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TigerMasochist

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Jul 13, 2003
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Kyrgios v Rafa will be some game to watch now on Monday night.
Wonder if Kyrgios will roll out the Rafa impersonation n seriously arc things up between them? Not expecting Kyrgios to be able to control the inner fruit loop n keep the tanties under control for the match, so expecting Rafa to win over four or five sets. Which would be a pity, blokes got the talent to easily take a slam or two n cement himself in the top three players if he could just keep a lid on the volcano when the pressure is on.
 

TigerForce

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Hoping Kyrios gets a royal flogging and makes a complete prick of himself.

Who was the Aussie who was pumped up years ago and played one of the big boys like Agassi of Sampras and barely laid a racquet on the ball?
Most likely to happen. I want Rafa to win the Open.

Wonder if Kyrgios will roll out the Rafa impersonation n seriously arc things up between them? Not expecting Kyrgios to be able to control the inner fruit loop n keep the tanties under control for the match, so expecting Rafa to win over four or five sets. Which would be a pity, blokes got the talent to easily take a slam or two n cement himself in the top three players if he could just keep a lid on the volcano when the pressure is on.
:mhihi Nice way to put it Maso. Agree.
 

LeeToRainesToRoach

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Jun 4, 2006
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Never does. Just plays like a showpony with his little tricks. Hasn't got the endurance and build to make top 10.

When he loses a big point there's fear in his eyes, but when Nadal does the same his eyes glint with steely resolve. I guess one's a champion and the other's a wannabe.
 
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tigerman

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Mar 17, 2003
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I'm not a Kyrios fan, but to his credit his demeanour this summer has been a lot better. I hope it's not because he's on 16 week suspended ban, time will tell.
 
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TigerForce

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I'm not a Kyrios fan, but to his credit his demeanour this summer has been a lot better. I hope it's not because he's on 16 week suspended ban, time will tell.
Everyone's got a 2nd mind, and that's his reminder when his 1st mind starts going negative. Nothing but a showpony to me. Give me someone like Ash any day of the week.
 

jb03

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Jan 28, 2004
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Some harsh criticism of Nick here. nadal is one of the greatest of all time. Nick did well, had a great tournament.
 
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Some harsh criticism of Nick here. nadal is one of the greatest of all time. Nick did well, had a great tournament.
Clearly is working harder on his temperament which is good but did smash a racquet again last night. I’m not sure he’ll ever win a grand slam tournament. 5 sets seems to take so much out of him. Nadal even as a veteran just seemed so much fitter & more consistent.
Still an improvement.
 
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TigerFlag2017

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Nick had a fantastic tournament and summer of tennis. Hope he can maintain the momentum. Great for the game.