2019 ATP Acapulco Final - [2] Alexander Zverev vs. Nick Kyrgios

[Enceladus]

ATP H2H and H2H on HC: 3-3 tied
Last mutual match: 2018 Miami 4R, Zverev won 6:4, 6:4

The first final clash of this rivalry. Zverev will strive for profit the 11th ATP singles title, Kyrgios about 5th ATP singles triumph.

 

[SeeingDusk]

nick in 3. acapulco has the hottest girls in the crowd among all the tournaments. dem spicy latinas.

 

[BGod]

Okay. If Kyrgios wins this it might be the greatest 500 win ever.

He would have beat
#47 Seppi
#2 Nadal
#38 but 3 time Slam champ Wawrinka
#9 Isner
#3 Zverev

And the fashion. Nadal match obviously but just beat Isner in 3 at 9-7 tiebreak. Wawrinka was a close 3 set as well.

You don't have many 500 tournies with essentially 4 Top 10 players and 2 of Top 3. And Kyrgios will have beaten them in tight situations assuming Zverev isn't straight set.

 

[George Turner]

What a final this is! Doesn't get much better in an ATP 500.

The mythological motivated version of Kyrgios has showed up, while Zverev has looked like the complete baseliner this week, like when he beat Ultron in the WTF's.

If these two show up for the final it could be a great match.

 

[The Green Mile]

Zverev to answer Acapulco wishes.

Although, the crowd were a lot warmer to Nick after his match with John, maybe there are finally realizing the effort and the amount of tight matches he's pulled out.

 

[junior74]

Kyrgios is probably quite spent after three small classics in a row against Nadal, wawrinka and Isner, while Zverev has had a soft draw.

If Kyrgios takes this, it will be truly impressive. Hope he has some gas left on the tank

 

[chola800]

nick in 3

 

[Red Rick]

Either Zverev doesn't let Kyrgios get into his head and he wins easily

Or Kyrgios gets into Zverev's head and we'll needs a few of them clowns for the damn circus

 

[Red Rick]

Zverev to answer Acapulco wishes.

Although, the crowd were a lot warmer to Nick after his match with John, maybe there are finally realizing the effort and the amount of tight matches he's pulled out.

Acapulco crowd just hates Isner too, as any sensible tennis fan would

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Vulture this thing, Z. Let's gooooooo...

 

[sredna42]

Finally we're seeing them facing off on a final. Hopefully the first of many

 

[Zebrev]

Sequel to most memed match in tennis history. Alex will smash Kurious and lift the crown. He is looking healthy and fit for indian wells too, watch out!

 

[BeatlesFan]

Zverev has looked like the complete baseliner this week.

When has he ever looked like anything else? It’s not like like he’s ever been a serve and volleyer or an all court player. He’s never been anything but a one-dimensional baseliner. Thiem without the spin.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Kyrgios in two!

 

[Benben245]

Zverev, in their last meeting, blew Kyrgios off the court in the groundstroke game. Nick is not moving exceptionally well,for him, he looks a little heavy but clearly he's trying to compete. I want Kyrgios to keep up with zverev from the baseline, sasha will make this match physical and thats my only fear. Lastly, we all know what happens when Kyrgios's talent isn't enough for him to compete in a match, he starts going for everything, essentially tanking to appease a deep-seeded fear of failure he won't allow himself to face.

 

[Red Rick]

When has he ever looked like anything else? It’s not like like he’s ever been a serve and volleyer or an all court player. He’s never been anything but a one-dimensional baseliner. Thiem without the spin.

What's this all court phenomenon anyway?

 

[George Turner]

When has he ever looked like anything else? It’s not like like he’s ever been a serve and volleyer or an all court player. He’s never been anything but a one-dimensional baseliner. Thiem without the spin.

Its the best style for him to play. Djokovic could be called a one D baseliner aswell, he's just better at it than everyone else.

None of the next gen are really all court players, i've heard that label given to Tsitsipas but his game doesn't have a lot of variety. That's the way young players are being coached.

 

[EllieK]

Now that Nick has made the final, he has something to prove. He will give it his all. It could be a cracker. I can't really pick a winner. Sascha has looked to be in great form but he had a few lapses against Norrie last night.

