Big match for Asian tennis tomorrow- Nishikori vs. Chung

[papertank]

In R3 of the grand slam, could this be the highest profile match between two men representing East Asian countries ever? I also think Chung has a solid chance here, he's been playing great while Kei has not been at his best.

 

[SeeingDusk]

Can Chung sneak his way to the SF?

 

[Charleneriva]

In R3 of the grand slam, could this be the highest profile match between two men representing East Asian countries ever? I also think Chung has a solid chance here, he's been playing great while Kei has not been at his best.

Like your signature.

I'm looking forward to this match. Asia needs more tennis stars and the world needs more Asian players on tour.

Tough call. Chung in 4 or Kei in 3/5.

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Son of Samsung to defeat Noodle of Nishikori in 4 sets.

 

[PeteD]

Let's get real people. Chung's having a great year -- YAY! And Nish isn't at his best lately. But Nish has stuff that young Chung hasn't seen. Nish in 4 unless Hyeon soars high and/or Nish has a terrible no-good very bad day . . .

 

[acintya]

when i was young there was a popular gum for eating called Chunga Lunga (čunga lunga)

 

[70後]

Man with Big Hair will get it done!

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Nishikori not looking good getting broken at 4-3. He doesn't seem to take Chung seriously enough and/or his body is letting him down (again).

 

[gn]

nobody chunging tonight?

 

[PeteD]

Chung over breakfast!

 

[PeteD]

Kei reached into his bag of tricks.

 

[merwy]

Damn why couldn't Chung have won that set point? I hate this. I knew Nishikori would probably be better but it's a lot harder to accept when the margins are so small

 

[PeteD]

Damn why couldn't Chung have won that set point? I hate this. I knew Nishikori would probably be better but it's a lot harder to accept when the margins are so small

Nish had a place to reach down to

 

[PeteD]

Back on serve! Chung not going away.

 

[PeteD]

Kei is not #9 for nothing.

 

[PeteD]

Ka-CHUNG! Still fighting.

 

[PeteD]

Why did Chung have to meet Kei 3rd round?

 

[Nadalgaenger]

I used to date a Japanese girl.

Japanese and Koreans don't like each other much! This should be good!

 

[PeteD]

Kei spending very little energy.

 

[merwy]

Nish had a place to reach down to

He was one point away..

 

[heninfan99]

Dance hall days for chung

 

[TrustTheNinja]

wow chung set point

 

[Djokovic2011]

Kei got stung by Chung.

 

[PeteD]

Ka-CHUNG!

 

[70後]

and takes the third set on a tb.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Not over yet

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Chung has the game to beat Nishi if he can remain consistent.

 

[70後]

Will somebody retire hurt if it goes to a 5th set?

 

[TrustTheNinja]

what the hell is kei doing man. he needs to be fresh for verdasco next round

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Will somebody retire hurt if it goes to a 5th set?

Not Chung with those tree trunks called legs of his

 

[PeteD]

Not Chung with those tree trunks called legs of his

Guy is built

 

[Meles]

what the hell is kei doing man. he needs to be fresh for verdasco next round

Where is @merwy for this moment of glory? @ultradr Chungers unite.

He's taken the 3rd set breaker and is up an early break in the 4th in a war of attrition.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Nishi not looking too hot right now

 

[RS92]

Nishikori pecho frío.

 

[TrustTheNinja]

kei.... seriously

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Nishikory racket SMASSHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

 

[gn]

Nishi looks really frustrated

 

[Master_Funk]

Chung looks so solid at the moment.Out of all the next gen players, he looks like he has the most stamina to last 3 out of 5 sets in these majors

 

[TrustTheNinja]

wow what a lucky break for Kei. He needs to regroup asap and this rain delay gives him that opportunity. Reminds me of that match against Khachanov where another rain delay benefitted him immensely.

 

[70後]

play suspended.

Chung was so taking the fourth.

 

[70後]

Not Chung with those tree trunks called legs of his

I definitely didn't mean the Man with Big Hair

 

[Meles]

it worked

 

[Sysyphus]

Kei will only go five if he knows he'll win; if not, he will retire at the end of the fourth. Gotta keep that deciding set record.

In all seriousness, surprised he didn't wrap it up in three. Gotta be frustrating for him.

 

[gn]

Kei will only go five if he knows he'll win; if not he will at the end of the fourth. Gotta keep that deciding set record.

In all seriousness, surprised he didn't wrap it up in three. Gotta be frustrating for him.

Chung was striking well and he did not give Kei anything in the tie-break. Not being able to finish in 3 caused Kei to lose focus. Hope rain delay helps him.

 

[Berasategui94]

Chung was striking well and he did not give Kei anything in the tie-break. Not being able to finish in 3 caused Kei to lose focus. Hope rain delay helps him.

Chung played a very good tiebreak, he was more aggressive than he'd been for most of the match.

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Weather.com says rain until 7pm Paris time. So I'm assuming they will resume play today, hopefully...

 

[PeteD]

Bad for Chung. He was zoning. Who knows after this break, or tomorrow.

 

[merwy]

play suspended.

Chung was so taking the fourth.

Still up two breaks. Not a bad way to start tomorrow

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Chung was very impressive coming back from 2 sets down, pulling out the tiebreak and getting double breaks in the 4th set...Good to be 21 with fresh, tree trunk legs.

 

[Charleneriva]

Couldn't watch the match . Can anyone summarise the match so far pls?

Looks like Kei was really lucky. He now has plenty of time to regroup both physically and mentally and with his experience, I think he still has the better chance to win the match.