Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Yes, he's probably the most powerful player about. I'd say there's more power than precision to his shots but I can see the similarity to Nadal. When the accuracy is on point, it's blisteringly good. Nadal had that whip that he can get on his shots anywhere round the court. It's not a slant on Berrettini that he perhaps lacks that but he makes up for it with the speed & power he has. Absolutely. Nadal had power and control. Berrettini looks to have a bit more power, but much less control. But damn, if he does what he is today which is to just find that control while keeping the power, then he's close to unbeatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 It's setting up that Italians can win some major tournaments in London this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Going to the 4th set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Wow - what a service game that was from Berrettini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Berrettini has done it! Onto the Wimbledon final for him. Forza Mateo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 First Italian ever to play in the Wimbledon final...that just seems crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 9, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Eco said: First Italian ever to play in the Wimbledon final...that just seems crazy. and most likely to be against one of the best returners in the game... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stan said: and most likely to be against one of the best returners in the game... True. But at Mateo has a much better chance than certainly Herkacz did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 9, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 9, 2021 Good game developing between Djokovic and Shapovalov. Djokovic looking a bit unsteady on his own serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 9, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 9, 2021 Notice that Shapovalov sometimes struggles at the big crucial points. Twice Djokovic has had break points and Shapovalov has double-faulted. Not to mention the 'easy' winners at the net but he doesn't make them. He's a very entertaining player and great to watch, but hopefully with time those unforced errors will disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 9, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 9, 2021 And definitely showing his immaturity now moaning to the referee so angrily. 'how can you call it 30 minutes before my shot' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 10, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 10, 2021 @Eco Barty or Pliskova? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Stan said: @Eco Barty or Pliskova? Barty Didn't watch, but I never would have gone against a healthy Barty. Just like as much as I want Berrittini to win tomorrow, I can't go against a healthy Djoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 10, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 10, 2021 50 minutes ago, Eco said: Barty Didn't watch, but I never would have gone against a healthy Barty. Just like as much as I want Berrittini to win tomorrow, I can't go against a healthy Djoker Fair. Barty was dominant but still not at her best. Still too good for Pliskova though. Barty showed her superiority too frequently than Pliskova did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Stan said: Fair. Barty was dominant but still not at her best. Still too good for Pliskova though. Barty showed her superiority too frequently than Pliskova did. Yeah - there are just athletes I don't bet against if they are healthy. Roger in London Nadal in Paris Djokovic anywhere but the above Lebron James CR7 Lewis Hamilton They don't always win, but they win much more of the 'big' games than they lose and often show up at their best when the 'big' game arrives. Barty has the ability to join this list with her age and ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2021 Great tennis on show. Berrettini doing very well against adversity, winning first set from being 4-1 down and 4-0 in 2nd set to bring it back to 5-4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Matteo's forehand is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eco said: Matteo's forehand is unreal. Sheer power. This game is fitting for a final. Still can't call it. Berrettini seems to play better under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Stan said: Sheer power. This game is fitting for a final. Still can't call it. Berrettini seems to play better under pressure. I'd just be shocked if Matteo won it. Djokovic has done this so often, and he rarely loses these matches. I'd be betting is heavily favored towards Novak also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Eco said: I'd just be shocked if Matteo won it. Djokovic has done this so often, and he rarely loses these matches. I'd be betting is heavily favored towards Novak also. Yeah more often than not though Djokovic would be comfortable at this point after recovering from losing a set. Berrettini is still just about keeping it competitive and forcing Djokovic to work for it. Djokovic about to win the 3rd though. Can't see Berrettini winning 2 sets if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted July 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2021 Djokovic sees out the victory. Experience told in the end. Djokovic did begin to look more settled as the match went on. Berrettini did well for his first ever Grand Slam final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado 1,710 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Federer fan here but you have to give it up for Djokovic who gets many of these wins with the crowd against him. He should go on to win about 25 GS now. Edited July 11, 2021 by Machado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted August 30, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 30, 2021 Murray broken in the first game of the 5th. Momentum well and truly with Tsitsipas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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