Week 31 - ATP 500 - Citi Open, Washington DC, USA (hard)

the addict · Tennis legend

Week 31 - ATP 500 - Citi Open, Washington DC, USA (hard)

steven · Tennis legend

JonH wrote:
Andy very emotional after that win. Well done to him, great to see him back. Top 400 now?

Yes, top 400 and GB no. 8

indiana · Tennis legend

Awww

indiana · Tennis legend

legal-eagle wrote:
There's certainly nobody in Andy's half that he can't beat, if his body holds up in the short-term. I would love for him to make the final and have a real test against a Zverev or Nishikori.

Amidst the sympathy for Kyle and Andy having to play each other, spare a moment for Mischa and Alexander Zverev, who I believe have their first MD match against one another in the R16.

They have previously played twice at lower levels. In 2012, Mischa wiped out his 14/15 year-old brother 6-0 6-1. In 2014, a more competitive affair ended in a third-set retirement for Sascha. I'm sure he will be hoping to exact some well-meaning revenge.

Sascha won 6-3 7-5 and later the brothers teamed up to complete unfinished business against the top seeds and #1 pair of the year, winning their doubles against Marach & Pavic 6-1 6-4

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

steven wrote:
JonH wrote:
Andy very emotional after that win. Well done to him, great to see him back. Top 400 now?
Yes, top 400 and GB no. 8

LR 374 according to openerarankings. Another win will take him past James to GB 5. I just hope he's got enough left in the tank.

Jaffa · Challenger level

He's said that he might not play tonight which given the circumstances is fair enough

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Good decision to miss RG and Wimby.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Helen40 wrote:
Good decision to miss RG and Wimby.

He's apparently in two minds about playing the quarter-final, too. You can hardly blame him. I couldn't believe the match was still under way when I checked earlier this morning.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Jaffa wrote:
He's said that he might not play tonight which given the circumstances is fair enough

Yes - you could hardly blame him !

Classy from Copil:

Marius CopilVerified account @MariusCopil 2h2 hours ago

great battle out there @andy_murray Welcome back

-- Edited by Coup Droit on Friday 3rd of August 2018 09:48:46 AM

flamingowings · All-time great

Stircrazy wrote:
Helen40 wrote:
Good decision to miss RG and Wimby.
He's apparently in two minds about playing the quarter-final, too. You can hardly blame him. I couldn't believe the match was still under way when I checked earlier this morning.

Recovery and management is more important. Plus he is down to play Toronto, Cincy 0and the US Open.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

flamingowings wrote:
Stircrazy wrote:
Helen40 wrote:
Good decision to miss RG and Wimby.
He's apparently in two minds about playing the quarter-final, too. You can hardly blame him. I couldn't believe the match was still under way when I checked earlier this morning.
Recovery and management is more important. Plus he is down to play Toronto, Cincy 0and the US Open.

hmmm, sensible boy. I guess he'll see how he is when he wakes up.

Jan · Hall of fame

Ridiculous time to be finishing a match when you expect the winner to play again the next (or the same) day.
Well fought Andy. No-one will blame you if you pull out now.

christ · Futures level

Jan wrote:
Ridiculous time to be finishing a match when you expect the winner to play again the next (or the same) day.
Well fought Andy. No-one will blame you if you pull out now.

... well, if I were Mr. Copil I may grouse a bit.

scottie1 · Futures level

christ wrote:
Jan wrote:
Ridiculous time to be finishing a match when you expect the winner to play again the next (or the same) day.
Well fought Andy. No-one will blame you if you pull out now.
... well, if I were Mr. Copil I may grouse a bit.

but Copil lost!

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

scottie1 wrote:
christ wrote:
Jan wrote:
Ridiculous time to be finishing a match when you expect the winner to play again the next (or the same) day.
Well fought Andy. No-one will blame you if you pull out now.
... well, if I were Mr. Copil I may grouse a bit.
but Copil lost!

exactly