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[Baofeng]

Tsitsipas vs Medvedev turning out to be one hell of a match. Stefanos Tsitsipas was down 2 sets and down 4-2 on the third set, he then went on to with the next four games and and won the third set at 6-4. Currently they are battling, with Medvedev leading 4-1 again. I don't know if Tsitsipas can pull again in the 4th to even and go to 5th set. I'm sure that Medvedev doesn't want this slip away.

It wasn't meant to be as Medvedev took the final set 6-3. It wasn't meant for the giant killer to duplicate his feat in the US Open. They fought really hard but at the end of the end, the best man win. So gone is the 15th seed.

[vella85]

Andy Murray just lost his match to Verdasco, I had a feeling that he would find it tough to beat Verdasco as he is still recovering from his injury and that Verdasco can be a tough opponent to face. This is why I didn't risk betting on Murray as he still has a long way to go before being 100% fit. I got a scare with Thiem as it looked like he would lose but he fought back well to win the match in 5 sets, winning the last set comfortable 6-1. Other big names to make it through, Del Potro, Raonic, Wawrinka and it looks like Kevin Anderson will also go through as he is up in the 3rd set 5-4 and he won the 2 previous sets. Looking forward to seeing Nadal in action a little later on.

[Juggy777]

It was good to see Andy Murray get through his 1st round match in 4 sets.

Interesting news. I checked and he did win a 4 set match. But it was closed and he has problems with the sweeping heat across US West Coast. I'm sure it will make a toll on those players not used to playing with extreme heat.

Yes, Murray might find it hard with the heat as he has struggled sometimes in the past with the heat but then again I think most players do. Verdasco will be a tough next up opponent that will test Murray's fitness. Hopefully he makes it through the match okay.

Federer won comfortably as well, 6-2 6-2 6-4 against Nishioka. Interesting to see his comments:

"I'm very happy with how I played tonight. It is particularly tough for us Europeans because we don't get this type of humidity. You are sweating so much you don't know what has hit you," Federer said.

"It is tough so you are happy when you survive a day like this."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/45338492

So he admitted that they are really affected by the weather, so its going to be extremely hard for others not to be affected by this bad weather. So let's see if. there are going to be upsets as Kemarit is implying.

Andy Murray is lucky that he made it past the first round considering his recent struggles to keep himself fit, and I thought the heat would be too much for him but luckily he managed to pass through it. I don't expect him to last much, considering the humidity factor he'll be out soon. Roger had a comfortable match, but his comments suggest he had a hard time. It'll be interesting to see how other athletes adjust to the humid conditions.

[Kemarit]

Tsitsipas vs Medvedev turning out to be one hell of a match. Stefanos Tsitsipas was down 2 sets and down 4-2 on the third set, he then went on to with the next four games and and won the third set at 6-4. Currently they are battling, with Medvedev leading 4-1 again. I don't know if Tsitsipas can pull again in the 4th to even and go to 5th set. I'm sure that Medvedev doesn't want this slip away.

It wasn't meant to be as Medvedev took the final set 6-3. It wasn't meant for the giant killer to duplicate his feat in the US Open. They fought really hard but at the end of the end, the best man win. So gone is the 15th seed.

Yes, could say its a upset because Tsitsipas is 15th seed, and perhaps the hype that the brought specially how he overran top 10 players last month. I think the hype has died. And Medvedev is no pushover as well, and I read that those two has personal beef going back early this year in Miami, During their post match handshake, something might have been said and the umpire need to go in between the two.

@vella85 - I think it was expected, Like I said, I thought Murray might skipped this tournament because his body is not fully healed.

[babygun]

Too bad that Murray is out, but his comments after the matchare not the one that a great sportsman would do. What a cry baby.

[vella85]

@Kemarit

Yes I was thinking the same before the tournament but I guess he felt that he could play.

Something interesting happened today in the Kyrgios match, he lost the 1st set and was down 0-3 in the 2nd set when at the break the chair umpire came down and gave Kyrgios a pep talk which work wonders as he came out and won the 2nd set and went on to win the match in 4 sets. He actually won easy in the 3rd and 4th sets. I have never seen this happen in tennis before so what ever he said must of sparked Kyrgios. Now he must go on and face Federer in the 3rd round so we'll see how well he goes. Djokovic plays soon, hopefully he can get through as well.

