ATP250 Brisbane International 2024

[BeatlesFan]

Great Dane and Dimi on court!! Both guys looked super nervous in the tunnel waiting to come out. This is Holger's 9th ATP final, Dimi hasn't won a title since 2017.

Dimi wins the toss and elects to serve.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Here we go

 

[chuckersthenut]

Battle of the backwards cap. I'll never understand this trend.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Battle of the backwards cap. I'll never understand this trend.

I detest it. Both would look 100 times better without the backwards cap. Looks asinine.

Rune should have broken there, blew two BP's.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Holger hitting the ball so hard and early

 

[Dwell]

I detest it. Both would look 100 times better without the backwards cap. Looks asinine.

Rune should have broken there, blew two BP's.

after he wins his first slam he might go through a PR makeover

 

[chuckersthenut]

Good opening hold from Grigor. Was down 15-40. Holger is being hyper aggressive.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Holger hitting the ball so hard and early

He was playing this way against Duckworth but was getting these balls in the court, he's making a lot of errors through overhitting so far. I love to see him being so aggressive though, hitting it a ton.

 

[chuckersthenut]

He was playing this way against Duckworth but was getting these balls in the court, he's making a lot of errors through overhitting so far. I love to see him being so aggressive though, hitting it a ton.

When he plays his best he is staying aggressive. I hate seeing him go into turtle mode, but I do get it. He has the game to play aggressive.

 

[chuckersthenut]

He's getting all twitchy again.

 

[BeatlesFan]

First serves:

Dimi: 79% (!)
Rune: 60%

 

[Dwell]

I honestly don't enjoy watching Rune... I prefer Sinner and Carlos by far. His forehand is unsatisfying. It lacks that rigor and intentionality that the greats have.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Holger not converting any of these BP's is going to cause another tantrum. He's already getting frustrated.

Ken Rosewall in the house.

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

You know who's looking like quite an asset in the box? Kenneth Carlsen. That guy has clearly brought something to the table.

he was a bit of a journeyman in his playing days, but I always liked his game. Big serve, big forehand.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Really good match thus far

 

[BeatlesFan]

You know who's looking like quite an asset in the box? Kenneth Carlsen. That guy has clearly brought something to the table.

Agreed, he has a nice, calm manner. I would much rather have him as the second coach than Luthi, who I just don't see as a good fit for Holger. Rune really needs to get rid of this ridiculous entourage. He doesn't need Mom, Lapo, Mike and the physio there along with the coach. It's just too much.

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

Agreed, he has a nice, calm manner. I would much rather have him as the second coach than Luthi, who I just don't see as a good fit for Holger. Rune really needs to get rid of this ridiculous entourage. He doesn't need Mom, Lapo, Mike and the physio there along with the coach. It's just too much.

It's too big, yes. Almost lik Agassi's back in the day. Don't like it.

 

[Subway Tennis]

I detest it. Both would look 100 times better without the backwards cap. Looks asinine.

Rune should have broken there, blew two BP's.

I think @Kralingen may have unearthed the reason for the hats. Rune was using it because he is self conscious about his hair which is slightly receding for a young man and the same might be true for Dimitrov?

I’ve only just started watching. Has the level in the final been good so far?

 

[chuckersthenut]

Crazy. Things get a little tight and Holger is now fighting with a fan behind him, hitting balls into the backstop, and gesturing to his mother.

 

[chuckersthenut]

I think @Kralingen may have unearthed the reason for the hats. Rune was using it because he is self conscious about his hair which is slightly receding for a young man and the same might be true for Dimitrov?

I’ve only just started watching. Has the level in the final been good so far?

Yes

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

I think @Kralingen may have unearthed the reason for the hats. Rune was using it because he is self conscious about his hair which is slightly receding for a young man and the same might be true for Dimitrov?

I’ve only just started watching. Has the level in the final been good so far?

Rune's hair isn't receding. I think Dimitrov is using it because of a recent hair transplant.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I think Kralingen may have unearthed the reason for the hats. Rune was using it because he is self conscious about his hair which is slightly receding for a young man

What BS. He has no receding hairline. Next thing you know Kralingen will "unearth" that Holger's a midget. Anyway, Dimitrov is the bald one and he's already had two hair transplants.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Yes

Beautiful. We could be in for a barn-burner of a final!

