[RawrArgh]

Hmm, frustrating.


I think that sums up this match pretty well.

[BlueLighthouse]

Originally Posted by RawrArgh

Yeah, what happened in that 4th set tiebreaker? My stream died and only came back when he was down 4-0. I felt like he was on his way to win that set.

He couldn't find an ace, he played TB too conservative (unlike vs Berdych) and JJ returned well (all of a sudden!!!).

[FlameOn]

How did Ernests lose the match with those percentages? Just how?

[FlameOn]

I mean less UEs, and tons more aces, and he lost the match?? I just don't understand how someone can be better in every stat like that and lose the match!

[but-it's-ok]

I knew he wasn't gonna play same level he had played against Tomas. Nevertheless the stats were good,it was a shame he had lapses of the kind we've been used to this year.

However,he's at a much greater level than we've seen for almost a year,he's producing serving I haven't witnessed for years. I hope he can build on this tournament,keep being aggressive,believing,try and keep his emotions in check.

Things will be tricky for him once his ranking drops after all the points he earned in the U.S. and Canada last year are gone, but if he can stay motivated and keep the renewed belief in his aggressive game,things might not be as bad as we fear. It won't be easy but I'm here for the ride.

[deyaT87]

ok he lost but he play well...that's a good sign for the rest of season
if I saw 4.set statistics without watching the match, I would sure he got a set with at least 6-4. 16 aces,0 DF, 21 winners, 5 UE..if I have good memory... I was stared at the statistics and I was shocked why he must play 5.set, should be 3-1...tennis is weird sport.
Ernie keep it up,we believe in you