Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome, Italy - Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

The thing with Meddy at times he is soo off balance and he still delivers the shot

 

[kskate2]

The thing with Meddy at times he is soo off balance and he still delivers the shot

yep. Back on serve after some more defensive prowess and lackluster serving by the kid.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Awful volley from Rune
Meddy gets the break back

 

[don_fabio]

Awful volley from Rune
Meddy gets the break back

Kid is overdoing the net play.

 

[Jelenafan]

yep. Back on serve after some more defensive prowess and lackluster serving by the kid.

Specifically poor volleying.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kid is overdoing the net play.

Just a little lol! opponents get to know your play and are ready, he needs to mix it up or he might be feeling it in his legs and wants to get the point over with asap, on clay that is not always a good sign

 

[kskate2]

Who will win in these heavy conditions?

Before the match started I would have said Med because of his defense and the ability to caress the ball around the court. Look at the conditions last night. It was cold, slow and wet and he was still able to dominate the Greek who is a superior dirt baller. After watching the first set, I believe Med has adjusted to the conditions better. Hopefully the kid will be patient and not rush in this set.

 

[kskate2]

Those last few points were much better w/ patience and waiting, but he looks a little gassed poor thing

 

[Jelenafan]

Medvedev has been hypnotized to think he’s a ball machine.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rune has a heavier fhand than Daniil in these conditions he should be able to 'hit through the court' though in saying that Daniil defense has been outstanding in this tournament thus far, these heavy conditions are soo unusual for Rome at this time of year, it is usually hot and sunny

 

[Jelenafan]

Maybe Medvedev a little gassed too?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Those last few points were much better w/ patience and waiting, but he looks a little gassed poor thing

He legs look heavy to me, reason why he has wanted to get the points over asap,

 

[don_fabio]

Ooh Meddy Meddy you shot yourself in a foot here.

 

[kskate2]

welp it's likely going 3 now. they both look gassed. which one will still be standing when the last point is played?

 

[kskate2]

they both need a nana, some electrolytes and an espresso.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lets see if Meddy can do some damage here as the Kid will serve for the 2nd set
Interesting stat Meddy is 32-0 when he wins the 1st set in 2023

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

they both need a nana, some electrolytes and an espresso.

LOL! this is suppose to be 'big mens tennis' clay sorts out the men from the boys

 

[kskate2]

too many errors from the kid on makeable rally balls, BP

 

[don_fabio]

they both need a nana, some electrolytes and an espresso.

yeah they both tired now.

 

[kskate2]

broken serving for the set. 5-5