Erste Bank Open 2023 - J. SINNER (2) vs D. MEDVEDEV (1)

[dking68]

Does Sinner win title #10 or Medvedev wins and finally defends a title. Medvedev leads Sinner 2-1 in finals this year. Does sinner make it 2-2 or does Medvedev make it 3-1. Vote and Discuss. Thank you.

 

[Kralingen]

Please save tennis Jannik. Please. Ignore the fact that Daniil should’ve been disqualified two days ago. Do Justice to the Game.

 

[dking68]

Please save tennis Jannik. Please. Ignore the fact that Daniil should’ve been disqualified two days ago. Do Justice to the Game.

He will punish him for his sins in two sets tomorrow. Title #10 for Yawnick

 

[Lauren_Girl']

Please save tennis Jannik. Please. Ignore the fact that Daniil should’ve been disqualified two days ago. Do Justice to the Game.

Let's not get this far please. I am no Medvedev fan and I'm pissed that he wasn't disqualified (while Djokovic was), but he isn't responsible for the umpire's decisions. I am livid at the organization who make the rules... rules are the rules only for certain players apparently. But Medvedev is just 1 example among others (along with Begu, Andreeva, Ostapenko, Bedene, Brooksby,...) As bad as it looked, it was still unintentionnal. He is very lucky nothing happened to him but it doesn't make him the bad guy here. I blame the hypocrisy and the inconsistency of the system, but we shouldn't point fingers at Medvedev in particular.

That being said, I hope Sinner wins this one. I like his game a lot more than Medvedev's too.

 

[dking68]

Let's not get this far please. I am no Medvedev fan and I'm pissed that he wasn't disqualified (while Djokovic was), but he isn't responsible for the umpire's decisions. I am livid at the organization who make the rules... rules are the rules only for certain players apparently. But Medvedev is just 1 example among others (along with Begu, Andreeva, Ostapenko, Bedene, Brooksby,...) As bad as it looked, it was still unintentionnal. He is very lucky nothing happened to him but it doesn't make him the bad guy here. I blame the hypocrisy and the inconsistency of the system, but we shouldn't point fingers at Medvedev in particular.

That being said, I hope Sinner wins this one. I like his game a lot more than Medvedev's too.

They played last year in Vienna and it was very one sided.

 

[Kralingen]

Let's not get this far please. I am no Medvedev fan and I'm pissed that he wasn't disqualified (while Djokovic was), but he isn't responsible for the umpire's decisions. I am livid at the organization who make the rules... rules are the rules only for certain players apparently. But Medvedev is just 1 example among others (along with Begu, Andreeva, Ostapenko, Bedene, Brooksby,...) As bad as it looked, it was still unintentionnal. He is very lucky nothing happened to him but it doesn't make him the bad guy here. I blame the hypocrisy and the inconsistency of the system, but we shouldn't point fingers at Medvedev in particular.

That being said, I hope Sinner wins this one. I like his game a lot more than Medvedev's too.

It was Medvedev’s fault. Intention goes out the window in a situation like that. Slapping at the ball like that so close to the crowd will never lead to anything good. He should be banned from the game forever in my opinion. A horrible, caustic presence on Tour.

Then again, I felt he should’ve been banned long before this incident.

 

[albertobra]

While I believe that Sinner will soon shorten the H2H gap, something is telling me that Meddy won't allow Jannik a back to back win.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Sinner in two. Hopefully he comes in more and exploits Med's ridiculously embarrassing ROS position. Med deserves to lose every single match when he stands back on Mars to return serve.

 

[Pheasant]

I'm taking Sinner in 3 here, despite Med's 6-1 HTH advantage. Hopefully, Sinner has turned a corner and will be a massive threat for the biggest titles in 2024.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Come on, Sinner. Play this match like there is a Brylcreem contract on the line.

 

[Pheasant]

Sinner, his mom, and @dking68 are making believers out of Sinner.

 

[Ronaldo]

Come on, Sinner. Play this match like there is a Brylcreem contract on the line.

Lil dab will do

 

[Krish0608]

Sinner should save tennis again.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

It was Medvedev’s fault. Intention goes out the window in a situation like that. Slapping at the ball like that so close to the crowd will never lead to anything good. He should be banned from the game forever in my opinion. A horrible, caustic presence on Tour.

Then again, I felt he should’ve been banned long before this incident.

