time the matches started!

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[3fees]

Congrats to Federer blnt Kudla 76 75

Cheers
3Fees

 

[tennisaddict]

Yep!

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Is Kyrgios 17 ?

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Is Kyrgios 17 ?

Yes, barring withdrawals.

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[Meles]

Well he must be fine physically. Should be well used to playing on grass now as well. And Coric playing the final somewhat mitigates Sascha's loss - apparently Norma was there and practising from the Wednesday before the tournament, so he was well prepared by the time the matches started!

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Coric has done well and doesn't look injured; a pleasant surprise this week for sure.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Coric has done well and doesn't look injured; a pleasant surprise this week for sure.

Just noticed my auto correct changed Borna to Norma in my previous post.

Another nickname in the making? ...

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[EloQuent]

Just noticed my auto correct changed Borna to Norma in my previous post.

Another nickname in the making? ...

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I like it.