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Week 20- ATP 1000 - Internazionali BNL d'Italia - Rome (clay)


Yes, and with top athletes, the margins that it takes to be not quite right must be quite small. We'll see. Pity, though, whatever the cause - he must have hoped for so much more from this first five months!

Would second JonH. Saw Jack Sock play doubles at Wimbledon a few years ago, and think (from the bits I've seen online) he's improved since then. The need to stay away from his forehand puts opponents under pressure; his backhand has improved; and he has terrific hands at the net. He's one of the players whom I'd now regard as meaning that a partnership is a threat, whoever the second partner may be.

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Isner v Alexander Zverev in semis - what odds that at start of the week?

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As has been pointed out, there are four people left in the tournament, each of whom has 0 Masters titles. And one person with 30.

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Andy's halves of draws are becoming the novelty halves.

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He has had help, as several pointed out, from Stan Wawrinka ...

I only just realised that John Isner is also playing the doubles QFs today. Down a few points in the MTB. But that's dedication.

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At least these results help out with Andy's points drop. Could just do with that other winner losing today but think that's unlikely. Crossing everything. Good luck Delpo's wrist!

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Aljaz made a better fist against Djokovic than delPotro is so far !!

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Djoko destroyed Thiem and delpo back to back. Reports suggest he is playing like he should do, be interesting to see how zverev does.

Looking at results on clay, Rg winner seems to sit between Nadal and djoko with Thiem and zverev sitting as outsiders who could go far - possible semis? But can't see anyone outside the big 2. Andy for last 16? Or 32?

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Really excellent match by Zverev jr.

Will become youngest top 10 player for about 10 years, I believe.

Well done, Sascha - you've confirmed a lot of faith that people have had since junior days.

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I think Zverev will be top 5 by end of year very impressive !

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Only a matter of time before Zverev wins a Slam. Hell, he's got to have better odds than Murray for Roland Garros. Think he'll be one of the ones to sweep up once Murray, Djokovic and co. retire (or at this rate, just completely fall apart).

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Zverev's time may indeed come in Slams but it is a big step and it is no surprise at all to me that bet365 currently favour Andy over Sascha with Dominic Thiem the more likely breakthrough Slam winner.

Nadal 4/5
Djokovic 3/1
Murray 9/1
Thiem 9/1
Wawrinka 12/1
Zverev 16/1

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Do wonder if seeing Sascha putting it together might prompt Kyrgios to get serious. I still believe NK is the most talented young player on the tour and if he can mature and start treating Tennis as his priority I think he can be the dominant player of the next ten years. I certainly find the prospect of Nick and Sascha battling it out for supremacy appealing after the big 4 fade and until recently no young players really threatened to interest me.

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