Novak Djokovic [1] vs Kei Nishikori [10]: USO 2014 semifinals
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
It's his definitive ticket to winning the match right now though, which is to play a balanced and patient game right in the middle of attack and defence, especially given what he is seeing from Nishikori. Nole is playing pretty smart.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Funny just when Kei fights hard to hold his serve and hope to play a decent return game, Novak holds to love and it is back to Kei to serve.
Emiliano55
Professional
Rain is coming until the night in NYC. Federer/Cilic match will probably end really late. Give the trophy to Djokovic already!
FreeBird
Legend
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
2 more holds needed for Kei.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
That's not funny, ok.......:twisted:
GTturbo16v
Rookie
true that. but IMO, he is unsecure coz of wind, and that's why he so defensive. and if in final (if he win here, I hope so) is also windy, he might be in really big trouble.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Agassi has said already ND is a more complete version of himself. He loves Novak's game. Agassi and Sampras were my first fav players.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Can you make a Sasuke photoshopped of Kei ?
La Grande
G.O.A.T.
Thanks, I always assume it is that but this time I thought there was an isolated incident that I hadn't seen
RF20Lennon
Legend
Hopefully, a straight sets win by Cilic, eh ?
I said "hopefully Federer can get a good nice win"
That being said I quite like Cilic but supporting Federer!
FreeBird
Legend
Not exactly. This smart match comes at the expense of finals. Remember, USO 13 and W 13.
nadal_fire
Banned
Nishikori is folding like a wet noodle.
FreeBird
Legend
Not mine. Otherwise I would not have used a Yonex racquet.
Just found it somewhere.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Hahaha.....thanks. I only have an In & Out Cheeseburger right now.
Yours, is a lot better
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Emiliano55
Professional
My bad, rain is coming and will end by Sunday.
Poor Roger lol
Poor Roger lol
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Novak has plenty of energy in reserve.. he'll want to take this out in 4 sets rather than risking playing a sloppy service game while he is in control of the tempo of the match. Nishikori is working harder right now.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Exactly however he is shortening points compared to last year. Stan was an energy sponge last year.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Most important point of match - awesome CC by Kei.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Wow, great bh by Nishikori !!
Vamos, Kei !!
Vamos, Kei !!
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Key moment here in the match...
BP for Kei.
BP for Kei.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Game on. 5-3..
underground
G.O.A.T.
OMG :shock:
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Nishi!
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
And Kei breaks with two insane shots!
FreeBird
Legend
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Nishikori's Last Stand?
But can he serve it out?
Wow! I'm sure he's winning over a lot of fans with this effort.
But can he serve it out?
Wow! I'm sure he's winning over a lot of fans with this effort.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
This is going to 5 sets. This is not over. There might not be a FedNole final.
tennisjedi
Hall of Fame
kei breaks.
hopefully there is a 5th set.
hopefully there is a 5th set.
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
That was a shocking break out of the blue from Kei, and even in his somewhat fatigued state, his shot-making bailed him out and he has a chance to serve out this 3rd set.
W.P. Mayhew
Semi-Pro
Dat pass.
And dat -- lucky, lolz -- return of serve.
Chang gets really really into the match.
And dat -- lucky, lolz -- return of serve.
Chang gets really really into the match.
Russeljones
Talk Tennis Guru
Lucky by Nishikori but he acknowledges it. Classy.
Yes Nishikori is totally out of gas since the 2nd set...
WOW commentators just said 'he looks fresh again all of a sudden' (to Nishikori)
People these days....
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
That was a Fed like choke on that game by Novak. Making life hard for himself.
