ATP500 Rotterdam 2026

[Vincent-C]

BvdZ takes out AdM- in straights.

Toldja he'd pay for beating Stan the Man

 

[Hitman]

BvdZ takes out AdM- in straights.

Toldja he'd pay for beating Stan the Man

There should be a rule that you cannot beat Stan this year

 

[Vincent-C]

There should be a rule that you cannot beat Stan this year

Agreed. I will implement the formalities.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

BvdZ takes out AdM- in straights.

Toldja he'd pay for beating Stan the Man

I Think AdM won though.

 

[Vincent-C]

I Think AdM won though.

You are right- I was score-watching, and getting ahead of myself.

 

[Kafel69]

FAA just too solid and Griek is ready to crack at the seams... 7:6 first set.

 

[helterskelter]

Both FAA and Bublik reach 10 titles with a victory this week. Looks like one or other of them will be in the final, and probably the favorite for it.

 

[Vincent-C]

I wanna see a Bublik v. FAA semi.

 

[diplimit]

FAA looked a bit tired after winning the title in France last week. He might not make the final in Rotterdam

 

[Cage Rattler]

Bublik playing at an insane level

 

[Vincent-C]

Bublik playing at an insane level

Go, Bubbles!

 

[Cage Rattler]

Hit a 215kmh second serve ace on set point .. opponent's face was a picture of disbelief

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Bublik playing at an insane level

Yah, man. Superb when he's on. Heh, heh- these comms! Just before the tb, were told that when you lose a point it seems like the wrong shot! Dude, I know well how that feels!
The tb was fun - cat and mouse and then a blunder on serve from AB gives Munar the 2nd set. Will we see the focused AB in the 3rd or the frustrated one who offers up some priceless rants????

 

[Vincent-C]

Bublik takes it, 7-6 (3) in the third over the very solid, won't-go-away Jaume Munar.
So we do get that Bubbles v. FAA semifinal.. very cool.

 

[Aabye5]

Bublik takes it, 7-6 (3) in the third over the very solid, won't-go-away Jaume Munar.
So we do get that Bubbles v. FAA semifinal.. very cool.

Would have been a nice headline for the final...battle for a 10th title.

 

[Aabye5]

FAA hasn't looked as sharp in Rotterdam as he did in Montpellier

 

[Hitman]

FAA hasn't looked as sharp in Rotterdam as he did in Montpellier

Well, keep in mind he was bounced out of AO in the first round, so he had plenty of time to prepare for the 250 event, and he was fresher.

 

[helterskelter]

De Minaur beats Humbert to make the 20th final of his career. Tomorrow will be someone on ten titles trying to prevent someone from reaching ten titles.

 

[Vincent-C]

De Minaur beats Humbert to make the 20th final of his career. Tomorrow will be someone on ten titles trying to prevent someone from reaching ten titles.

Bublik v. FAA starting up.. go, Bubbles!

 

[Kafel69]

bublik is feeling all those 3-setters right now. FAA is just a step ahead of him on every shot right now.

 

[Vincent-C]

FAA's up 3-0 in a flash.

 

[Vincent-C]

FAA serving at 5-1.

 

[helterskelter]

All going FAA's way.

Bublik probably emotionally drained from the Munar match.

 

[raffiki]

Bubbles already readying his tennis bag when there's still a game (at least) to play. Taking the drinking bottles. Leaving enough space for the hotel towels...

 

[Cage Rattler]

Bublik had no rhythm today.

 

[bw114]

FAA closes the match winning 27/28 first serve points. Bublik won seven points on return the entire match

 

[Vincent-C]

1 and 2 for FAA. That's that.

 

[bw114]

First thing FAA does after sitting down is put the wedding ring on. My type of tennis player.

 

[bw114]

Bublik didn’t hit a single winner. That’s insane

 

[Aabye5]

(1) Taz vs (2) FAA for the final! Who you got?


FAA leads the h2h 3-1, but their last match at the USO was a tight 4-setter with two tiebreaks.

 

[Vincent-C]

Go, FAA

 

[mightyjeditribble]

(1) Taz vs (2) FAA for the final! Who you got?


FAA leads the h2h 3-1, but their last match at the USO was a tight 4-setter with two tiebreaks.

I prefer FAA as a player (when he's on) and the form on indoors points to him also. But I wouldn't begrudge AdM finally winning one here.

 

[Vincent-C]

Bublik didn’t hit a single winner. That’s insane

Our Boy can be a touch uneven, cain't he?

 

[Hitman]

FAA is the better Indoor player, but ADM has the better fighter mentality.

 

[Vincent-C]

FAA is the better Indoor player, but ADM has the better fighter mentality.

So FAA in straights?

 

[Hitman]

So FAA in straights?

Well, if it is just pure tennis, sure FAA is the better player and likely winner....but ADM is the better fighter and could turn this into a scrap.

 

[Vincent-C]

Well, if it is just pure tennis, sure FAA is the better player and likely winner....but ADM is the better fighter and could turn this into a scrap.

Just messing with you..

 

[Hitman]

Just messing with you..

I thought your statement was actually quite legit though. The better should win, but we seen examples when the grittier players can upset proceedings.

 

[Vincent-C]

I thought your statement was actually quite legit though. The better should win, but we seen examples when the grittier players can upset proceedings.

.. especially Demon.

 

[Hitman]

.. especially Demon.

ADM is one of the examples I think of, of a player maximizing everything they got.

 

[Vincent-C]

ADM is one of the examples I think of, of a player maximizing everything they got.

Big Z right after him, of course.

 

[Hitman]

Big Z right after him, of course.

Big Z is slam winner material, ADM's ceiling is master win here and there.

Z never maximized his mental side, because if he had, he certainly had the game to win slams.

 

[Mainad]

Wow, Bublik got destroyed by FAA. Was FAA goating or was Bublik slumpimg??

 

[dking68]

ADM is one of the examples I think of, of a player maximizing everything they got.

And Taylor Fritz in recent days

 

[Hitman]

And Taylor Fritz in recent days

Fritz is the other best example, no question.

 

[Rattie]

Wow, Bublik got destroyed by FAA. Was FAA goating or was Bublik slumpimg??

Unimpressive from Bublik. He only managed 4 winners in 2 sets!

 

[smoledman]

What's the delay in starting the final?

 

[Aabye5]

Why did FAA choose to receive?

 

[Chanwan]

ADM is one of the examples I think of, of a player maximizing everything they got.

Agree, except I think he has got untapped serve potential

 

[Hitman]

Agree, except I think he has got untapped serve potential

Possible.