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GirlySports · 08-29-2019, 08:26 PM

Chung with an incredible comeback against Verdasco.

He was down 2 sets. Came back to force a 5th. Down 5-2 in the 5th just won in a tiebreak.

Up next? RAFA!

You might see another walkover.

Nadal Fan · 08-29-2019, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Chung with an incredible comeback against Verdasco.

He was down 2 sets. Came back to force a 5th. Down 5-2 in the 5th just won in a tiebreak.

Up next? RAFA!

You might see another walkover.

Glad to see Chung back on tour, the match in Australia when he beat Djokovic was insane.

dash_pinched · 08-29-2019, 10:06 PM

Chung and Pospisil had quite the match at the Odlum Brown VanOpen a couple of weeks ago. Glad he beat Verdasco, probably one of the least liked guys on tour.

browna · 08-29-2019, 11:03 PM

As an aside, 40 years ago this evening, Nastase and McEnroe have a circus.
Nastase taking too long after a break, McEnroe serves. Nastase complains about not ready. On next serve, McEnroe takes his time and Nastase complains, and umpire gives McEnroe the game.

Centre court fans boo for about 7 minutes straight.

A fan runs out in the court to complain. The referee needs a ladder to climb up to the umpires mic to try and calm the fans and makes it worse.

After a while, umpire tells Nastase just to start playing through the boos. He refused, and umpire gives match to McEnroe.

Then the ref and tournament director comes over and they replace the ump with the ref and continue the match.

Summary is at beginning of video but not that accurate, with a biased McEnroe and always hyperbolic Bud Collins skewing what actually happened. At about the 9:30 mark is how it played out in full.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 07:16 AM

https://twitter.com/user/status/1167228672249667584

Nadal Fan · 08-30-2019, 09:15 AM

https://twitter.com/user/status/1167446263018790913

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 09:49 AM

The Demon from Down Under takes the opening set 6-2 over Kei Nishikori.

GirlySports · 08-30-2019, 09:56 AM

I would take Kei now at 9/4.

Either he'll win or he'll retire

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 10:43 AM

ADM has a two sets to love lead over Nishikori.

GirlySports · 08-30-2019, 10:44 AM

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ADM has a two sets to love lead over Nishikori.

I'm watching this and ADM is chasing everything down.
Not sure he can continue this pace. I think he has to win in 3.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 10:46 AM

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I'm watching this and ADM is chasing everything down.
Not sure he can continue this pace. I think he has to win in 3.

The funny thing is ADM played yesterday and Kei had the day off, yet ADM looks the fresher of the two.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 10:57 AM

That could turn out to be a huge game, ADM had break points, but Kei held serve.

GirlySports · 08-30-2019, 11:15 AM

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The funny thing is ADM played yesterday and Kei had the day off, yet ADM looks the fresher of the two.

Kei always looks tired. Kinda of like Del Potro.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 11:23 AM

Kei takes set 3 6-2 - That break of serve was certainly a turning point for the set as Nishikori looks invigorated and ADM is looking a little dejected.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 11:28 AM

So naturally, ADM starts the 4th set with a break of serve.

GirlySports · 08-30-2019, 11:38 AM

I guess Federer was in a hurry.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 11:44 AM

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I guess Federer was in a hurry.

As you get older, you require more frequent visits to the bathroom

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 11:50 AM

This 4th set has had more twists and turns than a pretzel.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 11:51 AM

Man, you don't see Nishikori throwing his racquet very often.

dash_pinched · 08-30-2019, 12:00 PM

First round of 16 appearance in a grand slam for ADM as he takes out Nishikori in four sets.