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[vella85]

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Today we have first upset of this Tournament Tsitsipas lost against very talented young Russian Roblev he was on fire and done great job he never allows his opponent to comeback in match now Thiem is also struggling and lost first set and broken in third set look like he can win but need some hard work for his first win of this tournament.

I have lost one of my favorite. I was following the score but not watching the match. I saw his 2 - 1 down but thought he will come back. He was in this kind of situations for numerous times. But Rublev seems did not give him time to breath.

In the other match my man Theim seems losing the match too! 5 - 2 down in the 4th set and he is already 2 - 1 set down!! This is not a good start for my favs.

Oh well, you know that Tsitsipas is my boy here, tough draw for him, Rublev is in best shape coming off from injury, so I'm not surprise by his win. Although I lost my bet here, I would say that it's worth it because the match was truly classic, as Tsitsipas was really cramping and try his best. Amazing match but only one man should win, so hats off to Rublev. He also upset Dominic Thiem in Hamburg and we all know that he beat Federer in Cincinnati Open.

Thiem did succumb to Fabbiano, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. The same guy who also beat Tsitsipas on the first round at Wimbledon.

Lots of upsets and it's going to be a crazy US Open this year.

These upsets just open up the door for the big three to win it once again unless we see an upset from an up and comer that happens to beat one of the big three. I think Tsitsipas has lost he's way in the past few months and I think time off might do him some good and get ready for a better year next year. Maybe he has burnt himself out early on as that's when he was in top form challenging the top players and making it into the finals but in recent months he's form has dropped off which can be expected from a young player.

I'm currently watching Nadal v Millman as it just started. 

[Kemarit]

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Today we have first upset of this Tournament Tsitsipas lost against very talented young Russian Roblev he was on fire and done great job he never allows his opponent to comeback in match now Thiem is also struggling and lost first set and broken in third set look like he can win but need some hard work for his first win of this tournament.

I have lost one of my favorite. I was following the score but not watching the match. I saw his 2 - 1 down but thought he will come back. He was in this kind of situations for numerous times. But Rublev seems did not give him time to breath.

In the other match my man Theim seems losing the match too! 5 - 2 down in the 4th set and he is already 2 - 1 set down!! This is not a good start for my favs.

Oh well, you know that Tsitsipas is my boy here, tough draw for him, Rublev is in best shape coming off from injury, so I'm not surprise by his win. Although I lost my bet here, I would say that it's worth it because the match was truly classic, as Tsitsipas was really cramping and try his best. Amazing match but only one man should win, so hats off to Rublev. He also upset Dominic Thiem in Hamburg and we all know that he beat Federer in Cincinnati Open.

Thiem did succumb to Fabbiano, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. The same guy who also beat Tsitsipas on the first round at Wimbledon.

Lots of upsets and it's going to be a crazy US Open this year.

These upsets just open up the door for the big three to win it once again unless we see an upset from an up and comer that happens to beat one of the big three. I think Tsitsipas has lost he's way in the past few months and I think time off might do him some good and get ready for a better year next year. Maybe he has burnt himself out early on as that's when he was in top form challenging the top players and making it into the finals but in recent months he's form has dropped off which can be expected from a young player.

I'm currently watching Nadal v Millman as it just started.  

Tsitsipas is still young so he shouldn't rush thing so I agree that he needed some time to re-evaluate. Although we wanted to see potential players to succeed in the future, sometimes its better to take some time off and rest their body to heal. 2018 was a big year for him that's why I predicted good things to happen in 2019 but so far we haven't witnessed something spectacular. Maybe he is really pushing himself to the limit that's why he got burnt out this year.

Khachanov is fighting to win as well against Pospisil. Tsonga is also out. Zverev was forced to a 5 set win.

[AB de Royse777]

Both Rublev and Fabbiano are in my radar now. I would like to see them how far they go in this tournament. I am much hurt for Theim than Tsitsipas. Earlier this morning Monfils G and Kyrgios N got very easy wins. I know Kyrgios sometimes rude but he does play good tennis.

