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Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Great win, Kei  |
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02-22-2013, 08:24 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Does what Sijsling should have done yesterday 
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02-22-2013, 08:28 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Masterful display from Marin. Breaking the racquet was a nice touch to an already sublime performance.
Good luck Kei.
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02-22-2013, 08:29 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
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Does what Sijsling should have done yesterday |
Totally agree, but same player would've made the semifinals. |
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02-22-2013, 08:30 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
unexpectedly easy kei
keep going and get your third title here samurai  |
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02-22-2013, 08:31 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Heh.
Simple result.
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02-22-2013, 08:31 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
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Breaking the racquet was a nice touch
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02-22-2013, 08:34 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Gasquet lost early in Marseille. Raonic lost early. Haas lost before the final. Everything has happened in a way that would allow Cilic to get into top 10 if he wins the title.
And he plays like this. At one point in the first set he had 28% FS.
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02-22-2013, 08:36 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Kei is simply just a sublime talent 
At times you feel with the guy like he toys with his opponents off the ground, before striking a decisive blow to their confidence out of nowhere. Definitely the best and cleanest ball striker since peak Davydenko. Respect
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02-22-2013, 08:38 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Trash taken out. I approve.
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02-22-2013, 08:42 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
It appears the magical properties of Marin's monobrow are slowly losing their potency 
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02-22-2013, 08:45 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
Only saw the 2nd set, and I was pretty pleased with the way Kei played.
But he's still stretching a lot especially his knee/leg...
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02-22-2013, 08:46 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
King Kei
Great performance and win. Now take the title!!
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02-22-2013, 08:49 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
For a long while I didn't really see anything special in Nishikori. Lately I've been converted. This match, at the latest, was an eye-opener. Granted, he was playing Cilic in mug mode but that allowed him to really show his qualities. Great hitting from both sides, great touch.
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02-22-2013, 09:05 PM
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Re: Memphis QF (5) Nishikori def (1) Cilic 6-4 6-2
First set was a bit messy from both, but the second set was vintage Kei, sensational shotmaking. Go for the title now It's a shame he was injured in Australia, where he had a great draw to make his first Slam SF, but he will have plenty more chances - onwards and upwards.
As for Cilic, he will have more chances to win his first 500, he needs to regroup for Delray Beach next week now. I believe he felt the effects of yesterday's marathon here, he never looked sharp and his first serve % was too low against a returner like Kei.
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