US Open Day 8: Monday, September 1

[GameSetAndMath]

What made staying up worth was the more than 10 brutal return winners that Kei hit
off Milos's serves.

Good night folks.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Of course, if he hadn't handed Raonic a break to take the first set, it may be a different match anyways.

 

[herios]

I am also taking a...bedbreak

Good night guys, I hope Milos goes to the bathroom as well, might be someone there who can buy from some first serves

 

[Moxie]

Nishikori just lifted his shirt to wipe his face. Not impressive. He needs a Davydenko-like cut if he wants to make the most of his gifts, IMO. Too soft, as he is.

 

[nehmeth]

Kei breaks and will serve for the fourth set. Cannot keep my eyes open much longer.

 

[Moxie]

Kei breaks and will serve for the fourth set. Cannot keep my eyes open much longer.

Me, either, but it's compelling tennis.

 

[nehmeth]

There will be a fifth set.

 

[Moxie]

To sleep, or not to sleep, that is the question….

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I will be needing a 'eye job' after this match finally finishes....

 

[tented]

I'm getting the impression Raonic is a morning person. Playing at almost 2 AM doesn't suit him.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

I mean, seriously, Raonic looks terrible. Just, can't rally at all. He's in it because of his serve and that's it. And that's a valid strategy and way to win a match. I just hate it. Which is funny because as a Roddick fan for years I used to defend that style of play. But now I'm totally with Nadal that it's just boring. Though, Roddick was much better at rallying than Raonic I think. His backhand wasn't as good and Raonic's forehand is bigger but Roddick could move better and construct a point better even if he was no good at constructing a point. He was also 4 inches shorter. But I mean, DelPo moves ok. DelPo can rally. Raonic just isn't that great. His serve is just devastating.

 

[Moxie]

I will be needing a 'eye job' after this match finally finishes....

Old models' trick: Preparation H shrinks the eye-bags. (I do not advocate!) :laydownlaughing

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I will be needing a 'eye job' after this match finally finishes....

Old models' trick: Preparation H shrinks the eye-bags. (I do not advocate!) :laydownlaughing

........:lolz:

 

[tented]

I mean, seriously, Raonic looks terrible. Just, can't rally at all. He's in it because of his serve and that's it. And that's a valid strategy and way to win a match. I just hate it. Which is funny because as a Roddick fan for years I used to defend that style of play. But now I'm totally with Nadal that it's just boring. Though, Roddick was much better at rallying than Raonic I think. His backhand wasn't as good and Raonic's forehand is bigger but Roddick could move better and construct a point better even if he was no good at constructing a point. He was also 4 inches shorter. But I mean, DelPo moves ok. DelPo can rally. Raonic just isn't that great. His serve is just devastating.

Exactly. Roddick wasn't all serve, but Raonic is 90% serve (especially tonight).

 

[tented]

BP: here comes the ace down the T


EDIT: Wrong. Second serve, out wide.

 

[Moxie]

I will be needing a 'eye job' after this match finally finishes....

Old models' trick: Preparation H shrinks the eye-bags. (I do not advocate!) :laydownlaughing

........:lolz:

I meant to say cucumbers and cold tea bags….:angel:

And first blood to Nishikori! Shall we go to bed, or go for old-world methods to keep us looking fresh tomorrow?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If only Kei had won that 3rd set t.break he has a 4-2 lead and let it slip away,winning the 4th set he should have been long gone in the locker room by now.

 

[Moxie]

Four hours in and Kei is finding the lines and the tricky drop!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I will be needing a 'eye job' after this match finally finishes....

Old models' trick: Preparation H shrinks the eye-bags. (I do not advocate!) :laydownlaughing

........:lolz:

I meant to say cucumbers and cold tea bags….:angel:

And first blood to Nishikori! Shall we go to bed, or go for old-world methods to keep us looking fresh tomorrow?

Quite frankly I am a bit scared to ask you for your old-world methods in looking fresh.....

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great fhand down the line Kei