Coric just grounded Khachanov in five sets. Gutsy win for Croat (was 2nd best at the start but recovered made great turn-around). Coric played big points with more gut......when for lines. Kept Khachanov jammed on backhand latter stages. Croat picked more points at the net. serve stats upped throughout the match- nice numbers at the end. 57% points won behind 2nd serve. had physio visit (left thigh strapped) but never hindered.
also I saw few last games of the match Rublev vs Shapovalov. Canadian so watchable (attractive shots) but lacks nerves. when important he went full tilt (missed lot in the tie-breaks). single hand backhand was exploited by Rublev (as one hander he needs more time to set up). Also he wasted lot break point opportunities while Rublev made it 2/2.
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today I would try this one: Jared Donaldson vs Daniil Medvedev TIP: 2 (odd 1.5)
American is now 0/7 in indoor matches, failed to chop set against Khachanov and Coric. Medvedev will play for semi final place (more reasons to win this one), played great match to win from a set down against compatriot Khachanov (flat ball strking)........possible problem is his fitness (struggled in later stages). I believe that he is able to keep rallies short enough against Donaldson. Good luck
American is now 0/7 in indoor matches, failed to chop set against Khachanov and Coric. Medvedev will play for semi final place (more reasons to win this one), played great match to win from a set down against compatriot Khachanov (flat ball strking)........possible problem is his fitness (struggled in later stages). I believe that he is able to keep rallies short enough against Donaldson. Good luck
I actually put quite a lot of money on a double today. One tip is yours and the other is football from Europeen qualifiers. I had the same reasoning plus I watched them both play and Medvedev left much better impression to me.
I think match between Khachanov & Coric will be the one to see. Tough to predict result but it should be entertaining.
today I would try this one: Jared Donaldson vs Daniil Medvedev TIP: 2 (odd 1.5)
American is now 0/7 in indoor matches, failed to chop set against Khachanov and Coric. Medvedev will play for semi final place (more reasons to win this one), played great match to win from a set down against compatriot Khachanov (flat ball strking)........possible problem is his fitness (struggled in later stages). I believe that he is able to keep rallies short enough against Donaldson. Good luck
American is now 0/7 in indoor matches, failed to chop set against Khachanov and Coric. Medvedev will play for semi final place (more reasons to win this one), played great match to win from a set down against compatriot Khachanov (flat ball strking)........possible problem is his fitness (struggled in later stages). I believe that he is able to keep rallies short enough against Donaldson. Good luck
I have watched some matches now and here is my observation. This should be a fast surface but it doesen't look so fast to me. And then you add new rules which favor the player who makes as little as possible unforced errors and you got Chung and Coric as best players in the tournament. It seems to me that strong head is even more important when you play sets to 4.
exactly, Chung and Coric are movable guys and with ground coverage they extend points. Their strategy is to force opponent always an extra shot.
I have watched some matches now and here is my observation. This should be a fast surface but it doesen't look so fast to me. And then you add new rules which favor the player who makes as little as possible unforced errors and you got Chung and Coric as best players in the tournament. It seems to me that strong head is even more important when you play sets to 4.
Chung was clinical today. so accurate with fh and bh. wasn't afraid to change ball direction 1st (hit accurately when in full motion/speed). Rublev was slow to get things going, didn't look 100% healthy (2-1up 3rd set he had short chat with physio). overall Chung is more balanced player (no big serve) but can outlast anyone in exchanges. Chung 5/5 net pts won, 5/7 break points converted. sent down 3 aces (two of them big time). to conclude he is the first guy to reach Milan semi-finals.
who do you thing can win the tournament ? I am becoming a regular reader of your predictions.
too early to say. anyway I am not fascinated by next gen stars. ERA of FEd, djoker, rafa is tremendous. (these guys upped the bar in tennis so high, it is their devotion and mental strength, at the same time they are great ambassadors of the game). Young players today are under great pressure, their results are up and down. Strong federations destroy some great potentials. I feel so sorry for Tomic in particular. ( he just earned too much too early).
- The era of Roger,Rafa and Novak is unrepeatable.
