Nix wrote:

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He's done well to win the second set after the disappointment of being broken back. He's winning a lot of the points when he comes to the net but needs to up his first serves in percentage as it's putting him under pressure.

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 And he's way too far back on the second serve return - doesn't need to be and he ends up being sewpt left and right like on a bit of string 

Coup Droit wrote:

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But CHarlie does it !

On his third MP (I think)

Super battle from both players

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 Fantastic backhand from Charlie to win him the third MP.

Definitely needs to up his first serve % - currently 51% as when it goes in he was winning 78% of his points. Also a whacking 89% of net points won. 

More than deserved to win though, with 106 points as opposed to his opponent's 96 points. I hope his coach tells him to be a bit careful at hitting balls when not in play as he nearly hit a ballgirl when he lost the second set!

-- Edited by Nix on Wednesday 10th of July 2024 11:42:48 AM

Coup Droit wrote:

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Nix wrote:

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Coup Droit wrote:

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But CHarlie does it !

On his third MP (I think)

Super battle from both players

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 Fantastic backhand from Charlie to win him the third MP.

Definitely needs to up his first serve % - currently 51% as when it goes in he was winning 78% of his points. Also a whacking 89% of net points won. 

More than deserved to win though, with 106 points as opposed to his opponent's 96 points. I hope his coach tells him to be a bit careful at hitting balls when not in play as he nearly hit a ballgirl when he lost the second set!

Good luck in the next round. 

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 Yes, with our support, Nix, he made it 

And, as you say, he deserved it - no question

I think most of the net points must have been in the third set - I don't think he barely got to the net in the first set - which I think was because Charlie was so far back and Kim's tennis balls were SO heavy in the first set, and they lost a little bit of power as it went on

And, yes, focus on that first serve percentage (although, as a shot, I like his second serve - it's a lot better placed than many players')

And definitely don't hit ball girls ! 

Not sure if Luke will make it - but it's a great battle too  

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 Yes we helped him over the line . 

I only saw the last bit of the 2nd set and the final set!

I just saw Luke didn't quite make it which is a real shame. 

Coup Droit wrote:

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Yes. Luke's was a good match - he can't be too disappointed - he played well - the other guy just about deserved it

Charlie only made the second round last year, so this is already one better

And will be 80 net new points for him, I make it - some way to getting back towards his CH

And now it's Mark's turn in the GBR v KOR arena

And Charlie Swaine to try and make a pair of right ol' Charlies

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 Unfortunately I have to go out. Am disappointed I can't see the other matches! I've just amended my post about the opponent. I thought the Jones Rottgering match was over but I must have made a mistake as they're still playing!