US Open - Matches

by sirfredperry Mon 26 Aug 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 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:26 pm

Nice to see Gasquet and Stan perform well

by Jahu Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:26 pm

DTL SHBH like Fed that one.

by ChequeredJersey Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:26 pm

Still would like my Murray Rafa final though

by CaledonianCraig Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:27 pm

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

by ALPanorak Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:27 pm

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

by Danny_1982 Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:29 pm

Andy has been pathetic, Stan has been awesome.

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

Lendl looks like he's gonna kill someone

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

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

Also looks capable.

by Jahu Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:31 pm

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

by CaledonianCraig Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:32 pm

Hope he does, hope he does.

by The Special Juan Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:36 pm

Gasquet-Stan final anyone?

by Guest Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:36 pm

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

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

Jahu wrote:Gasquet-Stan final anyone?

I would love that!

by CaledonianCraig Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:42 pm

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

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

Oh man Stan is playing balls with Andy.

by The Special Juan Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:45 pm

Broken again. Stan to serve for the SF!

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

WAHOOOO! Serving for the match!

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

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

by tennisrobert Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:46 pm

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

by invisiblecoolers Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:48 pm

Will he choke...?

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

lydian wrote:Will he choke...?

This is Stan v2. He doesn't choke.

by Jahu Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:49 pm

He will not "chalk". Its done.

by Guest Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:50 pm

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

by lydian Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:51 pm

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

by Jahu Thu 05 Sep 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 05 Sep 2013, 9:51 pm

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

by ALPanorak Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:51 pm

Brilliant game from Wawrinka, sheer class

by Guest Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:51 pm

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

by Cogen Thu 05 Sep 2013, 9:51 pm

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

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by CaledonianCraig Thu 05 Sep 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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