Liam like the grass. I always thought he had a chance today. I don't know how much Tiafoe has played on the green stuff but regardless of that, this is a terrific win for Liam. And next up, he will play someone he has already beaten once this year (Shapovalov) so don't rule out Liam making it to the MD.
FQR: (qWC) Liam Broady WR 405 vs (qWC) Denis Shapovalov (CAN) WR 195 (CH = 172 in April)
Not sure I wouldn't have preferred him to be facing the q7, Reilly Opelka...
Liam will have plenty of belief going into this match. From memory, they are 1-1 on the H2H this year, so no reason Liam can't win again and he will know it.
This is only Mr Tiafoe's second (non-juniors) tournament on grass - Queen's qualies last year were his first. But even so, I did not expect that. Must have been a fascinating match - and wonderful for Mr Broady. Points, confidence - and on the big stage, so to speak. So hoping someone from the board was there ....
FQR: (qWC) Liam Broady WR 405 vs (qWC) Denis Shapovalov (CAN) WR 195 (CH = 172 in April)
Not sure I wouldn't have preferred him to be facing the q7, Reilly Opelka...
Liam will have plenty of belief going into this match. From memory, they are 1-1 on the H2H this year, so no reason Liam can't win again and he will know it.
Would love to see Mr Broady qualify. Think Shapovalov will be tough. Interesting that the qualies draw includes three Wimbledon boys singles champions (Shapovalov, Opelka, Chardy), two singles finalists (Broady, Kozlov), two boys doubles champions (PHH and Broady), and four doubles finalists (Shapovalov, Opelka, Kozlov, and Santillan).