I am still working out to find my finalist in this US open.

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By the way, apart from the top three, Medvedev is looking very promising. Anyone here thinks that he has a chance to win the title?

[Indymoney]

Both Rublev and Fabbiano are in my radar now. I would like to see them how far they go in this tournament. I am much hurt for Theim than Tsitsipas. Earlier this morning Monfils G and Kyrgios N got very easy wins. I know Kyrgios sometimes rude but he does play good tennis.

I am still working out to find my finalist in this US open.

Edit:
By the way, apart from the top three, Medvedev is looking very promising. Anyone here thinks that he has a chance to win the title?

Now I am feeling he can go through in Semi Final and this could be very interesting from others Rubley is also in my Radar as I lost my first bet just because of him and its hurting my too much Kyrgios is also done good in first round but we cannot predict about him.

[Trofo]

By the way, apart from the top three, Medvedev is looking very promising. Anyone here thinks that he has a chance to win the title?

He has been my favorite for some time now. He is playing in incredible form and I can see him progress far. I will probably back him with solid bets on his US open campaign. That being said I still feel he has not reached a level where he can beat Nadal or Djokovic in the match where you need to win 3 sets.

[AB de Royse777]

Federer vs Dzumhur has started. I am watching this. However I am waiting to see the match between Dellien vs Medvedev. I need to see how this young kid plays. Since, I am hearing very positive news about him lately.

That being said I still feel he has not reached a level where he can beat Nadal or Djokovic in the match where you need to win 3 sets.

Okay this is something to have in mind. Both Nadal, Djokovic and also Federer has experience as an advantage for them.

[Trofo]

Federer vs Dzumhur has started. I am watching this. However I am waiting to see the match between Dellien vs Medvedev. I need to see how this young kid plays. Since, I am hearing very positive news about him lately.

That being said I still feel he has not reached a level where he can beat Nadal or Djokovic in the match where you need to win 3 sets.

Okay this is something to have in mind. Both Nadal, Djokovic and also Federer has experience as an advantage for them.

Federer has experience but I would bet on Medvedev against him without second thought if I get odds of at least 2.5. He has a good game for match up against Federer. But Djokovic and Nadal are playing sort of defensive tennis which I feel is much more problematic for Medvedev. He doesn't know how to play if somebody returns his best shots. He starts going for more and more riskier shots and ends up making tons of unforced errors.

Damn, how I hate rain delays. At least they two courts under roof so we have some tennis today.

[Kemarit]

Both Rublev and Fabbiano are in my radar now. I would like to see them how far they go in this tournament. I am much hurt for Theim than Tsitsipas. Earlier this morning Monfils G and Kyrgios N got very easy wins. I know Kyrgios sometimes rude but he does play good tennis.

I am still working out to find my finalist in this US open.

Edit:
By the way, apart from the top three, Medvedev is looking very promising. Anyone here thinks that he has a chance to win the title?

Yes, vella85  and I has a few discussions about Medvedev as the one who will likely has a good chance to upset the big 3 in this US Open. Rublev and Fabbiano has some good wins and it will be interesting how they go in this tournament.

@Trofo, I was looking to watch today and waking up this early at my timezone, unfortunately, delayed because of the rain, damn.

Federer has a Okish performance against Dzumhur, losing the first set. Everyone thought that another upset is in the making here, but Federer eventually close by winning the last three sets.

[vella85]

Both Rublev and Fabbiano are in my radar now. I would like to see them how far they go in this tournament. I am much hurt for Theim than Tsitsipas. Earlier this morning Monfils G and Kyrgios N got very easy wins. I know Kyrgios sometimes rude but he does play good tennis.

I am still working out to find my finalist in this US open.

Edit:
By the way, apart from the top three, Medvedev is looking very promising. Anyone here thinks that he has a chance to win the title?

Yes, vella85  and I has a few discussions about Medvedev as the one who will likely has a good chance to upset the big 3 in this US Open. Rublev and Fabbiano has some good wins and it will be interesting how they go in this tournament.

