ATP500 Swiss Indoors, Basel 2023

Who wins?


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BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster
Dreadful performance by Holger. Terrible, terrible return game
I pretty much knew seeing Holger's face when in the tunnel before the match that he was going to lose. When he looks nervous, it almost always means he's not going to win. Felix played very well and returned serve like a boss. I hope he takes the title tomorrow, Felix deserves a title after his dismal year.

Holger can take solace in Djokovic saying today in Paris that Rune will win slams:

"I have known Holger for quite a few years. We trained when he was younger and he is now in Monte-Carlo, and I really like his game. I think he’s got huge potential, potential to be a Grand Slam winner, no doubt. So I’m sure that Boris will be able to help improve his game overall.”
 

Eureka

Professional
Felix plays WTA level tennis all year and suddenly channels Djokovic in this semi.
Felix's demeanour and game in this SF was exemplary. Perhaps defending his title has spurred him to resist the ever downwards spiral. Holger has played some excellent tennis in Basel thus far - pity he could not make more of a match of it today.
I hope Felix can retain his foothold in this surge, and lifts the trophy.
 

Rattie

Legend
Felix's demeanour and game in this SF was exemplary. Perhaps defending his title has spurred him to resist the ever downwards spiral. Holger has played some excellent tennis in Basel thus far - pity he could not make more of a match of it today.
I hope Felix can retain his foothold in this surge, and lifts the trophy.
For once we disagree lol. I think Hubie lifts it.
 

Eureka

Professional
For once we disagree lol. I think Hubie lifts it.
Will it be fisticuffs then Rattie??? Loool!
I'll be pleased for you and HH if he takes the title! I have a soft spot for Felix (and Denis Shapavolov) and have done since these youngsters first broke out on the tour. I'm just glad to see him playing well again.

Okay, back to the fisticuffs - I'll say Felix in 3.
 

Rattie

Legend
(y) Will it be fisticuffs then Rattie??? Loool!
I'll be pleased for you and HH if he takes the title! I have a soft spot for Felix (and Denis Shapavolov) and have done since these youngsters first broke out on the tour. I'm just glad to see him playing well again.

Okay, back to the fisticuffs - I'll say Felix in 3.
Lol no you misunderstand me. I would rather Felix win; I just don’t think he will. Quite happy to be wrong though
 

Rovesciarete

Hall of Fame
From the little I have seen it seemed that apart from good serving his forehand was working much better. Rune like most suffers when he gets pushed back and around on that wing as it takes away his initiative and creativity.

It is very simplistic but Rune matches up > pushers but < big serve plus players. He suffers also more against heavy hitters like Rublev, Sinner and Wawrinka. Obviously he can still win against them but he has to play relatively better. He is also still growing as a player which will make things easier in many matches to come.
 

chrischris

G.O.A.T.
Holger Rune is not at is best again quite yet.
But whats more important, he is better than a month or 2 or 3 ago.. Upward trend. 2024 could be a good one...
Rune, Carlitos, Ben, Jannik...
 

Benf15harp

Hall of Fame
Still, based on his performances for much of the year, and the fact that he's lost to plenty of "easy pickings" over the past months, I'm impressed at the turnaround.
Idk he’s only really had 2 bad losses all season
Giron and Purcell
All other loses were taken the distance or to just better players.
 

Benf15harp

Hall of Fame
Holger Rune is not at is best again quite yet.
But whats more important, he is better than a month or 2 or 3 ago.. Upward trend. 2024 could be a good one...
Rune, Carlitos, Ben, Jannik...
More like Novak …… Rafa…. tiny…sinner…………med…………….rune……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………BS.
 

robyrolfo

Hall of Fame
Utterly pathetic level and attitude from Holger. Boris needs to paddle his ass after this match.
Kinky…
Boris needs to forget the whip and just use his fists. Prison probably taught him some moves.
Very kinky…
Holger Rune is not at is best again quite yet.
But whats more important, he is better than a month or 2 or 3 ago.. Upward trend. 2024 could be a good one...
Rune, Carlitos, Ben, Jannik...
It’s just one tournament, and a tournament with a weak field (everyone is in Austria). Let’s see him back it up in Paris, before we start declaring it an upward trend for 2024.
 

Aabye5

G.O.A.T.
Uncle Toni did not teach Félix how to do a proper fistpump, that's for sure. But I am happy to see FAA excited about his good form.
 
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