08-30-2017, 08:15 PM
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#1941
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Boom. That was probably his best service game of the set. First four serves were firsts, and even the seconds right now are tough on Tsonga. I think Tsonga will get a better handle on it as time goes on, but Shapovalov isn't beating himself, as he tended to in Montreal even when he was winning. This is extremely impressive.
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08-30-2017, 08:18 PM
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#1942
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That was a great point punctuated with a Dikembe Mutombo finger wag by Tsonga lol
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08-30-2017, 08:21 PM
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#1943
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As others have said, he's fun to watch. Would love to see him pull this off, long ways to go though.
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08-30-2017, 08:26 PM
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#1944
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Man he's dropping bombs from the baseline. That backhand is such a sweet thing to watch.
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08-30-2017, 08:27 PM
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#1945
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See, I love that he goes for winners, but I wish he wouldn't do it on a second serve like he did there. Make Tsonga play shots on his serve, make it feel like a struggle just to get through those games, because he's going to do it to you quite a bit.
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08-30-2017, 08:32 PM
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#1946
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Denis is pumped, 129 MPH on that last serve.
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08-30-2017, 08:34 PM
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#1947
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Man, that was too bad. Four straight second serves should not be a hold at love without even having to hit any real shots. Bit of a missed opportunity to at least put some pressure on.
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08-30-2017, 08:42 PM
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#1948
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Double fault into another break! Incredible returning game there from Denis. No free serves, and lots of chances taken, but always to a purpose. Seriously, this is the best I've seen him play.
Good lord is this ever fun to watch.
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08-30-2017, 08:43 PM
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#1949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Man, that was too bad. Four straight second serves should not be a hold at love without even having to hit any real shots. Bit of a missed opportunity to at least put some pressure on.
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Came back strong from it though.
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08-30-2017, 08:43 PM
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#1950
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Okay Denis, consolidate that break.
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08-30-2017, 08:43 PM
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#1951
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Zverev is going to win a major and probably a few, but it's interesting to note that with his loss tonight he is now 13-14 in his career in five set matches. So far he's bordering on elite at the three set level, but he's got some work to do before he wins a major.
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08-30-2017, 08:44 PM
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#1952
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Quote:
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Came back strong from it though.
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Absolutely. That was actually a pretty solid service game from Tsonga until the double fault, he was aggressive and hitting his forehand well. Denis just outplayed him.
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08-30-2017, 08:44 PM
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Broke him again. Awesome!
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08-30-2017, 08:51 PM
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#1954
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Okay so this guy says "Shuhpohvuh-lahv". I say "Shah-paw-vah-lawv". I have also heard "Shah-puh-val-ahv". Which is actually right?
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08-30-2017, 08:52 PM
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i think Chris Fowler is right (first one)
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08-30-2017, 08:53 PM
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#1956
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Attaboy Denis, one more set just like the first two.
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08-30-2017, 08:53 PM
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#1957
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^^This is why I just roll with Denis. Denis is now up two sets.
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08-30-2017, 08:53 PM
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#1958
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Unbelievable. Way to go Denis!
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08-30-2017, 08:54 PM
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#1959
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Shapo is amazing. If he gets past this match should have a pretty easy way into the quarters.
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08-30-2017, 08:54 PM
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#1960
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Yeah Denis!! How have I not watched tennis before this is so exciting!
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