Sinner vs JarrySome good first round matches -
Rublev vs Carreno-Busta
Bublik vs Cobolli
Monfils vs Medvedev
Shang vs Bu
Mensik vs Cerundolo
Zhou vs Kotov is quite a match ! Some great points at 4-4 but towards the final phase of the match too many errors from both, the looked exhausted
I heard commentators say the humidity in the day was getting towards 90% .... brutal
Looks like he's turned it around but not the smoothest start.
Bublik was clearly annoyed that Cobolli seemed to be bashing away and going for broke, with nearly everything going the Italian's way.The Italian flavor Cobolli played super aggressive in the 3rd set TB to beat the mug Bublik
Grigor and Struff withdrew at the last minute:
Results so far, all except Lehecka needed 3 sets to get through. Others through are Jannik/Griekspoor/Cobolli/Kotov/Mannarino
Mannarino reached his 300th match win, aged 36.
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Adrian Mannarino records 300th win, advances to Beijing R2 | ATP Tour | Tennis
Adrian Mannarino celebrated a landmark 300th win on the ATP Tour as he rallied to defeat Lorenzo Sonego 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 Thursday and advance to the second round at the China Open.www.atptour.com
Cut down the double faults (easily by stopping bombing 2nd serves all the time) and he will go a long way.Man, Giovanni has a formiddable serve and can hit well too. Should he develop confidence, a better return game and consistency, he'll be a daunting opponent. Carlitos played well, getting through in straights.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Beijing | ATP Tour | Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz adjusted quickly to the firepower of Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Friday at the China Open, where he delivered a rock-solid performance for a 6-4, 6-4 first-round triumph.www.atptour.com
Others to advance included Medvedev/Musetti/Davidovich/Khachanov/Rublev/Bu/Bautusta/Safiullin
I think Perricard could be a definite threat soon. It will be interesting to see how he fares during the grass season too. He can hit the ball pretty flat, and his serve will do real damage there.Man, Giovanni has a formiddable serve and can hit well too. Should he develop confidence, a better return game and consistency, he'll be a daunting opponent. Carlitos played well, getting through in straights.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Beijing | ATP Tour | Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz adjusted quickly to the firepower of Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Friday at the China Open, where he delivered a rock-solid performance for a 6-4, 6-4 first-round triumph.www.atptour.com
Others to advance included Medvedev/Musetti/Davidovich/Khachanov/Rublev/Bu/Bautusta/Safiullin
So far his best performance this year is on grass. His game on paper is even more tailor-made for grass than Alcaraz.I think Perricard could be a definite threat soon. It will be interesting to see how he fares during the grass season too. He can hit the ball pretty flat, and his serve will do real damage there.
And you don't think Perricard will be a threat on hardcourt? It is hard to tell how things will go. To me, Alcaraz has a lot of tricks up his sleeve on grass, because it is a surface that rewards his all court game, and his net skills are unmatched among top players at the moment.So far his best performance this year is on grass. His game on paper is even more tailor-made for grass than Alcaraz.
If he becomes a real threat then Alcaraz will be in deep trouble, because if Alcaraz loses ground in grass while Sinner keeps racking up AO/USO titles then Sinner will win their Slam race.
I expect him to be a grass/indoor bunny in the near future. His outdoor hard performance so far this year is worse than his clay performance.And you don't think Perricard will be a threat on hardcourt? It is hard to tell how things will go. To me, Alcaraz has a lot of tricks up his sleeve on grass, because it is a surface that rewards his all court game, and his net skills are unmatched among top players at the moment.
Perricard is definitely an interesting player to follow though.
Safiullin played probably his best match of the season. Good win by Jannik, again.
The Perricard-Alcaraz match yesterday was incredibly entertaining. I think Perricard has a great future. I couldn't believe he is 6'8'', because he is very well proportioned and he moves with ease.
I think Perricard could be a definite threat soon. It will be interesting to see how he fares during the grass season too. He can hit the ball pretty flat, and his serve will do real damage there.
Yah,man. Kid carries his height well, can move well. Hit some beauties against Carlitos. I've got my eye on him - be interesting to see his development.And you don't think Perricard will be a threat on hardcourt? It is hard to tell how things will go. To me, Alcaraz has a lot of tricks up his sleeve on grass, because it is a surface that rewards his all court game, and his net skills are unmatched among top players at the moment.
Perricard is definitely an interesting player to follow though.
Maybe. Personally, I think it's just that Sinner is a slow starter. He does what he did against Safiullin all the time, losing a loose first set and righting the ship to cruise to victory in the second and third.Yah,man. Kid carries his height well, can move well. Hit some beauties against Carlitos. I've got my eye on him - be interesting to see his development.
There is a repetitive narrative on this board that Jannik will dominate on hard courts to the exclusion of all others. The dude is incredibly good, for sure, but you ask a good question - Giovanni and others ( I like what I see from Fonseca, for example) could excel on all surfaces. I doubt if upcoming players are going to wait for permission from the Big 3/ other tennis greats/Jannik/Carlitos / to excel on any surface. This is what makes it interesting for me - I look forward to a mix of great players, vying for the titles.
I like Safiullin's game/demeanour. Good job by him to get to this stage having got a slot after another player's withdrawal. Jannik's win was never in doubt, kid is another level.
You are absolutely right, I don't think the upcoming players are going to be inhibited against Alcaraz or Sinner. If anything, Alcaraz and Sinner have shown the way, that it is possible for young players to succeed, after the Big 3 domination era.Yah,man. Kid carries his height well, can move well. Hit some beauties against Carlitos. I've got my eye on him - be interesting to see his development.
There is a repetitive narrative on this board that Jannik will dominate on hard courts to the exclusion of all others. The dude is incredibly good, for sure, but you ask a good question - Giovanni and others ( I like what I see from Fonseca, for example) could excel on all surfaces. I doubt if upcoming players are going to wait for permission from the Big 3/ other tennis greats/Jannik/Carlitos / to excel on any surface. This is what makes it interesting for me - I look forward to a mix of great players, vying for the titles.
I like Safiullin's game/demeanour. Good job by him to get to this stage having got a slot after another player's withdrawal. Jannik's win was never in doubt, kid is another level.
That seems like an anomaly though. Why do you figure that is the case, and do you think this might change in the future as he becomes more experienced?I expect him to be a grass/indoor bunny in the near future. His outdoor hard performance so far this year is worse than his clay performance.
His coach the last year has been a big dark skinned guy. I've seen this girl in his box for a few tournaments. Girlfriend perhaps. He's pretty private.Mannarino seems to have a female coach?
Yeah, difficult to guess. She was the only person in his box and she did seem to give him advice from time to time.His coach the last year has been a big dark skinned guy. I've seen this girl in his box for a few tournaments. Girlfriend perhaps. He's pretty private.
Yeah odd to see Moose getting dominated by a #96 ranked player.Bu is blitzing Moose at the moment
Yeah odd to see Moose getting dominated by a #96 ranked player.
Very true, Musetti also coming off the final in Chengdu from Tuesday, might be a bit tired.Not that odd if you saw the run Bu had last week. Besides, Moose can lose to anyone when it's not his day.
I think mooses shots were lacking punch earlier. No bite on the slice. Playing better to get back to 4 all from being within a point or so of going down 2-5. But not convinced he can keep up the level.Not that odd if you saw the run Bu had last week. Besides, Moose can lose to anyone when it's not his day.