Roger Federer v David Goffin, Dominic Thiem v Philipp Kohlschreiber Friday In Halle

Back to back 41 point games from Lebron and all of a sudden Cleveland could do the unthinkable. Can’t wait for game 7. Sorry for the change in topic. Especially on a first post. Tune in for Game 7. Could be an epic one.

June 17th, 2016 at 12:01 am

Back to back 41 point games from Lebron and all of a sudden Cleveland could do the unthinkable. Can’t wait for game 7. Sorry for the change in topic. Especially on a first post. Tune in for Game 7. Could be an epic one.

June 17th, 2016 at 12:01 am

I love Goffin. He’s a thinker, a shot maker and has speed and balance. Perhaps he’s a bit too nice as he doesn’t get half the attention he deserves from the commies and media as they’re all gaga over the next big thing……Thiem. I note however that he has a strong and enthusiastic fan base. Having said that, he had a lucky and somewhat unfortunate escape against Stacks who was having one of those days when his cunning, flamboyant, I can do no wrong attitude would have overpowered anyone,as we’ve seen in the past. David was overall, a bit helpless.
I’ll have to record the match as I’m out. I’ve no idea who’ll win but I’m looking forward to variety, creativity, pace and athleticism. Having said that, Fed is nowhere near his best. His play is cautious, movement still impaired and he’s getting by on serve. May the best man win.

June 17th, 2016 at 2:03 am

Two of the best single backhanded,who will prevail?Thiem definitely has bigger chances to win this since he’s already on the momentum..

June 17th, 2016 at 6:52 am

@Mira, I am really liking Thiem…..he might take over Rafa’s spot in my 💜…….NOT!! Lol

June 17th, 2016 at 7:43 am

Goffin can’t handle Federer. It’s a match-up issue. I would be very surprised if he won. If he wins, it will be because Federer just isn’t at 100% yet. Thiem vs Kohly is 50/50. Could go either way. Maybe I will pick Thiem.

June 17th, 2016 at 8:01 am

Hey Okie..still not sleeping yet?You know what okie..we’re always have the same taste..yeah..Thiem not only a great player but also has a great attitude and manners[remind you of someone from spain okie?]very rare we saw him lose composure and patience on court,we even rarely saw him complain,speak to his team,let alone screaming his lung out for frustration..all the quality that i admired most and certainly will bring him to more success in the future..

June 17th, 2016 at 8:10 am

Goffin is getting dominated. Not surprising at all. Federer is definitely in Goffins head as well. Goffin didn’t hold serve once all set.

June 17th, 2016 at 8:26 am

Wow, Federer zoning this first set in 20 min, 6-1. Only hiccup was the serve game he lost to love, but everything else is flawless grass tennis display.

June 17th, 2016 at 8:26 am

the commentators did mention that Federer is still having trouble moving quickly to his left at times. Goffin is playing better in the second set. Still don’t understand his tactics at times. Going way to much to the Federer forehand.

June 17th, 2016 at 9:08 am

Walkover for Thiem into the Semi-Finals.

June 17th, 2016 at 9:09 am

Goffin has showed lack of game intelligence today in big points. Match Point Federer.

June 17th, 2016 at 9:22 am

That was some display of grass court tennis by fed. Match was so tense at the last stages of the 2nd set, he saved a lot of set points as well. Keep on rolling fed. :)

So its zverev next. Going to be a test again.

June 17th, 2016 at 9:31 am

Missed the end of second set but seems Fed escapped that set, Goffin served 5-4 amd was up 6-4 tiebreak.

Fed still losing serve in last matches, tomorrow Zverev and most likelly final Thiem.

This walkover was everything Thiem wanted, one less match and another day rest.

June 17th, 2016 at 9:32 am

https://twitter.com/letstalktennis1/status/743781529114017792
According to this fed intends to keep going. Good for him.

June 17th, 2016 at 11:03 am

Goffin should have won that second set, he had so many chances, he blew them all… He looked bitterly disappointed as a result.

I was mesmerised watching a man fighting his inner demons. I’ve never been a Goffin fan, but today for the first time he pulled me in… And I thought he would take the match to a third. Alas, no.

June 17th, 2016 at 11:42 am

Goffin gets rattled against Federer for some reason. He has a very similar style as Djokovic and he plays against Djokovic very well without the nerves. Against Federer, he doesn’t seem to play the same way and gets rattled mentally. It’s strange to see, considering how experienced he is at this point.

June 17th, 2016 at 11:48 am

Fed is Goffin’s idol hence the nerves maybe?
I do like Goffin a lot.

June 17th, 2016 at 12:05 pm

Giles,

I really like Goffin as well. It definitely seems like nerves. He was frustrated with himself today for sure. Even that match against Thiem really messed with him. So close to being up 2 sets to 0. Even the 3rd set he was winning comfortably. He just couldn’t hold on.

June 17th, 2016 at 12:16 pm

Fed and Thiem could meet again if they win tomorrow and there is a big chance they could play QF in Wimbledon as well. That could be three straight grass court events (Stutgart, Halle and Wimbledon).

Thiem also proving he is an all around player, great results on clay amd now backing it up with grass as well. With Nadal out, even with him not getting the seeds points from last 2 years he should still keep the top 8 rabk for Wimby, even if Raonci moves past him after seeds.

June 17th, 2016 at 2:59 pm