2014 Miami Quarterfinal: A. Dolgopolov(22) vs. T. Berdych(7)

[Andrew William]

I'm really excited about this encounter! Mr. Easy-Power, the heavy-hitting Czech is up against the unorthodox jack-in-the-box serving Ukrainian.

This is a tough one to call. I do hope Dolgo wins, though I suspect this is going three no matter what.

 

[Riotbeard]

I am saying Berd's consistency wins it, but the dog will get flashy for one set, so it takes 3.

 

[isabelle]

Birdie in 3

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I am not totally sold on the Dog's consistency and mental approach yet...He has to show me more, at the business end of the tournaments, like, now.
Bird in 3.

 

[nehmeth]

I like both these guys... Dolgopolov has never won against Berdych. If it's windy out there I think he has a chance. Otherwise, Berdych in three.

 

[tented]

Yeah, if it's windy, that could cause Berdych a world of hurt. (Remember his USO SF against Murray a couple of years ago?)

That said, like Murat, I'm not sold on Dolgopolov's mental fortitude, either, whereas Berdych has shown he's capable of playing at a level which keeps him in the Top 10.

Berdych in three. Unfortunately.


Also, thanks for creating the poll, AndyWilliam! And it's great to see you around.

 

[Kieran]

I'd like a Dolgo-Rafa semi, but if Rafa gets through, he's facing Berdy...

 

[Moxie]

I'm rooting for Dolgopolov to take it.

 

[Denis]

for the sake of a hopefully more interesting semi I hope Dolgopolov wins this, but I wouldnt mind Berdy taking it either. I did vote for Berdy though, in two.

 

[sid]

I like both these guys... Dolgopolov has never won against Berdych. If it's windy out there I think he has a chance. Otherwise, Berdych in three.

Berdych is rubbish when windy,i go along with nehmeth on this match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Berdych in 3 sets

 

[Andrew William]

You guys are awesome!

I didn't realize the h2h was a clean sweep in Berdy's favor. This is going to be tough. If Dolgo can junk it up enough anything can happen though!

 

[nehmeth]

Berdy just hits away at the Dolg's backhand and comes away with the break, 5-4.

 

[Andrew William]

Oh darn, that volley was an easy one too. Come on Dolgo, get it together!

 

[Andrew William]

LOL Boink!

 

[Andrew William]

Double rewards Dolgo the break. We have ourselves a ball game.

 

[nehmeth]

Berdych is broken. Dolgopolov looks as though he woke up.

 

[Front242]

Nice CC FH from Dolgo two points ago.

 

[Andrew William]

A bit of a spotty affair from both players so far.

 

[Andrew William]

Oh that was very nice. Berdy handled that with deadly precision!