2018 Tennis Thread - Page 188 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

dash_pinched · 09-26-2018, 08:50 AM

Davis Cup update:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1044957651992424448

Karl · 09-26-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

He seems unwilling to let up and wait for an ideal opportunity to attack his opponent. It's fun to watch, but it sure is not a recipe for consistent success on tour.

His serve has also really turned into hot garbage.

Hot_Flatus · 09-26-2018, 08:51 AM

And Felix closes out his biggest ATP level win to date!

With only Tomic and likely Sousa standing in his way to the finals now, this event is looking like the kids coming out party.

Senator Clay Davis · 09-26-2018, 08:52 AM

Felix will be a better player because his base of play is far more solid and consistent than Denis. Denis might be more like a Stan type of player, capable of disappearing for a while, and for being a huge threat at majors.

Senator Clay Davis · 09-26-2018, 08:53 AM

Also Felix gets Tomic next after his win today, so good chance to make the SF.

Hot_Flatus · 09-26-2018, 08:53 AM

And Felix closes out his biggest ATP level win to date!

With only Tomic and likely Sousa standing in his way to the finals now, this event is looking like the kids coming out party.

Karl · 09-26-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

And Felix closes out his biggest ATP level win to date!

With only Tomic and likely Sousa standing in his way to the finals now, this event is looking like the kids coming out party.

Yeah. Tomic and then either Jaziri or Sousa are very winnable matches. I mean although Sousa and Jaziri are decently ranked, they also very much have some warts which FAA can exploit out of them.

dash_pinched · 09-26-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

And Felix closes out his biggest ATP level win to date!

With only Tomic and likely Sousa standing in his way to the finals now, this event is looking like the kids coming out party.

As you stated on the previous page, Chung is recovering slowly from his ankle injury and is not in top form, but this is a huge win for Felix.

dash_pinched · 09-26-2018, 09:00 AM

A couple more wins for Felix at this tourney will likely guarantee direct entry into the main draw at the Aussie Open. That's quite the carrot.

Karl · 09-26-2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

A couple more wins for Felix at this tourney will likely guarantee direct entry into the main draw at the Aussie Open. That's quite the carrot.

Hot_Flatus · 09-26-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

A couple more wins for Felix at this tourney will likely guarantee direct entry into the main draw at the Aussie Open. That's quite the carrot.

The field is now pretty weak in Chengdu, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if he does make the final. Even so, he's now up to #124 in the world and it would be hard to fathom him not picking up another 100 points via ATP or Challenger level events before the season ends.

Selfishly I hope he doesn't do too well over the next three weeks so that he still considers coming to the Calgary Challenger next month.

Inglewood Jack · 09-26-2018, 10:00 AM

any news on Felix's heart condition? has he taken steps to reduce the occurrence? I will not feel at ease until there's no chance that we see him laid out on the sidelines again with that damn tachycardia problem.

dash_pinched · 09-26-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

any news on Felix's heart condition? has he taken steps to reduce the occurrence? I will not feel at ease until there's no chance that we see him laid out on the sidelines again with that damn tachycardia problem.

I can't find anything other than his tweet from Felix about a month ago:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1034665825712594944

Also, Mardy Fish underwent a ablation procedure which appeared to resolve his tachycardia issues.

After an episode one night during the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida where his heart pounded and raced as fast as 180 beats per minute, he called 911 and went to a local hospital. He saw several doctors and even tried wearing such a heart monitor. When no specific problem could be isolated, Fish underwent more aggressive diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Wharton explains that doctors pace the heart through catheters to induce the abnormal rhythm while they closely monitor the electrical activity of all areas of the heart. When they find the faulty tissue, they can ablate, or essentially burn, the small areas of tissue causing the problem. Wharton notes that these procedures have high success rates in eliminating the arrhythmias with low rates of recurrence.

https://www.postandcourier.com/sport...0c0156c1a.html

GirlySports · 09-26-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Davis Cup update:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1044957651992424448

Argentina (Del Potro) and GB (Murray) got the wildcards into the Davis Cup

Mango · 09-27-2018, 11:37 AM

Solid field for the Calgary Challenger in a couple of weeks:

http://www.tenniscanada.com/peliwo-a...nk-challenger/

Hope to see King Ivo in action.

Karl · 09-28-2018, 04:58 AM

FAA vs Tomic match about to get underway for anyone who's awake.

Karl · 09-28-2018, 05:15 AM

Welp. FAA already down 4-1 and 2 breaks in the 1st set...

Karl · 09-28-2018, 05:26 AM

Well that was a dismantling. Tomic takes the 1st set 6-2 in just 26 minutes.

Come on, FAA! Give Tomic a reason to tank and make him pay!

Karl · 09-28-2018, 05:32 AM

Come on Felix. You know you have a good chance at beating this guy.

Karl · 09-28-2018, 05:42 AM

Frig. FAA just got broken again by the tank and committed his 6th double fault.