Cilic has won it already.
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Cilic has won it already.
Feel exactly the same way. It's been a great year for Rafa, better than we could have expected, particularly given the foot and abdominal issues have made it a stop start year all the way through.
Nick is really winning a Grand Slam.
Same for me as a die hard fan! He really deserved this win and happy for him
Completely forgot about 2014!
Was a wonderful chance but not at a single point all week have you felt he'd be able to even get to the final given his level. As for Tiafoe, I'd be surprised to see him go far here so I think it's going to be Carlos/Sinner or Berretini/Nick. Hoping its Carlos from this lot.
Berrettini as a potential SF for Kyrgios is a tough ask. He's not beat a top 10 player at a slam before but I'd fancy him against Ruud. In the past couple of years I think Berrettini has only lost to Djokovic and Nadal.
Nothing against King Kyrg but he is still far from winning this. Sinner, Alcaraz, Cilic, Berrettini all can beat him. Even Karen might bring a match tomorrow against him. Ruud is not a player to disrespect either. Only favorites used to be big3, everyone else can lose to anyone.
Berretini is a tough one but I feel Carlos is the mentally stronger one who could beat Nick. Don't quite see the others doing it so I'm hoping Carlos makes it.
Tough ask for Tiafoe and would be a shock win but he can definitely beat Rublev and make the SF.
I would give Tiafoe a decent chance in a SF vs Cilic, Sinner, or Ivashka. Think he'd then need Ruud or Khachanov in the final, all of which is unlikely.
He's got a personal grudge against Nick so he'd be most fired up but I don't see him beating Berretini at all. I still feel Nick will make the final and the only one who can beat him is Carlos.
Sinner can beat him
A lot of these players who shock Nadal, don't ever follow it up with a win the next match and I think it'll be similar here. Besides, Tiafoe wasn't even playing brilliant tennis like players often do when they beat Rafa. I just cannot see him make a final here or win it.
Agreed if Nick makes the final. Tough few matches to get through first. Genuinely wonder if Kyrgios would retire if he won it too, maybe playing Australian swing as he's mentioned that he 's not sure he would have much motivation now if he won Wimbledon
I'd have Rublev as favorite but it's a tight one and like you say, always difficult to back up a huge win.
I disagree. Nick is all right, but couldn't make an impact at Masters in Canada and Cincy. He has high peak but his game is volatile. I think Sinner will be the surprise guy here. Closest to beat Novak at Wimbledon and grass is not even his favorite surface. Alcaraz can't beat Sinner.
Strange as it sounds, despite the two Grand Slams, Nadal's really been fairly awful ever since the Mexican Open in February apart from those 2-3 matches at RG. Was poor in multiple matches at Indian Wells before losing (injured) to Fritz in the final, struggled throughout the claycourt season, was poor at RG apart from the brilliant matches vs Novak and Ruud, and was all fairly average against at Wimbledon and then absolutely awful in the US. Given his level of play and injuries, it's quite amazing he's coming out of the season with 2 Slams and potentially the Year End #1.
I'd have backed Sinner to beat Carlos pre USO but the latter has looked to return to good form during the tournament and he's the only one of the young guns who seems to actually have some sort of mental strength so I don't think he'll be overawed by the occasion either. Either way, hope someone can beat Nick.
Yup, definitely see Rublev beating that one.
Nick looked a bit exhausted during the pre USO Slams after his deep runs on the grass earlier. I think he's better rested now and will be more dangerous tbh. Berretini ofcourse is a tough one but I see him winning that.
I'd have backed Sinner to beat Carlos pre USO but the latter has looked to return to good form during the tournament and he's the only one of the young guns who seems to actually have some sort of mental strength so I don't think he'll be overawed by the occasion either. Either way, hope someone can beat Nick.
I think he talks a lot of nonsense and I just can't see him retiring even if he wins the USO.
Tiafoe!!!!!!!
Nadal out? Djokovic at home doing the hewitt fistpump.
Ruud can become the new #1 if he wins his next 3 matches. Who would have imagined that 
If he loses the final to anyone apart from Carlos, he'll become the first player ever to become #1 without ever winning a title above the 250 level.
If he loses the final to anyone apart from Carlos, he'll become the first player ever to become #1 without ever winning a title above the 250 level.
“Hello god, it’s me, Margaret…”
…please don’t let this lead to Kyrgios winning the tournament.
…please don’t let this lead to Kyrgios winning the tournament.
I don't think today's result changes much honestly. Rafa was unlikely to get past Carlos anyway so we've got to hinge all our hopes on Berretini/Sinner/Ruud/Carlos now.
This is true.
Just saw a bit of hope in the doubles… Kyrgios hit a lob winner, humped the air, then lost the match.
I am so excited for him (especially as someone from Maryland). Normally we just have great swimmers, great to see more tennis players come through.
Didn’t realize he was from Maryland! You love to see it!
It’ll stay hit, that’s for sure.
Sinner in a 5th set vs Ivashka while Carlos is a set up on Cilic but down a break in the second.
Sinner down a break too. Both star boys might go out.
Alcaraz is such a joy to watch.
Sinner got it done in the 5th while Carlos is 2 sets to 1 up. Looks like no more upsets on the mens side.
Just turned this on and as I did, Cilic seems to have entered godmode
Cilic was 3-4 15-40 down and held and immediately broke Carlos and will now serve for the 4th set. We may be going five here.
Ridiculous point by Alcaraz
And another
Cilic serves out the 4th set. Carlos had his chances, two break points and plenty of second serves to go after, but just like Nadal earlier, couldn't make the most of it. Clutch from Cilic on the break points.
His defense reminds me of a young Rafa with his ability to chase down everything and put it back on court. Today, second set onwards, he's even returning ultra deep like Rafa.And another
Feck, I have cursed Alcaraz by watching
He's much more exciting than boring old Cilic.
He's much more exciting than boring old Cilic.
Carlos will get the break back at some point but he's got to be angry with himself if he loses this. He had two break points to break and serve for the match in the 4th.
Carlos does break back.
Sinner vs Alcaraz is going to be so tasty.
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