Bautista might retire here. I don't see an injury, but he is not moving at all. Walking very slowly between serving points. Hope the first set finishes for you, he certainly isn't trying to win the first. He will tank it quickly or retire after he tanks it. I think it's funny that Agut keeps playing to Mullers forehand in the all the rallies. The Spainard is too stupid to change his pattern and hit to the backhand of Muller which is not nearly as good. Just something I noticed watching this match live for a few mins.
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dlweaver
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#6
Yea..... Hopefully Muller finishes this first set in time.
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Regul8er
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#7
Most books require 2 full sets to be played.
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dlweaver
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#8
heritage.... one full set.... same as 5dimes.
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dlweaver
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#9
5-2 Muller. He will serve to close out the first.
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Dmoneytx
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#10
Originally posted by Regul8er
Most books require 2 full sets to be played.
MOST books now require that the match is finished! I think 5dimes is still one of the only ones that plays first set action. I know Book maker and bet online are full match requirements. Most have switched over to that policy so the retirements don't cost the books the big dog payouts. I think the few remaining will switch soon enough and all books will require the match to be fully complete for any and all payouts. Otherwise, the wager is refunded.
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GoBlue77
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#11
Heritage..one set required
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dlweaver
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#12
6-2 first set
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Dmoneytx
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#13
Originally posted by dlweaver
5-2 Muller. He will serve to close out the first.
I hope for your play, Agut retires. He looks so lathargic out there, like he has no pulse. I think I saw Agut call for the trainer. That or he was talking strongly to his box, don't know yet...
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dlweaver
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#14
Looks like he's still playing..... 2nd set now....
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dlweaver
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#15
Break point opportunity for Muller
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dlweaver
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#16
Bautista holds..... really needed that break there
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Dmoneytx
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#17
Originally posted by dlweaver
Looks like he's still playing..... 2nd set now....
Yes sir. I just have never seen Agut play live. The dude looks like he plays with no heart. Such a lazy style and he looks like he is dragging his azz around the court. I hate to see players play like that all the time, it is depressing - LOL!!! I know this is Mullers worst surface, but for a guy who makes his living on clay, this Agut fellow looks like kaka....
Wow, Agut holds the first game of the second set??? Thought if he was gonna throw it in, right there would be the perfect spot.
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Dmoneytx
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#18
I think Muller got lucky to hold his service game to go 1-1. Agut had several chances to get multiple break points that game. This is why I wanted Agut to retire for you. I HATE when these Spainards look like they can't move 10 feet between points & then 30 mins later, they are flying around and giving a huge effort...
If Agut starts really trying, this could set could get very interesting...
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dlweaver
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#19
This looks to be a much more difficult set. Muller is still digging in on Bautista's serve and has had him at deuce twice but two holds has Bautista up 2-1.
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lucasdawg
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#20
hasnt busta been playing some decent tennis on clay prior to this game? good call btw dlweaver
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Dmoneytx
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#21
Originally posted by lucasdawg
hasnt busta been playing some decent tennis on clay prior to this game? good call btw dlweaver
He has lucas. That is why I wanted him to retire so dlw could win his bet right away. I think if Agut really buckles in this set, this is gonna be super close...
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dlweaver
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#22
2-2 a nice hold for Muller. Maybe he can work a chance here....
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dlweaver
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#23
Nope. Bautista holds easily now up 3-2.
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Dmoneytx
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#24
Muller needs to commit to the 2 hander. When he slices his backhand, he has lost control of the point big time. That or he hits a stupid error on just trying to slice back. 3-2 Agut now...
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dlweaver
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#25
3-3 quick hold for muller.
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dlweaver
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#26
4-3 Agut holds easily again.
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Dmoneytx
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#27
Trying to stay with this match dlw. Sorry man, have to keep running outside to wake n bake
I see 4-3 Agut now. Headed for a breaker???
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dlweaver
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#28
Looks likely both have held serve fairly easily thus far. 4-4 this set now.
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Dmoneytx
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#29
I know this is a big game coming up. But this game, as a player, is monstrosity type game for Muller. If he mental breaks here, it is exponential IMO. Might be an interesting game coming up...
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dlweaver
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#30
Broken. Momentum gone. Looks bleak
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Dmoneytx
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#31
Sorry dlw. I play around 50-60 tment matches a year usually & I knew that was a really heavy weighted game for Muller. For any player in that situation, it's hard to block it out of the back of your mind. I hope Muller doesn't go mental right now, the third set could get interesting...
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tevari
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#32
i don't think i have ever seen muller come back to win a match after dropping the third set. once, maybe twice. i give a huge advantage to the Spaniard in the decider. Tough break but BOL anyway
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Dmoneytx
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#33
This match is definitely not over. I know the momentum has shifted, but the beg of the set I think will set we will see exactly what is gonna happen. I have seen Muller go away in these third sets, esp on clay, but it's only 1-0 Agut on serve.
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Dmoneytx
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#34
Shiit, here come the errors for Muller. Freaking 2 in a row to start this game...
Make it 3. That slice on the backhand is just not good. I don't know why he keeps hitting it....