2022 Italian Open ATP M1000 - Rome: May 8 - 15

[Bpob28]

I have 2 tickets for the final on Sunday that I'm selling if anyone is interested, can't make it in the end

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524476199589793793

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524476199589793793

Aww his voice was cracking a little - this meant a lot to him.

Funny because Stan faced one of the most hostile crowds ever on that very court (vs Seppi, just about ten years ago to the day). But as annoying and rambunctious as it can be, the Rome crowd appreciates greatness.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Tomorrow's round of 16 matches:

de Minaur vs Zverev
Khachanov vs Tsitsipas
Giron vs Auger-Aliassime
Krajinovic vs Sinner
Garin vs Cilic
Wawrinka vs Djokovic
Ruud vs Brooksby
Nadal vs Shapovalov

Rooting mostly for underdogs tomorrow, hoping for a few upsets!

 

[Latetothegame]

You're right on the string change.

Loopy and passive was more a comment on his playing strategy than the forehand. There are points in his matches where he's playing nice, aggressive tennis but he always seems to default back to grinding rather than making things happen.

I hope he does adapt. Maybe it's something that will come with time and match practice. But if I'm watching today's match and comparing it to Monte Carlo, I don't think there's been any improvement. Could be a longer-term thing though.

I know what you mean, Tsitsipas used to always seem to have an imposing presence on the court , he appears to have shrunk , when I see him play now , hard to explain .

 

[Harry_Wild]

 

[guanzishou]

De Minaur's game is not suited for clay. He needs more shape on the ball, he needs extra top spin for controlled aggression. Slapping through the ball just doesn't work on clay.

 

[guanzishou]

Zverev 27 winners
De Minaur 8 winners

 

[Sudacafan]

He finally found the joy of playing tennis.

 

[Bubcay]

Khachanov wins the opening set against Tsitsipas.. 6:4...

 

[zuluzazu]

Losing a set to Khachanov on clay is a new low for Tsitsipas lol

 

[Bubcay]

Losing a set to Khachanov on clay is a new low for Tsitsipas lol

He is now leading 4:0 in the second set, so has snapped back a bit... Khachanov in serious trouble...

 

[Bubcay]

Bakery products incoming for Khachanov...

 

[Bubcay]

Tsitsipas wins the second set 6:0

 

[aldeayeah]

Karen won only 4 points while serving in the second set, all on second serves

 

[Bubcay]

Tsitsipas broke Khachanov early in the third and leads 2:0...

 

[Bubcay]

It's like a football game at Tsitsipas vs Khachanov game... The crowd is going wild... Cheering for one than the other... Tsitsipas wins 4:6 6:0 6:3

 

[guanzishou]

Magnificent Stefanos !

 

[Bubcay]

FAA finally breaks Giron in game 8..5:3 and serving for the opening set..

 

[bullfan]

Tsitispas and Zverev both have their eyes on the prize in Paris. Not discounting at least 1 of these guys getting to the final… Perhaps even winning

 

[Bubcay]

Sinner with a double break against Krajinovic... 4:1.. Krajinovic started well, but Sinner is a level up at the moment..

 

[stringertom]

Sinner is through to the QFs [2&6(6)] and sets up a third Foro Italico showdown with Platopas (1-1) in 4 years. Jannik is down 1-3 in the overall h2h.

 

[junior74]

Ruud inspects a mark (called out) and gives the point to Brooksby. Always fair, Casper is.

 

[Wesling]

Ruud easily dispatches brooksby - the forehand is starting to load up just in time for rg

 

[InvisibleSoul]

Just noticed Isner is playing doubles with Diego. Must be up there for biggest height difference between partners ever.

 

[zuluzazu]

What a lame way for Cilic to lose the match!!!!

 

[Dekalog12]

Tuned into the Cilic versus Garin match halfway through the third set. Cilic plays some composed tennis from a break down in the third versus Garin. Completes the comeback from 1-4 to make it 4-4 with a nice inside-in forehand winner and does an animated celebration. Commentators mention a couple of times how relaxed and focused he looks this week. Then he proceeds to lose the next 8 points and the match with a flurry of errors.

 

[stringertom]

QFs are 7 youngsters and one old fart. The oldest besides Joe Kovic is Garin at age 26 this month.

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

They should always play together. Jokes aside, this is a good win.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524770133331243008

 

[junior74]

QFs are 7 youngsters and one old fart. The oldest besides Joe Kovic is Garin at age 26 this month.

 

[guanzishou]

They should always play together. Jokes aside, this is a good win.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524770133331243008

Pity it was ended with a double fault!!!!

 

[guanzishou]

Zverev got out of jail in the first set. His raw super power hitting was just too much for Garin.

 

[guanzishou]

Tsitsipas should write on Twitter:

"Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."

 

[guanzishou]

Stefanos is on fire!!!!!

 

[Wesling]

stefanos forehand is vicious

 

[Forgive Me Father]

Great ass match

 

[Arak]

Sinner is so cringe. Can’t stand the guy, to the extent that I’m willing to cheer for the Greek philosopher.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

The Sinner dripping and sneezing... allergies catching up.

 

[Krish0608]

Is there a point Sinner won that he has not fist pumped ?

 

[mike danny]

So Stefanos and Sacha can meet for the 3rd straight clay masters. Why do the draw makers adore this match-up so much?

 

[Krish0608]

So Stefanos and Sacha can meet for the 3rd straight clay masters. Why do the draw makers adore this match-up so much?

I don't think they do. They adore the Nadal-Djokovic matchup. So this becomes an unintended consequence.

 

[Arak]

Is there a point Sinner won that he has not fist pumped ?

Only the one with the net cord

 

[mike danny]

Sinner carrying Anderson's legacy.

 

[Krish0608]

Sinner's on-court demeanour has to be one of the most unlikable and irritating. What is with a fist pump on every point?

 

[mike danny]

What was that from Stefanos? Worst dropshot attempt of all time

 

[NatF]

Worst drop shot attempt ever? lol

 

[Pmasterfunk]

TB vibes

 

[NeutralFan]

I have a weird feeling that Tsitispas can win this RG, anyone else?

And Tsitispas wins the first set.
Edit- it's official i am team Tsitispas. I like him better than Alcaraz.

 

[Forgive Me Father]

Unreal match & tiebreak.

This looks like it could be the F.

 

[mike danny]

Set Stefanos. Tight affair.

Stef should reach the final and play Djokovic. That will really tell us where he's at before RG.