2019 Tennis Thread

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Milos gets a walkover win as Marterer was unable to take the court today.

Nice to see the walkover work the other way on Milos for once.

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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Yeah obviously lol. But his first serve is typically 50% or under when he loses a set.

The thing about Felix is that he is able to win sets in this instance, where most mediocre players simply cannot, much like some of the best returners in the game today. Compare his year to Novak at 19 and you can see some interesting trends. The big outlier is the 2nd serve and 2nd serve return, which should both get better as he plays more ATP level matches (which it did for Novak).

For me, the takeaway is a very similar statistical spread between the two and Felix is a much more natural server than Novak is/was.

Felix 2019 ATP Stats (All surfaces):
1st Serve 67%
1st Serve Points Won 72%
2nd Serve Points Won 46%

1st Serve Return Points Won 33%
2nd Serve Return Points Won 50%
Break Points Opportunities 89
Break Points Converted 45%

Novak Djokovic 2006 ATP Stats (All Surfaces):
1st Serve 63%
1st Serve Points Won 72%
2nd Serve Points Won 53%

1st Serve Return Points Won 30%
2nd Serve Return Points Won 51%
Break Points Opportunities 371
Break Points Converted 45%

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Let's see how my prediction and bias is, I would bet my house on Lajovic +4.5 games against Nishikori. Nishokiri is absolutely awful in early rounds but will probably squeak a 3 set win.

phhhtt Lajovic sucks, jinxed myself.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

phhhtt Lajovic sucks, jinxed myself.

Lajovic and Nishikori going to a 3rd set.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Lajovic and Nishikori going to a 3rd set.

quiet

[dash_pinched]

Bianca is just finishing her warmup on Court 2. Kenin is one of the few players to beat her in 2019.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Lajovic and Nishikori going to a 3rd set.

so it's now 3-3 in the 3rd, I've won a house

For a guy ranked 6 in the world, this is the 10th of 19 matches in 2019 that have gone to a deciding set. He is 6-3 in those.

[GirlySports]

Ha! Lajovic wins 26 62 63

[dash_pinched]

Nice call Girly - Lajovic sends Nishikori packing.

[dash_pinched]

Bianca wins the first set by a 6-3 score. Gusty conditions in Miami today.

[dash_pinched]

Bianca is into round 3 following a 6-3 6-3 win over Kenin. Both players struggled with the blustery conditions, but it certainly seemed to bother Kenin more.

[troutman]

Looks like she could play Kerber next.

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Originally Posted by troutman

Looks like she could play Kerber next.

Yes sir, if Kerber wins her match, it will be a re-match of the Indian Wells final.

[dash_pinched]

Felix is on court (won his opening service game), but no tv coverage on TSN until 3 PM apparently.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Felix is on court (won his opening service game), but no tv coverage on TSN until 3 PM apparently.

Stupid ass Curling is the reason.

[formulate]

You can log on to TSN.ca/TV and watch on an alternate feed. No commentary which is beautiful.

[dash_pinched]

That 9th game was quite the struggle, but some fine shot-making by Felix and we stay on serve in this 1st set.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Except if you don't have an account at tsn.ca/tv. Then you're stuck with SIX ####ING CHANNELS of college basketball.

If they happen to televise George Cope being burned at the stake (along with whoever runs rogers and telus) I'll PVR it and watch it every single day. I ####ing hate these people.

[Senator Clay Davis]

First chance for Felix all set and he cashes. Clutch.

[dash_pinched]

woot, Felix breaks Fucsovics and takes the opening set 6-4