World Tour Finals Thread - Match & Prediction Thread

by Guest Fri 07 Nov 2014, 10:48 pm

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So the ATPs premier showpiece event hits the O2 on Sunday. The sixth showing at the O2 and yielded only 3 different winners. Very interesting this year. 3 virgin qualifiers in Cillic, Raonic and Nishikori. Can we see a new winner? Can Nishikori and Raonic win the biggest title of their careers to date? Federer will have an eye on the DC like his compatriot Wawrinka, though he is woefully out of form of late. Has Murray much left in the tank to win his first title here at the O2? Can Berdych do a Davydenko and strike out of nowhere? Will it be a routine Djokovic victory?

For me the 2 that qualify from each group will be:

Group A

1) Djokovic
2) Raonic

Group B

1) Murray
2) Federer

Djokovic/Murray final

Winner: Djokovic

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 7:45 am

Apart from Djoko and Fed chasing the EOY #1, others are here for the money and London food.

Maybe Stan will have a say too.

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 7:56 am

Cilic breaks back finally.

Go go go

by MrInvisible Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:02 am

Djokovic v Cilic another dreary predictable match - this is the worst opening round of matches to World Tour Finals for a few years. I've been twice to this event at London and had the good fortune when I went of seeing some really entertaining 3 set matches. Still, here's hoping it will pick up - I'm reasonably optimistic Stan v Djoko will serve up a treat and Fed v Nishikori could be a decent match.

by temporary21 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:03 am

Well that was competitive... briefly

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:10 am

Way to go Cilic.

What a joke.

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:13 am

Fleming made me laugh, Djoko is a party pooper, where is the entertainment in that? Laugh

by temporary21 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:13 am

Two complete and utter drubbings, day ticket holders may not be best pleased. Noones fault of course buts its bad luck to get two destructions like that.

by Haddie-nuff Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:14 am

I felt sorry for anyone who had bought tickets today.. they never saw a tennis match..more like public execution

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:16 am

Maybe tomorrow some better matches.

by temporary21 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:17 am

Its nish fed and muzz canada right? Hopefully...

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:19 am

Yeah Fed daytime, Andy night time.

by temporary21 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:22 am

Soo that puts Andy on sky then. Ive literally no idea how that match is gonna go.

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:25 am

Berdy+Cilic=3 winners. Has to be a record.

by temporary21 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:26 am

Wow... that bad. I imagine it was 2 for Berdy, getting past Novak here looks a silent hill- esque nightmare

by Guest Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:31 am

What a pathetic pair of matches! picard

Not impressed at all.

by temporary21 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:33 am

Berdy was pretty poor, but I cant really blame Cilic. If he played better he might have made it 6:2 6:2. What can you do about Novak like that really?

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:34 am

Who is the kid that Djoko is harrasing in the alley?

Some singer? I heard the guitar word.

by DirectView2 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:36 am

Jahu wrote:Berdy+Cilic=3 winners. Has to be a record.

Cilic certainly hasn't recovered from his post US-open trauma, on the other hand Berdych is just happy with the pay check he recieved for making the numbers in WTF.

by LuvSports! Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:38 am

He won a title but yes it's not been at the same level, far from it.

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:39 am

Bit of a Stan effect from AO I guess.

by Guest Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:42 am

Even Mighty Mouse would've put up a better fight than those 2 today.

by It Must Be Love Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:42 am

legendkillarV2 wrote:Even Mighty Mouse would've put up a better fight than those 2 today.

Yeah, neither clicked.

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:47 am

Dont you 2 start again with corruption Laugh

by It Must Be Love Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:48 am

Jahu wrote:Dont you 2 start again with corruption

Berdych was under the influence and a victim of manipulation Run

by Jahu Tue 11 Nov 2014, 8:49 am

He has a hot GF, I dont blame him...

by Silver Tue 11 Nov 2014, 11:10 am

temporary21 wrote:Two complete and utter drubbings, day ticket holders may not be best pleased. Noones fault of course buts its bad luck to get two destructions like that.

Haddie-nuff wrote:I felt sorry for anyone who had bought tickets today.. they never saw a tennis match..more like public execution

I'm afraid to report that it was me in the public gallery today, the guillotine wasn't all that fun to watch. Can't really complain after seeing Nadal, Novak and Fed all on the same day last year, but these fixtures were...uninspiring, to say the least.

