Miami Open, ATP Masters 1000, 2019

[Federberg]

Isner takes the set 7 - 3. FAA lost that set

 

[Murat B.]

Let's call this a learning experience for the kid and leave it at that. He knows what could have happened today.
Congrats to Isner too. He did his part.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Isner wins the match by winning another TB.

I would prefer FAA to have won this match, to encourage an youngster.

But, I prefer Isner as an easier opponent for the other finalist (being politically correct).

 

[El Dude]

Great run for FAA. Not surprised he lost to Isner.

@Federberg , he DFs a lot - it is one of his weaknesses.

 

[Federberg]

Great run for FAA. Not surprised he lost to Isner.

@Federberg , he DFs a lot - it is one of his weaknesses.

Ah! I hadn't noticed before. To be honest, it was less the double fault, or even his dodgy 2nd serve, that's fairly normal at his stage of development. It's the ball toss that's a real problem. Something like that can be difficult to fix

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

theylll be calling jizzner the 7-6 kid.

his 4th 7-6, 7-6 match of miami with the 5th match ending 7-6, 7-5.

 

[Murat B.]

Shapo-Roger...I am OK with either one winning but maybe want Roger to win a bit more . Another Miami title would be nice. Not that I am saying it is guaranteed against Isner but he should take that one.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

shapo in full ufe mode.

 

[Murat B.]

Roger is dialed in, hittin AO 2017 backhands, Shapo a bit shell shocked.

 

[Federberg]

Typical Roger 2nd set slump to start..

 

[Federberg]

good hold

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

shapo has rediscovered his late 2018 serve. shite and shite-er.

 

[DarthFed]

theylll be calling jizzner the 7-6 kid.

his 4th 7-6, 7-6 match of miami with the 5th match ending 7-6, 7-5.

Disgusting stat. He jizzes in the face of fans of decent tennis.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

point of the match........eeeeeeeeeeeeee by eck.

 

[Federberg]

Shapo's level is rising at least. He's got fight in him. I'm a big fan. Next time he plays Roger I think he'll push him closer. Too much of the fan the first time

 

[Murat B.]

Roger would have made Edberg proud with that half volley pick up.
Dennis is forgiven today for being shell shocked but I am impressed with his speed. Just like FAA, these two Canucks have serious wheels.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

fed got his neo bh back.

 

[Federberg]

you've got to love this kid. The shot making is wonderful to see

 

[DarthFed]

Roger was deadly tonight. Always a good sign when he can play like this on a slow court. Now it's time to finish the job this time on Sunday.

 

[Murat B.]

Roger was deadly tonight. Always a good sign when he can play like this on a slow court. Now it's time to finish the job this time on Sunday.

I almost felt like this high level was wasted on a Masters 1000 semi, because this would win him a slam final !
He better win this title now. After spanking the Canuck.