French Open 2018 semifinal :- Dominic Thiem[7] vs M. Cecchinato

[Smurph]

Domi: Please save tennis tomorrow and bring home a Victory!

P.S. I luv your new haircut.

 

[Fedole]

Lol how could you hate Thiem?? He has the cutest and most adorable smile ever!

When Zverev smiles kittens die but when Thiem smiles kittens are born.

Haha yes!

Tomorrow will be a straight set Thiemination I reckon!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

awwww

 

[Deleted member 756486]

awwww

Aww isn’t he adorable?

He can’t be adorable against Nadal though, he has to become a ruthless cold blooded killer for Sunday!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Aww isn’t he adorable?

He can’t be adorable against Nadal though, he has to become a ruthless cold blooded killer for Sunday!

Much better than that horrendous AVB tune you posted. lol I don't want that associated with the Dominator.

 

[Red Rick]

Aww isn’t he adorable?

He can’t be adorable against Nadal though, he has to become a ruthless cold blooded killer for Sunday!

Bigger chance of this

 

[West Coast Ace]

I hope I’m wrong. But I get this bad feeling the clock strikes 12 on Marco, he melts down (possibly epically - broken racquets and profanity) and turns back into a Challenger Lifer.

Thiem 6-1 6-3 6-1.

 

[Technology Ruined Tennis]

In these turbulent times, Cheech & NATO is the stoner comedy we need.

 

[Nostradamus]

Cappuccino in 5

So we will find out tomorrow who has the better 1-handed backhand, right ?? I think Thiem's 1-hander is little more solid, period.

 

[llodra_fan]

When is this match ? RG Website is horrible, they haven't even updated today's schedule !

 

[Standaa]

When is this match ? RG Website is horrible, they haven't even updated today's schedule !

1:00 PM local time

 

[SQA333]

Thiem wins but it's going to be a long drawn out struggle, not too dissimilar to Soderling's RG SFs.

 

[Red Rick]

Thiem wins but it's going to be a long drawn out struggle, not too dissimilar to Soderling's RG SFs.

I really think he wins easily

 

[yharzu]

Thiem breaks to start the match

 

[tennis_pro]

Thiem gooby plos make this fast

 

[edberg volleys]

dpl

 

[edberg volleys]

d wins easily

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Cecchinato masters the R2 button once more.

 

[Gato]

I wouldn't be surprised if this goes to 4-5 sets

 

[Subway Tennis]

Thiem will win the SF handily against the match fixer, to set up the first great French Open final since 2004.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Passing shot sniper. Break point saved.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Loving Dom’s hair.

 

[albertobra]

Cecchinato getting into the match. Unfortunately payed the fact to be the first to serve.

 

[Gato]

Nice dropshop.. Cecchi has a lot more variety than Thiem

 

[cc0509]

I wouldn't be surprised if this goes to 4-5 sets

I'll be surprised if Thiem doesn't win in straights.

 

[robthai]

Thiem is ready to beat Nadal.

 

[Pagoo]

Good luck Thiem!

 

[Gato]

I'll be surprised if Thiem doesn't win in straights.

Yep yep

 

[cc0509]

Yep yep

Yep yep? What does that mean?

 

[Bukowski]

Just awoke. Will read comments to catch up. Flipped on TC- straight addict

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Goat return. 0-30

 

[aditya123]

Goat return. 0-30

Yeahhhh he ducked to hit the return actually. Took thiem by surprise

 

[La Grande]

Great play Thiem

 

[steenkash]

This looks like it will be an interesting match. Whoever wins, they will make worthy Roland Garros runner-up.

 

[La Grande]

Break back!

 

[maxrenn]

Yes come on Checchinato!

 

[Gato]

Yep yep? What does that mean?

Means Yes Yes

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Thiem breaks himself

 

[Bukowski]

Double post

 

[Gato]

Vamos Cecchi!!! Muy bien hermano

 

[aldeayeah]

It's happening!

 

[Legend of Borg]

gooby pls

 

[WeakEraKing]

Thiem in trouble

 

[FatFedererFanTurnsSlim]

Mocha Cappuccino is channelling his inner Panatta ladeez & gendilmaans! Will win RG!

 

[Bukowski]

Jim C very smart guy. He analyzes it well. Thiem appears to be miss firing. Nerves or the italian playing with passion?
This is Dom's match to lose, but he may well .

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Does have a delicious drop shot.

 

[aman92]

C'mon Marco' C!

 

[ADuck]

Did people who predicted straight sets Thiem watch any of Cecchinato's matches? Not trying to ridicule anyone but I strongly believe Cecchinato can take a couple sets if he plays to his full potential.

 

[aman92]

C'mon Marco' C!

 

[heninfan99]

most interesting

 

[Sysyphus]

LOL, Nadal fans giddy 'bout the possibility of cecch making the final

 

[Raining hopes]

Have a very strange feeling that Marco is winning this one and from what I have seen he might not be as big a challenge to Nadal as Them ,he still would be a challenge if he keeps himself together.

