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https://video.repubblica.it/sport/il-bambino-e-il-campione-il-momento-di-felicita-della-mascotte-che-accompagna-sinner-in-campo/457129/458091?ref=RHCV-BG-P1-S3-F
As you can see Sinner is really a great man!!!
He perfectly embodies the spirit of the Italian, kind, polite, respectful... he doesn't "get bold" even if he could, truly a champion of other times.
And above all, it is practically certain that he will become the most titled tennis player in this nation .
Let's wait for the next match, even if he has some "back-pain" I am pretty sure he will put any effort to defeat the Russian player.
Topic: Tennis League All Thread - page 55. (Read 202833 times)
So I was completely wrong about the match between Alcaraz and Medvedev. Just 2 sets. Medvedev lost. So Alcaraz and Medvedev have qualified for the semi-finals. Zverev is out and will only play Rublev for the honour.
+$390K because every win in the Round Robin match will get that amount of money.It's bad enough to see Rublev not being able to win a single match, even just one set, he's not capable, and his mentality is always his main obstacle because his playing capacity is quite good, even in the three previous meetings he managed to beat Zverev 3 times in a row, but he failed when this match didn't have the pressure because he had clearly been knocked out.
Zverev showed something encouraging when he managed to beat Alcaraz in the first match, next season if he continues to perform well he might be one of the challengers to become a Grand Slam champion.
Semi-final between Alcaraz and Djokovic. That will certainly be exciting. The other match between Sinner and Medvedev.
Today's two semifinal matches will be long and very close games, not really sure who will be in the final, Sinner is in very good shape but Medvedev has also been quite impressive so far, as well as Djokovic vs Alcaraz is hard to predict 
So I was completely wrong about the match between Alcaraz and Medvedev. Just 2 sets. Medvedev lost. So Alcaraz and Medvedev have qualified for the semi-finals. Zverev is out and will only play Rublev for the honour.
Semi-final between Alcaraz and Djokovic. That will certainly be exciting. The other match between Sinner and Medvedev.
Once again a good match gonna take place between Alcaraz and Djokovic. The fight continues as Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Roland Garros semifinals and moved to the final. Following the same Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win the title. Now once again both meeting in the semi-final is really interesting. The best part with the two is the never giveup mind. This makes the match more enjoyable than other matches. Semi-final between Alcaraz and Djokovic. That will certainly be exciting. The other match between Sinner and Medvedev.
What an improvement from Sinner.
With Alcaraz, they can be the next Nadal and Federer of the the next decade.
With Alcaraz, they can be the next Nadal and Federer of the the next decade.
So I was completely wrong about the match between Alcaraz and Medvedev. Just 2 sets. Medvedev lost. So Alcaraz and Medvedev have qualified for the semi-finals. Zverev is out and will only play Rublev for the honour.
Semi-final between Alcaraz and Djokovic. That will certainly be exciting. The other match between Sinner and Medvedev.
Semi-final between Alcaraz and Djokovic. That will certainly be exciting. The other match between Sinner and Medvedev.
ATM Medvedev is 3.5, great price to hop onto!
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Sinner is in the form of his life and a face off against Djokovic once again in the final would be epic.
I suppose with hindsight Sinner was always going to give it his all, he is playing at home
after all, its respect to the tournament, Rune and the audience.
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Next up Sinner v Rune
Sinner is already through to the next stage so will he be playing at 100% or 80%?
I'm not betting on this because of that, sinner is still favourite at 1.40, Rune at 3.4??
It was a great match because at a point in the match in the third set i thought Holger Rune would win the match and the odds changed drastically to even 2.7 for a Jannik Sinner win and just then i saw some huge bets coming in his way in some of the sites and he magically displayed his skill level and won the rest of the match easily Next up Sinner v Rune
Sinner is already through to the next stage so will he be playing at 100% or 80%?
I'm not betting on this because of that, sinner is still favourite at 1.40, Rune at 3.4??
. Sinner is in the form of his life and a face off against Djokovic once again in the final would be epic.
I suppose with hindsight Sinner was always going to give it his all, he is playing at home
after all, its respect to the tournament, Rune and the audience.
