Bob in Spain wrote:

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Wow. Fantastic performance in a really high quality match.

Is that Liam's first Challenger final ?

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 6th. But first this side of the pond. 4 in the US and 1 in Mexico. Finals listed on his wiki.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Broady

Coup Droit wrote:

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Bob in Spain wrote:

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Fantastic backhand winner from Liam on BP down there. Holds for 3-3*

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 Yes, but it was his forehand just before that set up the short ball in order to be able to do it.

He likes that forehand - the top-spin one down the line, not an aggressive shot, but deep with a bit of kick - it's not really a classic top-spin, got a bit of loft too, but works well for him and he looks confident doing it 

But the Italian played very well to hold at 3-3 and he's serving first, definite advantage

ADD: excellent service game from Liam

4-4 

 

-- Edited by Coup Droit on Saturday 7th of November 2020 11:53:15 AM

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 Regarding the advantage of serving first in a deciding set, which luckily didnt prove decisive today, does anyone know any stats on this, either mens tennis, women's tennis or both together? I agree it does seem an advantage as you then get to one point away from match point if you are 5-4 or 6-5 30-0, 15 or 30 on your opponents serve.

brittak wrote:

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Well thats a good start to the day!

Very well done Liam.

Think he has been in one Challenger final before - Champaign a few years back now?

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 Sorry got the finals stats wrong - Im getting old!