Chung was clinical today. so accurate with fh and bh. wasn't afraid to change ball direction 1st (hit accurately when in full motion/speed). Rublev was slow to get things going, didn't look 100% healthy (2-1up 3rd set he had short chat with physio). overall Chung is more balanced player (no big serve) but can outlast anyone in exchanges. Chung 5/5 net pts won, 5/7 break points converted. sent down 3 aces (two of them big time). to conclude he is the first guy to reach Milan semi-finals.
who do you thing can win the tournament ? I am becoming a regular reader of your predictions.
too early to say. anyway I am not fascinated by next gen stars. ERA of FEd, djoker, rafa is tremendous. (these guys upped the bar in tennis so high, it is their devotion and mental strength, at the same time they are great ambassadors of the game). Young players today are under great pressure, their results are up and down. Strong federations destroy some great potentials. I feel so sorry for Tomic in particular. ( he just earned too much too early).
let us wait for semi final pairs.... then i will come up with some "reasonable" ideas. anyway I have seen few matches already, intensity of play is awesome in this format (players are not allowed to linger there), they need their best level from the word go. Clean example was Rublev..... made a slow start and paid the price. mental strength is key factor (now when 40 all next pt decides winner of the game). Players need thick skin to win tight ones.
Chung was clinical today. so accurate with fh and bh. wasn't afraid to change ball direction 1st (hit accurately when in full motion/speed). Rublev was slow to get things going, didn't look 100% healthy (2-1up 3rd set he had short chat with physio). overall Chung is more balanced player (no big serve) but can outlast anyone in exchanges. Chung 5/5 net pts won, 5/7 break points converted. sent down 3 aces (two of them big time). to conclude he is the first guy to reach Milan semi-finals.
who do you thing can win the tournament ? I am becoming a regular reader of your predictions.
Chung was clinical today. so accurate with fh and bh. wasn't afraid to change ball direction 1st (hit accurately when in full motion/speed). Rublev was slow to get things going, didn't look 100% healthy (2-1up 3rd set he had short chat with physio). overall Chung is more balanced player (no big serve) but can outlast anyone in exchanges. Chung 5/5 net pts won, 5/7 break points converted. sent down 3 aces (two of them big time). to conclude he is the first guy to reach Milan semi-finals.
new rules in Milan applied. What are your thoughts about it?
by the way match between Khachanov and Medvedev was super interesting, two big units provided us with lot of winners. two sets decided in breaker. Medvedev was better from the back (more variations brought, backhand was trademark shot especially down the line). Khachanov paid the price for one-dimensional game (hit forehand then by default moves to center of baseline - opponent undone this pattern with backhand down the line). final stats showed that Medvedev hit few more winners, made fewer ues. protected 2nd serve better 62% pts > 48% Khachanov.
Medvedev was physically weak (cramped badly last few games) but pulled great in the 6th game of the 4th set to break and seal the match.
by the way match between Khachanov and Medvedev was super interesting, two big units provided us with lot of winners. two sets decided in breaker. Medvedev was better from the back (more variations brought, backhand was trademark shot especially down the line). Khachanov paid the price for one-dimensional game (hit forehand then by default moves to center of baseline - opponent undone this pattern with backhand down the line). final stats showed that Medvedev hit few more winners, made fewer ues. protected 2nd serve better 62% pts > 48% Khachanov.
Medvedev was physically weak (cramped badly last few games) but pulled great in the 6th game of the 4th set to break and seal the match.
- I think that Coric will win ATP Milan.
we will see. Borna is big fighter but in my opinion grinder. Clay suits him more. these conditions are quick but he looks mentally more stable than some other youngsters. Medvedev played great last night but his fitness is problem (survived that 4th set, cramped badly). Anyway with new rules it is tough to make any sensible predictions.
new rules in Milan applied. What are your thoughts about it?
by the way match between Khachanov and Medvedev was super interesting, two big units provided us with lot of winners. two sets decided in breaker. Medvedev was better from the back (more variations brought, backhand was trademark shot especially down the line). Khachanov paid the price for one-dimensional game (hit forehand then by default moves to center of baseline - opponent undone this pattern with backhand down the line). final stats showed that Medvedev hit few more winners, made fewer ues. protected 2nd serve better 62% pts > 48% Khachanov.
