AO 2024 QF - (3.) Daniil Medvedev vs (9.) Hubert Hurkacz

[JJGUY]

Hubi is gliding on court, for a big guy he moves quite elegantly!

 

[TripleATeam]

I mean neat rally but it felt slow. Has it been that way the whole match?

 

[TripleATeam]

Hurkacz getting a lot of returns in.

 

[MeatTornado]

Hurkacz deserves to lose after that overhead

 

[tudwell]

I mean neat rally but it felt slow. Has it been that way the whole match?

Haha yeah. Pretty sure Alcaraz hits droppers with more pace than some of these balls. They’re getting crafty out there, though. Much more fun than it was at the start.

 

[chjtennis]

Hubi is gliding on court, for a big guy he moves quite elegantly!

They both are great athletes who are tall. Meddy is about an inch taller, and moves like a small guy. Very impressive.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Anyone have a stream?

 

[SteffiGoat]

Hurkacz breaks again and will serve for the set.

 

[objection_]

Anyone have a stream?

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[NYTennisfan]

This shouldn't be surprising. Lost in all the talk of Sinner and Dimitrov talk to end the year, Hurkacz had an excellent second half of last year himself. His ground game in particular looks much improved.

 

[Bisquick]

Anyone have a stream?

Do u have an android box or a firestick?

 

[SteffiGoat]

Medvedev has not looked convincing at all during the entire tournament.

 

[tudwell]

I know everyone’s always saying Medvedev should move up on return… but I think he should probably scoot back here. He’s won two points off the Hurkacz first serve all match. The forward position clearly isn’t working.

 

[TennisFan3]

Do u have an android box or a firestick?

Yes. Do you have a stream?

 

[MichaelNadal]

Do u have an android box or a firestick?

Nah at work. If I was home I could watch it on the tennis channel. It's on about 50 feet from me at work on a tv in the lobby but I can't see the ball lol just their faces when they do close ups.

 

[SteffiGoat]

Medvedev breaks. Poor service game this by Hubi

 

[TennisFan3]

Looks like this could be it for Hubi. Set 3 loss might decide this match.
Either of these 2 guys would be easy picking for Alcaraz in the SF.
Looks like a tasty Novak vs Alcaraz final coming up this Sunday.

 

[TennisFan3]

Nah at work. If I was home I could watch it on the tennis channel. It's on about 50 feet from me at work on a tv in the lobby but I can't see the ball lol just their faces when they do close ups.

Wow man. You work long hours. It's almost midnight here lol

 

[SteffiGoat]

Good hold by Med from 0-40

 

[Nostradamus]

mental toughness is a big big problem for Hurcatz. he takes control after 2 sets then his mind wonder and he dumps his serve,,, gift wrapped.. you can't do that against someone that has won the Major already

 

[tudwell]

Crazy good lob from Hurkacz to take the first point as Medvedev serves for the set.

 

[Znak]

 

[tudwell]

Oof. Med with some good forehands to break to start the fourth. Think this one is just about in the books.

 

[Znak]

Hubi is so damn 1 dimensional

 

[NYTennisfan]

Medvedev playing his best tennis of the tournament of course right when I hype up Hurkacz as a dangerous player. Sorry Hubi

 

[Curtennis]

This is painfully boring

 

[tudwell]

Man, that was a strong return game from Hurkacz but whatever he threw at Medvedev, Med had the answer. Just too good.

 

[objection_]

4 aces in a row for hubi

 

[EddieChang]

This is painfully boring

I find this fun, very tactical. Because they do not have big power to finish points quick they need to outfox each other to win

 

[Tshooter]

I have an above average tolerance for boredom and I have made a good faith effort to watch this match several times but I can’t do it. I paid around $15 I think it was for one month ESPN+ (up for $5 not that long ago) to watch all the matches without having to listen to the McEnroes. I was forced to listen to the McEnroes and now this awfulness. I would like a pro rata refund for this match. Does anyone know how to facilitate a refund. Thank you.

 

[KantenKlaar]

I have an above average tolerance for boredom and I have made a good faith effort to watch this match several times but I can’t do it. I paid around $15 I think it was for one month ESPN+ (up for $5 not that long ago) to watch all the matches without having to listen to the McEnroes. I was forced to listen to the McEnroes and now this awfulness. I would like a pro rata refund for this match. Does anyone know how to facilitate a refund. Thank you.

Life is a lemon...

 

[tudwell]

A couple of net approaches and Hurkacz breaks back! Did not expect that.

 

[tudwell]

Crowd really wants to see a fifth set. Maybe Medvedev will get frustrated and oblige.

 

[insideguy]

I find it funny how a match like this draws flys on this board.

 

[tudwell]

Man, Hurkacz is just dialed in right now. Striking the ball beautifully.

 

[bluetrain4]

I don't want a fifth.

 

[doodlyd]

Med is finished

 

[SteffiGoat]

Good fightback by Hurkacz to win the fourth set.

On to a fifth we go.

 

[NYTennisfan]

I don't want a fifth.

You'll get your fifth and like it.

 

[abmk]

Hurkacz breaks to take it to a 5th. Makes Med pay for BORE passive play.

 

[Fabresque]

Another late implosion by Daniil attempting to get over the line.

Except this time he isn’t playing a rando, this one will cost hit.

 

[tudwell]

What a surge from Hubi! Med looks cooked physically at the moment too, though of course he could always find a second wind at some point.

 

[TennisFan3]

Well done by Hubi. Straight up aggressive play. Fortune favors the brave.
On to the 5th set we go - never saw this coming.

 

[InsuranceMan]

That’s the tennis, no?

 

[bluetrain4]

You'll get your fifth and like it.

I'm rooting for Med, but that's not why. It's because I'm a tennis junkie and I'll stay up for it and I have an office day tomorrow. Damn. I'm sitting here telling myself to just go to bed. I won't.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Hubi's FH is better than usual.

 

[TennisFan3]

I don't want a fifth.

lol - you must be the only one in the stadium or TV. Who doesn't want more tennis?

 

[chjtennis]

I think 5th set will be quite exciting.

 

[Tshooter]

Event Break in Progress

 

[UnforcedTerror]

**** me. Hubi is always a pain in the ass for Meddy.