Mercedes Cup, Stuttgart, Germany, ATP 250, 2019

[herios]

I feel I could be happy for either, too, though I haven't seen as much of Berrettini. I was surprised by his grass success here. (I didn't want to jump to the usual conclusions about Italian/Spanish, etc. players and clay, so I looked him up and he has vastly better results to date on clay than anything else, so this is a big step for him.) He only just turned 23 in April, so this may be his breakout year.

Yup, right on. Matteo came up in the last two years with good results exclusively on clay. 2 titles and one final all on clay.
However, after him upsetting Kyrgios, I looked up and watched all his matches in Stuttgart this week.
He seems to play well on grass too. The fact that he broke all his opponents and won the matches without getting to TB means he had a good return game, essential on grass, as much as the good serve.
He has got them both.
And you will see in the highlights slicing and volleying as well.
Pretty much the whole arsenal.
Matteo still lacks good results in slams. Never been past R2. If he plays like this week at Wimbledon, that will change.

 

[Moxie]

Having trouble posting on the Halle thread, but I was wondering if he'll skip it, since he's in the final here.

 

[herios]

Having trouble posting on the Halle thread, but I was wondering if he'll skip it, since he's in the final here.

And Felix entered Queens. Talk about overpaying... I hope has learned after what happened in Lyon and pulls out.

 

[Moxie]

And Felix entered Queens. Talk about overpaying... I hope has learned after what happened in Lyon and pulls out.

Agreed. They may not have expected to be in this finals, but if they have ambitions for Wimbledon, they should both consider bailing.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

And Felix entered Queens. Talk about overpaying... I hope has learned after what happened in Lyon and pulls out.

Won't be a problem this time for Felix. After all he sat out RG and there is a week after Queens and before Wimby and he does not have to travel after getting there.

 

[herios]

Won't be a problem this time for Felix. After all he sat out RG and there is a week after Queens and before Wimby and he does not have to travel after getting there.

I hope you are right. However, the grass is slippery the first few days and a wrong move could end up your quest. I think a week preparation is plenty, if you got 5 matches under your belt.

 

[Moxie]

I hope you are right. However, the grass is slippery the first few days and a wrong move could end up your quest. I think a week preparation is plenty, if you got 5 matches under your belt.

Agreed. If I were FAA, I'd take the mulligan.

 

[tented]

Berrettini gets one break, and wins the first set 6-4.

I’m hoping FAA can mount a comeback.

 

[Moxie]

Heck of a TB here. FAA had actually won the 2nd but a disputed call and the point had to be replayed. 9-9 now.

 

[Moxie]

Berrettini wins it. He has a great looking grass game. Felix has to be disappointed not to be still playing. But he held tough, even after the disappointment. He's got great calm. And a big, reliable serve, too. Fun match.

 

[tented]

Berrettini wins it. He has a great looking grass game. Felix has to be disappointed not to be still playing. But he held tough, even after the disappointment. He's got great calm. And a big, reliable serve, too. Fun match.

He heroically saved a couple of championship points, he had several set points — disappointed, indeed.

@kskate2 will be happy, I bet.

 

[herios]

Have not seen the match, but based on what I have seen on the highlights on YouTube through all week, I was expecting this outcome.
Matteo defeated easily all his opponents into the final. Felix was his toughest test, the only opponent who managed to take him to a TB.
I am congratulating both of them. It is just a matter of time until Felix will come out victorious as well.

 

[herios]

He heroically saved a couple of championship points, he had several set points — disappointed, indeed.

@kskate2 will be happy, I bet.

Matteo soon will have more fans Besides @kskate2.
I am on board already

 

[Moxie]

Matteo soon will have more fans Besides @kskate2.
I am on board already

I'm becoming a fan, though part of it is for one of K's reasons, too.

 

[Horsa]

I'm becoming a fan, though part of it is for one of K's reasons, too.

I guess that means you both think he's a bit dishy. Lol.

 

[herios]

I'm becoming a fan, though part of it is for one of K's reasons, too.

I know, he is a good looking dude.
@Fiero425 , you should come on board too

 

[kskate2]

He heroically saved a couple of championship points, he had several set points — disappointed, indeed.

@kskate2 will be happy, I bet.

Right again. I'm very happy.
I was out this morning, but waiting for TC to replay it

 

[Moxie]

Right again. I'm very happy.
I was out this morning, but waiting for TC to replay it

It's a good match.

 

[Fiero425]

I know, he is a good looking dude.
@Fiero425 , you should come on board too

At my age, everyone's good looking; 'cept maybe Anderson & Milos! They do nothing for me! :whistle:

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Right again. I'm very happy.
I was out this morning, but waiting for TC to replay it

This is a jackpot week for you. Two pin-up dolls simultaneously winning in the same week. It is almost like an orgy.