ATP Men's Singels Western & Southern Open 2019 (The Real Slam)

[I Am Finnish]

The Cincinnati Masters (currently sponsored by the Western & Southern Financial Group and called The Real Slam) is an annual outdoor hardcourt tennis event held in Mason near Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The event started on September 18, 1899 and is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States played in its original city. The tournament is the second largest summer tennis event in the U.S. after the U.S. Open, as its men's portion is one of nine elite Masters 1000 tournaments on the ATP Tour

Men's

When: Aug 10 to Aug 18th
Surface: Hardcourt (Decoturf II)
Level: Masters 1000 (highest)
Draw size: Singles 56
Prize money: $5.0 million
Modus: Best of Three through final​

Defending Champion: Novak Djokovic

List From former Champions & Runner Ups Since 2009

Year	Champion	Runner-up	Score
2018	Novak Djokovic	Roger Federer	6–4, 6–4
2017	Grigor Dimitrov	Nick Kyrgios	6–3, 7–5
2016	Marin Čilić	Andy Murray	6–4, 7–5
2015	Roger Federer	Novak Djokovic	7–6(7–1), 6–3
2014	Roger Federer	David Ferrer	6–3, 1–6, 6–2
2013	Rafael Nadal	John Isner	7–6(10–8), 7–6(7–3)
2012	Roger Federer	Novak Djokovic	6–0, 7–6(9–7)
2011	Andy Murray	Novak Djokovic	6–4, 3–0 Ret.
2010	Roger Federer	Mardy Fish	6–7(5–7), 7–6(7–1), 6–4
2009	Roger Federer	Novak Djokovic	6–1, 7–5

Fact:

Djokovic went on to become the first player to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 events.


Draw not until 6.30 pm local time today​

 

[Atennisone]

Tbh I feel like Federer will win this. Djokovic doesn't care enough about Cincy now that he has won it probably. Nadal will suprise a lot if he plays 2 tournaments in 2 weeks, and I'd advise him not to. Federer takes the chances he can get, and still plays some of his best tennis in these Masters on Hard, and Cincy is probably one of his favourites.

 

[Mainad]

Tbh I feel like Federer will win this. Djokovic doesn't care enough about Cincy now that he has won it probably. Nadal will suprise a lot if he plays 2 tournaments in 2 weeks, and I'd advise him not to. Federer takes the chances he can get, and still plays some of his best tennis in these Masters on Hard, and Cincy is probably one of his favourites.

Cincy has always been one of Federer's best tournaments as evidenced by the fact he has won more titles there than anyone else. Until last year I thought he was virtually invincible there, at least if he got to the final but even that last bastion has gone. Djokovic has taken everything from him save the Slam count and the clock is fast ticking away on that one.

 

[stringertom]

It is only fitting that the return uv The Muzziah in singles happens at The Real Slam!!!

 

[I Am Finnish]

It is only fitting that the return uv The Muzziah in singles happens at The Real Slam!!!

Imagine murray will meet either fedr, Nadal or Djokovic in the 1st round

 

[Fridge]

draw at 6:30 according to ATP. 3.5 hours from now

 

[icedevil0289]

Cincy has always been one of Federer's best tournaments as evidenced by the fact he has won more titles there than anyone else. Until last year I thought he was virtually invincible there, at least if he got to the final but even that last bastion has gone. Djokovic has taken everything from him save the Slam count and the clock is fast ticking away on that one.

. lol but forreal a tad dramatic. tbh when fed went 3 sets against stan, i was like damn maybe he shouldn't be making the final.

 

[Yugram]

I think Djokovic won’t care much more than in IW-Miami, so a conservative bet would be Federer, but who knows what’s going on in his head right now?

 

[Atennisone]

Imagine murray will meet either fedr, Nadal or Djokovic in the 1st round

There are byes so Murray has to win a match and I mean it would be kind of suprising if plays no singles in 1 year and 3 months then go out and win like he is top 4.

 

[I Am Finnish]

There are byes so Murray has to win a match and I mean it would be kind of suprising if plays no singles in 1 year and 3 months then go out and win like he is top 4.

My mistake i meant 2nd round

 

[gn]

Hoping some youngster or youngster lifts that vase.

 

[stringertom]

Imagine murray will meet either fedr, Nadal or Djokovic in the 1st round

They get byes.

 

[Atennisone]

I'd want Murray to get as many matches as possible, so don't want him to meet Kyrgios in 1R.

 

[Atennisone]

Projected QF's -

Djoko vs Khachanov
Fed vs Tsitsipas
Zverev - Thiem
Nishi vs Nadal

 

[Atennisone]

Murray vs Gasquet in 1R, Thiem waits in 2R

 

[I Am Finnish]

Dimitrov- Wawrinka again jeez

 

[I Am Finnish]

Potential Djokovic-Querrey 2nd round

 

[I Am Finnish]

Djokovic road


R2 Querrey
R3 Isner
QF Khachanov
SF Federer
F Nadal

 

[Nadal_King]

Nadal is struggling in montreal currently against fognini but if he survives that and goes deep, I reckon he should give cincy a run considering a easy draw he has got there

 

[I Am Finnish]

Federer in Djokovic half of the draw in Cincinnati.

