US Open - Round of 16: Berrettini vs Otte

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Berrettini is the favorite but this tournament has had so many surprises! Can Otte win this match? What do you think will happen?

 

[stringertom]

Very odd scheduling on the part of USTA. Placing this on Armstrong is the right move but making it third on during the day session instead of being a featured evening session match is wacky. OoP says “not before 1500” but that’s highly optimistic with two potentially very competitive matches preceding it, starting at 1100. Swiatek vs Bencic and Opelka vs Harris will take more than four hours.

Otte impressed me in his Wimby match vs Murray, both in his level and how he handled a big stage. I expect Berry to win but Otte can grab a set in his third match vs Forza Azzurri, probably in a TB.

Berry in 4.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Just for future knowledge: I made a mistake on the poll, I wanted it to close after 6 hours and thought that was what I had chosen - but it's saying the poll closes on Sept. 9th? I tried to edit it but couldn't find a way to do so - any suggestions?

 

[Third Serve]

I think Berrettini will scrape through in four, maybe five. Then I expect Djokovic to tear him apart in the QF, he’s not been too good lately.

 

[James P]

I think Berrettini will scrape through in four, maybe five. Then I expect Djokovic to tear him apart in the QF, he’s not been too good lately.

ditto, pretty much how I see the next two playing out

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I am predicting Berrettini in straight sets, but the way this tournament is going who knows???

 

[Arak]

Otte has a better chance of beating Novak so I will root for him. Not a significant difference though, Berrettini has 0% chance and Otte probably about 0.5%

 

[Pandaman]

I am predicting Berrettini in straight sets, but the way this tournament is going who knows???

It's pretty obvious of what the other two above you said if you actually watched the matches and didn't make the most predictable, least thought out picks.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

This match will start after the Harris-Opelka match ends. (The next women's match is on Grandstand) So I hope Harris can win in 4 sets... This is the match I want to see! Can Berrettini win it easily or will Otte play like van de Zandschulp played yesterday and surprise us? I think it's going to be an entertaining match. I am rooting for Berrettini.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Berra in 4 sets!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Hoping this match starts soon! Really looking forward to it! Go Matteo!!!!

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Berry in straights.
Three dud matches today. Is this our fourth?

 

[jussumman]

Some people are hesitant to pick as they have not seen Otte play yet

 

[middleballs]

Trippin’ Otte!

 

[junior74]

Otte should check the Tennis Tips section to fix that serve of his

 

[EllieK]

I don’t think Berrettini has been entirely convincing up till now. It will be interesting to see if Otte can bring a challenge.

 

[Hitman]

Fun fact, Otte's favorite all time player and his personal idol is Andy Murray.

He is Murray's biggest fan, and was moved and inspired by a documentary that was made about Murray's hip issues. One of his dreams was to play Murray, and he got that chance at Wimbledon this year.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Let's go otter. Destroy berrerettinnimartini

 

[EllieK]

Otte should check the Tennis Tips section to fix that serve of his

What is with that leg shake thing? It’s even worse than Cilic.

 

[Hitman]

 

[James P]

As poor as Berrettini has been playing, and he's certainly not up to his own standard of play, this seems like a gimme match. Two tight sets, two blowouts, maybe, 3-1 Big Berr if not straights.

 

[Hitman]

 

[middleballs]

Have to say I enjoy Otte’s homebrew style of play. It’s not a thing of beauty, but you really get the feeling that he’s an autodidact who learned tennis all by himself out in the wilderness.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

I've seen players run into the net before, but I don't think I've EVER seen anyone fall over the net and onto the other player's side of the court before. Has anyone here?

 

[mightyjeditribble]

I've seen players run into the net before, but I don't think I've EVER seen anyone fall over the net and onto the other player's side of the court before. Has anyone here?

OK I hadn't seen this one before, but it's pretty funny ...

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1434981404048302083

 

[mightyjeditribble]

What a weird serve Otte has. Very low ball toss, hits it almost immediately. It's working so far, but surely it must reduce reliability?

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

YES! Berrettini takes the first set 6-4!

 

[James P]

Easy peasy

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

The Italian cruising as expected.

 

[TennisFan3]

The Italian cruising as expected.

Otte is a marathon man and loves going the distance. I think this match could go 4 or 5 sets IMO.
Berra has not been impressive at all. Too many UFEs. Not close to his F.O/Wimb level.

 

[MeatTornado]

Somehow I completely forgot about Berrettini even though I just watched him 2 days ago.

 

[TennisFan3]

Somehow I completely forgot about Berrettini even though I just watched him 2 days ago.

His role is to act as a punching bag for Novak in the QF.

 

[TennisFan3]

Otte BREAKS. Berra in DEEP TROUBLE. This match could go the distance as I predicted.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Otte has the craziest service motion I've ever seen.

 

[TennisFan3]

No one is even watching this match. We might be in for an upset.

 

[Hitman]

No one is even watching this match. We might be in for an upset.

I'm watching, just not posting.

 

[TennisFan3]

I'm watching, just not posting.

What do you think of Berra? He's just not playing at his usual level of F.O/Wimb IMO.
Just too many UFEs, don't you think?
Does he have an injury - coz he's also not moving great.

 

[TennisFan3]

Otte has a better chance of beating Novak so I will root for him. Not a significant difference though, Berrettini has 0% chance and Otte probably about 0.5%

How does Otte have a better chance vs Novak? He has neither the weapons nor the experience.

 

[Hitman]

What do you think of Berra? He's just not playing at his usual level of F.O/Wimb IMO.
Just too many UFEs, don't you think?
Does he have an injury - coz he's also not moving great.

I don't think he is playing as well as he did on the clay, and certainly not like how he was on the grass. I think he is carrying some issue, he still has the big forehand, but its very patchy.

 

[romeo8880]

How does Otte have a better chance vs Novak? He has neither the weapons nor the experience.

Seriously what is this guy talking about? Berrettini is the one with the shot. He’s got the power game to do it

 

[Deleted member 758560]

otte djoko will be epic af quarterfinal

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Otte ahead 2nd set. Let’s see if he can keep his advantage.

 

[Hitman]

Otte ahead 2nd set. Let’s see if he can keep his advantage.

Mateo has really been doing it the hard way in this draw so far, he's not helping himself at all.

 

[Ace of Aces]

otte djoko will be epic af quarterfinal

Kind of want to see Brooksby Otte just for the lols. 4 figure tickets to a challenger QF

 

[TennisFan3]

Otte ahead 2nd set. Let’s see if he can keep his advantage.

Told you bro - this match will go the distance. Berra has been trash all tournament.
Not moving well and struggling against nobodys. Basically a UFE machine.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Interesting match between two leg day skippers.

 

[RF-18]

I think Berrettini will scrape through in four, maybe five. he’s not been too good lately.

Seems like you predicted this well.

 

[James P]

Little confused, how has Otte only earned 7 ATP points on this tournament. His performance to this point is worth 205 points, which implies 198 points were dropped from his rankings, pre-tournament...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Told you bro - this match will go the distance. Berra has been trash all tournament.
Not moving well and struggling against nobodys. Basically a UFE machine.

I just tuned in again. Match getting interesting. Yeah you were right with saying it would be a battle.