2024 US Open Mens Quarterfinals: [9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs [20] Frances Tiafoe (USA)

[chjtennis]

No thread on this? These guys deserve it. Probably one of the last chances Dimitrov has to win a slam. Last time he had a chance to win a big title, WTF, he took it. Will he do it again? Although Tiafoe is not as old, he may feel this could be the last chance in his career to win a slam as well, as the draw opened up nicely after the elimination of Alcaraz and Djokovic. He seems to be in decent form, so he should fancy his chances, too.

 

[Aabye5]

Needs a poll...

 

[bw114]

Dimitrov in four. I like Tiafoe, but the home soil magic only extends through rounds with a number in in them.

 

[chjtennis]

Needs a poll...

Done!

 

[RSJfan]

Dimi is going to kill Foe.

 

[caprivi]

1-hand hwaiting!

 

[caprivi]

Fed looking on at his baby.

 

[chjtennis]

Beautiful construction and execution of volley!

 

[Aabye5]

Bit sad about this match. No matter the winner, he probably won't be able to stop Fritz in the semis.

 

[chjtennis]

Fed looking on at his baby.

Haha, yes. Rogi still seems to be in shape.

 

[MeatTornado]

Such a Grig move to open the match with 2 aces and then need like 10 minutes to close the game.

 

[chjtennis]

Bit sad about this match. No matter the winner, he probably won't be able to stop Fritz in the semis.

Agreed, but you never know.

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

Bit sad about this match. No matter the winner, he probably won't be able to stop Fritz in the semis.

Idk, I like Grigor’s chances against Fritz. I’d view him as the favorite rather than Fritz

 

[Aabye5]

Such a Grig move to open the match with 2 aces and then need like 10 minutes to close the game.

That's pretty much how every match seems to have gone this tournament. A player will be leading 40-love and then starts to DF out of nowhere.

 

[Aabye5]

Idk, I like Grigor’s chances against Fritz. I’d view him as the favorite rather than Fritz

Really? Fritz leads their h2h, 2-1. Interesting that they've only played on clay in their previous matches.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

If sinner goes out. Who knows. Maybe dimitrov can shock the world and take it all. Probably not but you never know with no Djoker, sinner and Carlos around. The field is open with those 3 guys missing

 

[RSJfan]

Will we hear the Foe backstory every single time he‘s playing deep at the USO.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Tiafoes strokes are bowling shoe ugly

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

Really? Fritz leads their h2h, 2-1. Interesting that they've only played on clay in their previous matches.

I found that odd as well, considering clay would likely be the worst surface for both. I feel Dimitrov might be more ready than Fritz mentally in a potential semis, but who knows

 

[pirhaksar]

Such a Grig move to open the match with 2 aces and then need like 10 minutes to close the game.

Lol

 

[chjtennis]

Grigor still wears Vapor 9.5, it seems.

 

[Aabye5]

I found that odd as well, considering clay would likely be the worst surface for both. I feel Dimitrov might be more ready than Fritz mentally in a potential semis, but who knows

Fritz actually seems to be fairly decent at the mental part of the game.

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

Fritz actually seems to be fairly decent at the mental part of the game.

He was a bit shaky closing out the match today against Zverev. Those last two first serves were closer to the baseline than the service line

 

[caprivi]

Announcers I automatically put on mute: McEnroe, Gilbert, Evert, Bill Walton (RIP),

 

[The Guru]

If Grigor does not take this chance to make a slam final I will be so devastated

 

[RSJfan]

Announcers I automatically put on mute: McEnroe, Gilbert, Evert, Bill Walton (RIP),

You can listen to Carrillo?!

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Haha, yes. Rogi still seems to be in shape.

Yah man, dude exudes elegance.

Such a Grig move to open the match with 2 aces and then need like 10 minutes to close the game.

Grigs seems to like the scenic route, this 3rd game a tortuous one, case in point.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Dimitrov makes life so hard on himself. I bet he gets out of the shower if he has to urinate too. Just can’t do anything easy. He’s one of the most frustrating players ever to watch. It’s like “what are you thinking dude?”

 

[chjtennis]

Dimi seems nervous.

 

[fundrazer]

Grigor with so many loose points already.

Fairly passive too. Kind of inviting Tiafoe to attack with some of these balls.

 

[Aabye5]

He was a bit shaky closing out the match today against Zverev. Those last two first serves were closer to the baseline than the service line

I feel like I've seen that a few times with Fritz. When his serve goes out, it goes way out. But not positive.

 

[The Guru]

If the Zverev match was at night who wants to bet Greg would be playing way better right now.

 

[MeatTornado]

Grigor averaging 12 points per service game

I'm already bored

 

[chjtennis]

Dimi should be relieved he hasn't dropped his serves yet. A bit of a nervous start.

 

[chjtennis]

Grigor averaging 12 points per service game

I'm already bored

Yeah, he's not playing that well right now, to be honest.

 

[Aabye5]

Dimi must have been watching the first set of the Sinner match yesterday.

 

[caprivi]

You can listen to Carrillo?!

I haven't notice her...probably because it's already on mute for the other 3.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Bit sad about this match. No matter the winner, he probably won't be able to stop Fritz in the semis.

Hmm, I disagree. I think either of these guys would be a toss up against Fritz.
I'm sad about this match because these are my two favorite players left in the tournament so no idea who to cheer for.

 

[Aabye5]

And now Grigor has a slight opening on Tiafoe's second service game

 

[fundrazer]

That's a bit of a wasted opportunity for Grigor there.

 

[caprivi]

Dimi seems a bit slower today.

 

[chjtennis]

It seems Dimi is not in top form for some reason tonight. Heard a few mishits from both FH and BH sides. Maybe he is too nervous because of the thought this could be his last and best chance.

 

[jayvee]

Dimi seems a bit slower today.

He looked super old after the 2nd set on his match with Rublev.

 

[The Guru]

Greg's second serve has been seriously holding him back these last couple matches... and his whole career

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

Tiafoe could’ve easily broken all three of Grigor’s service games, about time he did

 

[chjtennis]

There's the break for Tiafoe. Dimi wouldn't want to lose the 1st set.

 

[fundrazer]

Just massaging the ball around, mediocre depth on forehand. I don't think Grigs has a chance tonight unless he adjusts how he's playing.

 

[Aabye5]

Literally can't escape Federer's shadow. Why did Big Fed have to show up for this match?

 

[RSJfan]

Foe hits a basic BH volley and Courier loses his sh#t.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Here comes the classic Bulgarian implosion