Weeks 35 & 36 - US Open

DF · Tennis legend

RE: Weeks 35 & 36 - US Open

Spectator · All-time great

Wow. Well, well done.

dougie · Club Coach

GSM Kyle Edmund beats Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.
Fairly comfortable win, good serving, solid backhand and the forehand a potent weapon as always.
Best career win.

indiana · Tennis legend

Yay

Didn't see that much of it, just more near the end. But certainly some big shots and that is a big win ( who was saying about Kyle not having that many

)

Well done that man !

Oakland2002 · All-time great

I think Kyle smashed him. His response to being broken was superb!

Sim · County player

That is some result from Kyle. Even if Gasquet had an injury he would not have played if he did not think he had a good chance of winning..

Oakland2002 · All-time great

I didn't see any restriction in terms of Gasquets mobility (Kyle made him run) he just kept on hitting it into Kyle's wheelhouse.

Kyle's tactics pretty sound, got good power into high bouncing forehands, backhand beginning to become really consistent frequently rallied it out cross court but I suppose he's going to get plenty of practice unleashed the forehand as and when. Kyle played some really good tennis.

nicofrance · Strong Club Player

Great win by Kyle Edmund, he has a great chance to reach the 3rd round with his possible 2nd round against opponents both ranked below him.

Sim · County player

Quick work by Helen Parish as well. I went to check if that was a CH winning scalp for Kyle and she has already updated the table to show that Gasquet is indeed the highest ranked player Kyle has beaten at WR15. smile

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

A back injury doesn't really affect mobility - it's the torque when you wind up for the shot - so, as noted by some, you can't hit through the ball properly.

But, as Sim says, he wouldn't have played if he didn't think he had a good chance.

And tons of players play with minor injuries all the time.

So it's still a brilliant result, whatever.

Either that or it was that acid yellow that did the job !

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Forget about whether Gasquet was 100% fit or not (although he looked fine to me), Kyle was simply outstanding. He bossed just about the entire match. Really impressive in the 3rd when he went a set down too. So composed in the rallies and devastating when he needed to be.

What a start to the US Open for Team GB. 1 down, 7 to go.

Topemp · Strong Club Player

Am on a ship back from holiday and so couldn't follow the ups and downs, but hearing what people are saying about the match, all I can say is: Just amazing, well done Kyle!

kundalini · Specialist Reporter + Intermediate Club Player

Gasquet didn't look remotely fit to me. I'm amazed by some of the comments above.

I should add that clearly Kyle played a super match.

-- Edited by kundalini on Monday 29th of August 2016 05:56:02 PM

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

L64 : Kyle Edmund WR 84 v (WC) Ernesto Escobedo WR 201 (=CH)

Escobedo won by retirement when Lacko pulled out at 2 sets all. Escobedo is a talented young player who, if I'm not mistaken, "won" his WC place in via ATP Challenger Series as they have each year in the US, but if Kyle can play like he did today, you'd have to make him a strong favourite.

-- Edited by Bob in Spain on Monday 29th of August 2016 06:26:41 PM

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Just noted as well that in Kyle's section of the draw, Frances Tiafoe is a set and a break up on John Isner. Watch out oldtimers, the kids are coming.