Aussie Darcy
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Wildcard and local fav Tallon Griekspoor has also had to withdraw.
Aussie JP Smith into the draw to replace him so he'll play Tsitsipas.
Aussie JP Smith into the draw to replace him so he'll play Tsitsipas.
2018 s'Hertogenbosch (Libema Open); ATP250 - General Discussion
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Aussie Darcy
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Just stunning there on the last few points and it's a nice easy win for Tomic.
Beats King 6-4 6-2 and is into the 2R where he'll play #6 Haase.
Beats King 6-4 6-2 and is into the 2R where he'll play #6 Haase.
stringertom
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Air Bear is also out (stomach) and Smyczek gets in to play Mattie Ebden
Aussie Darcy
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Wow, poor game from Tsitsipas and JP Smith will serve for the first.
Aussie Darcy
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Lucky loser JP Smith wins the first over Tsitsipas. Wow.
Aussie Darcy
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JP Smith in a 3rd set against Tsitsipas.
Aussie Darcy
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Tsitsipas escapes a close one against lucky loser JP Smith.
Into the 2R.
Into the 2R.
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic up 5-2 on Haase 
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic with his brilliant trick dropshot after a long rally, so good.
He wins the first 6-3 over Haase.
He wins the first 6-3 over Haase.
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic’s going to choke this from 6-3 4-2 up isn’t he?
Plays a terrible game to get broken and now Haase is up 5-4 from 2-4 down.
Plays a terrible game to get broken and now Haase is up 5-4 from 2-4 down.
Aussie Darcy
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HOLY **** WHAT A GAME FROM TOMIC.
Epic stuff. He breaks and will serve for it. Wow that whole game was full of brilliant points.
Epic stuff. He breaks and will serve for it. Wow that whole game was full of brilliant points.
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic wins!
Makes it tough for himself but he gets it done in straights.
Into the QF. His first ATP QF since Eastbourne last year.
Tomic’s definitely back
Makes it tough for himself but he gets it done in straights.
Into the QF. His first ATP QF since Eastbourne last year.
Tomic’s definitely back
Aussie Darcy
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As much as I would love it too, it will not happen. After his comments at Wimbledon last year and how much Tennis Australia hates him, he won’t get one. Tennis Australia wont give him their wildcard so it’s then up to Wimbledon to use one of their own that they give to the Brits which I highly doubt.
Aussie Darcy
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Aussie Matty Ebden up a set on the defending champ Gilles Muller.
Huge.
Huge.
Yes there's no way Wimbledon will give more than one to Australians. What does the Australian tennis establishment think of Kokkinakis who's probably the player most likely to get the WC? Still thought of as hard working with potential but plagued by injury, or they might be thinking it's about time he did something rather than coming up with a new injury/excuse after every loss?
Aussie Darcy
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I think it’ll go to De Minaur who just misses the cut for main entry and needs a few pull outs as he missed the top 100 deadline. Otherwise, if De Minaur does get in, Alex Bolt is making a nice claim for it at the moment or Marc Polmans. Thanasi I think is injured again, wouldn’t want him to get it if I’m being honest.
Thanasi played a challenger somewhere last week. Meanwhile the ATP website is excitable today...it's 5-5 in the second set to Ebden with him up advantage on Muller's serve. ATP website is saying match point Ebden. Must be a new scoring system...
''Matthew Ebden wins the point on the 2nd serve of Gilles Muller. 2 match points. Match point #3 for Matthew Ebden. Matthew Ebden breaks the serve of Gilles Muller. Matthew Ebden leads 6-5.''
Quote from the ATP website...Ebden would love not to have to serve it out.
He made hard work of serving out the match, but Ebden finally gets the job done.
He does appear to be trying. He may get back to his old ranking of 17 or close to it. He got there at a time when there was more depth than there is now.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Tomic wins!
Makes it tough for himself but he gets it done in straights.
Into the QF. His first ATP QF since Eastbourne last year.
Tomic’s definitely back
Not like Bernie to hang around in a tournament. Is there someone or something going on there that's caught his eye?
Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
Gilles Müller is having a torrid season so far. I still think he's struggling with the elbow tendinitis.
EloQuent
Legend
He's also 35 years old.
Nostradamus
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Did you Tomic today ?? This guy is very serious about his tennis again... did you see his upper Body ?????? it is lean and buff. he's been working out big time,,, this guy is clime back up the rankings...... you will seeLadies and gentlemen. The hype train is on. Choo mother******* choo
Aussie Darcy
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Wow, big win for Ebden over defending champ Muller. Second time this season he's knocked out a defending champ after beating Querrey in Acapulco.