Medvedev was physically weak (cramped badly last few games) but pulled great in the 6th game of the 4th set to break and seal the match.
by the way match between Khachanov and Medvedev was super interesting, two big units provided us with lot of winners. two sets decided in breaker. Medvedev was better from the back (more variations brought, backhand was trademark shot especially down the line). Khachanov paid the price for one-dimensional game (hit forehand then by default moves to center of baseline - opponent undone this pattern with backhand down the line). final stats showed that Medvedev hit few more winners, made fewer ues. protected 2nd serve better 62% pts > 48% Khachanov.
Medvedev was physically weak (cramped badly last few games) but pulled great in the 6th game of the 4th set to break and seal the match.
- I think that Coric will win ATP Milan.
new rules in Milan applied. What are your thoughts about it?
by the way match between Khachanov and Medvedev was super interesting, two big units provided us with lot of winners. two sets decided in breaker. Medvedev was better from the back (more variations brought, backhand was trademark shot especially down the line). Khachanov paid the price for one-dimensional game (hit forehand then by default moves to center of baseline - opponent undone this pattern with backhand down the line). final stats showed that Medvedev hit few more winners, made fewer ues. protected 2nd serve better 62% pts > 48% Khachanov.
Medvedev was physically weak (cramped badly last few games) but pulled great in the 6th game of the 4th set to break and seal the match.
by the way match between Khachanov and Medvedev was super interesting, two big units provided us with lot of winners. two sets decided in breaker. Medvedev was better from the back (more variations brought, backhand was trademark shot especially down the line). Khachanov paid the price for one-dimensional game (hit forehand then by default moves to center of baseline - opponent undone this pattern with backhand down the line). final stats showed that Medvedev hit few more winners, made fewer ues. protected 2nd serve better 62% pts > 48% Khachanov.
Medvedev was physically weak (cramped badly last few games) but pulled great in the 6th game of the 4th set to break and seal the match.
It is really tough to predict anything in Milan this week, simply because of the new format. Format: All matches will be best of five (5) tie-break sets. Each set will be the first to four (4) games with a margin of two (2) with a normal tie-break played at three (3) games all. Games will be decided using the No-Ad scoring method with the Server’s choice of the service box. Rules and innovations unique to the event will include Hawk-Eye Live, a countdown clock, no lets, no-ad scoring, shorter warm-ups, a limit of one (1) medical time-out per match, player coaching and free-movement of spectators.
event is held indoor so I expect Shapovalov to win against Chung. Korean is suited to lengthy rallies but we won't see many of those. With one-two punches Canadian can keep it short and simple. Shapovalov to win (avg odd 2.22).
event is held indoor so I expect Shapovalov to win against Chung. Korean is suited to lengthy rallies but we won't see many of those. With one-two punches Canadian can keep it short and simple. Shapovalov to win (avg odd 2.22).
I am a little late today but here is my daily tip.
Berankis to win over Tomic @1.8. I believe that Tomic is currently totally uninterested in tennis and just waiting for the season to end. On the other hand Beraniks is coming back from hip surgery and has started the season late. Despite that they are on about same ranking and that is why coefficients are as they are. But Berankis is currently in great form and his ranking is going up while Tomic goes from bad match to worse match and falling trough the rankings.
Berankis to win over Tomic @1.8. I believe that Tomic is currently totally uninterested in tennis and just waiting for the season to end. On the other hand Beraniks is coming back from hip surgery and has started the season late. Despite that they are on about same ranking and that is why coefficients are as they are. But Berankis is currently in great form and his ranking is going up while Tomic goes from bad match to worse match and falling trough the rankings.
Filip Krajinovic vs Jack Sock *Paris Finals* TIP: 2 odd 1.44
Krajinovic made a magical run in Paris, but in spite of a good form I consider it a bit of fluke. He played already six matches in Paris (came through qualifications) and must be little fatigued. His opponent much fresher and with a huge chance to qualify for London (with win), players have met once during 2014 (clay surface - Sock Came on top). I expect Sock to dominate here (has more energy, bigger serve, more experience on this level).
