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

[Winners or Errors]

Keep it up, Foe. I know Dimitrov is working through something between the ears right now, but an all-American semifinal would be pretty cool.

 

[bullfan]

I'd get it if Dmitirov were nervous closing in on the win, but he's looked nervous and listless the whole time.

Listless, not nervous

 

[Zetty]

Man come on Dimi jeez

 

[jklos]

Match is a dud.

 

[Chairman3]

Tiafoe is making Grigor look old

 

[NYTennisfan]

This is pitiful by Dimi. Story of his career, sometimes he just doesn't show up for matches. I figured a much more consistent 2024 would change that outcome in this match but....guess not.

 

[TennisFan3]

Djokovic and Alcaraz died for this?
Seriously Tiafoe or Fritz in a slam final?
I would rather watch paint dry. Sad state of affairs.

 

[Don Felder]

For all the crap Zverev gets for playing small in big moments, Dimitrov is equally prone to shrinking from the moment. Pathetic stuff.

 

[placebo]

Tiafoe could play worse and Dimi would still be defeating himself.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Even after winning the set, it doesn't feel like anyone in the stadium really cares. It's been such a boring match.

The stadium went crazy when Tiafoe won the 1st set but, yes, the match has been a dud thus far.

 

[BenC]

... I think something is missing, I don't know what it is though,.

Grigor is missing.

 

[bullfan]

You know it’s a boring when they focus on the stars in the crowd more than the match

 

[The Devil probably]

I think Grigor *we have Federer at home* Dimitrov might never reach a SF ever again.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Greg makes me sad.

 

[placebo]

Maybe Dimi finally finding his groove? One can hope.

 

[jayvee]

The danger here is that Frances gets too cute and let's Grigor back in it.

 

[chjtennis]

Well, Grigor is Grigor, maybe this is all that he could manage in his career regarding slams. Maybe he had a better chance at AO17, who knows?

 

[bluetrain4]

Djokovic and Alcaraz died for this?
Seriously Tiafoe or Fritz in a slam final?
I would rather watch paint dry. Sad state of affairs.

It may lead to a not-great final (hopefully somehow not), but I can only give Fritz and Tiafoe credit for taking advantage of the opportunity (well, Fritz so far, Tiafoe isn't done). Plenty of players had the same opportunity but couldn't make it happen.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Greg going to break just to keep me from going to bed.

 

[NYTennisfan]

What a dumb lob by Dimi, just smash that down the line ffs

 

[bluetrain4]

The danger here is that Frances gets too cute and let's Grigor back in it.

Yeah, I fully expect a lull or some loose play. Foe usually doesn't make it through a match without one of his "detours." But, he's been much better at navigating them since Wimbledon.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Well he's finally putting the Federer in Baby Federer.


Problem is it's on break points.

 

[chjtennis]

He must be nervous. He went for a lob over a passing shot there. Gets a 2nd chance for a break.

 

[MeatTornado]

Win or lose, Tiafoe is the one taking the initiative in every point.

 

[jayvee]

Love how Tiafoe's BH is looking more and more like Agassi's.

 

[bluetrain4]

Foe is playing well on these break points.

 

[jayvee]

Foe is playing well on these break points.

Not all of them!

 

[bullfan]

That was definitely a poor game by Tiafoe….

 

[chjtennis]

Grigor finally gets the break back! Hope this frees him up a bit.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

YES

 

[bluetrain4]

There we go. I'd honestly still pick Tiafoe at this point. It feels like they've played more than 1.5 sets.

 

[bluetrain4]

Not all of them!

Right. The moment I typed that, he sends a forehand WAY out.

 

[chjtennis]

Dimi got very lucky to get that break back. Now it's time to hold.

 

[Nate7-5]

Haha what an insanely fun match - 5 sets are a different animal

 

[bw114]

For all the crap Zverev gets for playing small in big moments, Dimitrov is equally prone to shrinking from the moment. Pathetic stuff.

The difference is Dimitrov is likeable, whereas Zverev is about as charming as a moldy potato

 

[Aabye5]

Djokovic and Alcaraz died for this?
Seriously Tiafoe or Fritz in a slam final?
I would rather watch paint dry. Sad state of affairs.

Quit your moaning. Tiafoe or Fritz in a final would be a nice change of pace for anyone who isn't a Nole or Carlitos fan.

 

[chjtennis]

Ultimate test of athleticism!

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

 

[bluetrain4]

Are the ball kids instructed not to just kill the bugs? I can see someone complaining if they showed it on TV.

 

[Oval_Solid]

slice shots

 

[chjtennis]

Great to see the clutchness is back on Dimi's serve. Nice rally for a hold.

 

[chjtennis]

Oooooh, slight opening for a break.

 

[Aabye5]

Watch this match turn on its head in this game.

 

[bullfan]

Great point by tiafoe

 

[chjtennis]

Massive FHs, yes.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Watch this match turn on its head in this game.

I like the cut of your jib.

 

[Zetty]

Bludgeoned those

 

[bw114]

I like Tiafoe more than most other American men, but god, I can never call myself a fan because of how ugly his groundstrokes are. How he makes it work I do not know

 

[chjtennis]

Tiafoe still seems to have the upper hand, but is letting Dimi back into the match with some UEs.

 

[The Devil probably]

Dimitrov playing better now. Will still lose in three sets.