[Kemarit]

@vella85

That's really bizarre and I don't know if we have seen that before. Kyrgios was down and everything was not going his way. Then suddenly, their "pep-talk" somewhat re-ignite him and breeze through the next set and win the match. I'm not really sure though if the umpire has violated some protocol here. He has been criticized but I don't know if US Tennis Association will penalized him or something.

Any tennis pundits around who can chime about the incident?

Roger Federer is one star who already voice out his opinion against this so called pep-talk. So its going to be interesting when both of them play together on the next match.

[Baofeng]

@vella85

That's really bizarre and I don't know if we have seen that before. Kyrgios was down and everything was not going his way. Then suddenly, their "pep-talk" somewhat re-ignite him and breeze through the next set and win the match. I'm not really sure though if the umpire has violated some protocol here. He has been criticized but I don't know if US Tennis Association will penalized him or something.

Any tennis pundits around who can chime about the incident?

Roger Federer is one star who already voice out his opinion against this so called pep-talk. So its going to be interesting when both of them play together on the next match.

For me, the umpire has cross the line definitely. Why the hell he needed to go and talk to Nick. To be fair with Kyrgios, he didn't asked for it. But it looks like his small talk is seen as somewhat coaching him. If Kyrgios needed medical attention, I'm sure that he will call for it, but he didn't and the umpire move is seen like urging and pushing Nick to show more which he eventually did and won the match.

[vella85]

@vella85

That's really bizarre and I don't know if we have seen that before. Kyrgios was down and everything was not going his way. Then suddenly, their "pep-talk" somewhat re-ignite him and breeze through the next set and win the match. I'm not really sure though if the umpire has violated some protocol here. He has been criticized but I don't know if US Tennis Association will penalized him or something.

Any tennis pundits around who can chime about the incident?

Roger Federer is one star who already voice out his opinion against this so called pep-talk. So its going to be interesting when both of them play together on the next match.

Yeah its a tough situation and I'm not sure how it will end, Yeah Federer did voice his opinion which is interesting as the two now must play each other tomorrow so I wonder how that match will go as Kyrgios says that the umpire shouldn't get in trouble over the pep talk.

Nadal had a tough encounter with Khachanov winning in 4 sets after coming from 1 set down. I say tough as the last 2 sets went into tie breaks. Thiem also came from 1 set down to win in 4 and even Anderson had a tough match eventually winning in 5 sets.

[babygun]

Never seen an umpire given a pep-talk to a player. What the umpire did is admirable, but he crossed the line.
In my eyes the umpire will get sanctionized.

[btc_angela]

Never seen an umpire given a pep-talk to a player. What the umpire did is admirable, but he crossed the line.
In my eyes the umpire will get sanctionized.

I agree that he did crossed the line but the unfortunately, he will not get a sanctions.

The US Open said a "comprehensive review" by multiple tournament officials found that Mohamed Lahyani's chat with the Australian player went "beyond protocol".

However, spokesman Chris Widmaier said the umpire would not be sanctioned on account of his "exemplary track record as an international tennis official".

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https://news.sky.com/story/us-open-tennis-stars-question-umpire-over-apparent-nick-kyrgios-pep-talk-11486256

[vella85]

Kyrgios was simply outclassed today, Federer put on a show that even Kyrgios was impressed with. Federer played the shot of the tournament so far which Kyrgios was shocked and his reaction was OMG!.

Alexander Zverev is having a tough match against Philipp Kohlschreiber down 2-1, Kohlschreiber is looking the goods right now to win the match. Djokovic is up against Gasquet who isn't easy when in form.

[btc_angela]

Kyrgios was simply outclassed today, Federer put on a show that even Kyrgios was impressed with. Federer played the shot of the tournament so far which Kyrgios was shocked and his reaction was OMG!.

Alexander Zverev is having a tough match against Philipp Kohlschreiber down 2-1, Kohlschreiber is looking the goods right now to win the match. Djokovic is up against Gasquet who isn't easy when in form.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvEI1kJjS6Q

Past forward to 3:35, and see Nick Kyrgios, hahahaha. His reaction says its all. It was a masterful display from the master himself.

[Kemarit]

Kyrgios was simply outclassed today, Federer put on a show that even Kyrgios was impressed with. Federer played the shot of the tournament so far which Kyrgios was shocked and his reaction was OMG!.