He may have lost today but he certainly will come back in future and win one of these . I certainly won't agree that its all fluke because you can clearly see that he has got talent . Congratulations though for predicting the right winner. Krajinovic made a magical run in Paris, but in spite of a good form I consider it a bit of fluke. He played already six matches in Paris (came through qualifications) and must be little fatigued. His opponent much fresher and with a huge chance to qualify for London (with win), players have met once during 2014 (clay surface - Sock Came on top). I expect Sock to dominate here (has more energy, bigger serve, more experience on this level).
Filip Krajinovic vs Jack Sock *Paris Finals* TIP: 2 odd 1.44
Krajinovic made a magical run in Paris, but in spite of a good form I consider it a bit of fluke. He played already six matches in Paris (came through qualifications) and must be little fatigued. His opponent much fresher and with a huge chance to qualify for London (with win), players have met once during 2014 (clay surface - Sock Came on top). I expect Sock to dominate here (has more energy, bigger serve, more experience on this level).
Krajinovic made a magical run in Paris, but in spite of a good form I consider it a bit of fluke. He played already six matches in Paris (came through qualifications) and must be little fatigued. His opponent much fresher and with a huge chance to qualify for London (with win), players have met once during 2014 (clay surface - Sock Came on top). I expect Sock to dominate here (has more energy, bigger serve, more experience on this level).
- I hope to win a new star Filip Krajinovic, yesterday also Isner had to win for London but he lost.
Filip Krajinovic vs Jack Sock *Paris Finals* TIP: 2 odd 1.44
Krajinovic made a magical run in Paris, but in spite of a good form I consider it a bit of fluke. He played already six matches in Paris (came through qualifications) and must be little fatigued. His opponent much fresher and with a huge chance to qualify for London (with win), players have met once during 2014 (clay surface - Sock Came on top). I expect Sock to dominate here (has more energy, bigger serve, more experience on this level).
Krajinovic made a magical run in Paris, but in spite of a good form I consider it a bit of fluke. He played already six matches in Paris (came through qualifications) and must be little fatigued. His opponent much fresher and with a huge chance to qualify for London (with win), players have met once during 2014 (clay surface - Sock Came on top). I expect Sock to dominate here (has more energy, bigger serve, more experience on this level).
Filip Krajinovic against John Isner TIP: under 12,5 games (I set) (odd 1.53)
Krajinovic was somehow lucky to reach Paris SF, some opponents were not fully fit against him, then Rafa gave him walkover. He did best on challenger level this year and this result is something he could only dream off. Isner also with knee problems but battled well to win over Del Potro. there won't be too many breaks in this SF match but somehow I feel that 1st set will not go to breaker. most people will go 12,5 over but I decide to bet opposite way. Good luck.
Krajinovic was somehow lucky to reach Paris SF, some opponents were not fully fit against him, then Rafa gave him walkover. He did best on challenger level this year and this result is something he could only dream off. Isner also with knee problems but battled well to win over Del Potro. there won't be too many breaks in this SF match but somehow I feel that 1st set will not go to breaker. most people will go 12,5 over but I decide to bet opposite way. Good luck.
For me safer selection is Isner to win @1.4 or Isner to win in straight sets @ 1.8. I just don't see Krajinovic getting anything on Isner serve. Best of luck with your tip. The other match in Paris is difficult to predict but if I had to do it I would pick over games or sets. I see it as a 3 setter.
Filip Krajinovic against John Isner TIP: under 12,5 games (I set) (odd 1.53)
Krajinovic was somehow lucky to reach Paris SF, some opponents were not fully fit against him, then Rafa gave him walkover. He did best on challenger level this year and this result is something he could only dream off. Isner also with knee problems but battled well to win over Del Potro. there won't be too many breaks in this SF match but somehow I feel that 1st set will not go to breaker. most people will go 12,5 over but I decide to bet opposite way. Good luck.
Krajinovic was somehow lucky to reach Paris SF, some opponents were not fully fit against him, then Rafa gave him walkover. He did best on challenger level this year and this result is something he could only dream off. Isner also with knee problems but battled well to win over Del Potro. there won't be too many breaks in this SF match but somehow I feel that 1st set will not go to breaker. most people will go 12,5 over but I decide to bet opposite way. Good luck.
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