Shapovalov vs Edmund

[mavsman149]

Shapovalov vs Edmund will be on Ashe! Good on the US Open for giving Shapo a match on Ashe, making up for not giving him a WC a little bit.

Who do you have in this battle, I'm going for Shapo in 4. Edmund has been playing some pretty good tennis himself lately!

 

[GrassCourtFan]

Not a clue! If he plays his best Shapo's got this, but he's in uncharted territory for him in terms of matches played in a row and playing on a big stage, so who knows.

Either shapo in 3 or Edmund in 5 are my best guesses. I guess I'll split the difference and vote for Shaps in 4, but I've got no idea.

 

[mule250]

Yeah anyone who thinks they know how this match is going down is kidding themselves. Both are playing well, my guess is someone in 4 or 5, and I hope it's Chapeau.

 

[NothingButNet]

Can't wait for this...EXCITE!!

Both play with flair and hit with mega crunch so hope it turns into a first-week epic out on Ashe oh yeeaaaaaah!

 

[BringBackWood]

Edmunds BH is weak. Shapo is more balanced on both sides + better serve + better volleys and willing to go in to finish off points

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Shaps is the real deal and the real successor to the crown once Federer goes. I am looking forward to this.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Shap in 3-4.

Can he back up the Tsonga match? I think he can.

 

[albertobra]

Can't wait to see this. I actually like Edmund. Excellent attitude and commitment. I hope in a 5 set thriller. Shap favorite but anything can happen.

 

[NothingButNet]

Edmunds BH is weak. Shapo is more balanced on both sides + better serve + better volleys and willing to go in to finish off points

Yeah, no doubt Shaps will come away with the win here, but there should be some sparks 'cuz Kyle ain't no pushover, he's got game and heart.

In fact, I think both these players tend to bring a sort of Davis Cup level of intensity to their matches...it's great for the spectator, so think we're in for a daytime treat today!

 

[Newcomer]

Vamos Shapovalov!

 

[NothingButNet]

Can't wait to see this. I actually like Edmund. Excellent attitude and commitment. I hope in a 5 set thriller. Shap favorite but anything can happen.

Just like that dude in your avatar - not the biggest names in the game, but very much up-and-coming and with the grit and shotmaking ability to make any match a thriller!

At a Slam this just multiplies

 

[albertobra]

Just like that dude in your avatar - not the biggest names in the game, but very much up-and-coming and with the grit and shotmaking ability to make any match a thriller!

At a Slam this just multiplies

Yep! I'd really love to see Goffin back on track, but it's not being easy! Two incredible episodes marked negatively 2017 season for him.
-The incredible error of Cedric Mourier in Montecarlo's match agaist Nadal. And yes, I believe that Nadal would have lost that match if Cedric wouldn't have got down empire chair on that point.
-And the nasty fall at Roland Garros.
Yesterday Goffin won a good battle against dangerous Pella and this gives hope that he is back. Now Monfils. A 100% Goffin would win Monfils easely. But...
I'll keep my signature, if it will not happen in 2017, it's there for 2018!

 

[NothingButNet]

Yep! I'd really love to see Goffin back on track, but it's not being easy! Two incredible episodes marked negatively 2017 season for him.
-The incredible error of Cedric Mourier in Montecarlo's match agaist Nadal. And yes, I believe that Nadal would have lost that match if Cedric wouldn't have got down empire chair on that point.
-And the nasty fall at Roland Garros.
Yesterday Goffin won a good battle against dangerous Pella and this gives hope that he is back. Now Monfils. A 100% Goffin would win Monfils easely. But...
I'll keep my signature, if it will not happen in 2017, it's there for 2018!

Yeah man, those were two instances really that tripped him up this year...both quite random and unfortunate.

That's the thing about tennis though, it's not only about what goes right, but what doesn't go wrong! Unlike team sports where your squad can still carry the team's momentum even if you're forced to sit out a few matches...on the tour, you're screwed unless you can somehow re-create the magic. Good news is looks like during that Pella match his confidence was in full flow!

And it do believe like @Hitman that Shaps is Rog's rightful heir and could prove it at this Open


























I'd prefer any Next Gen torch-passing ceremonies to take place AFTER Fred hits 20 though

 

[Fedinkum]

I could watch Shapo's backhand all day...

 

[heninfan99]

Kyle has a huge slappy forehand but going with Shap

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Can't wait.

 

[NothingButNet]

I could watch Shapo's backhand all day...

Shaps' backhand is the real cheese

Notice how much power he gets on his rally ball despite almost every one of Murray's forehands coming at him low and ssssskidding

Makes it look easy to deal with somehow!

 

[Terry Tibbs]

Shapo in 3. He is my dark horse pick for the title. Best prospect I have seen in years.

