Horrible match by KK, given the gulf in class it ought to have been straight sets. Pathetic error-ridden performance, NK should send him packing in a heartbeat. Ymer fought but his base level is nothing special, no great talent there.
I only saw the TB from 4-2 on, it looked like KK tried to throw it away for a while with some bashing I didn't see him do since 2017. High risk which weren't necessary.
Meanwhile Ymer packed a little less power than I thought.
KK however got it together, and Ymer a little too passive on his 8-6 service point and a bad return error at 8-8, turned the tide around for KK, who did remain sensible on MP and played it.
Like watching WTA with all the breaks in the 5th set. Happy Karen won. He plays aggressive tennis no matter what. Ymer, not seeing any weapons there. Lot of moonball pushing. Soft push shots.
Crazy match, but almost every M. Ymer match is like that. The kid has amazing defense and movement and is so hard to beat. But at the same time he gets nothing easy too cause he lacks weapons. Khachanov looked out at 6-8 tbh, I was waiting for an UE from him but he showed heart and stayed solid. Great match!
I would have liked to see an upset, as I thought that Ymer - Kyrgios could have been a real funny match next. Anyway, nice to see Karen with so many emotions at the end.
Karen said he had cramps and could not serve properly. That is why it was easier for him to play the return games. I knew he had a problem with the serve, just could not figure out what.
Very happy Karen won, it's the result that matters.
Threw a dollar on a 9 match, 86-1 parlay so I’d have something to cheer for tonight. First 8 guys won. Ymer served for it and had 8-6 in the TB. Oh well it was only for 86 dollars thankfully.
As a Swede I should be rooting for Ymer but I sort of counted him out a few years ago. Saw him play and fail so many times and decided that he didn't have what it takes to perform in top level tennis. Wrong mentality. He's improved a lot since then and he fought well this match.
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