 

[augustobt]

I think zed will clinch it. Kyrgios is gassed out and probably mentally burnt.

 

[lud]

Nick in 3. (I hope so)

Zverev in 3. (I think so)

 

[Boom-Boom]

This one is for Zverev clearly

Probably 2 sets

 

[FRV]

Kyrgios in 2. Definitely not confident in my prediction, but that is what I'd like to see. After Federer winning 100 today, if Kyrgios wins it would make today ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIIFFE!!

Overreaction?

 

[BeatlesFan]

None of the next gen are really all court players, i've heard that label given to Tsitsipas but his game doesn't have a lot of variety.

Strongly disagree. Tsitsipas volleys well and he has no fear approaching the net. That's the quintessential all court player: one who VOLLEYS and comes in as a strategy, as surprise, or in any way. Nick should watch Tsitsipas and learn to come in to cut off sitters and to apply pressure to his opponents.

In any case, Zverev is not an all court player at all. He's on record as saying he despises volleying and doesn't think it "suits" his game.

 

[-NN-]

Tsitsipas came in 43 times vs Monfils in the Dubai SF. Not bad. And he's willing to do it in important moments, with success.

 

[Kalin]

In any case, Zverev is not an all court player at all. He's on record as saying he despises volleying and doesn't think it "suits" his game.

Has he not, though, been playing a lot of doubles with Mischa recently? Mischa is an awesome volleyer and can teach his little brother some tricks, I'd think.

With Sascha's height and groundstrokes, he doesn't have to be an Edberg at the net. Just being adequate will win him a ton of free points.

 

[chola800]

krygios is going to be exhausted isnt he? 3 back to back 3 setters.. especially somoene with his fitness 'regime'

 

[duaneeo]

If Zverev wins: Big wow. He beat a tired Kyrgios to win another meaningless BO3.

If Kyrgios wins: WOW! He beat Nadal, Wawrinka, Isner, and Zverev to win a BO3!

 

[FRV]

If Zverev wins: Big wow. He beat a tired Kyrgios to win another meaningless BO3.

If Kyrgios wins: WOW! He beat Nadal, Wawrinka, Isner, and Zverev to win a BO3!

Agreed, very impressive tournament from Kyrgios. Not like we can blame Zverev for his draw though. A title is a title.

 

[Atennisone]

Maybe worst possible final in ATP at the moment.

 

[AndyM]

How is this the worst possible final I'm stoked for this matchup two Young guns

 

[Hamnavoe]

I say Zverev takes this one 7-6 6-4. Kyrgios will struggle to hang with him from the baseline.

 

[BeatlesFan]

If Zverev wins: Big wow. He beat a tired Kyrgios to win another meaningless BO3.

If Kyrgios wins: WOW! He beat Nadal, Wawrinka, Isner, and Zverev to win a BO3!

 

[BeatlesFan]

Maybe worst possible final in ATP at the moment.

You'd rather watch an Isner-Anderson final?

 

[Service Ace]

ABZ

 

[BeatlesFan]

NICK ON COURT!!! Mr. Talented!

 

[FRV]

Kyrgios 6-0, 6-2. First set a golden set. You heard it here first.

 

[Raindogs]

Zed in a relatively easy two.

The flimsy smooth-muscled walking sticks of Krygios will be cramping by midway through the first set.

 

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[LETitBE]

i see the knee tape is gone

 

[BeatlesFan]

Nick already with the successful drop shot.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Saw WTA logo on this match!

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

What kind of grip does Kyrgios have?

 

[BeatlesFan]

Zverev's screaming is violently annoying. Sounds like a woman stepping on a tarantula in the shower.

 

[-NN-]

Zverev's screaming is violently annoying. Sounds like a woman stepping on a tarantula in the shower.

LOL

 

[EloQuent]

link anyone?

 

[Raindogs]

Plush FH dropper there from Nick. 2 for 2 on the shot thus far.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Second Nick drop shot winner.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Is @Meles really gone?

This was his jam.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Wicked!

 

[-NN-]

Zverev digging a hole for himself with useless net play.