I thought that the match will be close, at least a 4 set header because I'm assuming that there will be drama because of the previous umpire incident and Federer criticizing it. I agree, Federer put on a clinic and nothing Kyrgios can do.

Alexander Zverev is having a tough match against Philipp Kohlschreiber down 2-1, Kohlschreiber is looking the goods right now to win the match. Djokovic is up against Gasquet who isn't easy when in form.

Philipp Kohlschreiber overcome Zverev, 6-7 (1-7) 6-4 6-1 6-3. Zverev made a lot of unforced efforts, so another top seed falls.

[vella85]

Kyrgios was simply outclassed today, Federer put on a show that even Kyrgios was impressed with. Federer played the shot of the tournament so far which Kyrgios was shocked and his reaction was OMG!.

I thought that the match will be close, at least a 4 set header because I'm assuming that there will be drama because of the previous umpire incident and Federer criticizing it. I agree, Federer put on a clinic and nothing Kyrgios can do.

Alexander Zverev is having a tough match against Philipp Kohlschreiber down 2-1, Kohlschreiber is looking the goods right now to win the match. Djokovic is up against Gasquet who isn't easy when in form.

Philipp Kohlschreiber overcome Zverev, 6-7 (1-7) 6-4 6-1 6-3. Zverev made a lot of unforced efforts, so another top seed falls.

Yeah I was thinking that the match would also be a lot closer between Kyrgios and Federer but Federer was just too good on the day.

Its been a great day so far with Nadal and Thiem going through to the quarter-finals where the two must play each other. For me I'm going for Thiem to win because I got a bet on him to win the US open before it started at good odds. It will be a great match and this time can Thiem turn the tables on the world number #1 after losing to Nadal in the Frech open final, I'm hoping so. Inser is also though after a 5 set match against Raonic.

[vella85]

I know Djokovic wasn't playing anyone high ranking however he does look in fine form and will be hard to beat. If Federer wins later tonight, then the two must face off in the quarter finals, right now both players are playing some great tennis so I think it will be an epic match. Cilic won in straight sets, Goffin was no match for him and now he must face Nishikori in the quarter finals, another match that will be great to see. Its good to see all the top seeds on the Men's side make it through to the quarter finals as the matches are more interesting to watch.

[buwaytress]

US Open, ah. We haven't reached the big finals but we already see my favourite Fedex go out in a shock defeat to someone I'd actually never heard of... but of course we all live to experience these moments so let's see how the Aussie fares in the QF against my other favourite. Definitely worth his spot, to claw back from 2 sets down. 37 years old. You're still a legend, Fedex.

Djoko should make short work of Millman though...

In other not-so-shocking news, Sharapova's out in the QFs again. Her era ended a while ago though.

[Kemarit]

Oh well, Just like what I have previously said, this heat will be affecting players and we can see upsets. Its just sad that Roger fell victim to the hot and humid weather and he was unable to overcome it and lost 55th-ranked John Millman at the U.S. Open. We have lost the chance to see Federer vs Djokovich again, anyways, Djovorich will remain the favorite now that Roger is out. Hope to see Nadal vs Djokovich in the Finals.

[vella85]

Oh well, Just like what I have previously said, this heat will be affecting players and we can see upsets. Its just sad that Roger fell victim to the hot and humid weather and he was unable to overcome it and lost 55th-ranked John Millman at the U.S. Open. We have lost the chance to see Federer vs Djokovich again, anyways, Djovorich will remain the favorite now that Roger is out. Hope to see Nadal vs Djokovich in the Finals.

Yeah we saw what it was doing to Federer and a lot of people are saying that this is one of the biggest upsets of all time but I don't agree because we know now that Federer is getting older and will struggle in humid and hot conditions. It does takeits toll on the older players like Federer, its a shame that we won't see Federer and Djokovic play off once again. I'm more interested in tonight's match between Nadal and Thiem as like you all know I have a bet on Thiem to win the Us Open. Del Potro is also looking good and could be the main danger to Nadal and Djokovic.

[vella85]

The Nadal/Thiem match has been amazing so far and is going right down to the wire. Nadal has fought back well after going down in the 1st set 0-6 to win the next 2 sets. Then Thiem fought back to win the 4th set and take it into the 5th set where both Men are fighting it out for the win. I thought Nadal had Thiem in this set when it was 5-5 and Nadal was up 0-40 on Thiem's serve but he fought back to win the set. I'm hoping Thiem can come out on top.