Davis Cup Semi-Final - Croatia vs. France 16 Sep - 18 Sep 2016

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Still holds, Coric's backhand is bad today.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Nice forehand by Coric, Gasquet gives him a thumbs up.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Fantastic backhand by Gasquet! Coric puts it back with a slice, but not good enough to win the point.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Two break point Gasquet, allex bro.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Bad drop shot by Coric, easy get for former French GOAT... 2-1 on serve, should win in straights now!

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Nice forehand by Coric here, playing with no long pressure anyway.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

What a net play by Gasquet, really one of the best players in the world at the net.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Ace Richard.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Holds at 30... 3-1 looking good.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Coric collapsing now.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Long rally won by Gasquet and double break, will win the first point for France in a few minutes it seems. He is da boss.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Loud crowd went quiet suddenly.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

More and more drop shot winners by Gasquet, showing all his talent on the court today.

 

[Chicharito]

Allez

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Coric still finds the energy to win a long rally but it is too late now.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

5-1 Gasquet one more game.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Lol crowd sounds depressed.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Nice slice by Gasquet, Coric can't bend down to get the ball. Maybe he won't even hold his last service game.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Easy forehand missed again by Coric, two points away...

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Nice forehand winner here. 15-30.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

The Gasquet's show: backhand lob, followed by top spin backhand winner down the line. Classic.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

6-2 7-6 6-1 good job Ritchie !

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Coric served to win the second set, that was definitely the crucial moment of this match. Once Gasquet broke back and then took the lead of the tie break it was over. Coric probably gave up in the third to save energy for sunday, which is not a stupid move. Very solid match by Gasquet regardless and he will need energy for sunday as well to play Cilic.

 

[stringertom]

@tipsa...don'tlikehim! FTW with a lengthy monologue interrupted by one @Chicharito post!

#PostCountEnglishImprovementExercise

 

[stringertom]

The Croatian Palindrome is saying "Pouille-eze go away!" Up 5-1 quickly.

Lucas will have to mount a comeback and Sock him on the jaw, non?

@tipsa...don'tlikehim!

 

[stringertom]

Une baguette pour Monsieur Pouille avec fromage!

#PostCount&FrenchImprovementExerciseNon?

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Gasquet is gonna play I think. Monfils is out (injury), Simon on the bench.
Still not sure about Coric... this tie is getting tough to predict.

Imagine if they had to call on Benoit Balls!

 

[Big_Dangerous]

6-2 7-6 6-1 good job Ritchie !

Was surprised to see Gasquet in over Monfils, then realized he probably withdrew because of injury/fatigue. Wouldn't blame the French after his questionable performance in the first two sets against Djokovic. Croatia in trouble though, especially if Coric is too hurt to really compete. Even if Cilic beats Pouille and Gasquet, I think France still wins the doubles.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Imagine if they had to call on Benoit Balls!

They would ask Pioline to play before calling Paire that's for sure!

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

The Croatian Palindrome is saying "Pouille-eze go away!" Up 5-1 quickly.

Lucas will have to mount a comeback and Sock him on the jaw, non?

@tipsa...don'tlikehim!

Yes a Sock effort is still possible I guess but this time Cilic is playing at home. Pouille needs the second set absolutely. He has no pressure anyway, should unleash the beast!

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Cilic too good.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Cilic too good.

Too soon junior! Pouille back in it at 5-4 in the 2nd set!

 

[stringertom]

Two-set-down Lucas to Pouille out a Catholic Church approved contraception???

 

[stringertom]

Two-set-down Lucas to Pouille out a Catholic Church approved contraception???

Pouille pulls out too early in four!

 

[3fees]

Pouille pulls out too early in four!

Whats this stringer , you going native on the forum ?

BLNT

Cheers
3Fees

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Mahut/Herbert have to deliver today.

 

[stringertom]

Whats this stringer , you going native on the forum ?

BLNT

Cheers
3Fees

In honor of Slaminal going postal on Tjovic and giving him a raspberry on his lower digit.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Mahut/Herbert have to deliver today.

#1 and #2 doubles players in the world respectively!

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Hebert was subpar during the first set, and now it is Mahut in the second set. Still surprised they are only losing 6-7 5-5, they are both not playing well.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

France finally gets the break in the second set. Very tough match, should be 1 set all in a few minutes. Afraid I can't watch the rest of the match...

 

[stringertom]

Dodig/Cilic up 2-1 sets vs the #1 world team. Very pivotal set(s) for the spot in the final!

 

[stringertom]

Dodig/Cilic with the early break, 2-1!

 

[stringertom]

Croatia!!!

Up 2-1 now after Dodig/Cilic upset Mahut/Herbert in four.

 

[tennis1111]

Go Croatia!!!!

 

[Nostradamus]

So Is Cilic and Dodig the BEST of all time doubles team ?? the true GOAT of doubles. ????????????? they beat Bryans whom is considered to be GOAT and they also beat #1 doubles team in the world currently...........SO they gotta be the GOAT,,,right ?

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Looks like Croatia is gonna qualify for the final, and well deserved I must say. Gasquet to defeat Cilic will need to step up and play closer to his baseline. I guess there is still a chance but Cilic will be hard to beat.
Big letdown from Hebert/Mahut.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Dodig @3.20

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

France's destiny is in Gasquet's hands.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Ladies and gentlemen this is Gasquet's time.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

2 BP Cilic.