Miami Masters 1000 Thread.

[temporary21]

First topic message reminder :

Cue the 80's music! Roll up roll up for all things Miami!

[Guest]

Delpo not looking comfortable on the BH side whatsoever.

[Haddie-nuff]

No he has lost the first.. knows he should have broke Popsi's serve there.
Not really expecting too much from him after such a long layoff but
his presence has been missed and I for one am glad to see him back.

He will doubtless be fighting to find his form. Hope he does

[Guest]

Wouldn't surprise me if he loses his serve that he might retire from the match.

[Haddie-nuff]

Well he did didnt he? but then he didnt did he ???

[Guest]

Well it was strange wasn't it??

He has managed a break of the Pospisil serve.

[CaledonianCraig]

A break for Del Potro. Is he on the road back?

I think it would be good even if he lost in three sets as it gets him a bit more match fitness which he obviously needs.

[Haddie-nuff]

Absolutely

[CaledonianCraig]

Absolutely

Great to see the big man back and hopefully he can go from strength to strength.

[Haddie-nuff]

I agree with you CC ..I think he has been missed.. and reading the interview they had with him he is so glad to be back. He has missed his tennis which he is so passionate about. He still has time to get back in contention I do so hope he has the success and suffers no further injuries.

[Jahu]

No no, this pink bandanna & yellow shoes, is not gonna work Delpo.

Get some serious gear and kick some ass boy.

[Jahu]

HN & CC, again on their Yes Yes, agree agree, I love you, you love me, mood.

Drop it kids, it's not Friday yet

[CaledonianCraig]

I  agree with you CC ..I think he has been missed.. and reading the interview they had with him he is so glad to be back. He has missed his tennis which he is so passionate about. He still has time to get back   in contention I do so hope he has the success and suffers no further injuries.

Of course he needs wins as well and start that mighty long climb back up the rankings. I think if Del Potro wins this set he will take the match.

[Jahu]

Oh oh FH on fire now.

WHo are these americano commentators on Sky?

Oh dear.

[Haddie-nuff]

[CaledonianCraig]

HN & CC, again on their Yes Yes, agree agree, I love you, you love me, mood.

Drop it kids, it's not Friday yet

Post sense and you never know I may one day (when hell freezes over) I may agree with you.  

[Haddie-nuff]

Just hold serve Delpo ....hold !!

[Guest]

I think Jahu is overcome by the green eyed monster!

[Haddie-nuff]

I think Jahu is overcome by the green eyed monster!

[Jahu]

HN & CC, again on their Yes Yes, agree agree, I love you, you love me, mood.

Drop it kids, it's not Friday yet

Post sense and you never know I may one day (when hell freezes over) I may agree with you.  

Haha, very nicely put, but whats the point to come and agree here, so much agreeing in daily life, at least here lets disagree

[Haddie-nuff]

Come on Delpo

[Jahu]

I think Jahu is overcome by the green eyed monster!

Possessed

[Guest]

Delpo only 3 winners!!

[Jahu]

So this time its Delpos left wrist healing, means the BH should be weaker, though the FH looks just ok, since he had that operated earlier too.

[Haddie-nuff]

That then says little for Pospi yes??

[Haddie-nuff]

cmon

[Jahu]

BP Pospi, wake up Del boy.

[CaledonianCraig]

Oh dear. Now Del Potro must regroup at 5-5.

[Haddie-nuff]

[Jahu]

DP broken, he needs some challenger matches, not a Masters, to get back.

Looking average & tired, just like Nadal.

[Jahu]

Now he hurt ankle? come onnn

[CaledonianCraig]

Oh dear. No. Del Potro feeling his ankle.

[temporary21]

Delpo right in trouble here.

[Haddie-nuff]

Yes but when he digs deep and finds one of his trademark shots..vintage Delpo

[Haddie-nuff]

try again Dp

[Haddie-nuff]

vamos

[Jahu]

Get 2 rockets in, finish up.

[Haddie-nuff]

Nooooooooooooo

[CaledonianCraig]

Del Potro lets slip a set point and loses to Pospisil 6-4 7-6. Disappointing end to the match for the big man but he'll only get better of that I am sure.

[Haddie-nuff]

[Jahu]

All done, Delpo not ready yet.

[Haddie-nuff]

Not truly bad considering his long absence ... he should be proud of that for his first match back

[socal1976]

Nice that Del Po comes back and is close in this match. Hopefully he can find away back and be a contender again for quite some time.

[Guest82]

Did Delpo choke a bit?

Serving for second set - broken
Set points in tie break - not taken

[CaledonianCraig]

Did Delpo choke a bit?

Serving for second set - broken
Set points in tie break - not taken

Well he was bound to be nervous. It was a big match for him - his first back on the Masters circuit for a very long time.

[Born Slippy]

Double fault on the set point as well.

Getting through the match is a big plus, especially given the worry over his ankle towards the end. Can't stand his game but he seems a decent chap so hope he can be injury free for a spell.

[CaledonianCraig]

Double fault on the set point as well.

Getting through the match is a big plus, especially given the worry over his ankle towards the end. Can't stand his game but he seems a decent chap so hope he can be injury free for a spell.

Hmm I find he brings something a bit different onto court which is nice to see. Hits with great aggression (Muzza take note) and can vary his game a bit more than just being a clubber (ie one who just hits the ball as hard as he can).

[Guest82]

Double fault on the set point as well.

Getting through the match is a big plus, especially given the worry over his ankle towards the end. Can't stand his game but he seems a decent chap so hope he can be injury free for a spell.

I like him. Think he brings an attacking game and as CC says is a bit more than a ball basher. I thought he was going to dominate the mens game after he won the US Open, shame injuries have ruined his career up until now.

Seeing him hit that forehand live is one of the best experiences watching tennis.

[Haddie-nuff]

I like him too. When Delpo is in form he plays some great tennis. He was nervous yesterday without a doubt and he was mad at himself for not taking that second set.. but lets be fair he was in a Masters for his first match back.. He probably did choke but he can gain some confidence from that performance.

[Born Slippy]

Just too robotic for me. Its what I would describe as percentage aggression. He won't take many risks and there is little variety. He hits it hard, sure, but his actual game-plan is very similar to Djokovic and Murray. Cilic, in my view, is a far more exciting player to watch - when on song there is some real creativity and variety in his game.

[Haddie-nuff]

Just as well because I dont like Cilic.. there is room for them all though.

[Sponsored content]