It was always going to be a demolition job in the second match, but I was amazed to see such a heavy capitulation from the Berd. His body language was awful throughout and the forehand leaked errors like a shot colander. Stan looked good and solid though, and Novak just blitzed poor old Cilic.

I've now also watched the Bryans three times, and watched them lose all three! Sorry guys, I'll stay away next time Wink

by **laverfan** Tue 11 Nov 2014, 12:07 pm

Bryans made a complete hash of the first set TB almost like Raonic v Federer.

Federer v Nishikori promises to be interesting, must-win for Murray if he wants a further chance, otherwise it is an ignominous exit.

by socal1976 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 7:07 pm

Wonderful the way Novak played against cilic, can't see him not doing well enough in this tournament to seel up the #1 ranking. Wawrinka also did just as well. It is embarassing that two of the top 8 played like rank amateurs. Novak wins all his group matches and there is nothing Fed can do to take the #1. Still Wawrinka v. Djoko is going to be really tough and could go either way. On this form though I take Novak. Best indoor player in the world and best all around now since 2011.

by socal1976 Tue 11 Nov 2014, 7:10 pm

He seems to be perculating in for like he did at the tail end of 2010 and next year could be a big year for him in terms of maybe having a multislam season like he did in 2011. He seems to have really taken to fatherhood.

by sirfredperry Tue 11 Nov 2014, 10:17 pm

We must be due for a three-set thriller today after the demolition jobs yesterday. Must say I'm surprised by the one-sided nature of some of the contests. Thought this was going to be a hard-fought WTF. Could still be, I guess

by lags72 Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:29 am

Edgy start from Federer, not yet into his groove.

Nishikori is threatening, and quickly into his groove ......

by lags72 Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:30 am

But suddenly there's the break .....

by Silver Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:38 am

Can't believe Kei is a break down. He's easily had the better of the play!

Some great points coming out now.

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:43 am

Come on Fed, slice him like a Sushi.

5:2 up Fed, Ninja serving.

by lags72 Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:47 am

Lots of UE's from Federer. I actually think Nishikori makes him nervy.

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:48 am

6:3 first set for Fed.

Keep it up papi and quick!

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 1:59 am

Ninja is scared, like he seen a Samurai approaching.

Fed breaks.

by Silver Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:00 am

lags72 wrote:Lots of UE's from Federer. I actually think Nishikori makes him nervy.

Agreed. That sudden injection of pace and willingness to take the ball early are gifts that not many players have.

That being said, set and break up...Fed playing a lot better, Kei missing a bit more.

by lags72 Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:02 am

He wasn't scared by Andy, and he IS playing some good stuff here, but consistency is lacking.

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:06 am

Who is scared from Andy? Not even Robredo, let alone the Ninja.

by Guest Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:08 am

Federer doesn't look in good nick to me at all.

Kei gifting the match away with errors.

by Guest Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:09 am

Was that Amritia holding up that Nadal poster?

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:09 am

Yes, no quality play here, Kei is like Cilic last night, Fed, floating.

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:10 am

emancipator wrote:Was that Amritia holding up that Nadal poster?

No, thats Kneel_before_Nadal.

by CaledonianCraig Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:10 am

lags72 wrote:He wasn't scared by Andy, and he IS playing some good stuff here, but consistency is lacking.

The way Andy was playing hardly strikes fear into you though. I wonder how much he is struggling with that wrist injury. Anyway top stuff from Roger and surely a win here as now looks sure and he will be certain of a semi-final spot.

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:15 am

Kei is ill/sick/injured, whatever. He cant punch.

by lags72 Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:17 am

Is it really 'top stuff' by Fed CC ....?

Looks like he will take this (and comfortably so) but it's only in this past game that we're seeing some quality from both. Don't think either of them is remotely close to their best.

by Jahu Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:17 am

5:2, Fed to serve for the match.

Not very pleasing to watch.

by Guest Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:19 am

Agree Lags,

Fed doesn't look sharp at all. Sluggish and making lots of errors.

Kei's been woeful.

by CaledonianCraig Wed 12 Nov 2014, 2:20 am

lags72 wrote:Is it really 'top stuff' by Fed CC ....?

Looks like he will take this (and comfortably so) but it's only in this past game that we're seeing some quality from both. Don't think either of them is remotely close to their best.

Well perhaps a throwaway term I used there however he has been relatively solid and good enough to get the job done in straight sets against an in-form Nishikori. Federer fans have to be pleased with that.

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