This looks like being Josh's last event of the year and he could really do with some points. As things stand he will end the year at around 255 in the world and that might not be enough to get him into the Aussie Open qualifiers.

Had a look at the stream from Josh 1-0* up second set. He's lost 5 games in a row since - barely a point on return (most serves unreturned). On serve (which hasn't been bad), once rally gets beyond 4 shots, no attacking play at all from Josh I'm afraid, which is disappointing when you're behind in the match. Looks a formality from here. Again, its less the loss than the style of play and fear of "going for it" which I don't understand

-- Edited by korriban on Tuesday 13th of November 2012 01:21:23 PM