Week 16 - Greece F5 ($10,000) - Heraklion (Hard)

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Week 16 - Greece F5 ($10,000) - Heraklion (Hard)

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Yesssssssss. Breaks and takes the match.

Well done that boy.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

DWH wrote:
Josh's match is being streamed at youtennis.
http://www.youtennis.tv/LiveTV.aspx?Play=ON&CourtId=421&Lang=it-IT
He won the first set 6-2 but is down 0-2 in the second.

Big thanks, DWH, for the heads up.

Thoroughly 'enjoyed' that third set. Well, 'enjoyed' not really being the right word - just SO josh - the good , the bad and the ugly - flashes of brilliance and exuberance, but then zero rhythm or game plan - whole chunks where no two shots are hit the same, as though he's just wants to go through the whole repertoire of shots, no real clue what is the best choice, and so ends up in a complete tailspin . . . but he did well to come through - the other guy will be livid with himself - and Josh really did buckle down and put in the added effort (as, bless him, he can when he wants to) at the end.

Nice to hear the GB support behind him too.

indiana · Tennis legend

Good to get the wins, although apparently not much sign of Josh's game maturing. Where is he based ?

Anyway for R2, let's try this line again : Let's be having a couple of wins here, gents.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Josh is now at Nottingham.

When he gets it together he is great, he's just a bit inconsistent at the moment.

indiana · Tennis legend

Josh seems to have been a bit inconsistent for quite a while. I have been hearing much the same good and bad points for I'd say rather too long.

Time for the potential folk talk about to be more focussed towards getting better tennis results with a more mature game.

-- Edited by indiana on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 05:46:04 PM

paulisi · Tennis legend

He did manage a tournament win out in Tunisia at the end of last year - which is pretty consistent. He just needs to build on that.

I'm not sure inconsistent is the right word. Marcus Willis's results are inconsistent, Toby Martin's results are consistent, it doesn't necessarily reflect on their ability.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Big win for Josh and Joe is on track to win as well....

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

One down, one to go:

L16: Josh Ward-Hibbert WR 592 defeated (3) Michal Konecny (CZE) WR 461 by 3-6 6-3 6-4 biggrin

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QF: David Simunek (CZE) WR 1411 (CH = 1274 last November) vs Josh Ward-Hibbert WR 592

Now that he's done the hard work, I hope he doesn't fall flat on his @rse in that one!

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
Josh seems to have been a bit inconsistent for quite a while. I have been hearing much the same good and bad points for I'd say rather too long.

Time for the potential folk talk about to be more focussed towards getting better tennis results with a more mature game.

-- Edited by indiana on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 05:46:04 PM

You've got a point . . .

However, in many ways Josh has been remarkably consistent this year - barely won a match ! cry

And even if you look at his result sheet, the Tunisian win looks almost more like a statistical quirk than actual inconsistency . . .

In fact, for me, it's the inconsistency WITHIN the match that does my head in . . .

But, as everyone knows, I DO think he'll get it together, and in a major way - albeit, always with the same ups and downs and general character - you can't change who you are. And it makes it fun to watch (at times).

But, yes, do hope he works on the stuff that needs work. Net net, great win Josh - and good luck for the next smile

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

And Joe makes it two out of two:

L16: Joe Salisbury WR 793 defeated (8) Harry Bourchier (AUS) WR 583 by 6-2 2-6 7-6(2) biggrin

Joe could have made it easier for himself: he was *4-1 at one point in the decider, then served for it at 6-5... The Aussie teenager clearly doesn't give up easily!

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QF: (4) Tom Kocevar-Desman (SLO) WR 529 (CH = 528 earlier this month) vs Joe Salisbury WR 793

On the face of it, Joe has by far the tougher task! hmm

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
Good to get the wins, although apparently not much sign of Josh's game maturing. Where is he based ?

Anyway for R2, let's try this line again : Let's be having a couple of wins here, gents.

Ok, Talisman Indy. You know that duty calls - let's be having you again before the QFs !

indiana · Tennis legend

Good stuff, both into the QFs.

Let's be having a couple of wins here, gents.

paulisi · Tennis legend

JWH has retired, Joe is a set down....

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

QF: David Simunek (CZE) WR 1411 defeated Josh Ward-Hibbert WR 592 by 6-4 4-2 retired cry
QF: (4) Tom Kocevar-Desman (SLO) WR 529 defeated Joe Salisbury WR 793 by 7-6(3) 6-3 cry

Hope the problem with Josh, whatever it is, isn't serious.