I feel that Medvedev should be considered a favorite against Alcaraz today, which means that Zverev might be joining him in the semis. Rublev looks really out of form.
Medvedev is the slight favourite in the match. He is the best player on hard court this season. He has won 49 times and only lost 10 times. If he finishes the ATP Finals as winner, he will become number 2. That should be enough motivation.
But Alcaraz is always good for a surprise. Very few people thought he would lose against Zverev. But in the same way, very few people thought Zverev would win.
It will certainly be a 3 set match. But I am not going to bet who will win the match.
To be fair to Rune, he played a great tournament as well. He was close to the semis, more in his match with Đoković than with Sinner though.
I feel that Medvedev should be considered a favorite against Alcaraz today, which means that Zverev might be joining him in the semis. Rublev looks really out of form.
I feel that Medvedev should be considered a favorite against Alcaraz today, which means that Zverev might be joining him in the semis. Rublev looks really out of form.
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Next up Sinner v Rune
Sinner is already through to the next stage so will he be playing at 100% or 80%?
I'm not betting on this because of that, sinner is still favourite at 1.40, Rune at 3.4??
It was a great match because at a point in the match in the third set i thought Holger Rune would win the match and the odds changed drastically to even 2.7 for a Jannik Sinner win and just then i saw some huge bets coming in his way in some of the sites and he magically displayed his skill level and won the rest of the match easily Next up Sinner v Rune
Sinner is already through to the next stage so will he be playing at 100% or 80%?
I'm not betting on this because of that, sinner is still favourite at 1.40, Rune at 3.4??
. Sinner is in the form of his life and a face off against Djokovic once again in the final would be epic.
I believe Alcaraz said today that Sinner could be #1 in 2024, thats a big statement.
It is probably also a psychological thing when he says that. By making this statement, he is putting the current number 1 Djokovic under pressure. So it would also be an advantage for Alcaraz when he praises Sinner.
Medvedev is currently playing Zverev, I cannot see him losing this TBH. Odds on Zverev
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
Once again Zverev showed a different performances. He was often unfocussed in this match and gave Medvedev too many gifts. But that also happened sometimes at Medvedevs side. But Medvedev deserved to win the match. I seems he is the opponent of fear for Zverev. 6 matches this year, lost 5 times.
Frankly, Zverev is leaving an impression of a person who is not willing to win. Something is missing, he is not hungry anymore. Was it money that changed him? Or the injury? Or new girlfriend? Who knows, but he has to find a way out of this in order to shine in 2024.
He is playing hot and cold ,sometimes he plays insanely good like against Alcaraz then losses easily and he needs to be more consistent. If he wants to be in the very top. Still a solid season for him he finished in top 8 but i think he could have done a lot more this year .
And if we go back 2 years - Zverev was hot property, he was talked about being at
the very top. I think the injury has held him back.
Is it better to be performing inside the top 10 or to push harder, risk getting injured which
could mean a break from tour and then a long recovery....
Next up Sinner v Rune
Sinner is already through to the next stage so will he be playing at 100% or 80%?
I'm not betting on this because of that, sinner is still favourite at 1.40, Rune at 3.4??
I believe Alcaraz said today that Sinner could be #1 in 2024, thats a big statement.
It is probably also a psychological thing when he says that. By making this statement, he is putting the current number 1 Djokovic under pressure. So it would also be an advantage for Alcaraz when he praises Sinner.
Medvedev is currently playing Zverev, I cannot see him losing this TBH. Odds on Zverev
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
Once again Zverev showed a different performances. He was often unfocussed in this match and gave Medvedev too many gifts. But that also happened sometimes at Medvedevs side. But Medvedev deserved to win the match. I seems he is the opponent of fear for Zverev. 6 matches this year, lost 5 times.
Frankly, Zverev is leaving an impression of a person who is not willing to win. Something is missing, he is not hungry anymore. Was it money that changed him? Or the injury? Or new girlfriend? Who knows, but he has to find a way out of this in order to shine in 2024.
He is playing hot and cold ,sometimes he plays insanely good like against Alcaraz then losses easily and he needs to be more consistent. If he wants to be in the very top. Still a solid season for him he finished in top 8 but i think he could have done a lot more this year .
