US Open - Matches

by sirfredperry Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:22 pm

First topic message reminder :

Have changed the topic so that this thread can run through the tournament. Hope that's OK

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:24 pm

I don't think I've seen Stan play this well and, more importantly, play consistently well. All credit to him, he's always had the ability but he's never had the physical capability and/or the mental fortitude. In my eyes, he's a better version of Gasquet. I do want to see him beat The Fed sometime though!!

by ChequeredJersey Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:26 pm

Nice to see Gasquet and Stan perform well

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:26 pm

DTL SHBH like Fed that one.

by ChequeredJersey Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:26 pm

Still would like my Murray Rafa final though

by CaledonianCraig Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:27 pm

LuvSports! wrote:
Thats how murray wins, fitness & defense, that's it.

Nonsense. It is one of his means of winning but has others as well. Perhaps it is as Rafa said in his interview as in if he feels really good he is more attacking.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:27 pm

The net cord seems about 25cm too high for Andy tonight.

by ALPanorak Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:27 pm

It's funny to hear M.Petchey almost pleading with Stan to relent with this onslaught...

by Danny_1982 Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:27 pm

The Special Juan wrote:
Danny_1982 wrote:His only chance is for much more first serves in, much better returning too, particularly on second serves. Can't see it though. I don't think I've seen Murray unload once this match. Absolutely bizarre.

Am I right in saying he's had no break points? Unheard of for Murray.
2013 AO final.

He had 4 in that final Juan. Didn't take any mind.

Stan breaks here and it's over.

by Guest Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:28 pm

I never thought Stan would find anywhere near the level he did against Djokovic AO 2013. He has absolutely trashed Andy's defence tonight

by TopoftheChops Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:29 pm

Andy has been pathetic, Stan has been awesome.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:29 pm

Lendl looks like he's gonna kill someone

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:30 pm

Danny_1982 wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:
Danny_1982 wrote:His only chance is for much more first serves in, much better returning too, particularly on second serves. Can't see it though. I don't think I've seen Murray unload once this match. Absolutely bizarre.

Am I right in saying he's had no break points? Unheard of for Murray.
2013 AO final.
He had 4 in that final Juan. Didn't take any mind.

Stan breaks here and it's over.

Really? Shows what I remember Laugh

Maybe Gulbis in Montreal then.

by Henman Bill Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:30 pm

ChequeredJersey wrote:Still would like my Murray Rafa final though

Yeah that's the final I want Djokovic and Rafa have played a lot, Rafa and Murray not for ages and never in a slam final I believe.

by Henman Bill Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:30 pm

Olly wrote:Lendl looks like he's gonna kill someone

Also looks capable.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:31 pm

Yeah Patchey in a crying mood already, switched to Mercer in ES much more fair commentating.

by CaledonianCraig Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:32 pm

TopoftheChops wrote:Andy has been pathetic, Stan has been awesome.

This just about sums it up the best for me. On this form though Stan could very much take Djokovic out in the semi.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:32 pm

Hope he does, hope he does.

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:35 pm

Even if he does beat Djokovic, he'll never beat Nadal. Nadal just unrelentingly beats on single-handed backhands which must be one of sports greatest mismatches.

by invisiblecoolers Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:35 pm

The Special Juan wrote:
laverfan wrote:Very glad for Gasquet, the second slam SF of his career (after a 6+ year gap), but what a challenge he has!

(I am sad for Ferrer though, he fought back well, but not well enough).

Stan and Colonel have their work cut-out. Stan has a better chance, IMHO, compared to the Colonel. I would love to see Stan make it to a Slam SF.
Me too, but I hope it's not this tournament

So far the Stan the Man is proving who the man is. Very Happy

by Chazfazzer Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:35 pm

It annoys me how the commentators are barely giving Wawrinka any credit it all - they seem to think that the score is all down to Murray playing badly, rather than Stan playing a blinder.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:36 pm

Gasquet-Stan final anyone?

by Guest Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:36 pm

Andy has to go for the lines. Go out swinging I say!

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:41 pm

I can't believe the number of returns that the greatest ever returner on hard courts has missed today.

by LuvSports! Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:41 pm

Jahu wrote:Gasquet-Stan final anyone?

I would love that!

by CaledonianCraig Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:42 pm

Can we now dispel the myth that he only won last year because of the wind?

by LuvSports! Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:43 pm

The Special Juan wrote:I can't believe the number of returns that the greatest ever returner on hard courts has missed today.

But agassi isn't playing atm. Oh wait you mean....

by ALPanorak Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:43 pm

Jahu wrote:Gasquet-Stan final anyone?

Gasquet has no chance of winning a set vs Nadal, however, Stan in this form could take Rafa to 5 ....but lose in the end.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:43 pm

Oh man Stan is playing balls with Andy.

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:44 pm

LuvSports! wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:I can't believe the number of returns that the greatest ever returner on hard courts has missed today.
But agassi isn't playing atm. Oh wait you mean....

Statistically he is Laugh

Statistics never lie of course Wink

by Guest Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:44 pm

Andy has played the whole tournament with a slow pace behind his groundstrokes and today the conditions haven't lent themselves to that style of tennis. Wawrinka has put on a clinic today and it is refreshing to see.

by invisiblecoolers Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:45 pm

The backhand volley from Stan was like making a statement "Who the more skilled players?", breath taking volley there to get to break point.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:45 pm

Broken again. Stan to serve for the SF!

by LuvSports! Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:46 pm

WAHOOOO! Serving for the match!

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:46 pm

Go on Stan! I can't believe this performance.

by tennisrobert Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:46 pm

CaledonianCraig wrote:Can we now dispel the myth that he only won last year because of the wind?

lmao, you are a complete co.ck head. He is nowhere near as good as you think he is. And he's getting shown up by a guy who isn't a PUSHER. LMAO.

by lydian Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:46 pm

This is a staggering performance from Wawrinka. It really is.

by invisiblecoolers Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:47 pm

Jahu wrote:Gasquet-Stan final anyone?

. todays comment of the day, I wish your statement come true. clap

by lydian Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:48 pm

Will he choke...?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:49 pm

tennisrobert wrote:
CaledonianCraig wrote:Can we now dispel the myth that he only won last year because of the wind?
lmao, you are a complete co.ck head. He is nowhere near as good as you think he is. And he's getting shown up by a guy who isn't a PUSHER. LMAO.

by The Special Juan Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:49 pm

lydian wrote:Will he choke...?

This is Stan v2. He doesn't choke.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:49 pm

He will not "chalk". Its done.

by Guest Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:50 pm

Great retrieving from Murray - that just about sums him up.

by lydian Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

Wow. Wow. Wow.
I knew he could take this.

by Jahu Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

Well done Stan, what a show!!! Please do the same to Djoko and make the world a happier place Smile

by CaledonianCraig Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

To sum up today - Andy below par but Stan playing superb stuff.

by ALPanorak Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

Brilliant game from Wawrinka, sheer class

by Guest Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

That was about as one sided that I have seen for a long time

by Cogen Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

by LuvSports! Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:51 pm

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by CaledonianCraig Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:52 pm

Stan wins in straight sets...well ok it was a hammering. I can't recall the last time I saw Andy play so poorly but credit to Stan who has been superb. On this form he has a great chance against Djokovic in the semis. For Andy he needs to work out a game plan against hard hitters as these defeats against them are getting tedious.

Still I refuse to be distraught as it has been a wonderful last year and a bit for Andy but today he was beaten by the better man.

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