Citi Open - Washington, DC (Men)

[kskate2]

I know. But I agree he didn't take those 2 chances you mentioned and I felt he missed a routine FH in the TB at 3-2 that would have given him the cushion at the changeover

 

[tented]

Sunday, August 09, 2015 Day 9

STADIUM COURT STARTS AT 12:30 PM

(1) Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan v (2) Ivan Dodig / Marcelo Melo

Not Before 3:00 PM

(2) Kei Nishikori v (8) John Isner

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Bryans are shooting for the 108th title.

 

[Kirijax]

Isner defeats Johnson 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(9) and advances to his second straight final after winning Atlanta last week. Isner will be going for his 11th tour title.

Nishikori does what he was supposed to do at last year's USO final and defeats Cilic in three sets. He will be going for his 10th tour title and third this year after winning Memphis and Barcelona.

Isner leads the H2H 1-0 after beating Nishikori in straight sets in Miami this year.

 

[kskate2]

I'm going w/ Nishi if he doesn't come up lame tomorrow. At some point, Iznah will run out of petro.

 

[Carol]

If Nishi has (one more time) problems in his ankle he won't be able to run and to return the Isner's missiles, I don't see how he could win

 

[Kirijax]

Isner takes the first set 6-4. Isner playing well so far. Will have to see if his stamina holds up or if Nishikori wears him down.

 

[Kirijax]

And Nishikori finally breaks Isner to start the 2nd set and his comeback.

 

[Fiero425]

Isner takes the first set 6-4. Isner playing well so far. Will have to see if his stamina holds up or if Nishikori wears him down.

Kei never gets going until down in the match; breaks right away in the 2nd! :nono :angel:

 

[Kirijax]

Nishikori leading the 2nd set 2-1. Isner calls trainer on court. Shoulder issues?

 

[Carol]

Nishikori leading the 2nd set 2-1. Isner calls trainer on court. Shoulder issues?

Isner and Nishi have some issues, I can't see who is going to win, whoever feel better at the end uzzled

 

[Kirijax]

Nishikori up a break now in the third set. Should take it.

 

[nehmeth]

Nishikori up a break now in the third set. Should take it.

Nice to see him win this one. Picks up the trophy and then flies up to Canada.

 

[Kirijax]

Nishikori wins 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 for his 10th ATP tour title. six of those are 500 titles. Impressive. And his ranking will go up to No. 4, passing Wawrinka.

:clap

 

[kskate2]

Nishikori wins 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 for his 10th ATP tour title. six of those are 500 titles. Impressive. And his ranking will go up to No. 4, passing Wawrinka.

:clap

Yay! Happy for the Samurai. :celeb:

 

[kskate2]

Isner takes the first set 6-4. Isner playing well so far. Will have to see if his stamina holds up or if Nishikori wears him down.

Kei never gets going until down in the match; breaks right away in the 2nd! :nono :angel:

I think it takes him a few games to adjust to the pace and read the serve. Plus he lost the last match to both Cilic and Isner which caused a little mental weariness too.

 

[Kirijax]

Oh look, another crap glass/flower vase trophy. What is this fixation the American tournaments have with cheap, unimpressive glass trophies? Get a real trophy!

 

[Carol]

It seems that Nishi's ankle is ok, great! I don't like the injuries
What about Isner's shoulder? :huh:

 

[Fiero425]

Oh look, another crap glass/flower vase trophy. What is this fixation the American tournaments have with cheap, unimpressive glass trophies? Get a real trophy!

I beg your pardon; that's CRYSTAL! lol! :snicker :laydownlaughing :lolz: :angel: :dodgy: :ras: Who is that poor woman? OMG, she needs a serious make-over; maybe just a shower!

 

[Kirijax]

Oh look, another crap glass/flower vase trophy. What is this fixation the American tournaments have with cheap, unimpressive glass trophies? Get a real trophy!

I beg your pardon; that's CYSTAL! lol! :snicker :laydownlaughing :lolz: :angel: :dodgy: :ras:

ooooooooooo Crystal.......... That makes a whole lotta difference. :snicker