2019 Australian Open - Men's Singles - Discussion Thread

[RF-18]

Cilic BH is one of the best

 

[mike danny]

Delete.

 

[RaulRamirez]

I don't think Khach will amount to much. Today's match was a one step forward, two steps back moment for him.

I saw almost none of the match. As for his future, I could see him winning a couple slams. How many of the young guys do you think have brighter futures?

I don't think Khach will amount to much. Today's match was a one step forward, two steps back moment for him.

 

[tennis_pro]

Ok so either Cilic serves this out at 5-3 or he chokes and then Verdasco chokes back.

 

[Terenigma]

Not so numb to it anymore, are you?

Shhh you! Don't point out my hypocrisy lol but I am numb, it's just hilarious how many chances he can blow. Its a work of art

 

[mike danny]

Shhh you! Don't point out my hypocrisy lol but I am numb, it's just hilarious how many chances he can blow. Its a work of art

Don't try to rationalize art

 

[alexio]

tennis is such a freaking mental game

and it's so good

 

[I Am Finnish]

Epic match

 

[tennis_pro]

15-30

Nope, not gonna get fooled again.

 

[underground]

Wow Dasco DF-ed on MP??

Will Cilic choke here

 

[RaulRamirez]

What's the difference? I'm not that good at English, despite my fansubbing experience.

A pet peeve is more something you don't enjoy, or something you like to complain about -- taking out the trash, waking up early (except to watch the AO), ESPN tennis coverage, etc.

 

[NoleFam]

Cilic with these bounces...lawd...

 

[icedevil0289]

cilic cutting it close here

 

[Atennisone]

That did it

 

[Atennisone]

So Verdasco DF on MP, then lost 5th set 3-6, by losing his serve in a game he led 40-0.

 

[TripleATeam]

GSM Cilic. Well choked by Verdasco.

 

[TripleATeam]

So Verdasco DF on MP, then lost 5th set 3-6, by losing his serve in a game he led 40-0.

Story of the match in a sentence.

 

[Fedeonic]

Cilic completes the comeback, 7th time that comes from 0-2 down. The best part is that Caspa lost, I like it.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Wow Dasco DF-ed on MP??

Will Cilic choke here

Yes he did but that was not surprised

 

[underground]

Dasco choked on that 2nd MP, although Cilic played well on the other key points of the TB.

 

[Terenigma]

So Verdasco DF on MP, then lost 5th set 3-6, by losing his serve in a game he led 40-0.

Yup. Accurate assessment.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Verdasco WHY!!!!!!

 

[alexio]

Story of the match in a sentence.

story of the fiasco

 

[marksn]

still one of the best matches so far - choking or not. human at all

 

[AndyM]

well I just woke up to see chili man came back two sets down in 5 sets this means he's not going to win because she'll be too tired

 

[RaulRamirez]

Can a player be equally tough and soft? (Cilic)

 

[I Am Finnish]

Dasco choked on that 2nd MP, although Cilic played well on the other key points of the TB.

He was also a mini break up

 

[tennis_pro]

still one of the best matches so far - choking or not. human at all

very human

very often too

 

[Terenigma]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what Verdasco's 5 set record is?

 

[AndyM]

Can a young gun please take out the mighty fed

 

[tennis_pro]

Can a player be equally tough and soft? (Cilic)

lol the ratio of chokes to opponent choking for Cilic is like 10-1 and that could be a stretch

 

[Tennis Rules]

since the start of the australian open there were always straight set matches (men&woman) on rod laver - excet one set for wawrinka against raonic...

very strange all these straight wins on laver

 

[mike danny]

Can a player be equally tough and soft? (Cilic)

Cilic is Schodinger's tennis player.

 

[AndyM]

I didn't see it was the choke by verdasco epic

 

[Pablo1989]

What a pity...if Verdasco had a better mentality...

 

[Tennis_Hands]

I am glad that Fiasco is out, and, more importantly, that Cilic continues.

I like his game when it is on.

 

[alexio]

What a pity...if Verdasco had a better mentality...

what a pity...was being dishonored in front of his wife

 

[icedevil0289]

Cilic with these bounces...lawd...

its headache inducing

 

[icedevil0289]

I normally think the word choke is thrown around a lot and often doesn't apply but holy **** was a major choke

 

[RaulRamirez]

I am glad that Fiasco is out, and, more importantly, that Cilic continues.

I like his game when it is on.

He does have tons of game, including terrific movement for a big guy.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

I am waiting for the main event tomorrow.

Oh, I forgot the snooker is on this week. Ronnie in another SF, good to see!

 

[albertobra]

Gezzzzz what is Goffin doing in 3rd round, had forgotten of him

 

[BGod]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what Verdasco's 5 set record is?

7-5 in last 52 matches.

24-22 lifetime.

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

Any chance Rafa might be night session again on Sunday????!!!!

 

[AndyM]

So chili man is on the other end of a choke

 

[zep]

As soon as Verdasco choked and double faulted on MP I knew it was over for him. He has lost so many matches like this.

 

[AndyM]

Is chili man still the bigger choker between the two of them right

 

[zep]

Any chance Rafa might be night session again on Sunday????!!!!

None. Zero chance.

 

[alexio]

I normally think the word choke is thrown around a lot and often doesn't apply but holy **** was a major choke

the king of chokes was at US 2011 by a player called GOAT )

 

[AndyM]

Can someone please take out fed I'm sick of a 38 year old keeps winning something is wrong