US Open Tennis 2016 (Spoilers)

Pigeon_Killer · 29 Aug 2016 at 17:10

The US Open kicks off today and Kyle Edmund is currently beating the 13th seed Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2.

Djokovic starts the tournament as the favourite in the men's draw and Serena in the women's.

Hoping for another good tournament for Murray although he's had so little time off over the last few months I wouldn't be surprised to see an early exit

Edit: Edmund wins 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 :eek:

Pigeon_Killer · 31 Aug 2016 at 18:55

Edmund through in straight sets again. This time 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 against Ernesto Escobedo. He'll now play Isner or Steve Darcis.

Djokovic had a walkover after his opponent pulled out through injury. That'll no doubt help Djokovic if the stories about his wrist are true.

Pigeon_Killer · 1 Sep 2016 at 23:31

Raonic losing was a bit of a surprise, thought the hard courts would've suited him.

Edit: Cilic lost and in straight sets.

Pigeon_Killer · 4 Sep 2016 at 17:21

Didn't realise Del Potro dispatched Ferrer so easily, really fancy him to make the final which of course would mean beating Murray which I think he can do this time.

Not sure if it'll be against Djokovic or Nadal though. Nadal's looking like he's getting back to his best but Djokovic hasn't had much game time so there are big question marks he'll need to answer tonight.

Edit: Konta out in 2 sets. Her serve needs to improve massively or she'll never amount to anything sadly.

Pigeon_Killer · 4 Sep 2016 at 23:22

2 sets all :eek:

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 19:27

Good start for Murray, 6-1 in 35 minutes but Nishikori had a lot of break points he couldn't convert so the match is a lot closer than the first set scoreline suggests.

Edit: Second set Nishikori 6-4.

Edit: Third set Murray 6-4. Really tough match for both players with plenty of breaks. Murray's serve has dropped off massively since the last round.

Edit: Murray's head has gone again, currently 5-1 in the 4th and not fun to watch. Murray is Nishikori's bitch at the moment.

Edit: 6-1 and 2 sets all. Had a meltdown at 1-1 and barely won a point for the rest of the set. Honestly needs a psychiatrist rather than a coach.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 22:17

Simple let call at 1-1 and he's acted like a teenager ever since. It's truly embarrassing watching him self implode at times and it'll be the reason he only ends up with 3 or 4 slam wins rather than 10 or more. I actually want to punch him through my TV I'm so angry.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 22:48

Jesus christ, this match has been more like women's tennis than a men's match. More breaks than a Kit Kat factory.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 23:02

That should that, another break for Nishikori.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 23:04

Wawrinka and Del Potro will destroy both of these in 3 sets.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 23:08

GSM Nishikori.

Pathetic from Murray, nothing else to say.

Fourth set is the most embarrassed I've ever been watching a tennis match.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 23:11

Makes you wonder how on earth he's got 3 slams and 2 Olympic gold medals. If he had the mentality of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic he could've been the one challenging Federer's record.

Pigeon_Killer · 7 Sep 2016 at 23:22

I'm backing Del Potro to win the tournament now and I would love to see him do it.

Edit: And there goes that plan, he lost 3-1 last night. Literally, **** this tournament!