Pacific Life Open 2007: Haas v Gonzalez

[The Grand Slam]

Haas is the favourite in this match and I can understand why... it looks like Gonzalez no longer sports the form that helped him CRUSH the German at the AO with the loss of only 5 games. Haas in three sets... although I'm not even too confident Gonzalez will win a set.

 

[FitzRoy]

My vote is Haas in two.

 

[Shabazza]

My vote is Haas in two.

Giving the recent form both player showed, Haas should win in 2. But you never know with him, unfortunately...

 

[oscar_2424]

Gonzo in straight sets.

 

[malakas]

Tommy in 3! I can't wait for this match!!!

 

[malakas]

btw I have the transcript from Gonzo's interview in Espn..if anyone is interested I can post it.

 

[LeftyServe]

The only thing is that Haas has had an exceptionally favorable draw to get to this match, while Gonzo had faced a strong challenge from a rising star in Soderling. Perhaps the adversity in the previous round will prove to be strengthening for Gonzo?

 

[DueSouth]

This is a tough one to call!!!!But im going for Tommy in a third set tie-break

 

[skuludo]

Post the transcript.

 

[G4t0]

Tommy in straights in my opinion.

 

[Baghdatis72]

Haas in 3 although I wouldn't be surprised if I'm far off.

 

[Forehand Forever]

Haas in 3 sets.

 

[ClantonM]

Haas in 3. Will win the tournament if gets past Gonzo.

 

[federerfanatic]

Gonzalez went to another planet in their Australian Open encounter. That cant happen in every match. So how will Gonzalez match up with Haas if he simply plays a very good match. Hopefully both guys play very well and we will see. Gonzo in 3.

 

[Baghdatis72]

Damn I'm going to miss the best match of the tournament :x

Is there any way to watch it tomorrow?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Gonzo in 3.

 

[stormholloway]

Will this be shown on TV? It doesn't seem that it will.

 

[ATXtennisaddict]

Will this be shown on TV? It doesn't seem that it will.

830 pacific

edit : maybe not on TV. dang it.

 

[Fedexeon]

ESPN not showing this?
Haas in 3 sets.

TV Schedule refers to here.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnTopics?topic=Tennis&watch=MastersSeries

 

[westside]

I think Haas will win in 3 sets

 

[simi]

Hantuchova/Peer went for over 2 and a half hours. We used to think Rafa took too much time between serves. He can learn something from Daniela about that. Currently 9:30 Indian Wells time and Haas/Gonzo just started. No TV. Phooey! One of the best match-ups in the tourney.

Hey, ESPN. Drop tennis coverage and give it back to the "Tennis Channel".

 

[newbiett]

what's going on? nobody follow the game? isn't it highly anticipated?

anyway - now HAAS 5:2 up in the first set.

 

[newbiett]

gonzalez is picking up form. hope he does better in second set.

 

[newbiett]

haas finished the set serving outwide on ad side. 6:3

 

[newbiett]

looks like HAAS has learned from Fed in how to beat gonzalez - focus on his backhand.

 

[newbiett]

old gonzalez is coming back - rather erratic performance. sparks of brilliance mixed with a lot of unforced errors.

 

[FitzRoy]

old gonzalez is coming back - rather erratic performance. sparks of brilliance mixed with a lot of unforced errors.

I disagree about this being the "old" Gonzalez. I think he's playing at a pretty decent level; unfortunately, he ran into Tommy Haas playing about as well as he can. I'm enjoying this match quite a bit, because both players are showcasing some excellent shot-making.

 

[BiGGieStuFF]

c'mon haas-murray!!

 

[Musashi]

A shocker.

 

[Pushmaster]

Seems like Haas got some revenge over the beating he took from Gonzalez at the AO.