2022 ATP Finals RR: Tsitsipas v Rublev

[mightyjeditribble]

Not sure why there isn't a thread about this match. (Or have I missed it?)

The winner will face Ruud in the SF.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Bweh should bring a bag full of racquets.

 

[stringertom]

Ruud will be hoping it’s Tsitsipas in three long sets: h2h he’s neutral vs Tsits (1-1, 0-1 HC) but cannon fodder (1-4, 1-1 HC) vs Rublev. That one HC win vs Rublev was a RR win last year here, determined by a 3rd set TB.

 

[Kralingen]

Does legitimately anyone care about this match? At all?

 

[Krish0608]

Does legitimately anyone care about this match? At all?

I do.

 

[Kralingen]

I do.

To me they have an intriguing, interesting to watch rivalry. I’m remembering that USO match and the Hamburg final, plus they played a Monte Carlo final and a fun Madrid one earlier this year. Both guys crush the ball.

 

[Krish0608]

To me they have an intriguing, interesting to watch rivalry. I’m remembering that USO match and the Hamburg final, plus they played a Monte Carlo final and a fun Madrid one earlier this year. Both guys crush the ball.

Yes, I feel it's not a bad matchup for Rublev. Tsitsipas' loopy shots sit up right in Rubles' strike zone. But on the other hand, Stef has much higher variety as well. Intriguing matchup for sure.

 

[Kralingen]

Going to be a lot of easy holds here it feels like

 

[ojo rojo]

Does legitimately anyone care about this match? At all?

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Going to be a lot of easy holds here it feels like

Over/Under 2.5 Tie-breaks

 

[jindra]

Little Andrey already doing little Andrey things...

He had 40-0 in this game and went for a 1st serve on his 2nd serve that turned into a DF

 

[Kralingen]

Over/Under 2.5 Tie-breaks

Yikes, or so I thought. Typed that at 40-0 and Rublev proceeded to totally implode. Getting outplayed badly by Tsitsipas and broken. Not sure what happened there

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Rublev tossed that game away, and big break for Tsitsipas.

 

[lrdrdy]

Rublev bruhh

 

[Hitman]

As expected Tsitsipas is on fire.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Yikes, or so I thought. Typed that at 40-0 and Rublev proceeded to totally implode. Getting outplayed badly by Tsitsipas and broken. Not sure what happened there

Yes - kiss of death for Rubles.

 

[lrdrdy]

bro its been 4 games youre already imploding

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tsitsipas FH is bullying rublev. Too good from the Greek so far!

 

[MeatTornado]

As expected Tsitsipas is on fire.

Equally as expected, Rublev implodes mentally at the first sign of adversity.

 

[ojo rojo]

Rublev's singing is marginally better than Shapo's rhymin'.

 

[jindra]

Equally as expected, Rublev implodes mentally at the first sign of adversity.

As expected but... starting to meltdown in the 4th game of the match is next level even for his standards.

 

[Hitman]

Equally as expected, Rublev implodes mentally at the first sign of adversity.

Yep. That too.

 

[Hitman]

Tsitspas playing like he has dinner reservations.

 

[MeatTornado]

As expected but... starting to meltdown in the 4th game of the match is next level even for his standards.

It's never too early when you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders like he does.

 

[Kralingen]

Rublev looks like he doesn’t believe that he even belongs on this court. So sad.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Yep, Tsitsipas to win the whole thing again.
This has become a young man's tournament.

 

[MeatTornado]

20/22 points on serve is ridiculous

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

As expected Tsitsipas is on fire.

Yep. A real threat for the title! He’s been playing well for a while.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

That turned out to be fairly routine for Tsitsipas.....6-3. Can Rublev refocus?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Yep, Tsitsipas to win the whole thing again.
This has become a young man's tournament.

Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised. He’s won it before the court conditions suit him great.

 

[Hitman]

Tsitsipas is eyeing the title. I was very impressed in his first match, even though he lost it. Him and Djokovic are playing the best this week.

 

[ojo rojo]

Muy bweh to hold

 

[Latetothegame]

Tsitsipas is eyeing the title. I was very impressed in his first match, even though he lost it. Him and Djokovic are playing the best this week.

Yep, although could jinx it here, could see a tsits,Djokovic final, although to get past the joker and win is going to be a big ask

 

[Soul_Evisceration]

Tsitsipas is eyeing the title. I was very impressed in his first match, even though he lost it. Him and Djokovic are playing the best this week.

I agree as it would be the most exciting Final.

No disrespect to Ruud or Rublev but most people are not excited about either player going deep or winning tournaments except their family, friends and acquaintances.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Rublev....0-30 opportunity quickly shut down. Will Tsitsipas keep it up?

 

[Zodd]

Have been impressed w the Rublev serve and he has good pace in his ground game but man, his shot selection on defense along with the lack of a decent slice and variety just makes him so one-dimensional

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Rublev fighting back to get DBP.

 

[jindra]

Well well...

 

[Kralingen]

looks like we have a match then lads.

Rublev with some great hitting to break, stefanos went super tight in that game.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Might have a match here, folks.....Rublev breaks for 5-3 lead in the second.

 

[Hitman]

Wow...

 

[ojo rojo]

Rublev kicking bweht right now

 

[JanMijer]

Damm, I wouldn't want to have Apostolos as my coach. That constant shouting between points would drive me bonkers. I'd probably smack a ball towards him if he doesn't shut up.

 

[jindra]

Anyone watching desperate for something!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Beware of the BWEH!

 

[Zodd]

Tsitspas playing like he has dinner reservations.

Seems dinner reservations might just be cancelled..

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Tsitsipas break point. Rublev playing better but could choke here.

 

[jindra]

Broadcast keeps showing Rublev's gf... 21st century definitely hasn't arrived to Italian TV...

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Yikes - Rublev loses a set point.....but then saves break point on the line. Set Point numero Dos.

 

[MeatTornado]

Rubles bravely going over the high parts of the net to get out of that game.