His first tour QF since making the Newport final in July last year.
He's had a ripper 12 months. Won 3 Challenger titles and made his first ATP tour final. Some good wins over Muller, Simon, Querrey, Isner and Karlovic.
His first tour QF since making the Newport final in July last year.
He's had a ripper 12 months. Won 3 Challenger titles and made his first ATP tour final. Some good wins over Muller, Simon, Querrey, Isner and Karlovic.
Nostradamus
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Tomic is making a believer out of me albeit Haase made some silly errors in the end of 2nd set to give it away to Tomic. But overall, Tomic was hitting some heavy flat balls which are very effective on grass. also he was mixing in some deadly slice with it.
Tomic plays Verdasco in the Quarterfinal, most likely Tomic will win that one. and will probably play Gasquet in the semi. Don't be surprised if Tomic wins the tournament.......
Will you stop calling him Tank engine and will you call him Fire Engine ????????????????
Tomic plays Verdasco in the Quarterfinal, most likely Tomic will win that one. and will probably play Gasquet in the semi. Don't be surprised if Tomic wins the tournament.......
Will you stop calling him Tank engine and will you call him Fire Engine ????????????????
PeteD
Legend
Fire Hose, from that picT
Will you stop calling him Tank engine and will you call him Fire Engine ????????????????
Enga
Hall of Fame
I wouldn't give Tomic too much credit now. I think he just knows when he can win, and knows when he can't. Haase isn't a very aggressive player. He got frustrated during the match, I think, and played some aggressive shots, which allowed him service break, but overall his game seems much more suited to hard or clay courts. Tomic plays great vs people who let him play his game, throwing all kinds of spins and variations at them. If people just sit back and let Tomic do whatever he wants, he tends to bamboozle them from the baseline. Otherwise, if they don't let him do whatever he wants, his only weapon is his serve, as his movement isn't too great. That's why grass is probably best for Tomic. It can amplify his crazy spins and keep opponents on the defense/neutral gear.
Haase isn't a very aggressive player. He got frustrated during the match, I think, and played some aggressive shots, which allowed him service break, but overall his game seems much more suited to hard or clay courts. Tomic plays great vs people who let him play his game, throwing all kinds of spins and variations at them. If people just sit back and let Tomic do whatever he wants, he tends to bamboozle them from the baseline. Otherwise, if they don't let him do whatever he wants, his only weapon is his serve, as his movement isn't too great. That's why grass is probably best for Tomic. It can amplify his crazy spins and keep opponents on the defense/neutral gear.
Bukowski
Professional
I wouldn't give Tomic too much credit now. I think he just knows when he can win, and knows when he can't.
This. But i'd add that grass also helps the balance between his crazy slices and absurdly flat FH. I dont see him volley much. Fun to watch on grass though!
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Tomic the tank engine may be the best ever tennis meme.Ladies and gentlemen. The hype train is on. Choo mother******* choo
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SeeingDusk
Hall of Fame
Will Tsitsipas match resume today from the rain?
Nostradamus
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Tomic owns Verdasco for some reason
Bukowski
Professional
I just checked that out! Both grass matches going Tomic's way and they've played some 5 setters! Should be the match of the tournament so far unless i missed something. This tournament lacking a bit of the top players.
Whats the explanation for that? Havnt compared the prize money between there and stuttgart, but maybe thats it, or that stuttgart is already in Germany so less travel for next stop Halle?
Nostradamus
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Top players feel that they can only play ONE preparatory tournament and be ready for Wimbledon. and they prefer to just get ready by practicing on Grass rather than play matches on it.
Aussie Darcy
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Great win for Matt Ebden and he's into the Hertogenbosch SF.
Knocks out Copil 6-3 6-3.
Chardy also knocks out McDonald in 3 sets.
Knocks out Copil 6-3 6-3.
Chardy also knocks out McDonald in 3 sets.
Bukowski
Professional
Wow didnt know Mackie beat Seppi in the 1st round, the Italian is a solid grass courter. Impressive win! Played him way way way back in the day.
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic breaks to love to start the match against Verdasco!
Bukowski
Professional
Hopefully tennis channel switches over to that!
Aussie Darcy
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Another break point for Tomic to go up a double break. Bernie looking good but Verdasco very poor.
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic just held serve in 51 seconds... 3 huge serves and then a terrible dropper from Verdasco.
I Am Finnish
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Tomic is looking good and will win Wimbeldon
I Am Finnish
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Verdasco destroyed 4 rackets
Aussie Darcy
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Verdasco saves triple set points and holds serve. Tomic now serving for the set.
Aussie Darcy
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Tomic takes the first set 6-4 on his 5th set point
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