Tennis: All Purpose Tennis Thread XIII

[Tuggy]

And not just tonight. I think he's won one match, right? The other night he also lost doubles.

Denis is looking good although is double faulting a lot. Up 6-2 and 1-0 and a break. Zverev looks lost.

Yeah, Felix won his first match.

Denis looking good, while Zverev has looked horrible so far in this event.

 

[MsMeow]

Well that was an epic disaster for Alex.

 

[Tuggy]

Another one to keep an eye on and is on the rise...20 year old Fin Emil Ruusuvuori. Took out Sinner in a battle of potential future stars.

 

[MsMeow]

Denis and Felix won. They said on Instagram that they now have to wait to see if they get into the next group. What needs to happen for them to get in?

 

[Tuggy]

Denis and Felix won. They said on Instagram that they now have to wait to see if they get into the next group. What needs to happen for them to get in?

2020 ATP Cup - Wikipedia

I believe it will come down to Spain/Japan.

Canada probably needs Spain to beat Japan 3-0.

 

[MsMeow]

Has there been any word on Bianca's injury? I haven't seen a thing from her except selfies on her social media. Everyone else shows themselves training or playing.

 

[Tuggy]

Has there been any word on Bianca's injury? I haven't seen a thing from her except selfies on her social media. Everyone else shows themselves training or playing.

She was scheduled to play Auckland I think but withdrew with a knee injury.

I haven't heard anything else but she's still on the EL for the AO.

 

[discostu]

2020 ATP Cup - Wikipedia

I believe it will come down to Spain/Japan.

Canada probably needs Spain to beat Japan 3-0.

We have that result now (Spain winning 3-0),but from what I can tell, I still think they need to see result of France and South Africa. Winner of that match could advance, depending on margin of victory.

This is a horrible format if it's this confusing to know if you're advancing.

 

[Canada4Gold]

We have that result now (Spain winning 3-0),but from what I can tell, I still think they need to see result of France and South Africa. Winner of that match could advance, depending on margin of victory.

This is a horrible format if it's this confusing to know if you're advancing.

Winner of Croatia/Argentina wins their group. Argentina and South Africa can't get through as a 2nd place team

Croatia is through as a 2nd place team if they lose 2-1
France is through as a 2nd place team if they win 3-0 without all matches going to 3 sets
France is through as a 2nd place team if they win 3-0 and Croatia doesn't lose 2-1
Belgium is through as a 2nd place team if Croatia doesn't lose 2-1 OR France doesn't win 3-0 with 2 or less 3 setters
Canada is through as a 2nd place team if Croatia doesn't lose 2-1 AND France doesn't win 3-0

 

[Tuggy]

Another win for Genie in Auckland.

 

[Tuggy]

So Paire blew it big time against Anderson and France is out.

It comes down to the doubles match between Croatia and Argentina.

Argentina won the two singles matches. Doubles match is 4-3 in the first set on serve.

If Croatia wins the doubles match and they are in and Canada is out.

If Croatia loses the doubles match and they are out and Canada is in.

 

[Tuggy]

Winner of Croatia/Argentina wins their group. Argentina and South Africa can't get through as a 2nd place team

Croatia is through as a 2nd place team if they lose 2-1
France is through as a 2nd place team if they win 3-0 without all matches going to 3 sets
France is through as a 2nd place team if they win 3-0 and Croatia doesn't lose 2-1
Belgium is through as a 2nd place team if Croatia doesn't lose 2-1 OR France doesn't win 3-0 with 2 or less 3 setters
Canada is through as a 2nd place team if Croatia doesn't lose 2-1 AND France doesn't win 3-0

And Argentina wins the doubles match in a third set super breaker!

Canada needed so much specific help and exactly what they needed to happen did happen

They'll play Serbia in the QF.

 

[Loosie]

I not sure what was more fun, mapping out the specific scenarios for Canada to advance, or watching as each one of those came true.

 

[discostu]

Glad Canada got in, but this format is still far too confusing. The new Davis Cup seemed to be similar as well.

Round robin format just doesn't feel like a natural fit with tennis. I understand it allows players to get multiple matches in, and they don't get bounced if they have one bad match to start.

 

[Tuggy]

Raonic loses his first match of the season in Doha against French youngster Moutet, 7-6 7-6.

 

[MsMeow]

Raonic loses his first match of the season in Doha against French youngster Moutet, 7-6 7-6.

I'd almost forgotten about him. With all the focus on Denis, Felix and Vasek lately he's the odd man out.

 

[kihei]

Glad Canada got in, but this format is still far too confusing. The new Davis Cup seemed to be similar as well.

Round robin format just doesn't feel like a natural fit with tennis. I understand it allows players to get multiple matches in, and they don't get bounced if they have one bad match to start.

So many meaningless matches. I mean Moldova's #2 is ranked #816 in the world. Just too much to plow through before the matches get to the quarters.

 

[MsMeow]

This De Minaur/Evans match is really good.

 

[MsMeow]

So Canada plays tonight (eastern time). Hope Felix figures it out.

 

[Tuggy]

So Canada plays tonight (eastern time). Hope Felix figures it out.

Denis vs Djokovic
Felix vs Lajovic

Scheduled - Djokovic/Troicki vs Denis/Felix

Felix's match up first. I think it starts at 6PM EST.

 

[tony d]

Don't look now but Eugenie Bouchard is into the quarterfinals of her tournament having won back to back straight set matches. It'd be nice to see her tennis career get back on track.

 

[MsMeow]

Canada and Serbia about to get under way!!

 

[Tuggy]

Very poor from Felix tonight.

 

[Hadoop]

Very poor from Felix tonight.

FAA needs a better coach (or coaches); someone who can 1) improve his problem solving skills on the court and 2) make his ball toss more consistent

 

[MsMeow]

Not expecting Denis to win but at least he should be entertaining.