Top half looks way stronger than the bottom
Djokovic
Federer
Khachanov
Tsitsipas
Medvedev
Isner
Fognini
Kyrgios
Berrettini
Wawrinka

 

[Nadal_King]

Hoping for a Djokovic kyrgios qf if kyrgios gets his act together again like washington, he surely can reach quarter final.

 

[Nadal_King]

So my prediction at montreal after draw was rafa-medvedev final which is a big possibility and now my prediction here is federer nadal final

 

[jm1980]

LOL at Novak's draw

2019 Western & Southern Open – Men's singles - Wikipedia

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2R: Querrey
3R: Isner
QF: Kyrgios/Khachanov
SF: Fed/Tsitsipas
F: ?

 

[stringertom]

Dimitrov- Wawrinka again jeez

Other rematch: Mad Lad vs Edmund.

Edmund showed Kyrgiosity the WATLYNM. Maybe one more time?

 

[Third Serve]

This is the tenth anniversary of the inaugural Real Slam. It would only be fitting if the same player with the elegant strokes were to win it again.

 

[Third Serve]

Potential Federer draw:

1R: Bye
2R: Berrettini
3R: Wawrinka / Basilashvili
QF: Tsitsipas / Medvedev
SF: Djokovic / Khachanov
F: Nadal (field is wide open)

My friend is already calling this an easy draw

 

[clayqueen]

Djokovic's Draw

Querrey

Isner

Khachanov

Federer

Nadal


Nadal's Draw

Mannarino

Goffin

Nishikori

Thiem

Fed/Djoker


Federer's Draw

Berrettini

Wawrinka

Medvedev

Djokovic

Nadal

 

[clayqueen]

I hope Rafa plays Cincy because he's got a good draw.

 

[Third Serve]

On a side note, the field looks uber-stacked this year. So many top players in the field. Hope it'll be a great one!

 

[Yugram]

Lmao, Rafa really should play CC no matter how Montreal ends. This draw is sweet af.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Hmm, got a feeling Djokovic won't be going too deep in this year's tournament, especially after seeing Isner as a potential 3R opponent and I suspect he's still a little hungover from the Wimbledon final. I also have to question how strong his motivation will be after finally winning the event last year. Here's hoping he'll be firing on all cylinders by the time NYC comes around.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Hmm, got a feeling Djokovic won't be going too deep in this year's tournament, especially after seeing Isner as a potential 3R opponent and I suspect he's still a little hungover from the Wimbledon final. I also have to question how strong his motivation will be after finally winning the event last year. Here's hoping he'll be firing on all cylinders by the time NYC comes around.

Agree Doubt he is gonna play his best there think he will crash out in QF

 

[I Am Finnish]

Lmao, Rafa really should play CC no matter how Montreal ends. This draw is sweet af.

Depends how he feels

 

[aman92]

Great draw for Rafa and think he might consider playing here if he doesn't win the title in Montreal.

 

[oldmanfan]

On a side note, the field looks uber-stacked this year. So many top players in the field. Hope it'll be a great one!

Most in the top-half, unfortunately... unless you're Nadl .

 

[Nadal_King]

This is the reason why no 2 seed is so important for Us open. As it can help avoid big 2 member till the final which no 3 seed cannot add to that if you get easy draw earlier it will be just what you would order for yourself. SO Rafa if he doesnt win montreal then should no even think of skipping cincy but even if he wins then as well this draw should entice him to play.

 

[RF-18]

Djoko got the toughest draw but nothing new for him.

 

[ChrisRF]

Interesting that Murray is exactly in the quarter without any Big 3 player. So effectively we have anyone of the Big 4 in one quarter for himself. How great would it be if they all reach the SF.

I hope Nadal will play at all though, because if not the draw would be messed up again with Federer and Djokovic in the same half.

 

[Rogfan]

Top half bs bottom half. What a joke. every single in form player is in top half.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Very unbalanced draw indeed

 

[clayqueen]

Full draw:

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2019/422/mds.pdf

 

[Sephiroth]

Why do I keep seeing Nishikori's name in the top 10 all the time

 

[clayqueen]

The draw is even. The Big 4 is back.


Potential SF:

Djokovic/Federer
Nadal/Murray

 

[3fees]

two-time champion Andy Murray, who makes his return to singles action for the first time since the Australian Open. The Brit must first get past Richard Gasquet, who he leads 8-3 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series and defeated in the 2015 Cincinnati quarter-finals.

Murray is back, It will take some time for Murray to regain his form, hopefully he can get a few wins under his belt.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

Djokovic to win it all and become a two-timer,,lol

Cheers
3Fees

 

[prairiegirl]

I watched Murray play a bit in doubles at Rogers Cup and there is no way he has the strength, agility, or flexibility to win big titles in singles. He might win a match or two.

 

[Red Rick]

This tournament is an absolute embarrassment

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[MugOpponent]

Nadal would be crazy not to play with this draw especially since he has no plans to play Beijing/Shanghai or Paris. Tons of free points are available here and it'd be wise to take them. Obviously Federer/Djokovic would be fairly strong favorites in a final over Rafa, but it's B03 and anything can happen.


Federer is definitely the smart bet. I doubt Novak views this as anything but a warm-up.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

If Murray doesn't win, I'm rioting.