2019 Tennis Thread

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Who's down for a Fed - Shapo semi-final?

Shapo. Shapo is down for that.

You never know. If Federer plays like he did today, Denis doesn't have a chance in hell. Shapovalov has more power off both wings (if he can keep the ball in play) and slightly better speed, while Federer has... literally everything else. But this version of Federer doesn't always show up. So we shall see. I think I like Felix's chances better still.

[dash_pinched]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1111425026811584514

[Nadal Fan]

Tsitsipas beat Fed, and Shapo beat Tsitsipas therefore Shapo beats Fed

[GirlySports]

Double header tomorrow

FAA vs Isner 11am

Shapo vs Fed 5pm

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Shapo. Shapo is down for that.

You never know. If Federer plays like he did today, Denis doesn't have a chance in hell. Shapovalov has more power off both wings (if he can keep the ball in play) and slightly better speed, while Federer has... literally everything else. But this version of Federer doesn't always show up. So we shall see. I think I like Felix's chances better still.

Shapo has only fired 8 double faults the entire event. For any player, let alone one averaging 5 per match, this is outstanding.

He'll need to continue serving well and obviously needs to continue to keep the ball in the court as well as he has. On the flip side, if Federer has another day, there isn't much anyone on the planet can do about it.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I think Denis has a better chance of pulling the upset simply because Felix has no experience with this level of servebot. If Isner has an off day though it's certainly possible, but I posted that Isner is one game away from nothing but tiebreaks so far, so it's gonna require Felix's best performance of the year. Denis just needs to watch Thiem's win against Roger, just stay patient and you'll get some opportunities, just make sure to cash them.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I think Denis has a better chance of pulling the upset simply because Felix has no experience with this level of servebot. If Isner has an off day though it's certainly possible, but I posted that Isner is one game away from nothing but tiebreaks so far, so it's gonna require Felix's best performance of the year. Denis just needs to watch Thiem's win against Roger, just stay patient and you'll get some opportunities, just make sure to cash them.

As far as Felix goes, I would counter with the fact that Isner also hasn't faced a high end returner in this event yet. Felix has the return numbers in 2019 to put him in the top 10 conversation and should be able to create opportunities for himself today.

He did play a pure servebot, Dr. Ivo in Pune earlier this season and showed well in a two set loss. Hopefully he can take something from that match today.

[dash_pinched]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1111661371924451328

[Inglewood Jack]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Denis just needs to watch Thiem's win against Roger, just stay patient and you'll get some opportunities, just make sure to cash them.

Thiem is a power baseliner that took advantage of the slow IW courts. he hits big but doesn't actually paint lines that much; he relies more on pushing the opponent back until they're they're almost off screen and he has an easy put-away.

I don't see Shapo constructing points that way. he rallies until there's a ball he thinks he can blast with a corner kisser and then pulls the trigger. the Miami courts are probably better for that kind of play, but also Shapo is going to see a lot of weird spins and varying depths that are really going to test the reliability of his swings.

I just like seeing 1HBH guys kick some ass, so either result is fine with me.

[dash_pinched]

If I'm not mistaken, I think it was troutman who was looking for Carson Branstine updates, so here you go...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1111668135407640577

[Beninho]

Let’s go Félix!! Show Isner what real talent is!


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[dash_pinched]

Love that graphic:

John Isner - Age 33, Titles 14
FAA - Age 18, Titles 0

Roger Federer: Age 37, Titles 100
Shapo: Age 19, Titles 0

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

If I'm not mistaken, I think it was troutman who was looking for Carson Branstine updates, so here you go...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1111668135407640577

an even younger one, 16 year old Leylah Annie Fernandez lost in the Quarters in Australia.

[Hot_Flatus]

Let's go FA2! Break servebot early!

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

About a dozen streams currently up... every single one of them running doubles.

FML.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Gotta feel for Felix, he's literally playing only to get to tiebreaks today. Has to suck for actual tennis players to play in these matches.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Gotta feel for Felix, he's literally playing only to get to tiebreaks today. Has to suck for actual tennis players to play in these matches.

there's always a chance, there will be one game where Isner slips on serve and FAA has to take advantage.

[dash_pinched]

Here's a chance at love-30 for Felix.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

there's always a chance, there will be one game where Isner slips on serve and FAA has to take advantage.

Yeah I think games 5-6-7 are his best chance after seeing and getting used to the Isner serve.

[Senator Clay Davis]

But that's the worst part right there, get some looks and then into elite servebot mode with the aces and you don't even get a chance. Not only is playing him awful, it's soul crushing too.