 

[PeteD]

Kyle gets emotional, Shap shakes things off better. Shap in 4.
Starts 1:00 P.M. local time.

 

[Fedinkum]

Shaps' backhand is the real cheese

Notice how much power he gets on his rally ball despite almost every one of Murray's forehands coming at him low and ssssskidding

Makes it look easy to deal with somehow!

His prep and body rotation prior contact on that wing is just pure joy to watch!!

 

[Yoneyama]

Edmund has a ferocious forehand when he is on song, however I have seen him implode way too many times for me to be confident in him. Shapovalov has been so consistent since Montreal, like really consistent in my eyes.

 

[SpecialGunpowder]

Finally matches I want to watch are on a time I can watch. Getting a whole afternoon and evening of tennis viewing.

This one should be fun. I'm ok with whatever result, but Shapo is the first ATP youngster I've been properly excited about for quite a long time.

Forehand vs backhand battle. More love for that backhand from me though.

 

[Talker]

Shapo might continue his good play but wouldn't be surprised if he had a subpar game.

I'll go with Shapo in 3 anyways.

http://www.scoreboard.com/tennis/

 

[stringertom]

Yeah, no doubt Shaps will come away with the win here, but there should be some sparks 'cuz Kyle ain't no pushover, he's got game and heart.

In fact, I think both these players tend to bring a sort of Davis Cup level of intensity to their matches...it's great for the spectator, so think we're in for a daytime treat today!

Let's hope Shapo has permanently parked his errant DC passion at the curb! The chair umpire should not wear a helmet.

Shapo won their tight Queen's Club match in three. Hoping for The Hat in 4.

 

[NothingButNet]

Let's hope Shapo has permanently parked his errant DC passion at the curb! The chair umpire should not wear a helmet.

Shapo won their tight Queen's Club match in three. Hoping for The Hat in 4.

Well, you never know, the blood might come rushing back to his head...after all, it WAS Kyle that he played then!

 

[I Am Finnish]

Expect a close a match


Court favours edmund but we will wait & see

 

[ojo rojo]

Shap defeated Edmund at Queens earlier this year. Their only previous meeting was the unfortunate DQ incident for Shap at Davis cup. More unfortunate for the ump. However Edmund was completely in control of that BO5 match.

I am excite

 

[Mainad]

I think Denis will prove just a little too much of a Menace for Kyle.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Shap defeated Edmund at Queens earlier this year. Their only previous meeting was the unfortunate DQ incident for Shap at Davis cup. More unfortunate for the ump. However Edmund was completely in control of that BO5 match.

I am excite

I'm just glad Edmund is the other half. It means Eurosport are guaranteed to have it on. No extra player or apps needed. Whoop whoop.

Such a loyal Brit follower I am.

 

[Gary Duane]

Shaps is the real deal and the real successor to the crown once Federer goes. I am looking forward to this.

The real question:

Shapo
Shaps
Shap

Time will tell which nickname is going to stick.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

The real question:

Shapo
Shaps
Shap

Time will tell which nickname is going to stick.

I called him - The Shrapnel

 

[ojo rojo]

I'm just glad Edmund is the other half. It means Eurosport are guaranteed to have it on. No extra player or apps needed. Whoop whoop.

Such a loyal Brit follower I am.

Nout wrong with that our kid.
Kyle's our best when Muzz goes

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Shapo will stick. That is the chosen name.

I did pledge loyalty to Denis then Tennis so I will not change.

 

[ojo rojo]

Denis then Tennis

Lol

 

[NastyWinners]

Denis the Menace.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Here they come. Excite.

Lol

I fooked up. lol

 

[mule250]

The real question:

Shapo
Shaps
Shap

Time will tell which nickname is going to stick.

I've been going with Chapeau, plays on his last name, funny hat usage and that he's from Canada (even though I don't think he speaks much French)

 

[papertank]

This could very much go either way. On one hand, Shapo has been red hot and seems to be a good big match player, on the other, Edmund is playing extremely solid tennis and is more experienced.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Greg Rusedski is just waiting for the right moment to contradict you once more.

 

[Paul Harman]

Umpire in 1 (black eye).

 

[gogo]

Let's go!

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

ShapoLove

 

[Mr.Lob]

If it mandatory these announcers discuss Shapovalov hitting a chair umpire in the eye, with a tennis ball, before EVERY single match? We all know the story. Time to move on.

 

[Newcomer]

4 backhand errors in a row from Shapovalov. He needs to work on this shot.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Amen, Frew, Amen.

Pre match interviews disgust me as well.

They are

 

[Newcomer]

Edmund is so boring. An extremely bad version of Djokovic.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Edmund with the first break.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Not a good start from el shapo! Come on shapo!

 

[Red Rick]

First crack of the umpire's cheeckbone already.

 

[DismalFuture]

Is the eye killer gonna run of steam?