2019 Cincinnati Final - [9] Daniil Medvedev vs [16] David Goffin

[The Green Mile]

What a final we have here. Both guys obviously looking for their first Masters title, they had an excellent match at Wimbledon which went the distance.

H2H 1 is 1-1, Medvedev defeating Goffin in straights at the AO earlier this year.

Starts not before 4:00 pm, local time. Should be a fun match.

 

[mightyrick]

Medvedev in 2. I just don't think Goffin has the weapons to push Medvedev in this form.

 

[Lozo1016]

I'd expect Medvedev to be a -210/+185 favorite over Goffin here. I'll take Medvedev in 3.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Part of me wants Goffin to win as he won't get many chances. But it's hard to root against Medvedev after what he showed in recent weeks.

 

[James P]

Medvedev picks up his first Masters in 3.

 

[RS92]

Goffin in 3

 

[hipolymer]

Goffin is a mental midget in finals. Was top 10 but only has 4 titles; that's not even top 20 tier

 

[Goret]

If Medvedev stays in the zone like today's second and third sets, I'd expect him to have an easy win tomorrow. We'll see if he's mentally tough enough.

 

[Born_to_slice]

I hope for Medvedenko to have a terrible serving day tomorrow. Go David!

 

[Mainad]

Whoever wins tomorrow, we will have a maiden Masters 1000 champion for the 3rd time this season (following Thiem in Indian Wells and Fognini in Monte Carlo) and for the 2nd year in a row (Del Potro, Isner and Khachanov all won their maiden Masters titles last season).

Is the stranglehold of the Big 3 on these titles now finally beginning to wane?

 

[Slimerer]

Whoever wins tomorrow, we will have a maiden Masters 1000 champion for the 3rd time this season (following Thiem in Indian Wells and Fognini in Monte Carlo) and for the 2nd year in a row (Del Potro, Isner and Khachanov all won their maiden Masters titles last season).

Is the stranglehold of the Big 3 on these titles now finally beginning to wane?

They're not putting as much effort into them anymore

 

[James P]

Whoever wins tomorrow, we will have a maiden Masters 1000 champion for the 3rd time this season (following Thiem in Indian Wells and Fognini in Monte Carlo) and for the 2nd year in a row (Del Potro, Isner and

67% is still a good bet in a Big 3 v Field. Not near as bad as years back, though, for sure.

 

[Mainad]

67% is still a good bet in a Big 3 v Field. Not near as bad as years back, though, for sure.

 

[MugOpponent]

Mad Lad in 2

 

[stringertom]

Third time will be the charm for Mad Lad. George Joffrey McFly has nothing to hurt him with.

 

[stringertom]

What a final we have here. Both guys obviously looking for their first Masters title, they had an excellent match at Wimbledon which went the distance.

H2H 1 is 1-1, Medvedev defeating Goffin in straights at the AO earlier this year.

Starts not before 4:00 pm, local time. Should be a fun match.

I voted “Mad Lad in” so by process of elimination that is Mad Lad in 2, no?

 

[hipolymer]

They're not putting as much effort into them anymore

This. The thing is, it's much easier to win a masters when you only have to beat one of Fedalovic. The reason Fedalovic dominated masters for a decade and a half is because if one of them lost early, the other two would pick up the slack, and if two of them lost before the final, then the third would still be odds-on to reach the final, and win it.

 

[I Am Finnish]

I voted “Mad Lad in” so by process of elimination that is Mad Lad in 2, no?

No faith in the belgian?

Spoiler

Inbefore shut your phuck up

 

[vaillancourt]

Goffin will win in 3 sets.

 

[Nostradamus]

What a final we have here. Both guys obviously looking for their first Masters title, they had an excellent match at Wimbledon which went the distance.

H2H 1 is 1-1, Medvedev defeating Goffin in straights at the AO earlier this year.

Starts not before 4:00 pm, local time. Should be a fun match.

if Goffin wins and Medvedev loses, then we will all know Medvedev is fake goods. Go Goffin

 

[Slimerer]

if Goffin wins and Medvedev loses, then we will all know Medvedev is fake goods. Go Goffin

Medvedev has made 3 straight finals and just beat Djokovic. If he loses tomorrow it will be due to fatigue not because he is fake goods.

 

[I Am Finnish]

It would be just like their last meeting

Bullsheet Russian will control the match until he implodes near the end and Goffin prevails

 

[stringertom]

No faith in the belgian?

Spoiler

Inbefore shut your phuck up

McFly gets swatted.

