2021 BNP Paribas Open ATP M1K, October 5-17

[stringertom]

What an awful set of tennis from Stefanos . He’s really lost his mojo after the RG loss.

Wrong. He made back to back M1K SFs this summer at Toronto/Cinci.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Tsitsipas needs to get off this losing streak for sure! I’m a bit surprised. Hope Fritz can win his match today. Would like that.

 

[Mark-Touch]

That tweener by Fritz proves once and for all that
Zed sucks at net!

 

[James P]

Routine first set in the books for Zverev.

 

[Jason Swerve]

That tweener by Fritz proves once and for all that
Zed sucks at net!

No surprise. You can say the same for virtually any singles player born after '90.

Routine first set in the books for Zverev.

And all while never learning how to hit a basic, put-away volley. Tennis is something.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Zed was off to a bit of a shaky start but seems to have calmed himself down.
1-0 in sets.

 

[stringertom]

One set from an all-Stanley Kowalski IW final. Both should be forced to wear Stan’s vests and scream, “Stella!” after every winner.

 

[aldeayeah]

Insane game for Fritz to break, 3 winners (two lines,one net) and a forced error

 

[aldeayeah]

Fritz zoning now, crushing every semi short ball from well inside the court. He's also figured out Z's 1st serve enough to return most of them decently deep. Could be a good contest.

 

[Bubcay]

Fritz playing great now... Smashing those winners left, right and center...

 

[Bubcay]

I just noticed that every poll option except Zverev has been eliminated. Might need to add some more after this match @stringertom

 

[aldeayeah]

Ah, the fabled sub 1 minute hold (0:57)

 

[Deleted member 771911]

What happened to Brooksby?

 

[TennisFan3]

PATHETIC from Zverev. Seriously.

 

[James P]

Great finish on that set. 1:1 good battle.

 

[aldeayeah]

Super fun match, shanked volley for the set lol

 

[MeatTornado]

Lot of luck on that volley but it works

 

[Mark-Touch]

You think this is fun alde?
What sloppy tennis by both players!

 

[Jason Swerve]

Lot of luck on that volley but it works

Anything is better than the net. Is what we try to tell these kids. And look how it turned out- even Laver was impressed.

 

[MeatTornado]

that cringe on the drop shot lmao

 

[Slicehand]

I didnt know fritz could play like this

 

[MeatTornado]

I didnt know fritz could play like this

Anyone can for 10 minutes

 

[stringertom]

I just noticed that every poll option except Zverev has been eliminated. Might need to add some more after this match @stringertom

Can’t be done once the first vote was cast.

 

[aldeayeah]

You think this is fun alde?
What sloppy tennis by both players!

Sloppy? More like gungho

I mean now Fritz is coming back to earth but that was some excellent zoning

 

[aldeayeah]

Fritz goes for a flashy volley on an easy ball, botches it, loses the game.

 

[James P]

Can’t be done once the first vote was cast.

Not to mention there's an "Other (specify in your post)" option that covers the other 87 players in the field.

 

[stringertom]

Not to mention there's an "Other (specify in your post)" option that covers the other 87 players in the field.

Yeah, I’ve tired of pointing that fact out only for it to be ignored.

 

[stringertom]

The amount of whine going on in this thread is a.s.stounding. The unexpected Fritz run gets everyone’s dander up and his effort is pooh poohed as just a fluke. Now he takes a set and it’s sloppy tennis. Then he gets down just one break and he’s lost it again.

What a rough crowd! And a sickening one. P/A crap like this is highly contagious. You guys should be ashamed.

 

[Mark-Touch]

The amount of whine going on in this thread is a.s.stounding. The unexpected Fritz run gets everyone’s dander up and his effort is pooh poohed as just a fluke. Now he takes a set and it’s sloppy tennis. Then he gets down just one break and he’s lost it again.

What a rough crowd! And a sickening one. P/A crap like this is highly contagious. You guys should be ashamed.

Look the fact is that shot for shot for shot, Fritz can't hold a candle to Zed.
And so our comments are in accord with this.

 

[SeeingDusk]

fritz usually troubles zverev, as he did today again.

 

[bjsnider]

Someone named Fritz Zverev is playing right now. I can't make out who his opponent is though.

 

[stringertom]

Look the fact is that shot for shot for shot, Fritz can't hold a candle to Zed.
And so our comments are in accord with this.

Better FH often. More reliable service often. You’re just not that familiar with Fritz and amnesiac about Zed’s frequent habit of going into Zedrot mode.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Better FH often. More reliable service often. You’re just not that familiar with Fritz and amnesiac about Zed’s frequent habit of going into Zedrot mode.

I'm familiar enough with Fritz's game to know I wouldn't watch him play unless he was playing one of the top players.

 

[Slicehand]

Anyone can for 10 minutes

Well hes got to quarters and is putting a match against zverev, maybe more than 10 minutes

 

[stringertom]

I'm familiar enough with Fritz's game to know I wouldn't watch him play unless he was playing one of the top players.

Snobbish and a great way to perpetuate your wealth of blind spots.

Hit a nerve I guess, trying to speak for all the other poor armchair analysts at Cheap Shot Warehouse.

 

[stringertom]

Well hes got to quarters and is putting a match against zverev, maybe more than 10 minutes

Finally, some respectful sanity expressed. Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Taylor Fritz still fighting!

 

[Bubcay]

Fritz can play some great tennis, which he had more than displayed today... He just needs to be more confident and consistent... Getting back into the match now. This is not over....

 

[Slicehand]

Finally, some respectful sanity expressed. Thank you!

And he breaks!

 

[stringertom]

And the outcla.s.sed Ftitz breaks the superior Zedrot on match game to get back on serve. Priceless!

 

[Kralingen]

Fritz has shown some much needed fight and enthusiasm today. have to remember he’s probably played Zverev a million times in juniors as they were both highly rated ‘97s. I love battles like that.

 

[Bubcay]

Yeah, I’ve tired of pointing that fact out only for it to be ignored.

Sorry TTW police. it shall never happen again... Pinky promise...

 

[Jason Swerve]

Look at this brainless "one minute clinic". What the hell are coaches teaching kids these days.

 

[Bubcay]

Great game by Fritz... I really hope he wins this..

 

[Mark-Touch]

I'm not even going to attempt to defend Zed.
He went into full self-destruct mode at 5-3.

 

[Jason Swerve]

Rolling a ball with a racket? Embarrassing.

 

[fundrazer]

So if Fritz were to go on to win this match, does that make Norrie the favorite to win the whole thing?

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

An absolutely filthy choke of that game by Zed from MP up. This against Fritz? Shows the perennial lack of fortitude.

 

[James P]

So if Fritz were to go on to win this match, does that make Norrie the favorite to win the whole thing?

I would probably make Fritz the favorite...home court advantage.

 

[Jason Swerve]

Look at him standing there, rallying back those loopy Zverev forehands. This is why I can't stand watching these ATP men. You won't see anything different at your local park. At least your club champions know when to take risks.