2022 National Bank Open M1000 - Montreal (ATP)

[The Guru]

Wow that came out of nowhere

 

[ultimathule]

And Hubie "Pushes back" as per his coach.

 

[Arak]

And just as we were praising Ruud…

 

[Arak]

That inside out forehand is very rude.

 

[BGod]

Shapo can lose 7 straight matches better than winning them.

Well neither has happened.

 

[The Guru]

Man Ruud had Hubie knocked down on the canvas and couldn't finish the fight. This is going the distance.

 

[Legend of Borg]

 

[Pmasterfunk]

And Hubie "Pushes back" as per his coach.

I didn't even realize that coaching had been allowed. I guess it worked for Hubi in this case.

 

[Arak]

I didn't even realize that coaching had been allowed. I guess it worked for Hubi in this case.

It’s allowed now which is normal considering the WTA level of the matches.

 

[The Guru]

Match had been good to this point but this has been a seriously mug game

 

[Legend of Borg]

Didn't realize on court coaching was given the go ahead for the ATP, threw me off listening to the coaches talking before points.

 

[Arak]

Here we go. 1-1.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Well neither has happened.

He's slowly getting there. Kinda like that other player that rapped, what was his name again...

 

[Trip]

If nothing else, a nice 2-hour running commercial for Yoneyama Company, Ltd.

 

[Arak]

Ruud will lose the third. The toilet break is infallible.

 

[The Guru]

Level has really dropped from the first set and a half

 

[BGod]

He's slowly getting there. Kinda like that other player that rapped, what was his name again...

How can you honestly compare Shap to Tomic? Maybe I have bias actually knowing the family but dude, Tomic was just raised wrong. Shap has time.

 

[The Guru]

**** that

 

[Tennfan123]

Ruud is also a box screamer?

 

[Tennfan123]

Oh, where was this Hubie when we really needed him?

 

[The Guru]

Ruud with a massive implosion. As he's done all week Hubie doing just enough to let his opponent mug themselves out of the tournament.

 

[ultimathule]

Hubie riding the wave of his momentum. Can he ride it to the end?

 

[BGod]

Ruud is also a box screamer?

All the new kids are. Withdrawals from social media, can't quit that cold turkey more than 2 hours.

 

[The Guru]

Monster collapse

 

[Tennfan123]

Hubie has the mechanics and a pop of flair. Ruud has the mechanics.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

How can you honestly compare Shap to Tomic? Maybe I have bias actually knowing the family but dude, Tomic was just raised wrong. Shap has time.

I wasn't refering to Tomic, you missed the link in my post

 

[Legend of Borg]

These guys have the personality of drywall.

The tennis is nice but jeez it's hard to get behind these players and actually be a fan.

 

[ultimathule]

I didn't even realize that coaching had been allowed. I guess it worked for Hubi in this case.

I wonder why it hasn't worked for Tsitsipas.

 

[Tennfan123]

Not a bad match. Nice how they chatted at the net. Likeable guys.

 

[PSNELKE]

Hail Hurkacz, savior of tennis

 

[Aabye5]

Yes...but also no.

This was a mental match, he set up so many points well, and could not close. But that's also because of his consistency. You have to marvel at a player who can take Rafa (even old Rafa) to the brink, and then crumble in front of the awe-inspiring Casper Ruud.

 

[BGod]

Evan's backhand slicing is like a master pusher move. I like it,

 

[Aabye5]

And that's why Nadal and Djokovic owned him.

Was it drive, injuries...? Not sure with Berdych.

 

[Aabye5]

Hurkacz a 2 time Masters champ.

When Kafelnikov never won one and guys like Thiem, Delpo, Ferrer won 1. It's weird I tell you hwat.

The hero Hurkules gets no respect around here.

 

[Aabye5]

Ah I meant I was being lazy and not looking up Rafas backhand to see if Toni is telling Felix to be more compact with his swing.

He should hire a coach just for his backhand. The question is who is the best coach to do that?

 

[NastyWinners]

He should hire a coach just for his backhand. The question is who is the best coach to do that?

dare I say ljubicic?

 

[Aabye5]

dare I say ljubicic?

Do you think he is looking for a new post? How about Safin or Davydenko...the former seems unlikely to take on a coaching role anytime soon, but he might just find tennis more palatable from the bleachers than the court.

 

[BGod]

Depending on how this match ends could be highlight of the tournament. I mean I witnessed Alcaraz/Paul live but let's be real R32 vs. SF

 

[BGod]

Evans and Hurkacz play each other in Doubles starting around 11:45pm....so some reprieve for Busta yas?

 

[Sudacafan]

Evans and Hurkacz play each other in Doubles starting around 11:45pm....so some reprieve for Busta yas?

I would be surprised if Hurkacz shows up for that match.

 

[guanzishou]

That serve and volley by Hurkacz in the first game of second set was terrible.

 

[guanzishou]

What??? Hurkacz is playing doubles now?? What a brave human being.

 

[guanzishou]

Lol the umpire looks sleepy. 12:33 am.

 

[stringertom]

Four singles matches that went three sets and Hurkacz is still playing dubs at 1 am. The man loves to play!

 

[guanzishou]

Lol Dan Evans had to sprint to the toilet and sprint back into the court...

What a ridiculous 3 minutes time rule for toilet break!!!!!!

 

[guanzishou]

And Tennis TV stream has stopped and says "this live stream will resume shortly"

Hopeless Tennis TV! What a rip off

 

[BGod]

Evans gets revenge, after a 3 hour match. What a baller. Makes me want to dedicate to doubles. Get the knee repaired I'm 34, could still make ATP 250 main draw in a 10 year window no? I SAY YES!!!

 

[Aabye5]

Hurkacz v Carreno-Busta -- who do you you have, and in how many sets?

 

[Aabye5]

Hurkacz in 2

 

[Hitman]

Hurkacz v Carreno-Busta -- who do you you have, and in how many sets?

Diffcult one, and don't really mind who wins also.