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Originally Posted by dash_pinched
Muller is a crafty veteran and two sets lost via tie-breakers indicates a very close match. Well played with the clay court specialist haha.
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A lot of variables in this match that indicate a decent performance by Shapo. Muller is also a lefty who is playing on his best surface as a very hard hitter, often serve and volleying. Denis had 14 aces to go along with only 2 doubles and beat up the Muller second serve to the tune of 42% points won. Problem was that he won only 4% of 1st serve return games which easily was the reason he lost. This is also the first time he's played a true grass player like this, on grass.
He'll learn from this and be much better for it going into Wimbledon.