Miami Open, FL, USA, ATP Masters 1000

[Billie]

Kei appears so calm and in control. I think he is a bit nervous but doesn't show it. He is also very quick so those drop shots are not going to work against him.

 

[britbox]

Kei appears so calm and in control. I think he is a bit nervous but doesn't show it. He is also very quick so those drop shots are not going to work against him.

That was an awful dropshot though - no disguise and clearing the net by about 20 metres.

 

[Billie]

Nick needs to work on his backhand return, he is missing some easy ones.

Also he needs to learn how to control his power.

Kei is bullying him in some of these exchanges.

 

[Billie]

Nick escapes 1 match point. A great point from Kei and he has 2nd match point.

 

[Billie]

Too bad it's over so soon, they were just starting to play so well. Congratulations to Kei.

Nick gave it a go in the second set. Well done to him also.

 

[Moxie]

What a point to finish that off! Great play from Kei, really reading Nick's play. When is Kyrgios going to get a coach, do we think? Much needed, I'd say.

 

[Billie]

Kei was really in a zone. Great match from him. I agree Moxie, Nick could use some coaching help.

 

[Ricardo]

Kei was really in a zone. Great match from him. I agree Moxie, Nick could use some coaching help.

Becker would be a good choice no?

or hire Cahill, he knows how to turn talent into substance

 

[britbox]

Miami Open Final

v

Novak Djokovic [1] v Kei Nishikori [6]

H2H: Djokovic leads 6-2

2016 Australian Open QF Hard Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 6-4
2015 ATP World Tour Finals 10 Hard Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1
2015 Rome Masters QF Clay Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori 6-3 3-6 6-1
2014 ATP World Tour Finals SF Hard Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori 6-1 3-6 6-0
2014 Paris Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori 6-2 6-3
2014 US Open SF Hard Kei Nishikori Novak Djokovic 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) 6-3
2014 Miami Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori WO
2011 Basel SF Hard Kei Nishikori Novak Djokovic 2-6 7-6(4) 6-0
2010 French Open - Roland Garros R64 Clay Novak Djokovic Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-4 6-4

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/
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[britbox]

Mahut and Herbert win the Doubles in Miami.

 

[britbox]

Final Preview:

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Mahut and Herbert win the Doubles in Miami.

Mahut and Herbert won the double (Indian Wells and Miami) for doubles!

 

[Billie]

After snowing here yesterday and feeling like winter is back, I hope the weather in Miami will co-operate and it won't be too hot and too humid so that we can enjoy some good tennis.

 

[Carol]

After snowing here yesterday and feeling like winter is back, I hope the weather in Miami will co-operate and it won't be too hot and too humid so that we can enjoy some good tennis.

Today seems to be the 'coolest' day of these last two weeks, it's sunny but not so hot and humed, the maxim temperature is going to be 79 degrees which is perfect, the best day for to play the final

 

[Denis]

Cant believe Novak didnt challenge that. This is a masters final...

 

[Billie]

Cant believe Novak didnt challenge that. This is a masters final...

Was that return from Kei out?

Wow what a backhand from Nole just now.

 

[Moxie]

If Novak wins today, and it looks like he will, he'll pass Rafa at record most MS1000s, which Rafa held for some number of years. He'll also pass Roger in career prize money. Poor Kei, though. He's not having a very clean day.

 

[Billie]

Kei looks like a different player from his semi final match. Something is wrong with him, he can't move now?

 

[Moxie]

Got the trainer working on his knee. You're right, though, Billie. And of course it's in part the opponent, but his serve was great yesterday, and not nearly so many UFEs.

 

[Billie]

Wow 2 double faults to give Nole a match point. But he saves it. Kei's been tight from the beginning of the match. Nerves are something that will cripple the best of them.