2019 Tennis Thread

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Another seed falls at Queen's Club at Mahut takes out Stan the Man in three sets 3-6 7-5 7-6(2). Earlier, Schwartzman defeated #5 seed Cilic in straight sets 6-4 6-4

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

woot, Felix prevails in straight sets 6-4 6-4. Quite the professional display of tennis from the young man in that match against Dimitrov. He is slated to play doubles with De Minaur, but I have a feeling that he will pull out as he will have to play another singles match later today.

Edit: Felix will face Nick Kyrgios later today, get your popcorn ready.

If Felix hadn't already played today, I would feel much more confident in this one. Two matches in one day adds a very tough element for a young player.

Kyrgios is a deadly player on grass so the kid will need to be on point from game 1. Should be some amazing shot making in this one.

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Yes, some quality shot making from Milos who was down love-3 at one point in this 2nd set and is now serving for the match at 5-4.

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Oh man, Milos just plunked a ball girl in the throat with a serve. She looks to be okay, though. Meanwhile, Bedene breaks back and we're back on serve at 5-5 in set 2.

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Okay, Milos moves forward with a 6-3 7-6(3) win over Bedene. A Let's Go Raptors chant break out at the conclusion of the match.

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Nick with an underhand serve to Felix in his first service game.

edit: Kyrgios takes the opening set 7-6 (7-4 was the tie-breaker score).

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Felix forces a third and deciding set as he wins set 2 in a tie-breaker (7-3 was the tie-breaker score).

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Kyrgios just took a nasty spill to start the 3rd set, that looked painful to the groin region.

[Senator Clay Davis]

It's a strange comment to make about someone who just had seven double faults in a match, but it seems like Felix has improved his serve a lot since losing to Isner. He's been getting a lot more aces recently it seems.

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Felix pulls out a couple of shots out of the top drawer to break Kyrgios and takes the match 6-7 7-6 7-5.

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Felix pulls out a couple of shots out of the top drawer to break Kyrgios and takes the match 6-7 7-6 7-5.

That return of serve to get the break and win the match was top shelf by Felix. Also some fantastic volleying late in the third set helped put pressure on Kyrgios. Great win for FAA.

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Milos and Felix could be destined to meet late in consecutive events. Felix must get by the Greek Adonis and Milos needs to dispatch Lopez. Both tough tests for sure.

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Originally Posted by hot_flatus

milos and felix could be destined to meet late in consecutive events. Felix must get by the greek adonis and milos needs to dispatch lopez. Both tough tests for sure.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1141845476892766208

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Felix and Tsitsipas are currently warming up on TSN3.

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Felix playing with fire with four double faults through his first two service games.

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Nice win, first set to Felix!

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More doubles than aces, but still wins the set.

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Well, I wouldn't say it was a great set of tennis from Felix, but he takes the opening set 7-5 with a break of Greek Yogourt in the 12th game. In fact, if I had to sum up that first set for Felix using an animated gif, it would be the following:

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Also, soft hands...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1142055567764217856

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Felix is just winning all the big points today.