@Trofo, I was looking to watch today and waking up this early at my timezone, unfortunately, delayed because of the rain, damn.

Federer has a Okish performance against Dzumhur, losing the first set. Everyone thought that another upset is in the making here, but Federer eventually close by winning the last three sets.

Yes Medvedev does look like the biggest danger to beating the top three right now if he can maintain his form. Kyrgios is another who can if he is able to control himself as he has shown in the past he can beat the top three in Grand Slams. I'm currently watching Djokovic and Londero, so far it is 4-4 in the first set and Londero is keeping up with Djokovic at the moment.

[Trofo]

Djokovic has a problem with his left shoulder. Just a note to be extra careful when betting on him in the next few matches. He was close to forfeiting the match several times. I am thinking on playing on his opponent and hoping for forfeit. There is a couple of bitcoin booking sites which count forfeit after one set is finished as regular math score. I have lost money on that rule several times now I hope to turn the table on them   

[AB de Royse777]

Did he got injured in the match that was going on between him and Londero? The result seems had no effect at all Lol. I could not watch any of the match except Federer vs Dzumhur yesterday. He was down in first set but then he won rest of the sets and won the match easily. Federer was Federer. People were started to think that we were going to see another upset but it did not happen :-)

I was waiting to see Dellien vs Medvedev match but for the rain delay it was postponed to today. Looking forward to see the match. I am yet to see a match of Medvedev. Lately hearing a lot of good things about this youngster.

[Trofo]

Did he got injured in the match that was going on between him and Londero? The result seems had no effect at all Lol.

I believe he has some minor problems with that shoulder for some time now but he was surprised how much it hurt during the match.

Regarding result he was break down in 2 sets and said that he would have probably forfeit the match if he lost a set and Londero is a kind of player that would usually collect maybe 6 games against fully fit Djoko.

[Kemarit]

Djokovic has a problem with his left shoulder. Just a note to be extra careful when betting on him in the next few matches. He was close to forfeiting the match several times. I am thinking on playing on his opponent and hoping for forfeit. There is a couple of bitcoin booking sites which count forfeit after one set is finished as regular math score. I have lost money on that rule several times now I hope to turn the table on them   

Wasn't aware the Djokovic is nursing his shoulder in this US Open, big factor not to risk money on him. And if ever he got thru the next round, I'm sure it will got worse. Medvedev get past Dellien in four sets.

Did anyone notice upsets on the women's side as well?

[vella85]

Djokovic has a problem with his left shoulder. Just a note to be extra careful when betting on him in the next few matches. He was close to forfeiting the match several times. I am thinking on playing on his opponent and hoping for forfeit. There is a couple of bitcoin booking sites which count forfeit after one set is finished as regular math score. I have lost money on that rule several times now I hope to turn the table on them   

Wasn't aware the Djokovic is nursing his shoulder in this US Open, big factor not to risk money on him. And if ever he got thru the next round, I'm sure it will got worse. Medvedev get past Dellien in four sets.

Did anyone notice upsets on the women's side as well?

Yes there was a big upset with Halep losing to the American Taylor Townsend in three sets. Also the 6th seed Petra Kvitova lost in straight sets to Andrea Petkovic so yes I noticed the upsets on the women's side. Osaka is looking good so far at defending her title but we shall see how she goes when playing some of the top seeds.

I'm looking forward to watching the Nadal and Kokkinakis match in just over an hour from now. Kokkinakis is now starting to find he's form after being out of tennis for a while with injuries so Nadal will be a good test for him.

[Juggy777]

Djokovic has a problem with his left shoulder. Just a note to be extra careful when betting on him in the next few matches. He was close to forfeiting the match several times. I am thinking on playing on his opponent and hoping for forfeit. There is a couple of bitcoin booking sites which count forfeit after one set is finished as regular math score. I have lost money on that rule several times now I hope to turn the table on them   

Wasn't aware the Djokovic is nursing his shoulder in this US Open, big factor not to risk money on him. And if ever he got thru the next round, I'm sure it will got worse. Medvedev get past Dellien in four sets.

