Queens Club - Fever-Tree Championships, London, UK, ATP 500

[Carol]

It’s not because Kyrgios is playing so well but I think to play the first match against him is not the best thing for Muzz

 

[isabelle]

hard task for Muzz for sure

 

[kskate2]

Back to tennis, folks!
I've noticed unusual team in doubles draw. Mike Bryan partnered with ... Jack Sock! Never seen Bryan bros separate since I've been watching them for more than a decade! What happened to Bob? Injury:
http://www.espn.com.au/tennis/story...other-loses-opening-match-french-open-doubles
during their their loss in Madrid. so, they are separated since RG (where Mike felt his life sucked without his twin) and predictably lost in the first. The same will likely happen here. And that historic & sad news passed by not mentioned on this forum

It actually was mentioned during Madrid and RG that Bob injured himself and could not play so Mike played w/ Uncle Sam

 

[Moxie]

My tennis channel seems to be out of commission, but I see that Murray broke Nick twice to take the first set. Anyone watching? How's Andy look?

 

[Murat B.]

No rhythm to this match. Andy is trying, nobody knows what Nick is doing...Even Murray's mom is watching Deliciano on the other court, rather than watching his son come back from an eleven month injury...

 

[kskate2]

No rhythm to this match. Andy is trying, nobody knows what Nick is doing...Even Murray's mom is watching Deliciano on the other court, rather than watching his son come back from an eleven month injury...

Well given a choice, I'd be watching Delicious too.

 

[kskate2]

My tennis channel seems to be out of commission, but I see that Murray broke Nick twice to take the first set. Anyone watching? How's Andy look?

I peeped at it. Nicky has like 7 DF's. That just won't do. Even against someone coming back from a long layoff

 

[kskate2]

Nicky takes the 2nd set TB. We're going 3.

 

[Moxie]

My TC seems to have revived itself. Maybe I can watch the end.

 

[kskate2]

Speaking of Delicious. He's up 4-1 in the decider against McFly and @Chris Koziarz the pairing of Mike Bryan/Sock won their opening round.

 

[kskate2]

MP Nicky

 

[kskate2]

Strange passive stuff from Nicky and Muzz holds. 5-5

 

[kskate2]

MP #3 for Nicky

 

[kskate2]

Oh wow. Muzz DF the match away

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Birdman continues his slump. Loses to the best player in ATP who never won a title.

 

[DarthFed]

Even with the loss, if his body held up after that long of a 3 setter it'd be a good sign for Murray.

 

[Federberg]

very encouraging for Andy, but I'm not impressed with Nick. Andy hasn't really played for ages, Nick should have handled him much more easily

 

[10isfan]

Nick is a clown. During one point, he hit two tweeters and a drop shot winner. He will be a dangerous floater for most of his career.

 

[Chris Koziarz]

@Chris Koziarz the pairing of Mike Bryan/Sock won their opening round.

Thanks for the good news. I also note Mike beat the former substitute of his brother: Uncle Sam. Partnering with Sock turns luckier and should cheer him.

 

[Chris Koziarz]

Nick is a clown. During one point, he hit two tweeters and a drop shot winner. He will be a dangerous floater for most of his career.

Are u saying it in positive or negative way? I think in general two twinners in one point is a rather unnecessary strategy of a bored showman and not of a pro player trying to win the match. But I haven't seen this case.
EDIT: I've just watched the case replay which upheld or even strengthened my opinion that Kyrgios is a silly (or semi-serious or bored) tanker rather than a true pro in his shot selection. While overall lately, he's been showing signs of maturity, he regressed in this point.