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Bernard Tomic vs Antoine Hoang


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I don't think that's enough vodka for Tankic!
Tank OR Drank? Tank AND Drank? ;)
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He doesn't have any big weapons but at his best, Tomic can be a tricky player to play even with his obvious weaknesses.

He has an okay serve, and is good with changing his shots with slice.
Flat forehand has decent pace and can confuse players not used to his play style, but is rarely used to blast winners.
Good touch and anticipation but held back by his poor movement and fitness.
That's pretty much it, though I suppose his disguise on drop shots is relatively impressive.

Of course his biggest flaw is his effort and lack of fight. Wouldn't really call him mentally weak, but he sure isn't strong in that department.

Also a mildly interesting fact is that he leads the H2H 5-1 against Verdasco. Pretty surprisingo_O
Pretty much agree with this. I notice that he really can't generate his own pace, and just kind of swats it back -- really weird, ugly strokes. The best I could ever see him getting would be like a Gilles Simon.
 
Pretty much agree with this. I notice that he really can't generate his own pace, and just kind of swats it back -- really weird, ugly strokes. The best I could ever see him getting would be like a Gilles Simon.

Lolwut

They are total polar opposites. Gilles is a pusher on steroids. Tomic's game revolves and touch, feel, placement, etc.

it's a pity he couldn't sort out his personal problems/depression and develop as a person, and leave that stupid WWF wrestling persona he's cultivated behind him. It's good for tennis to have a multitude of styles, and not just a horde of ballbashing clones.
 
Pretty good fight from Tomic. Served well and saved a match point on the way.
yeh, wrong thread. Didn't realize it was a previous match thread. he was looking a bit lazy when i tuned in at 2-3 BP down. He did well to win after the other guy was serving for the match at 5-3. The other guy in the #300's didn't look too crash hot.
 
That last service game by Tomic was hilarious. Looked so effortless.

Saves MP and wins the last 4 games to get a much needed win. Good for him.

He now faces another French WC who’s ranked in the 300s.
 
This thread confirms the heavy Schadenfreude instincts prevalent on the forum!:rolleyes:

Glad to join in though...he does make Nick look like a saint!

Even though the Germans created a word specifically for it, it's a feeling people have had all around the world throughout history. Thinking about it poking fun at people is part of a lot of comedy acts.
 
Tomics side of the draw is wide open with Chardy[2] losing in the first round, will play another qualifier/wildcard in the QF. If thing pan out he should be playing Millman[1] for the title!
 
Just caught the highlights. Tomic looked like he was enjoying himself.


 
I laughed at the dropshot which I think was at 30-0. Just so easy, was like he was tanking but winning. His game is crazy to watch.

He is playing grass court tennis on clay , so that's interesting to see. The top guys have seen Tomic enough and they've worked him out, but this style would feel very awkward for guys who play him for the first time.
 
3:3 on serve for Tomic, Mager is having to work pretty hard thus far to hold his serve. Some wicked spin coming from Tomic too!

Free live stream on the ATP site.
 
Hmmm, I have a feeling Tomic will have to bring his A game if he is going to topple Ymer, an interesting matchup. Still hoping for an all Aussie final!
 
He is getting slaughtered. Some decent droppers. Problem is Tomic can't just rely on drop shots as his big weapon.
 
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