 

[chuckersthenut]

Great set of tennis. Grigor even had a chance to blow it after the let.

 

[Subway Tennis]

What BS. He has no receding hairline. Next thing you know Kralingen will "unearth" that Holger's a midget. Anyway, Dimitrov is the bald one and he's already had two hair transplants.

Breaking news: bald Holger!!

Fair enough! It looks like this is going to be one hell of a final.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Let's not drag the Norwood Reaper into this tennis thread.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Crazy. Things get a little tight and Holger is now fighting with a fan behind him, hitting balls into the backstop, and gesturing to his mother.

What happened with Rune vs the fan? This must have happened right before I tuned in. Was it a confrontation with someone on the sidelines?

 

[Subway Tennis]

Let's not drag the Norwood Reaper into this tennis thread.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Grigor has to have maybe 2 errors on his BH in that set. He is really changing it up with the slice, drive, topspin. What a beauty of a shot.

Holger really played well that first set. Goes to show the level Grigor is playing at, guy really believes he can play with anybody.

I still see Holger coming through here in 3.

 

[chuckersthenut]

What happened with Rune vs the fan? This must have happened right before I tuned in. Was it a confrontation with someone on the sidelines?

Somebody behind him in the stands... nothing major. Just a couple "come on" in their direction.

 

[chuckersthenut]

It's too big, yes. Almost lik Agassi's back in the day. Don't like it.

If he could just ditch momma he would be 1000 times better off.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Holy cow it's getting better

 

[Subway Tennis]

Wow…. The level…… Good hold from Dimitrov - Holger was throwing everything at him.

 

[chuckersthenut]

First week of the season. These guys are going all out.

 

[chuckersthenut]

That dimitrov backhand DTL. Wow.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Rune's hair isn't receding. I think Dimitrov is using it because of a recent hair transplant.

Dimi had his hair plugs a couple years ago but they never took very well just like Nadal’s. So he still wears the cap.

Rune is being silly wearing a cap when it’s literally 6:30PM at night in a covered court here in Brisbane. Don’t damage the roots like that.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

16 minute game here. May end up being a big one. Deuce #9!

 

[Benf15harp3000]

I think @Kralingen may have unearthed the reason for the hats. Rune was using it because he is self conscious about his hair which is slightly receding for a young man and the same might be true for Dimitrov?

I’ve only just started watching. Has the level in the final been good so far?

Might be for GD? Lmao. He’s bald.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Grigor won't let the kid out of this service game.

 

[BeatlesFan]

That dimitrov backhand DTL. Wow.

I've never, ever seen him play this well. He just won't miss.

Big hold for Holger after 9 deuces. He's getting tired though.

 

[Subway Tennis]

I've never, ever seen him play this well. He just won't miss.

Big hold for Holger after 9 deuces. He's getting tired though.

Talk about putting on a show. This is superb so far.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Backhand passing shot #57 for Grigor. The guy is just ripping it.

 

[Move]

Backhand passing shot #57 for Grigor. The guy is just ripping it.

His slice also very ... damaging

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Dimitrov breaks! Let’s go Dimi!

 

[Move]

Rune lacks patience and focus, way too fidgety

 

[BeatlesFan]

Well, that looks to be it. Well deserved from Dimitrov, what a clean, error free match from him. Outstanding level.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Dim breaks! Now just two holds away from his first title since Scottsdale in 1987. Can he do it? Or will he choke it as per yooj?

 

[BeatlesFan]

Rune lacks patience and focus, way too fidgety

He's always this way, win or lose. His constant need to look at his box was really annoying tonight.

 

[Subway Tennis]

His slice also very ... damaging

That dirty DTL slice he just hit was criminal.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Looks like both of the #2 seeds will reign supreme in Brisbane over the #1 seeds in straight sets.

First Rybakina over Sabalenka. Now Dimitrov over Rune.

Dimi 3 points from the title.