Valencia ATP 500 - who will win
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Something to do with the surface, does anyone know what it is? Commentators said something about it being a surface "the players don't get to practice alot on, so it takes time getting used to".
Anyone?
Agreed! Gave Murray trouble from time to time. Alot more entertaining player than Murray in my opinion, although Murray produces some sick shots from time to time.
jazzyfunkybluesy
Banned
He really does that man. Cmon you just screwed up. ahahahahahaha
inthemisosoup
Semi-Pro
haha mayer up 4-0 in the 2nd!!!!
it's also the first time i've seen him play. i think. i might've seen him play during the davis cup in july but i forgot about his playing style completely if i did. enjoying this match. hope leonardo takes it in 3 . . . before i go to class in an hour . . .
it's also the first time i've seen him play. i think. i might've seen him play during the davis cup in july but i forgot about his playing style completely if i did. enjoying this match. hope leonardo takes it in 3 . . . before i go to class in an hour . . .
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TheMagicianOfPrecision
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Ok wtf is happening with Murray?
Cesc Fabregas
Legend
Mayer is playing brilliantly, hitting huge forehands, coming to net and volleying beautifully.
Blinkism
Legend
Mayer is proving exactly how much of a pusher Murray is by killing him with some S&V, All-court tennis, and aggressive baseline tennis.
Only problem is that Mayer's consistency is questionable, but he's doing quite well right now. The first set was a mental drop from Mayer, as he had 3 BP's to get the break back but couldn't and Murray closed out the first set.
5-0 for Mayer
Mayer is playing a very "French" style... a mix of baseline and classic net game, it's nice to see.
Murray, is a pusher so that's never nice to see.
Only problem is that Mayer's consistency is questionable, but he's doing quite well right now. The first set was a mental drop from Mayer, as he had 3 BP's to get the break back but couldn't and Murray closed out the first set.
5-0 for Mayer
Mayer is playing a very "French" style... a mix of baseline and classic net game, it's nice to see.
Murray, is a pusher so that's never nice to see.
Mayer is proving exactly how much of a pusher Murray is by killing him with some S&V, All-court tennis, and aggressive baseline tennis.
Only problem is that Mayer's consistency is questionable, but he's doing quite well right now. The first set was a mental drop from Mayer, as he had 3 BP's to get the break back but couldn't and Murray closed out the first set.
5-0 for Mayer
Mayer is playing a very "French" style... a mix of baseline and classic net game, it's nice to see.
Murray, is a pusher so that's never nice to see.
Why haven't I seen this fella before? This is really entertaining tennis!
inthemisosoup
Semi-Pro
can the players not challenge in valencia? i haven't seen not one challenge yet in the parts of matches i've watched, and it just seems unusual for me . . .
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TheMagicianOfPrecision
Guest
Omg so Murray is still pushing?? Thought he would have worked on his offensive game since he hasnt played since he got steamrolled by Cilic...
0-5 ?? Seriously?
0-5 ?? Seriously?
Blinkism
Legend
He's not exactly the most consistent of players, but I agree that his style is entertaining.
And he's got a good attitude, too!
I've not seen too much of him, myself, but he's one of those Argentines who prefers hardcourts (like Delpo and Nalby) rather than claycourts, although he's excellent on clay, too.
--- Mayer down 3 BPs, what's happening here?
Murray? Offensive Game?
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sdont
Legend
Right. Not really the typical Argentinian style.
inthemisosoup
Semi-Pro
if mayer chokes the match away i will cry. he just got broken . . . but has at least one more chance to serve it out.
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TheMagicianOfPrecision
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Yeak I know but he must do something to his game he is spending wayyy to much energy vs clowns in early rounds therefore when its time for business he gets ousted, like Verdasco in AO, Roddick in Wimby, and Cilic in USO.
Blinkism
Legend
Honestly, the dude's getting worse and worse. He's digging the "pusher" hole deeper and deeper. IMO, his best tennis this season was in the period between Indian Wells and Madrid, he was doing OK... but when the grass season started he just fully became mr. pusher extraordinaire!
He's just lucky most of the clowns he plays in the early rounds are just that, clowns.
Mayer's not a clown, but..... we all see what's happening right now (he's going to choke a 5-0 lead away)
5-3
Hope he proves me wrong and serves out the set
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Agreed. A better second server would help alot for instance.
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TheMagicianOfPrecision
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Absolutely, he is a big dude and he has got nice technique.
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TheMagicianOfPrecision
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Im prepared to agree about Murrays level.
Well if Mayer chokes this away he is THE clown! This is the ATP-tour, not the WTA-tour.
Blinkism
Legend
Ok, he's not actually a pusher through and trough (not like in the tennis clubs), BUT he does have many, many pusher tendencies when we all know he can play more aggressive and assert himself in points rather than being so passive all the time.
I don't know, maybe he can't. Maybe this is the best he can do.
His attitude doesn't help, however. Too whiny, I agree.
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
Live scoreboard doesnt seem to be working; it's still showing Lopez/Robredo 3 all in the third! 
Looks as tho Andy's still rusty. Either that or Leo's playing a good match. Leo holds serve for 1 all in the third ....... first set went to Andy 6-4, second set went to Leo 6-3
andy holds, on serve 2-1
Looks as tho Andy's still rusty. Either that or Leo's playing a good match. Leo holds serve for 1 all in the third ....... first set went to Andy 6-4, second set went to Leo 6-3
andy holds, on serve 2-1
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
uh oh. bit of a loose service game by Leo to go down a break 2-4
I kinda dont think Andy's gonna let him get back in it
but he might get back anyway!
Andy serving 15 all, now 30-15 with a 197 KPH serve!
Andy consolidates 5-2.
Leo serving to stay in the match.
I kinda dont think Andy's gonna let him get back in it
but he might get back anyway!
Andy serving 15 all, now 30-15 with a 197 KPH serve!
Andy consolidates 5-2.
Leo serving to stay in the match.
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Love Game
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What a point from Mayer! He's not going down without a fight.
got that right!
what a point by Leo to take it to deuce!
sdont
Legend
Actually, I was talking about the point to go up 0-30 I think but the way he saved the first 2 MPs was nice too!
I'm looking forward to see him play again. He's still young and considering his style of play I don't think he has reached his prime yet.
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Alex ????? ??????
wintintu
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Love Game
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according to the atp website, it's montanes who's progressing to the next round ......... but anyway albert doesn't seem the type to avoid a fight! does he? He has won a tourny or two this year! :shock:
