Week 11 - Challenger ($125,000+H) - BMW of Dallas Irving Tennis Classic, Irving TX, USA (hard)

Oakland2002 · All-time great

RE: Week 11 - Challenger ($125,000+H) - BMW of Dallas Irving Tennis Classic, Irving TX, USA (hard)

A131 · Intermediate Club Player

thejester wrote:
That's a good win. A hell of a lot better than it looks on paper

In all fairness Tiafoe choked/crumbled and couldn't buy a first serve to save his life at the end and practically gave it away, though to be fair to Bedene he was the more solid from the few minutes I saw and used his experience. From what I gather Tiafoe has done this before.

Spectator · All-time great

Yes, he had a match point against David Goffin last week.

In fairness, Alexander Zverev did the same against Rafael Nadal. Must be quite overwhelming suddenly to be in a position to win against some of the best players.

And they have time. Overall Mr Tiafoe's not doing too badly for someone in his last year of junior eligibility

And on this occasion, it's rather handy that he's not quite there yet.

theemptyvessel · Club Coach

Aljaz takes the first set 6-4, looks comfortable so far and interesting to note Donaldson is a mumbler like Andy.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

SF: Jared Donaldson (USA) WR 158 (CH = 133 last November) vs (4) Aljaz Bedene WR 51

First set in the bag by 6-4.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

And now a break up at the start of the 2nd as well.

*1-0

Jan · Hall of fame

I forgot this overlapped with Dan!

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Another youngster duly despatched & Aljaz within one match of defending his title:

SF: (4) Aljaz Bedene WR 51 defeated Jared Donaldson (USA) WR 158 by 4 & 3 (eventually, after spurning several match points!)

Jan · Hall of fame

Well done Aljaz!

theemptyvessel · Club Coach

Game set match Aljaz 6-4 6-3. Looked good today and did not have to really extend himself, thats 2 brits into finals, over to you Ed. smile

thejester · Satellite level

Granollers it is after the Spaniard thrashed Dodig 0 and 1.
Hopefully Aljaz's early morning Skype appeal (seriously, what the hell is wrong with the ITF?) won't hinder his preparation too much!

vohor · Grand Slam Champion

Great stuff; GL in the final Aljaz :)

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Final: (4) Aljaz Bedene WR 51 vs Marcel Granollers (ESP) WR 92 (CH = 19 in July 2012)

paulisi · Tennis legend

I've watched a bit of Bedene this week and the one thing I have noticed is that he switches off occasionally and makes things difficult for himself. He does have gears though, which is a sign of a good player.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Has any one got any news of Aljaz's hearing, it should be underway/ finished by now.