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tsonga
14 Mar 12 23:42
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Is there any hope for Istomin here? How well is he playing?

I haven't seen either of them play this week but my feeling is that Delboy is a safe bet.
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Report Srichaphan or Ancic? March 15, 2012 3:07 AM GMT
Istomin def. Del Potro 6-1 6-2.
Report Poolio March 15, 2012 3:09 AM GMT
Srichaphan why so much belief in Istomin?
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? March 15, 2012 3:11 AM GMT
His confidence, the way he has been playing, slow courts.
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? March 15, 2012 3:14 AM GMT
He will beat Del Potro, and then he will beat Federer. And then Nadal will beat him.
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? March 15, 2012 3:15 AM GMT
And then Nadal will lose to Djokovic, again.
Report judorick March 15, 2012 3:15 AM GMT
S or A knows nothing about tennis, he just thinks he does

DelPo is going to crush Istomin easily. Then he will batter Federer at which point I will trade him out. Also backed Djoko at 2.94 all the way into 2.68...

Mark Miwordz
Report yyyy March 15, 2012 3:19 AM GMT
Srichaphan or Ancic?
And then Nadal will lose to Djokovic, again.

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AGAIN??? nooooo...
you mean this:



ohhh, myy....
Report yyyy March 15, 2012 3:24 AM GMT
what are rhey waiting for??
Report hollywood85 March 15, 2012 3:28 AM GMT
I think its only after Kerber/Li game... at least it was scheduled for the same stadium
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 3:54 AM GMT
Not sure this will be as one sided as some people think but I do agree that Delpo will win this and probably in 2
Report JoeyG March 15, 2012 3:56 AM GMT
confident start by Isto
Report nofx March 15, 2012 4:11 AM GMT
"often when you see a player running around his back hand it means he's not that confident on that side"
No REALLY?  ha ha Crazy
Report caramba March 15, 2012 4:24 AM GMT
delpo Cry
Report shiraz March 15, 2012 4:36 AM GMT
Crazy market, 5-5 and still at SP.
Report Srichaphan or Ancic? March 15, 2012 4:47 AM GMT
Del Potro should be losing this, but he's sneaking it on a tiebreak again.
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 4:49 AM GMT
He should be losing this? Laugh
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 4:50 AM GMT
Obvious fishing, anyway, was a freak break back.
Report farki March 15, 2012 4:53 AM GMT
Delpo had 14 points more in 1st set, and still hardly managed
the set in his favour... unbelieveable...
Report shiraz March 15, 2012 4:57 AM GMT
I don't think Del Potro should be losing necessarily, just that his price should not have been that short going into the TB based on SP.

So far it has all been on Del Potro's racquet, Istomin just staying in the rallies for the most part and the break back was just lack of concentration.
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:00 AM GMT
Stats show Del Po has the upper hand in a major way, on both first and second serve % won.  But the second half of this match has seen Istomin being the one with the slight upper hand.
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:01 AM GMT
I said it before, Istomin loves slow courts.  He is a terrible mover, and Roddick exposed him last time they played, but on slow courts when he has more time to move and set up his shots, thats where he is far more dangerous.
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:04 AM GMT
I mean Del Po isn't a particularly good server for being 6'6, his serve is always susceptible to going off the boil.  And he is also not dominating from the back court against Istomin.  I still think he'll take it in straights, but Istomin could take this to a third.  Hell, he could win it, if Del Po's serving remains this erratic.  I mean 6'6, come on man, you should have a better serve.
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 5:06 AM GMT
Why have the layers suddenly got keen?
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:08 AM GMT
Still too early to say that this is how the 2nd will play out, but 2nd set stats are starting to favor Istomin, while Del Pos stats seem to be faltering.  Still, it is early in the 2nd so those numbers will be skewed.  Del Po still got better stats for the whole match, but there is no doubt Istomin is faring better in the 2nd, so far.
Report Gurubashi March 15, 2012 5:10 AM GMT
Forget the stats it's Istomug
Report Gurubashi March 15, 2012 5:13 AM GMT
Whoops
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:14 AM GMT
Need the stats to know at least how we poll the player is faring on 2nd serve points won, and its not good for Istomin.  But, I think Istomin's style of hitting it flat and low over the net bothers Del Po, so he better finish him off when he gets the chance.  I think Istomin is doing really well so far.  Definitely troubling Del Po more than one would exepct.
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 5:16 AM GMT
Potro gone off
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:16 AM GMT
I'm wondering if there has ever been a 6'6 top ten player that has ever been as poor a server as Del Po.
Report caramba March 15, 2012 5:18 AM GMT
so close Cry
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:19 AM GMT
LOL, Delpo cannot serve sometimes!!
Report caramba March 15, 2012 5:20 AM GMT
istomug
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 5:20 AM GMT
If I had a lay in I'd be SEETHNG
Report caramba March 15, 2012 5:20 AM GMT
this time!
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 5:21 AM GMT
Ridiculous amount of BPs DelPo saves...
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:23 AM GMT
I'm always a bit surprised when Del Po makes a serve down the line.  His service action isn't orthodox at all when he goes down the line.  Its actually not a great action at all, but he is 6'6.
Report caramba March 15, 2012 5:33 AM GMT
this is killing me
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:33 AM GMT
6'6 and only serving in the 40%.  Pathetic.
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:34 AM GMT
Mmmmmmn wondering whether to get involved on Delpo now or wait in hop he loses this 2nd set?
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:35 AM GMT
*hope
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:37 AM GMT
I bet All you people who backed Delpo at 1.15 at the start are having fits!! lol
Report blackat March 15, 2012 5:42 AM GMT
No, we got out when he was lower (can;t remember the exact point now, it's late...) and got in again at 1.3 Cool
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:42 AM GMT
Was having Fits!  Traded out when I saw dEL Pos serve stats plummet.  Guranteed to make 2 whole pounds!
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:43 AM GMT
Crazy
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:44 AM GMT
Nice one both of you, Ive held off and am not getting involved unless Istomug takes the 2nd set.....then I will be on Delpo :)
Report blackat March 15, 2012 5:45 AM GMT
And out again at 1.1 - he's too erratic for me.
Report McChicken_Sandwich March 15, 2012 5:46 AM GMT
Indeed, what a stupid c*nt
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:50 AM GMT
now a love game typically. ****
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:50 AM GMT
Was being sarcastic obviously about the two pounds, which is I am actually guranteed to make.  But I'm always willing to take a smallish hit to trade out when the matchup proves problematic.