Did anyone notice upsets on the women's side as well?

Djokovic indeed was nursing an injury’s but he received on field treatment for it, which helped him survive the match. @Trofo I don’t expect Djokovic to quit the match he’ll keep taking treatments, and keep the match on so be careful if you choose to bet on the forfeit option. It’s important to note that he has a day to recover, plus he’ll get on field treatments so I would not bet either on him or against him.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/49506891

[AB de Royse777]

I watched Medvedev closely yesterday and he is really good. The boy has the potential and patience to rule the Tennis kingdom if he keep up with it. Dellien did not play that bad but Medvedev was better than him. At some point (quarter finals) Medvedev is going to face Djokovic. This will be interesting to watch.

In the other matches Kyrgios and Monfils got straight wins against their opponents.

By the way, Nadal got walkover.

[DeathAngel]

Djokovic is always carrying an injury or two, I don’t think it’ll harm him too much. He’ll fix himself up, he always does.
I still think an 80-90% fit Djokovic is the best player in the world.

[Kemarit]

I watched Medvedev closely yesterday and he is really good. The boy has the potential and patience to rule the Tennis kingdom if he keep up with it. Dellien did not play that bad but Medvedev was better than him. At some point (quarter finals) Medvedev is going to face Djokovic. This will be interesting to watch.

We told you mate,  Medvedev is really playing good tennis right now specially in the last two months or so and has the potential to challenge the big three. It will be a interesting to see him facing Djokovic and could pull a upset here because Djokovic is not 100% in this tournament.

Federer in three sets over Evans. Djokovic will be facing Denis Kudla in about three hours.

@vella85 - yup, womens side has its own upsets, but Osaka looks strong but Barty is still up to the challenge.

[Indymoney]

I watched Medvedev closely yesterday and he is really good. The boy has the potential and patience to rule the Tennis kingdom if he keep up with it. Dellien did not play that bad but Medvedev was better than him. At some point (quarter finals) Medvedev is going to face Djokovic. This will be interesting to watch.

We told you mate,  Medvedev is really playing good tennis right now specially in the last two months or so and has the potential to challenge the big three. It will be a interesting to see him facing Djokovic and could pull a upset here because Djokovic is not 100% in this tournament.

Federer in three sets over Evans. Djokovic will be facing Denis Kudla in about three hours.

@vella85 - yup, womens side has its own upsets, but Osaka looks strong but Barty is still up to the challenge.

Right now outside top three we have three another young players and they have potential to go through and upset any one in top three but its depend on how they play because all big three have patience and experience and these three need some time specially Kyrgios he is good but have some other problems and Medvedev and Roblev doing extra ordinary right now.

[vella85]

I watched Medvedev closely yesterday and he is really good. The boy has the potential and patience to rule the Tennis kingdom if he keep up with it. Dellien did not play that bad but Medvedev was better than him. At some point (quarter finals) Medvedev is going to face Djokovic. This will be interesting to watch.

We told you mate,  Medvedev is really playing good tennis right now specially in the last two months or so and has the potential to challenge the big three. It will be a interesting to see him facing Djokovic and could pull a upset here because Djokovic is not 100% in this tournament.

Federer in three sets over Evans. Djokovic will be facing Denis Kudla in about three hours.

@vella85 - yup, womens side has its own upsets, but Osaka looks strong but Barty is still up to the challenge.

Right now outside top three we have three another young players and they have potential to go through and upset any one in top three but its depend on how they play because all big three have patience and experience and these three need some time specially Kyrgios he is good but have some other problems and Medvedev and Roblev doing extra ordinary right now.

Yes we could see one of these players beat the big three and we can add another young talent to this list, Alex de Minaur who just had a big win over Nishikori. Alex de Minaur had an amazing US Open last year and it looks like he is going to go far again this year and could be a real danger to the big three. Lets see how Djokovic goes in under an hour from now with he's shoulder and Medvedev is also playing so we got two great matches to look forward to.