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Last slam of 2016 is nearly here. Time to get this party started.
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I think Cilic had one good run in him, and now he's done. He doesn't have the heart of a champion. He's done next to nothing since the win at USO14, and he couldn't close the door on Roger with a huge lead the other day. He's talented, but he's a headless chump, IMO.
I am hearing ya.
I don't think grass is his best surface. he ran into inspired Federer who could do no wrong.
there is no question he (cilic) has to show something in Toronto and Cincy. he has work to do.
I am installing Andy as the heavy favorite for the U. S. Open crown.
Stars can line up again for him.
Luck sides with those who actually bother with preparation.
They are putting in the hard yards required on the fitness front and the practice courts.
Stars can line up again for him.
Luck sides with those who actually bother with preparation.
They are putting in the hard yards required on the fitness front and the practice courts.
Milos of Canada:
his star is on the rise. could do very well at the u.s. open. I can see a semifinal appearance.
his star is on the rise. could do very well at the u.s. open. I can see a semifinal appearance.
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I am calling it like I am seeing it.
I expected Andy to take Wimbledon if an opportunity presented itself and he did. he simply had to do his part and be ready to capitalize.
It's reasonable to believe Murray will win it but you're delusional if you really think he is the heavy favourite.
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^ This. There is no logic in naming Murray a heavy favorite, I don't think he is the favorite period. Grass is Murray's best surface and probably Djokovic's worst (I know he has more Wimbledon's than RG's and USO's but that is circumstances more than anything). If they meet in the final Murray has a decent chance but Djokovic would still be the favorite and I'd also say that despite the early loss at Wimbledon, Djokovic is more likely to avoid upset.
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I agree with you as to grass and Djokovic. And that Novak is the favorite at the USO (and the Olympics, for that matter.) Murray should be second favorite in both. That makes sense.
what part of this you folks don't understand:
for my money andy is the heavy favorite but the stars have to line up just right just as they did at Wimbledon.
andy simply has to show up fit, hungry as hell, driven like never before, and be fully prepared so he can capitalize on the opportunities should they present themselves.
djokovic is suddenly under pressure. he failed early at Wimbledon.
my pick at the u.s. open is Andy.
my pick at Wimbledon was Andy. he delivered. I called that well in advance as you all know by now.
for my money andy is the heavy favorite but the stars have to line up just right just as they did at Wimbledon.
andy simply has to show up fit, hungry as hell, driven like never before, and be fully prepared so he can capitalize on the opportunities should they present themselves.
djokovic is suddenly under pressure. he failed early at Wimbledon.
my pick at the u.s. open is Andy.
my pick at Wimbledon was Andy. he delivered. I called that well in advance as you all know by now.
Andy has been making some inroads. people are simply failing to recognize that.
he believes in himself and in his abilities. he also knows that he really has no choice but to keep fighting if he wants more grand slam glory.
he fights without a dominating a forehand but he keeps fighting. that is why you will see Andy in the final at flushing meadows.
he believes in himself and in his abilities. he also knows that he really has no choice but to keep fighting if he wants more grand slam glory.
he fights without a dominating a forehand but he keeps fighting. that is why you will see Andy in the final at flushing meadows.
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hope so too, if Andy is in the final, he have good chance to win with the little help of Ivan
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