US Open 2018, Flushing Meadows, NY USA - Grand Slam (Men)

[atttomole]

The match will be interesting to watch, compared to the two previous matches of Ralph. Khachanov is a ball basher
and that too the mindless variety. For every winner he hits, he will make at least two UFE. So, I don't have doubts over
the final result. Most of his UFEs come from trying to finish the points way too early.
There is a small chance (less than 5%) that Khachanov's bashing will click and he could up end the Peasant.
But, I would not bet even $5 on it.

He also seems to miss more when he is rushed. Nadal will try to prolong the points if he can. I agree that he has to be more patient and crafty.

 

[Federberg]

Amazon need to work on this. It keeps skipping milli-seconds. Very disconcerting. You see a shot hit, then all of a sudden you see the other player responding with the bit in the middle gone

 

[atttomole]

Nadal will chase every ball to he stands.

 

[Federberg]

He also seems to miss more when he is rushed. Nadal will try to prolong the points if he can. I agree that he has to be more patient and crafty.

I think his main problem is that he hits big shots without too much angle. That's not going to work in the long run against Rafa

 

[Federberg]

great hold Khachanov!

 

[Federberg]

anyone betting against Nadal in 4? I think this young man has had his moment

 

[atttomole]

I think his main problem is that he hits big shots without too much angle. That's not going to work in the long run against Rafa

That is also true. Whenever Nadal gets the ball back, he most likely wins the point by moving the big guy around. He has a big game and if he can learn point construction, he can have a decent career.

 

[Federberg]

That is also true. Whenever Nadal gets the ball back, he most likely wins the point by moving the big guy around. He has a big game and if he can learn point construction, he can have a decent career.

agreed

 

[Front242]

With his beautiful body he should be allowed to play shirtless. Hopefully one day!

Beautiful body my ass. He's not in good shape at all anymore. No chest, no definition on his torso and one bicep is way bigger than the other lol. He has good quads, that's about it.

 

[Front242]

The excuse is ready in case he loses early. Knee tape: CHECK. What a warrior.

 

[Federberg]

Khachanov is balling...

 

[Michael;Kiwi]

Big hold from Khachanov to start the second set. It looked like he was going to lose concentration. He needs two more holds and Rafa will really start to get a little worried.

 

[Federberg]

The excuse is ready in case he loses early. Knee tape: CHECK. What a warrior.

Lol! The commentators already saying that his knees are bothering him

 

[Michael;Kiwi]

Oh they aren't showing it for some reason. When I posted that I didn't realize Khachanov had broken. This could get interesting.

 

[atttomole]

Maybe he has a knee issue.

 

[Michael;Kiwi]

Shapovalov playing really well vs Anderson

 

[Front242]

Lol! The commentators already saying that his knees are bothering him

Of course they are, he has to make the media think there's something wrong in case he loses. Couldn't have it any other way.

 

[atttomole]

Lol! The commentators already saying that his knees are bothering him

How do they know that? I think they are just guessing.

 

[Federberg]

How do they know that? I think they are just guessing.

they were talking about watching him in practice

 

[Federberg]

Shapo takes the first set!