Topic: Tennis ATP Finals 2019 (Read 303 times)
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It will not be easy for the Tsitsipas to reach the top because you can see the points difference is very high from the No 1 position of Nadal to the no 6 position of Tsitsipas .
agree, and Tsitsipas has a lot of points to defend in first part of the season, SF at Australian Open for example, Medvedev and Thiem are in a lot better position
but, there is one step for all of them, and that is to get the title on a grand slam, since there are five set matches, and Djokovic and Nadal, with Federer of course, are dominating the grand slam competition since Wawrinka took the title on US Open in 2016, while only six players won the title on grand slam in this decade (these four plus Cilic and Murray)
Both Tsitsipas and Thiem have to do a lot of hard work if they are to compete with Nadal and Djokovic. All the grand slam are being shared between these two for this year.
Australian & Open Wimbledon won by Novak Djokovic
French Open & US Open won by Rafael Nadal
It will not be easy for the Tsitsipas to reach the top because you can see the points difference is very high from the No 1 position of Nadal to the no 6 position of Tsitsipas .
agree, and Tsitsipas has a lot of points to defend in first part of the season, SF at Australian Open for example, Medvedev and Thiem are in a lot better position
but, there is one step for all of them, and that is to get the title on a grand slam, since there are five set matches, and Djokovic and Nadal, with Federer of course, are dominating the grand slam competition since Wawrinka took the title on US Open in 2016, while only six players won the title on grand slam in this decade (these four plus Cilic and Murray)
2020 might be a break out year for some of the young players we have. Because we don't know if the big 3 can still maintain their positions because sooner or later either of the three are going to retire (because of injuries). I wanted to see someone new winning the grand slams next year, and it could be a sign that we will see "changing of the guards" very soon in tennis. Maybe it's hard to imagine Djokovic, Nadal and Federer not winning any slams in 2020, but they know that it's going to be very difficult as new set of players are hungry to break their monopoly.
I think that we are living in a new tennis era. Tsitsipas is going to have an incredible season in 2020 if he keeps himself away from injuries.
It is a great chance now to climb the ladder now and reach the top. He has all the fonds to win the difficult opponents as he is on a great form.
It will not be easy for the Tsitsipas to reach the top because you can see the points difference is very high from the No 1 position of Nadal to the no 6 position of Tsitsipas .
2020 might be a break out year for some of the young players we have. Because we don't know if the big 3 can still maintain their positions because sooner or later either of the three are going to retire (because of injuries). I wanted to see someone new winning the grand slams next year, and it could be a sign that we will see "changing of the guards" very soon in tennis. Maybe it's hard to imagine Djokovic, Nadal and Federer not winning any slams in 2020, but they know that it's going to be very difficult as new set of players are hungry to break their monopoly.
I think that we are living in a new tennis era. Tsitsipas is going to have an incredible season in 2020 if he keeps himself away from injuries.
It is a great chance now to climb the ladder now and reach the top. He has all the fonds to win the difficult opponents as he is on a great form.
2020 might be a break out year for some of the young players we have. Because we don't know if the big 3 can still maintain their positions because sooner or later either of the three are going to retire (because of injuries). I wanted to see someone new winning the grand slams next year, and it could be a sign that we will see "changing of the guards" very soon in tennis. Maybe it's hard to imagine Djokovic, Nadal and Federer not winning any slams in 2020, but they know that it's going to be very difficult as new set of players are hungry to break their monopoly.
I have already predicted that Tsitsipas would win the tournament as he had shown a greater talent than Thiem. Also Thiem was under pressure because he was the favorite of the two while Tsitsipas look relaxed and played a great game in the final.
I remember watching Russian up and coming player Karen Khachanov play excellent tennis in the Paris Masters final in 2018. He won that by defeating Djokovic. I had hopes he would break through and get to quarter-finals and semi-finals of all Grand Slams in 2019 but he did virtually next to nothing. He is now 23 years old and is very talented.
Medvedev (another Russian just 23 years old) on the other hand broke through and had an excellent 2019 getting to the US Open final and nearly winning it. I think he will be consistent.
Tsitsipas is 21 years old, had a good year end but I cannot see him winning a grand slam just yet. I cannot see Zverev getting there just yet either. Of the chasing pack Medvedev and Thiem are the more likely to win one. Maybe if Thiem gets to the Roland Garros final again he will win it after all he had two consecutive finals only to be beaten by Nadal on both occasions.
Of the 4 grand slams I think 2020 will still belong to Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in the sense that all three should get to the quarter-finals of all grand slams and at least 2 of the 4 grand slams will be going their way.
It has ended.
Thiem is the runner-up and Tsitsipas is the winner of the ATP world final 2019.
Thiem is the runner-up and Tsitsipas is the winner of the ATP world final 2019.
Haven't seen the full match, but Tsitsipas was down in the first set and then come back strong in the last two? that's amazing. I think this will be the start of the next generation players to be in the forefront and replace the big 3. Nothing to be ashamed of for Thiem though, he also play high level tennis in this tournament.
Tsitsipas has a greater chance of winning the final
I have already predicted that Tsitsipas would win the tournament as he had shown a greater talent than Thiem. Also Thiem was under pressure because he was the favorite of the two while Tsitsipas look relaxed and played a great game in the final.
It has ended.
Thiem is the runner-up and Tsitsipas is the winner of the ATP world final 2019.