Istomins not a good matchup for Del Po on this court.  Plus you never know about Del Pos serve.  Might miss every single first serve in a game, or hit three aces.
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:50 AM GMT
Istomug is a bit of a weirdo in real life, he won a match a couple of tournaments ago against Roddick at the SAP Open and he totally cracked up in the post match on court interview....very cringeworthy to watch and gave a big insight into his mental state lol
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:50 AM GMT
tw at is censored  Confused
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:51 AM GMT
easy hold why don't you
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:52 AM GMT

Mar 15, 2012 -- 12:50AM, Nightwatchman wrote:


Istomug is a bit of a weirdo in real life, he won a match a couple of tournaments ago against Roddick at the SAP Open and he totally cracked up in the post match on court interview....very cringeworthy to watch and gave a big insight into his mental state lol


Really?  He was just laughing his ass off?

Report shiraz March 15, 2012 5:52 AM GMT
Del Potro 7-6 and now 6-6 and back to SP.
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:52 AM GMT
set2 market 1.03 both sides Grin
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:53 AM GMT
ah wait less on Del Potro. anyway
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:54 AM GMT
No I mean cracked up as in he didnt know what to say and his words just wouldnt come out, very awkward moments indeed
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:56 AM GMT
he really is. Juan slipped a bit there, what he does with it? nothing
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 5:57 AM GMT
Istomin is like a fish swimming in a bowl.....round and round he goes and can never find a way out lmao
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 5:59 AM GMT
It aint over yet guys.
Report nofx March 15, 2012 5:59 AM GMT
he needs a mere three ue's from Juan
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:00 AM GMT
finally something sensible Crazy
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:01 AM GMT
followed quickly by an ue!
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:02 AM GMT
What do you think of Istomugs Mum? Slamable?
Report Frozendog March 15, 2012 6:02 AM GMT
Different match ups.  Istomin makes Del Po uncomfrotable, because he hits it just like him flat and low over the net.  They both like bounce to hit down into.
Report Gurubashi March 15, 2012 6:03 AM GMT
Excited
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:03 AM GMT
Crazy
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:03 AM GMT
Excited
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:03 AM GMT
massively nutter set market
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:03 AM GMT
Freak me out, here we go.....serious money to be made here I hope :)
Report hunt3r March 15, 2012 6:05 AM GMT
istomug has huge chance to win now
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:05 AM GMT
i have Juan 2-1 matched at 16/1
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:05 AM GMT
1.44 euros
Report Iamafish March 15, 2012 6:05 AM GMT
Del potro following the french mugs wtf
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:05 AM GMT
now i have 23 euros Laugh
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:05 AM GMT
Istomug +4.5 games is 1.03 lol
Report yyyy March 15, 2012 6:06 AM GMT
this turned into Mugfest!??Cry
A WTA math? Boy...DP is far from any serious player.
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:06 AM GMT
well... Istomin did most of the mugging in that set
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:08 AM GMT
Surely Delpo will raise his game now and take this 3rd comfortably
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:11 AM GMT
lol handicap is still alive, bagel please
Report blackat March 15, 2012 6:14 AM GMT
Please explain to this n00b, what is a bagel, please...
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:15 AM GMT
6-0
for Del Potro preferably
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:15 AM GMT
Happy
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:16 AM GMT
A glazed, ring-shaped roll with a tough, chewy texture, made from plain yeast dough that is dropped briefly into nearly boiling water and then baked........lmao
Report blackat March 15, 2012 6:17 AM GMT
Thank you, ctrl-z. Yes, ideally - although I'm out again. My poor heart can't take more of this.
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:18 AM GMT
My whole body cant take anymore, especially my eyes......Hurry Delpo I need some sleep
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:20 AM GMT
i'm still waiting so ideally Istomin doesn't get a point from here. Happy  it's been well enough now
Report Arjans bror March 15, 2012 6:21 AM GMT
fight dennis fight!!
Report Nightwatchman March 15, 2012 6:26 AM GMT
Anyone still thinking of laying Delpo?
Report coccinelle March 15, 2012 6:26 AM GMT
15-30
Report Arjans bror March 15, 2012 6:27 AM GMT
istomin on fire
Report coccinelle March 15, 2012 6:28 AM GMT
it's now or never, denis
Report the-layman March 15, 2012 6:32 AM GMT
Pfffff.. never! Cry
Report Arjans bror March 15, 2012 6:33 AM GMT
1.02
Report blackat March 15, 2012 6:33 AM GMT
Delpo is walking around between points as in a daze - but he still manages to win games... But I suspect he's very near to exhaustion.
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:33 AM GMT
Good night Denis
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:34 AM GMT
Excited
Report Arjans bror March 15, 2012 6:34 AM GMT
BYE ISTO
Report nofx March 15, 2012 6:38 AM GMT
thanks Juan  Love
Report blackat March 15, 2012 6:40 AM GMT
That was some match. We should thank both of them - that was riveting viewing.
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