 

[oldmanfan]

Goffin deserves a masters, but so does Nishikori. I'd be surprised if Goffin wins tomorrow. I feel Medvedev is as good or better in almost every department (movement edge to Goffin), especially the serve.

Mdvdv in 2.

 

[Red Rick]

I'd expect Medvedev to be a -210/+185 favorite over Goffin here. I'll take Medvedev in 3.

Odds are like that yeah, but somehow i feel like Med should be the overwhelming favorite here

 

[I Am Finnish]

if Goffin wins and Medvedev loses, then we will all know Medvedev is fake goods. Go Goffin

 

[Nadal_Django]

Hope Medvedev, but i think Goffin will take this in 3.

 

[Breakpointerer]

C'mon Med

 

[stringertom]

The Baratheons are going to put a hit on you, traitor!

 

[stringertom]

Odds are like that yeah, but somehow i feel like Med should be the overwhelming favorite here

Goffin is just another little kid who doesn’t know how to fight.

 

[Sephiroth]

Gawwwwwwwwwwwwww on Mad Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

Deserves a title after the run he's had

 

[Rogfan]

Three final losses in three weeks would be very bitter to swallow...

 

[albertobra]

Meddy in 2.....unless Goffin finds a way to break Meddy's game, which is actually difficult to imagine.
The only thing that comes in mind is Goffin using angles, and make tall Meddy run. A risky tactic though.

 

[yokied]

I wish both these players all the best but who cares, really. I've got a reservation for the winner at The Lodge after they mug it up at the USO.

Maybe this will strip Medvedev of all those unnecessary e's to transform into MdvdvGOAT or transform Daveeed into DHBH-Stanimal-lite, but let's face it we all know the likely outcomes.

 

[Red Rick]

Medvedev has played a lot of matches in the last 3 weeks, but he hasn't played all that many sets and games. Goffin's only advantage is he should be fresher but it's not nearly enough to give him much of a chance I reckon.

 

[toby55555]

This. The thing is, it's much easier to win a masters when you only have to beat one of Fedalovic. The reason Fedalovic dominated masters for a decade and a half is because if one of them lost early, the other two would pick up the slack, and if two of them lost before the final, then the third would still be odds-on to reach the final, and win it.

And now their season is geared towards the Slams above everything.

 

[icedevil0289]

lets go goffin

 

[AM75]

Meddy will have another meltdown and will lose in 2.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Whoever wins tomorrow, we will have a maiden Masters 1000 champion for the 3rd time this season (following Thiem in Indian Wells and Fognini in Monte Carlo) and for the 2nd year in a row (Del Potro, Isner and Khachanov all won their maiden Masters titles last season).

Is the stranglehold of the Big 3 on these titles now finally beginning to wane?

It's been the case ever since 2017..
But when it matters the most, at slams.....
Man we better

 

[Harry_Wild]

To close to All! Goffin has been inching his way back after injury to the top again and Medvedev is at the top of his tennis game. Should be an outstanding match for the title in Cincy!

 

[PeteD]

Danny Boy in

 

[3fees]

McFly , I mean Goffin in 2 or 3 , He is due for M1K Win.

Cheers
3fees

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Gawwwwwwwwwwwwww on Mad Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

Deserves a title after the run he's had

Well-said and I agree. Mad Lad in 2!

 

[Dilexson]

Cool with either guy winning it.

 

[Mainad]

It's been the case ever since 2017..
But when it matters the most, at slams.....
Man we better

 

[Standaa]

Sheet in two

 

[Nadalgaenger]

Whoever wins tomorrow, we will have a maiden Masters 1000 champion for the 3rd time this season (following Thiem in Indian Wells and Fognini in Monte Carlo) and for the 2nd year in a row (Del Potro, Isner and Khachanov all won their maiden Masters titles last season).

Is the stranglehold of the Big 3 on these titles now finally beginning to wane?

Crazy to think that Delpo won his first Masters last year! He was trailing the likes of Sock and Dimitrov!

 

[The Green Mile]

For only the 2nd time since 06, will the Cinci final be played without any member of the big four. Grigor vs Nick a couple years back is the other one...

 

[MeatTornado]

I'm so excited to watch a final where I know I'll be happy either way.

Either the kid continues his growth for his first breakthrough, or the 28 year old finally gets a career defining title.

 

[Boogslice]

Goffin's got a good chance. He takes the ball earlier, uses angles and has a great tennis IQ. I think it depends on his return vs Med's serve.