 

[aldeayeah]

Checkynator vs Thieminator

 

[Poisoned Slice]

LOL bloody hell, Dom. Don't need that much power.

 

[maxrenn]

Lol, mindless bashing

 

[Raining hopes]

Have a very strange feeling that Marco is winning this one and from what I have seen he might not be as big a challenge to Nadal as Them he

 

[icedevil0289]

rofl at some of the rafa fans here suddenly on the Cecchinato train

 

[icedevil0289]

LOL, Nadal fans giddy 'bout the possibility of cecch making the final

ikr, like they are that concerned about thiem beating nadal?

 

[Terenigma]

Thiem with a glorious dropshot!

 

[icedevil0289]

LOL, Nadal fans giddy 'bout the possibility of cecch making the final

ikr, like they are that concerned about thiem beating nadal?

 

[Bukowski]

Good tennis so far for me. TC Commercials so so so repetitive and bad.

 

[ChrisRF]

Have a very strange feeling that Marco is winning this one and from what I have seen he might not be as big a challenge to Nadal as Them he

I have the feeling that IF Cecchinato wins he could be the better finalist with his all-or-nothing attitude compared to Thiem who could be a nervous wreck.

 

[Sysyphus]

LOL bloody hell, Dom. Don't need that much power.

There are different levels of power!?

http://www.**************.org/imgb/42230/dominic-thiem-in-2017-i-hope-to-play-as-much-as-this-year-.jpg

 

[ADuck]

Thiem so strong

 

[maxrenn]

boooo! forza Checchnato, put the boring twerp away

 

[Bukowski]

Thiem moves better, has a heavier ball. What is it, nerves?

 

[aman92]

Thiem looking good...will win RG.....someday

 

[Adv. Edberg]

What's with all the empty seats? Tickets have been sold out for many months. Where is everybody?

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Thiem is playing really good.

 

[edberg volleys]

what a point from dt

 

[Deleted member 512391]

Thiem is finally using the court geometry much better, enough with the ball bashing.

 

[WeeDiM]

Thiem forcing the issue. 5-4, serving for the set next.

 

[acintya]

Thiem is just a work horse. Cec will have hard time

 

[heninfan99]

amazing point, Thiem with the break

 

[WeeDiM]

*deleted*

 

[mike danny]

ikr, like they are that concerned about thiem beating nadal?

They just want the easiest opponent possible, like every other fanbase regarding its favorite.

 

[acintya]

Thiem is just a work horse. Cec will have hard time

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Meles takes the first set 7-5

 

[aldeayeah]

Thieminator 1 - Badwrinka 0

 

[mike danny]

Thiem wins his first set in a GS SF.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

I’ve never seen anything like Thiem in my life.

 

[Sysyphus]

"It's thyme for me to stehp ahp and really goh for the big thytles."
— Dominic Thiem

You are damn right, son.

 

[albertobra]

Spectacilar game player by Domi to break there and after didn't shake this time to take 1st set.

 

[Terenigma]

The overhead angle of the court makes it look so beautiful

 

[Bukowski]

Smart S&V from dom.. hes a smart player, has all the tools + very fit

he just has such big swings, maybe makes things hard to reproduce again and again

im only a few games in, good so far

 

[Deleted member 756486]

C'mon Marco' C!

Scared of Thiem? You should be.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Thiem looking good...will win RG....on Sunday.

FTFY.

 

[Red Rick]

rofl at some of the rafa fans here suddenly on the Cecchinato train

Roflmao at more fedal aids

 

[junior74]

A really good set of clay tennis!

I hope we get to see more one handed backhands in the years to come, the most beautiful stroke in tennis

 

[Bukowski]

Italians serve is weaker. He will have to play outve his mind i think to hide that. Thiem looking good..

On a side note. Cuevas has only made the 3rd round at RG? What?

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Fair play to him. Won't give up on those drop shots. Success this time.

 

[FatFedererFanTurnsSlim]

Marco Dropshotinato!

 

[Sambuccashake]

Pretty chill to play a break point with a broken racquet.

 

[Bukowski]

Sweet touch from Marco, makes up for the serve

 

[Adv. Edberg]

What's with all the empty seats? Tickets have been sold out for many months. Where is everybody?

 

[robthai]

one handed backhand is advantageous on clay

 

[RF-18]

So tired of these mugs goating against Djokovic but then falls off a cliff. We should be watching a bo5 match between Djoko-Thiem now.

 

[jaggy]

Marco fighting hard but I am not seeing him winning this

 

[Bukowski]

Thiem gets crazy fire power from 20 ft back

 

[Deleted member 756486]

This match will be much more difficult than his potential match against Nadal, I can see Thiem dropping a set here but if he plays like this against the geriatric and aging King then he will win in straights.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

What a great time for the forum to go wacky again.

 

[Bukowski]

one handed backhand is advantageous on clay

I think the touch and feel associated with the 1 HB is advantageous . Not necessarily the 1 hander itself.

 

[NatF]

So tired of these mugs goating against Djokovic but then falls off a cliff. We should be watching a bo5 match between Djoko-Thiem now.

Not like Djokovic didn't have his chances.