Thiem is the runner-up and Tsitsipas is the winner of the ATP world final 2019.
Haven't seen the full match, but Tsitsipas was down in the first set and then come back strong in the last two? that's amazing. I think this will be the start of the next generation players to be in the forefront and replace the big 3. Nothing to be ashamed of for Thiem though, he also play high level tennis in this tournament.
It has ended.
Thiem is the runner-up and Tsitsipas is the winner of the ATP world final 2019.
Thiem is the runner-up and Tsitsipas is the winner of the ATP world final 2019.
I was disappoint to see two of my favorite players Federer and Nadal out of the Finals. I was expecting one of these two reach the final but none of them could made it. Tsitsipas has a greater chance of winning the final but I will be missing the legends in the final of ATP. 
I think the winner will be Thiem.
Seeing the history Thiem chances are more bright than Tsitsipas. Here are few stats to support
-Stefanos Tsitsipas is rank 6 while Thiem is at rank 5
-Dominic Theim has beaten Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and the Pervious champion Alexander Zverev for reaching the final.
-Head to head Thiem wins 4 matches and Tsitsipas has won 2 matches.
I was disappoint to see two of my favorite players Federer and Nadal out of the Finals. I was expecting one of these two reach the final but none of them could made it. Tsitsipas has a greater chance of winning the final but I will be missing the legends in the final of ATP.
I think the winner will be Thiem.
Too many unforced errors cost Federer the match and a place in the final. Tsitsipas is in the final.
Zverev the reigning champion is out and Thiem is through to the final.
Zverev the reigning champion is out and Thiem is through to the final.
I was disappoint to see two of my favorite players Federer and Nadal out of the Finals. I was expecting one of these two reach the final but none of them could made it. Tsitsipas has a greater chance of winning the final but I will be missing the legends in the final of ATP.
Too many unforced errors cost Federer the match and a place in the final. Tsitsipas is in the final.
Zverev the reigning champion is out and Thiem is through to the final.
Zverev the reigning champion is out and Thiem is through to the final.
It was an interesting year-ender for the big 3. Although they will keep their standing, (1) Nadal, (2) Djokovic and (3) Federer this year. But it looks like there could be changing of the guards next year as a lot of young and upcoming players are really giving them a run for their money specially in this tournament. Now its Tsitsipas vs Thiem in the finals. But we are still at awe with the big 3, specially Federer nearing 40 but still giving players in their 20's a good match.
So the semi-final line is:
Federer vs Tsitsipas
Zverev vs Thiem
Will be an amazing semi-finals
Federer vs Tsitsipas
Zverev vs Thiem
Will be an amazing semi-finals
Greek topped Federer, it is almost incredible how poor Swiss was, definitely overwhelmed after big win vs. Djoker. Federer was so nervous from the start, made too many unforced errors, desperate break point conversion ratio (if I remember well he ended up with 1/12 bps converted). In post-match conference he claimed two missed overheads caused his downfall.
Also I strongly believe Djokovic was less than 100% fit/healthy in London.
Nadal as usual offered great fighting spirit but these indoor conditions simply don't suite his game style.
Thiem is that silent boy who offered incredible level vs Djoker, if he can re-produce that form/level he will claim London title.
p.s. Just the way I see things in tennis in recent days
So the semi-final line is:
Federer vs Tsitsipas
Zverev vs Thiem
Will be an amazing semi-finals
Federer vs Tsitsipas
Zverev vs Thiem
Will be an amazing semi-finals
I thought Novak Djokovic will win but he did not. Again it will be Federer I guess, this win will not affect his ranking by any chance. He will still be the number 3 after Novak Djokovic and that is important for me
Federer absolutely demolished Djokovic. What a tennis lesson Federer dished out and took revenge for losing the Wimbledon final. Just look at him moving around the court so gracefully at the age of 38. Great display by Federer tonight.
From the Group Bjorn Borg it now means Thiem and Federer are through to the semi-finals and Djokovic and Berretini go home.
Thanks to Federer in means Nadal will finish as end of year World #1, Djokovic #2 and Federer #3
From Group Andre Agassi only Tsitsipas is through to the semi-final. If Tsitsipas beats Nadal then even Medvedev can go through to the semi-final if he comprehensively beats Zverev. Any of those 3 could still qualify for the semi-final alongside Tsitsipas.
From the Group Bjorn Borg it now means Thiem and Federer are through to the semi-finals and Djokovic and Berretini go home.
Thanks to Federer in means Nadal will finish as end of year World #1, Djokovic #2 and Federer #3
From Group Andre Agassi only Tsitsipas is through to the semi-final. If Tsitsipas beats Nadal then even Medvedev can go through to the semi-final if he comprehensively beats Zverev. Any of those 3 could still qualify for the semi-final alongside Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas completely dominated Zverev. What a win for Tsitsipas, he is through to the semi-finals. He plays Nadal on Friday and Nadal must win for any chance of getting through to the semi-final. If Zverev beats Medvedev and Nadal beats Tsitsipas it will be close to see who actually qualifies alongside Tsitsipas.
If both of them wins their match it will come down to who gave up the least sets. Zverev has a higher chance of qualifying because he had the less sets given up only 2 so far while Nadal gave up 3 but still possible for Zverev to drop a set. If they both have the same amount of sets given up it will come down to who gave up the least number of games and still Zverev has the lead (17:18) (25:28) because Nadal lost a set against Medvedev. Jump to: