ATP M1000 Madrid Open 2024

[Vincent-C]

Sinner looks physically off. Looks like some kind of injuryv

He was talking about a hip issue recently.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Sinner looks physically off. Looks like some kind of injuryv

His Forehand is a little bit off, many UEs like yesterday, Anyway Kachanov got broken now

 

[Spin Diesel]

Oh man, an appointment interferred with my plans to watch these matches.
What's up with Sinner, just saw the stats that Khachanov won 90% of second serve points?
And how's the Alcaraz Struff match so far?

 

[Spin Diesel]

In the second Sinner looking good so far.

 

[Vincent-C]

Oh man, an appointment interferred with my plans to watch these matches.
What's up with Sinner, just saw the stats that Khachanov won 90% of second serve points?
And how's the Alcaraz Struff match so far?

Alcaraz v. Struff is high quality, with the latter upping his level
in the last few games.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Was Struff returning so well the first set as well? I remember his returns were insane in last years match and those last few looked great as well

 

[Spin Diesel]

Oh man, some tough misses in that game from Struff, he could have easily gotten the break there

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Struff, no, no no no no

 

[Spin Diesel]

Great hold

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Three great serve and volley points for Struff to go from love-30 to 40-30, wins the game with another point at the net.

Very entertaining

 

[Spin Diesel]

Three great serve and volley points for Struff to go from love-30 to 40-30, wins the game with another point at the net.

Very entertaining

He's a joy to watch, when he's on! I like that he's kind of like a powerful beast but really has some great volleys!

 

[Pmasterfunk]

He's a joy to watch, when he's on! I like that he's kind of like a powerful beast but really has some great volleys!

I've always liked his game, and I'm glad he managed to snag at least one title, he made a bunch of finals last year and just couldn't get across the line. That match point against Tiafoe in Stuttgart was amazing but kinda heartbreaking at the same time.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Come on Struff! I'm actually fine if Alcaraz wins this but I wanna see a third!

 

[Spin Diesel]

I've always liked his game, and I'm glad he managed to snag at least one title, he made a bunch of finals last year and just couldn't get across the line. That match point against Tiafoe in Stuttgart was amazing but kinda heartbreaking at the same time.

Yeah but especially last year he finally found a way to bring it all together really well! But then came some sort of injury, if I remember correctly?

 

[Pmasterfunk]

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Yeah but especially last year he finally found a way to bring it all together really well! But then came some sort of injury, if I remember correctly?

Admittedly I don't know, I thought he'd just had a dip in form. Not like it hadn't happened in the past.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner still believes here

 

[Spin Diesel]

Admittedly I don't know, I thought he'd just had a dip in form. Not like it hadn't happened in the past.

Just looked it up and he had to withdraw from Wimbledon and couldn't play for three month because of a hip injury.
Right at his career high of 21.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Just looked it up and he had to withdraw from Wimbledon and couldn't play for three month because of a hip injury.
Right at his career high of 21.

Sucks pretty bad, but he's doing pretty well these days, so maybe not too tragic.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Sinner still believes here

Not a reason yet not to!

 

[jarko111]

I always feel better about the guys and gals (rooting for them to win) that play with super-powerful rackets, like an Extreme, whenever they’re up against other players using powerful rackets (like any in the PA/PD family).
Something that’s amazed me this clay-court swing is how long Struff and Berrettini have stayed in long rallies and showed good control.

 

[albertobra]

Nice organizers. They perfectly managed to have 1st and 2nd seed play at the same hour.

 

[Hitman]

Why Sinner, why?!

 

[Spin Diesel]

Insane forehand from Sinner!

 

[Hitman]

Now that is champion's quality.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Sinner need to step up his level now. Khachanov is playing really well.

like now, great point

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

vintage sinner backhand

 

[Hitman]

Sinner breaks!!!

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Sinner should wear an exoskeleton to support his upper body

 

[NoleFam]

Khachanov stopped being aggressive and was guiding the ball in the last 2 games and got punished.

 

[Vincent-C]

Was Struff returning so well the first set as well? I remember his returns were insane in last years match and those last few looked great as well

He wasn't returning this well in the first set.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner is bring the heat now. One game away from the win.

 

[NaDjoFed]

Good win for Sinner. After the first set I had little hope, many FH errors. Better second and third set with some good shots. Still quite an even match vs a good Khachanov.

Ruud will be the likely opponent in the next match, and this level is not enough!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Good win for Sinner. After the first set I had little hope, many FH errors. Better second and third set with some good shots. Still quite an even match vs a good Khachanov.

Ruud will be the likely opponent in the next match, and this level is not enough!

Ruud vs Sinner on clay is exactly the type of match Sinner needed. He should be favorite now that he will get 1 day rest. His level will be very high in QF.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner continues to be a human wrecking machine.

 

[NeutralFan]

Sinner continues to be a human wrecking machine.

Who's his next opponent in Qf?

 

[NaDjoFed]

Who's his next opponent in Qf?

Ruud (or FAA)

 

[NeutralFan]

Ruud (or FAA)

Good , it seems he's destined to face Rafa.

 

[Spin Diesel]

I like the energy of Struff's coach! Kind of like the opposite of the player himself but they seem to be a good combination!

 

[sortof]

What about the Zedrot? Couldn´t watch the match, German commentators said in the highlights his game was flat and one-dimensional, Cerundolo being more creative. That´s what happened?

 

[Spin Diesel]

What about the Zedrot? Couldn´t watch the match, German commentators said in the highlights his game was flat and one-dimensional, Cerundolo being more creative. That´s what happened?

flat and one-dimensional - isn't it always like that?

 

[Spin Diesel]

Great quality in the Alcaruff crunch time! Let's see who takes the cake

 

[Pmasterfunk]

I know I'm overusing it, but still

 

[Spin Diesel]

Great volley!

 

[sortof]

flat and one-dimensional - isn't it always like that?

Always like that - but at times not without some degree of success.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Always like that - but at times not without some degree of success.

That's true!

 

[aus89]

As an aside, Wawrinka is being livestreamed on YouTube at the Provence Challenger vs Ramos Vinolas

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Ruud vs Sinner on clay is exactly the type of match Sinner needed. He should be favorite now that he will get 1 day rest. His level will be very high in QF.

Not so fast, Felix up a set...

BTW, Ruud has never taken a set off Sinner, but Sinner is 0-3 Vs FAA, including one of the worst losses of his career right here in Madrid.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Auger-Aliassime up a set and a break against Ruud. Just tuned in - anybody watching? What's going on?

 

[junior74]

Ruud playing like crap today. Felix got this.