I believe Alcaraz said today that Sinner could be #1 in 2024, thats a big statement.
It is probably also a psychological thing when he says that. By making this statement, he is putting the current number 1 Djokovic under pressure. So it would also be an advantage for Alcaraz when he praises Sinner.
Medvedev is currently playing Zverev, I cannot see him losing this TBH. Odds on Zverev
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
Once again Zverev showed a different performances. He was often unfocussed in this match and gave Medvedev too many gifts. But that also happened sometimes at Medvedevs side. But Medvedev deserved to win the match. I seems he is the opponent of fear for Zverev. 6 matches this year, lost 5 times.
Frankly, Zverev is leaving an impression of a person who is not willing to win. Something is missing, he is not hungry anymore. Was it money that changed him? Or the injury? Or new girlfriend? Who knows, but he has to find a way out of this in order to shine in 2024.
I believe Alcaraz said today that Sinner could be #1 in 2024, thats a big statement.
It is probably also a psychological thing when he says that. By making this statement, he is putting the current number 1 Djokovic under pressure. So it would also be an advantage for Alcaraz when he praises Sinner.
Medvedev is currently playing Zverev, I cannot see him losing this TBH. Odds on Zverev
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
Once again Zverev showed a different performances. He was often unfocussed in this match and gave Medvedev too many gifts. But that also happened sometimes at Medvedevs side. But Medvedev deserved to win the match. I seems he is the opponent of fear for Zverev. 6 matches this year, lost 5 times.
what a great game played by Sinner yesterday 
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
That is a MASSIVE win by Jannik, it was a tough 3 setter and 2 tie breaks and by
a lot of accounts it was a "classic". Very well done to one of my favourite players,
did anyone back him @2.30?
Djokovic tried everything, long toilet break, arguing with the umpire, giving out to
the Italian crowd but it didnt work!
a "handover" well it has certainly started, Novak now has another player who can
beat him, the list is getting bigger.
What I love about Sinner is that he is building slowly, he seems to be developing
at a steady pace and is very patient, himself and his team obviously have a very
strong definite roadmap and they seem to be travelling it well.
A great match. Not only on a playful level, but above all more on a psychological level. As you have e already mentioned, Djokovic tried a lot of things. But Sinner stayed calm and continued to believe in himself. I am looking forward to next year with Sinner.
This tournament has shown us a few surprises so far. Today is the match between Alcaraz and Rublev who both lost their first match.
Sinner was on a really big level and probobly the best play and match of his career. Still Djokovic had his chances in the end to win the match. Sinner will do really big things in 2024 if he can play close to this level. Alcaraz beated Rublev but still hasnt passed the group.
I believe Alcaraz said today that Sinner could be #1 in 2024, thats a big statement.
Alcaraz had a good win today but Rublev was hurting after the loss, Rublev has admitted
himself that he has suffered with mental illness, he couldnt handle his loss today.
Medvedev is currently playing Zverev, I cannot see him losing this TBH. Odds on Zverev
win are currently 5.2, anyone going to take the risk?
A great match. Not only on a playful level, but above all more on a psychological level. As you have e already mentioned, Djokovic tried a lot of things. But Sinner stayed calm and continued to believe in himself. I am looking forward to next year with Sinner.
This tournament has shown us a few surprises so far. Today is the match between Alcaraz and Rublev who both lost their first match.
None of these players will compromised their positions but they will only succumb when they're unable to beat their opponents who is also fierce in action. I was surprised to watch Jannik Sinner absorbing the tense pressure actions hitting from Djokovic and reciprocated with the balance momentum needed to produce results and scoring good points. I've observed something vital about these players, they don't give up so easily, everyone one of them have dull hope of reaching the final and recording remarkable results in their performance. This tournament has shown us a few surprises so far. Today is the match between Alcaraz and Rublev who both lost their first match.
what a great game played by Sinner yesterday
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
That is a MASSIVE win by Jannik, it was a tough 3 setter and 2 tie breaks and by
a lot of accounts it was a "classic". Very well done to one of my favourite players,
did anyone back him @2.30?