By the book, he should have been DQd - but I still would have found it a pathetic ruling. Also, in fairness, ATP players are totally not used to having spectators at their same height right behind them. In 90% of cases the backboard is way taller, like 9-12 feet, and that kind of swat isn't hitting anyone if not possibly Medvedev himself (off the ricochet). And when they do indeed have that sort of setup, venues will usually place a transparent net at both short ends, like at last year's Florence ATP which I attended in person. In sum, it was truly a freak occurrence in more ways than one. By the way, I also believe Medvedev is a real piece of garbage deep down inside, but I still find him funny and interesting to watch. Also, this is the best possible final and a true marquee matchup. Personally, I'm not quite as confident as the ever optimistic @dking68 but I sure hope he's right.

 

[Ronaldo]

Sinner should save tennis again.

From a Sinner comes a savior, eh?

 

[albertobra]

Let's not get this far please. I am no Medvedev fan and I'm pissed that he wasn't disqualified (while Djokovic was), but he isn't responsible for the umpire's decisions. I am livid at the organization who make the rules... rules are the rules only for certain players apparently. But Medvedev is just 1 example among others (along with Begu, Andreeva, Ostapenko, Bedene, Brooksby,...) As bad as it looked, it was still unintentionnal. He is very lucky nothing happened to him but it doesn't make him the bad guy here. I blame the hypocrisy and the inconsistency of the system, but we shouldn't point fingers at Medvedev in particular.

That being said, I hope Sinner wins this one. I like his game a lot more than Medvedev's too.

I missed this one. When was it? Any vídeo? Thanks

 

[dking68]

Sinner should save tennis again.

How many sets?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Let’s hope for a cracker. Sinner believes he can beat Meddy now. If sinner wins again then we can see the tide is turning a bit. If Meddy wins then he resumes his dominance in the rivalry. May the best man win.

 

[dking68]

Let’s hope for a cracker. Sinner believes he can beat Meddy now. If sinner wins again then we can see the tide is turning a bit. If Meddy wins then he resumes his dominance in the rivalry. May the best man win.

I really can’t see it going to 7-1. My feeling is Sinner makes it 6-2 and grabs his 10th title of the season in straight sets

 

[Zetty]

Sinner for the winner.

 

[Jonesy]

Sinner in 3 easy sets.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Sinner in 2.

Let Medvedev’s streak of never defending a title continue.

 

[Rovesciarete]

It is a bad matchup for Jannik but he himself rightly pointed out in Beijing that Daniil is making him a better player. Cynical views get lots of likes but this is a factual statement. Sinner had and has to learn how to play against such a deep defensive player which counters his biggest strengths.

Much will depend on the quality of serve.

 

[sortof]

It was Medvedev’s fault. Intention goes out the window in a situation like that. Slapping at the ball like that so close to the crowd will never lead to anything good. He should be banned from the game forever in my opinion. A horrible, caustic presence on Tour.

Then again, I felt he should’ve been banned long before this incident.

This your first outing as Medvedev hater?

 

[Ronaldo]

MeDevil in 2 sets

 

[Aabye5]

Has Sonic Jannik finally hacked the Eggman suit? On his way to a successful comeback in this set.

 

[Rattie]

Sinner looking impressive!

 

[chuckersthenut]

Medvedev getting this one. Both players looking quite good at the moment. Glad to be up to catch this one. I guess I can thank the pizza for gastro problems waking me up

 

[chuckersthenut]

Medvedev in trouble here at 5-5. Man that kit looks fire on med

 

[chuckersthenut]

Sinner really letting med off the hook this game.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Sinner getting nervous all the sudden.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Set point Medvedev. Sinner choking a bit

 

[chuckersthenut]

These boys are slugging the ball. Deuce 5-6

 

[chuckersthenut]

Sinner came up big, tiebreak.

 

[Jonesy]

Sinner has Med exactly where he wants.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Sinner with 3 loose errors. 3-1 med

 

[Aabye5]

Everybody's tentative in a tiebreak

 

[Aabye5]

Minibreak is erased, 5-4 Med.

 

[Aabye5]

Jannik with the ace out wide. Wunderbar!

 

[chuckersthenut]

Set point sinner. Great comeback from 4-1 down. Serving well

 

[Aabye5]

"This is where the angels and the devils meet...6-apiece", and the Sinner flinches.

 

[Aabye5]

Ass #3 for Sinner in the tiebreak

 

[Kralingen]

Jannik you little monster

Stick it to this crime against humanity

Let’s go!!!!!

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

The Mountain Boy is becoming a Mountain Man.

 

[Aabye5]

And he rushes the net and Med cannot get the pass. First set, Sonic Jannik.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Never seen sinner serve this well. Like 3 aces this tie break. 7-7

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner with the first set! Another win here would be a big statement from the Italian. Still nothing in it and Meddy right in this.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Fantastic from Sinner. That was a really high quality set of tennis.

 

[rigged]

He's finally clutch. Next year he'll become accelerator.

 

[chuckersthenut]

Great tiebreak. Sinner came up BIG