RG2024 R4 Holger Rune[13] v Alexander Zverev[4]

[Zodd]

Saw clips from Chang - Edberg -92 USO SF earlier today and check out the energy level of this 20-year old in the 5th set of the SF...

 

[RoS]

He doesn't have enough power to bother Zverev. You need some weapons to beat him, ADM doesn't have any.

Rune neither and still he was 3 point away to beat Zverev

 

[BeatlesFan]

ADM can bore players to death.

And audiences.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

It's why Griekspoor was 2 games to beat him (had a double-break) and Rune was 3 points away too

Ruud/Djokovic or Alcaraz will finish the job. I think even De Minaur can trouble him

There is nothing impressive with Zverev game.

What kind of logic is this? Alcaraz lost a set to freaking De Jong, Sinner lost one to Moutet. It really doesn't matter that much that he was close to losing against Griekspoor last round.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Rune neither and still he was 3 point away to beat Zverev

Rune definitely has weapons, he's just very inconsistent. He's the anti-ADM

 

[Zachary]

If Iga can come storming back to win, down 2-5 in the final set, why can't Rune?

iga did nothing to break, osaka choked

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

MPs Big Z

 

[TheAssassin]

Even on occasions when the rest of Sascha's game is in the dumps, that backhand has always been gorgeous.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Rune desperately trying to channel Iga's spirit.

 

[Vincent-C]

Z can play way better than this, I think he was way more offensive and proactive from the baseline against Nadal an in Rome, but he won't even need his best level unless he is playing a good Djokovic or peaking Alcaraz/Sinner. Today for the most part he is just pushing and that's enough.

Seems right.

 

[Kralingen]

So gross to see Z win like that. What a chach.

 

[I Am Finnish]

ZGoat

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Zverev does it! Amazing comeback! Another 2 sets to 1 down comeback!

 

[BeatlesFan]

ZGoat

ZPig.

 

[Hamnavoe]

Think Zverev ought to have won that one a whole lot quicker than he did. Might cost him later in the week.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Zverev does it! Amazing comeback! Another 2 sets to 1 down comeback!

He copied Egg how dare he

 

[tudwell]

Swatted that last overhead away like it was carrying his baby!

 

[messiahrobins]

And audiences.

I cannot watch him, like really cannot stand the guy

 

[Hitman]

What a run Z has had so far

 

[NYTennisfan]

I think this is something to build off of for Rune. Sometimes you just need to credit the winner for a well played match and Zverev was big time in the clutch. Positive signs for Holger IMO.

 

[Mustard]

Remember when Zverev sucked at best of 5 sets? It wasn't that long ago.

 

[I Am Finnish]

ZPig.

 

[sortof]

Looks like evil will reign once again

Winter is coming

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

Remember when Holger Rune had a good serve? It's gone.

 

[Vincent-C]

Zvwrev has killed tennis

No, Raffi did that twenty years ago.

 

[JFK_32]

Djokovic will beat woman beater in 4 sets

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Put myself in there maybe.

 

[sortof]

Think Zverev ought to have won that one a whole lot quicker than he did. Might cost him later in the week.

The Zedrot is not going to win the FO this year nor in any other year.

 

[messiahrobins]

Zverev does it! Amazing comeback! Another 2 sets to 1 down comeback!

He played very well from the TB onwards. Zverev needs a day match next so his serve gives him more free points

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokovic will beat woman beater in 4 sets

Djokovic might not pass Ruud. Let’s not think ahead

 

[Rattie]

That was an impressive score line for Rune considering he had a terrible serving day.

 

[Vincent-C]

Saw clips from Chang - Edberg -92 USO SF earlier today and check out the energy level of this 20-year old in the 5th set of the SF...

Eddy- what a stud.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Man... Rooney folds like a cheap suit and doesn't even give us a tantrum? DISAPPOINT

Down to number 15 now... ouch.

 

[Zodd]

Very dissapointing display from Rune today, really thought he had a shot but alas was not to be.
It's one thing to be out played by a better opponent but not even having energy enough at that age is underwhelming to say the least. Also Mr Moratoglou - how about some serve practice?

 

[messiahrobins]

I think this is something to build off of for Rune. Sometimes you just need to credit the winner for a well played match and Zverev was big time in the clutch. Positive signs for Holger IMO.

Rune will win 3 FO's id think, Alcaraz around 7. Sinner 1.

 

[Mark-Touch]

iga did nothing to break, osaka choked

I know, I know.
Just having a little fun here.

 

[messiahrobins]

Very dissapointing display from Rune today, really thought he had a shot but alas was not to be.
It's one thing to be out played by a better opponent but not even having energy enough at that age is underwhelming to say the least. Also Mr Moratoglou - how about some serve practice?

Rune is the real deal. Give him time.

 

[TheAssassin]

Our Viking didn't get to do the honors of kicking this kid out of the French for the third straight year. But this has my stamp of approval as well.

Fun stuff tonight. Zverev still has his occasional brainfarts but in the long term he can be hopeful for great days.

 

[Vincent-C]

What a run Z has had so far

I've still got Zed and Sinner here. We'll see how it goes.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

I ****ing hate tennis. Worse players just outlasting more talented shot makers due to endurance

Why watch tennis then? Go watch badminton or something else, I dunno

 

[DSH]

Holger in 4. BUT, with these two it is difficult to predict. They might as well toss up a coin to see who wins. Still, I hope it clicks for Rune...at least he wins the leg race.

Zverev in 5 sets.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Remember when Holger Rune had a good serve? It's gone.

It was really low % tonight. I kept thinking during the match that his serve under Boris was explosive and 67% first serves. I was hoping Becker could help him in that department. Snakeatoglou has no clue how to improve an already excellent serve. Boris would know.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Well done to Zed on another five set victory.

 

[Vincent-C]

Has a QFs thread been started yet? Events are shaping up real nice here.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I cannot watch him, like really cannot stand the guy

Do you hate Di Minaur as much as Kralingen hates Med? That's a high bar.

 

[middleballs]

I think ADM might very well win the QF. He’s 1-1 against Zverev since he leveled up, both matches went the distance. As others have pointed out, ADM has every chance to make this physical, which Zverev probably wouldn’t like given the time he’s spent on court so far.

 

[messiahrobins]

Do you hate Di Minaur as much as Kralingen hates Med? That's a high bar.

No..i hate Fritz more!!

 

[mightyjeditribble]

It was really low % tonight. I kept thinking during the match that his serve under Boris was explosive and 67% first serves. I was hoping Becker could help him in that department. Snakeatoglou has no clue how to improve an already excellent serve. Boris would know.

I've never been that convinced by Becker as a coach. I have a feeling he got more out of the coaching relationship with Djokovic than vice versa. He likes the sound of his own voice too much.

Goran on the other hand ...

 

[Meles]

Brutal rally! Goldie chainz is digging in! 3-1

Kiss of death for Holger engaging in that 34 shot rally early in the breaker; he pretty much was destroyed after that. He was incredibly lucky to win the 3rd set after losing 39 shot rally for 15-40; Zverev hit Rune's desperation slice backhand passing shot that almost definitely was going out and volleyed wide to allow Holger to break for the 3rd set.