2021 Stockholm Open

[Pmasterfunk]

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

That's not how it really goes, the first half has to be in French, like at a Habs game.

...

It's honestly the only version I know

 

[Kralingen]

Shapo was a monster today, too bad felix had to be his victim.

I would almost say it took Felix being on the other side of the net to wake him up and play like he's capable of doing.

Scary scenes for the tour if he can somehow capture this form in a Slam at some point in the next 5 years.

 

[Sparlingo]

That's not how it really goes, the first half has to be in French, like at a Habs game.

...

It's honestly the only version I know

The official french version is completely different than the english one and the official bilingual version is different from both, so three official national anthems.

 

[Sparlingo]

I would almost say it took Felix being on the other side of the net to wake him up and play like he's capable of doing.

Scary scenes for the tour if he can somehow capture this form in a Slam at some point in the next 5 years.

Having his girlfriend being from Sweden helped too.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Delete

 

[BGod]

Shap should win going away. Seriously like 6-1, 6-2.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

The official french version is completely different than the english one and the official bilingual version is different from both, so three official national anthems.

The only acceptable version is the one that Ginette Reno sings, really

 

[President]

I would almost say it took Felix being on the other side of the net to wake him up and play like he's capable of doing.

Scary scenes for the tour if he can somehow capture this form in a Slam at some point in the next 5 years.

I really don't believe he can play that way against someone like Medvedev or Djokovic. Their returns and getting everything back deep will just be too much for him. He's more of a 1-2 punch kind of guy, and that doesn't work anymore at the highest level if that's the only tool in your kit.

 

[James P]

Nice for Shapo to recover and get back into the top 15. Should be a pretty big favorite against neophyte finalist Tommy Paul.

 

[Sparlingo]

I'm predicting Tiafoe for the USA side, I am really undecided who will win the Canadian side but Felix has an edge. However, if both Felix and Shapo play their best tennis then Shapo wins. All Felix versus Shapo matches have been one sided at the ATP level so far and boring. My prediction is that this semi-final will break that trend

I predicted the first match match wrong, oh well, I'm going to keep my mouth shut on predicting tonight's big soccer game in Edmonton, jinx that I might be.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I am completely uncertain about who will win tomorrow - I want Shapo to win but Paul is playing really well and we all know that Shapo squanders opportunities often... I will predict Shapo but only because I want him to win...

 

[Clay lover]

Glad to see Shapo and Paul doing well. Both are more aggressive than the average next gen and aren't afraid to come to the net

 

[Aabye5]

Glad to see Shapo and Paul doing well. Both are more aggressive than the average next gen and aren't afraid to come to the net

Stockholm is playing faster than any other court on tour right now. I definitely think these two have a chance to make waves at Wimbledon next year.

 

[Aabye5]

Isn’t it ironic that 2 Americans and 2 Canadians fight for the title here, however 2days later there is not a single North American in the ATP Finals.

Just wait until next year...

 

[yokied]

So has there been a single match of a decent level that is worth bothering to watch on replay?

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I have the feeling this is going to be a close match that can go either way. Hoping Shapo prevails.

 

[TennisLurker]

I'm surprised but I think I like Tommy Paul more than Shapo. (I mean their games)
That kind of Agassi style take the ball early aggressive game, you don't see very often these days
He has played some incredible points

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Tommy Paul will be serving for the first set. I felt this was going to be a hard-fought final and so far it has been...

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

First set to Tommy Paul...

Can Shapo make a strong comeback and win the next two sets?

I have the feeling Paul is going to win the tournament.

 

[Arak]

I’m very impressed with Paul to be honest. Never seen him play this good before. Still rooting for Shapovalov though. He can still win this.

 

[Red Rick]

I’m very impressed with Paul to be honest. Never seen him play this good before. Still rooting for Shapovalov though. He can still win this.

Paul is quite an all court and creative player with a lot of upside when he's on. His bad patches are really bad though

 

[BeatlesFan]

I’m very impressed with Paul to be honest. Never seen him play this good before. Still rooting for Shapovalov though. He can still win this.

I'm also shocked at how well Paul played the first set, he's improved a lot. I just hope Denis doesn't lose focus and closes this out in the third.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Shapo keeps on having to dig himself out of trouble. He needs to lift his game up when/if we get to a third set...

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

a surprise double fault from Paul...

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Shapo takes the second set 6-2!

 

[Kralingen]

Shapo’s amphetamines haven’t worn off it seems

 

[Arak]

I'm also shocked at how well Paul played the first set, he's improved a lot. I just hope Denis doesn't lose focus and closes this out in the third.

Denis won the second. Fingers crossed!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I honestly have no idea who is going to win this match! Shapo has the momentum but we've seen him crash and burn so often in the past...

 

[Arak]

Those Swedish line judges have hawk eyes! Must be all the smoked salmon they consume

 

[BGod]

Those 0-40 & 15-40 holds by Shap.

Looking like 7-5 or tiebreak this final set.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Shapo keeps on digging himself out of trouble!!!!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Is this match going to go the distance or will someone finally break serve?

 

[Arak]

Shapovalov is not afraid of going for winners at crucial moments. I hate that he does it but it feels good when it works.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

It would be great if Shapo could break in this game...

 

[Pablo1989]

I really like watching a stadium with no empty seats.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Come on Shapo! Break his serve!

 

[Kralingen]

Shapo’s BH return in pressure moments…

absolutely laughable. Perhaps even worse than Tsitsipas, genuinely. He was ripping some vs FAA yesterday but now that return is basically a guaranteed mishit.

Tommy saves 2 BPs and it’s 4-4.

 

[Pablo1989]

Another massive hold, now it was Paul's turn.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Tommy Paul breaks! Leads 5-4.

 

[Pablo1989]

OMG Shapo...

 

[Steffi-forever]

12 consecutive points for Paul to win the title!

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Gawd! What a point to win it!

 

[Arak]

Great match by Tommy. Well deserved win. Shapovalov continues to live on the edge. Didn’t work this time.

 

[Kralingen]

Man it doesn’t look like there is any fun in Denis Shapovalov’s tennis right now. Dude looks like he’s on the verge of a mental breakdown 24/7

congrats to Paul though. He lives in North Carolina, as does Isner lol - that’s 2 ATP titles this year for us

 

[Pablo1989]

Denis needs to hire a psychologist...

Kudos to Tommy!

 

[EllieK]

Well done Tommy Paul. Great week with great wins. Thoroughly deserve the title.

 

[Novichok]

1st ATP Title. What a great win. I was rooting for him and he delivered.

P.S. I don't care about Paul, I just hate Shapovalov. I hate that ugly crackhead like hell. Good job Tommy! You took the trash out and that made me happy.

 

[EllieK]

May I just say that Enquist is still a very good looking man?

 

[InvisibleSoul]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1459574032139837441

And somehow FAA still hasn't won a title, while the likes of Soonwoo Kwon and Juan Manuel Cerundolo have.

 

[Third Serve]

Have you ever heard the tragedy of Luke Shapovalov the Foolish?