2014 US Open Quarterfinals: Wawrinka vs. Nishikori

[rafanoy1992]

This will be their first official meeting.

I pick Wawrinka in four sets. Nishikori would have not enough energy for this match.

 

[Federberg]

This will be their first official meeting.

I pick Wawrinka in four sets. Nishikori would have not enough energy for this match.

I'll go for Stan in 3. I think Nishikori is going to be spent. Sadly...

I like both players

 

[isabelle]

Stan in 5

 

[nehmeth]

This will be their first official meeting.

I pick Wawrinka in four sets. Nishikori would have not enough energy for this match.

I'll go for Stan in 3. I think Nishikori is going to be spent. Sadly...

I like both players

Picking Wawrinka in three as well. Robredo awoke the Stanimal yesterday. He remembered the way he can hit, and with that brand of tennis, it will be over in three no matter how rested the little fella may be.

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Stanimal in 3. Nish is toast. Surprised he even won that match and did not physically give out.

 

[Riotbeard]

I picked Stan in 4. Just have a feeling Kei will be a bit physically beat.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Looks like they have played twice before in Cincy and Buenos Aires and Stan won both.

If I go by the last set Stan played against Tommy, I would say Stan in straight sets. But I think Kei can win one.

 

[Riotbeard]

Looks like they have played twice before in Cincy and Buenos Aires and Stan won both.

If I go by the last set Stan played against Tommy, I would say Stan in straight sets. But I think Kei can win one.

It's an interesting match up (or would be if I don't suspect Kei will be gassed). If Kei can hug the baseline and redirect stan's power shots, it could be a really great match.

I wish Kei had taken out Milos more quickly!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I pick Stan in 4 as I don't think Kei can come back at 100% after such a gruelling night.
I just hope he does not give a walk over.

 

[TennisFanatic7]

I have picked Stan in four. He'll probably take a set off himself more than Kei will take one from him.

 

[DarthFed]

Stan in 3 or 4. Too much power and unlike Milos he can move plenty well and won't be afraid of backhand exchanges with anyone.

 

[tented]

Stanimal in 3. Nish is toast. Surprised he even won that match and did not physically give out.

Yep, this is it for Kei. Even though he has today off, I can't see him taking three sets off Stan in the afternoon heat/humidity tomorrow.

 

[Moxie]

Well, somebody has to pick Kei, so I will. Humidity supposed to be lower tomorrow. We've all decided that Kei is not so fit, but maybe Chang has been working on him. I agree that coming back from the Raonic match will be tough. But I think Wawrinka has more pressure to perform, and if Kei is at least in decent shape, he could surprise Stan.

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Stanimal in 3. Nish is toast. Surprised he even won that match and did not physically give out.

Yep, this is it for Kei. Even though he has today off, I can't see him taking three sets off Stan in the afternoon heat/humidity tomorrow.

88 degrees is the forecast...

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Stanimal in 3. Nish is toast. Surprised he even won that match and did not physically give out.

Yep, this is it for Kei. Even though he has today off, I can't see him taking three sets off Stan in the afternoon heat/humidity tomorrow.

One thing that did occur to me is that historically Stan has cramped in crazy heat...so may Nish has a sliver of hope, if his team helped him in the recovery phase like never before.

 

[TsarMatt]

Really looking forward to this.

I'm hoping Stan wins this one, and I think he will!

 

[mrzz]

Picked Stan in four but you cannot say Nishikori can't deal with power. He just beat a guy who has a lot of power (yes, I know Stan is a different animal).

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Picked Stan in four but you cannot say Nishikori can't deal with power. He just beat a guy who has a lot of power (yes, I know Stan is a different animal).

Nishikori absorbs power beautifully. His physicality is his biggest issue, not his racket skills.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well, somebody has to pick Kei, so I will. Humidity supposed to be lower tomorrow. We've all decided that Kei is not so fit, but maybe Chang has been working on him. I agree that coming back from the Raonic match will be tough. But I think Wawrinka has more pressure to perform, and if Kei is at least in decent shape, he could surprise Stan.

You are not alone....I am also picking Kei to win,Kei can absorb power,I dont think that will be a big issue for Kei in this match.I also agree the pressure is on for Stan to perform,lets face it he hasn't been Mr Consistent of late,hopefully Kei will be in good shape for this match

 

[herios]

Kei went to bed this morning at 5.30AM. I think he is toast. Stan in 3.