Djokovic tried everything, long toilet break, arguing with the umpire, giving out to
the Italian crowd but it didnt work!
a "handover" well it has certainly started, Novak now has another player who can
beat him, the list is getting bigger.
What I love about Sinner is that he is building slowly, he seems to be developing
at a steady pace and is very patient, himself and his team obviously have a very
strong definite roadmap and they seem to be travelling it well.
A great match. Not only on a playful level, but above all more on a psychological level. As you have e already mentioned, Djokovic tried a lot of things. But Sinner stayed calm and continued to believe in himself. I am looking forward to next year with Sinner.
This tournament has shown us a few surprises so far. Today is the match between Alcaraz and Rublev who both lost their first match.
Sinner was on a really big level and probobly the best play and match of his career. Still Djokovic had his chances in the end to win the match. Sinner will do really big things in 2024 if he can play close to this level. Alcaraz beated Rublev but still hasnt passed the group.
what a great game played by Sinner yesterday
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
That is a MASSIVE win by Jannik, it was a tough 3 setter and 2 tie breaks and by
a lot of accounts it was a "classic". Very well done to one of my favourite players,
did anyone back him @2.30?
Djokovic tried everything, long toilet break, arguing with the umpire, giving out to
the Italian crowd but it didnt work!
a "handover" well it has certainly started, Novak now has another player who can
beat him, the list is getting bigger.
What I love about Sinner is that he is building slowly, he seems to be developing
at a steady pace and is very patient, himself and his team obviously have a very
strong definite roadmap and they seem to be travelling it well.
A great match. Not only on a playful level, but above all more on a psychological level. As you have e already mentioned, Djokovic tried a lot of things. But Sinner stayed calm and continued to believe in himself. I am looking forward to next year with Sinner.
This tournament has shown us a few surprises so far. Today is the match between Alcaraz and Rublev who both lost their first match.
what a great game played by Sinner yesterday
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
In an extremely balanced match, he was able to achieve a victory that was never achieved before against Djokovic! Could we talk about a "handover"?
Certainly the dear Italian player will be a number one in the coming years
That is a MASSIVE win by Jannik, it was a tough 3 setter and 2 tie breaks and by
a lot of accounts it was a "classic". Very well done to one of my favourite players,
did anyone back him @2.30?
Djokovic tried everything, long toilet break, arguing with the umpire, giving out to
the Italian crowd but it didnt work!
a "handover" well it has certainly started, Novak now has another player who can
beat him, the list is getting bigger.
What I love about Sinner is that he is building slowly, he seems to be developing
at a steady pace and is very patient, himself and his team obviously have a very
strong definite roadmap and they seem to be travelling it well.
~
Didn't expect that Alcaraz would loose, but as you say, it is not the end of the world. Even the greatest of all time do loose some matches so nothing unusual that Alcaraz looses a match here. In every sport upsets happen and sometimes you can make some good money out of it also
You should not call the loss from Alcaraz was a surprise, he is not playing the best tennis for a while. He played some great games but check out his performance in the past two months and you will understand why it is not an upset, on the other hand the loss encountered by Novak Djokovic yesterday against Sinner was an upset because Djokovic was unbeaten for 19 consecutive matches. Didn't expect that Alcaraz would loose, but as you say, it is not the end of the world. Even the greatest of all time do loose some matches so nothing unusual that Alcaraz looses a match here. In every sport upsets happen and sometimes you can make some good money out of it also
It's great to see Sinner improving - I always felt he's the most promising from the new batch of players (if we exclude Alcaraz of course).
I feel he can win it on home turf - but if I'm looking at it correctly even with 2 wins he's not yet in the semifinals. Tsitsipas' withdrawal means a 2-0 win for Rune, and he's playing against Sinner next.
Rune looked good against Đoković as well - so this looks like a great match in the making.
I feel he can win it on home turf - but if I'm looking at it correctly even with 2 wins he's not yet in the semifinals. Tsitsipas' withdrawal means a 2-0 win for Rune, and he's playing against Sinner next.
Rune looked good against Đoković as well - so this looks like a great match in the making.
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