EP36's Grand Slam Wankoff: U.S. Open

[EaglesPhan36]

Well if Gulbis can win two games, at least a push and maybe a good turnaround point.

[EaglesPhan36]

any feelings on kohli today? hes so flaky.

Llodra is in terrible form, so it would be a shock for him to win. He does have.a different game though with a lot of serve and volley that can be tricky at times. Kohlschreiber isn't immune to the flop, but I do think he will grind one out.

[Brian891]

thanks. i have harrison too. how do u feel about him agains becker playing in the grandstand?

[Vikings2]

fade alert Bartoli goes down.

[EaglesPhan36]

Harrison must get off to a good start or his emotions might choke him out. He has not played well lately, but Becker really doesn't have a great game to compete with Harrison if he is firing on all cylinders. You should know a lot in the 1st set. Becker's serve leaves him a bit too much if he is struggling overall.

[riffraff24]

Over looks good...

[EaglesPhan36]

Gulbis finally showing some balls after he broke back in the 3rd. If he gets that to a 5th, I think he is going to finish Haas off.

[matt1216]

Eaglesphan36, what do you think about klahn vs melzer? im lookin to put Kohl with melz or harrison but my gut thinks one of the dogs wins

[riffraff24]

Eaglesphan36, what do you think about klahn vs melzer? im lookin to put Kohl with melz or harrison but my gut thinks one of the dogs wins

Klahn is one of his dog plays today.

[mdfizzle]

Gulbis should win now. The crowd support is crap though, some BS tactics.

[EaglesPhan36]

Gulbis is a tool. He won't ever have the crowd in bhispocket especially against a vet like Haas.

[EaglesPhan36]

Stevie J rolls in straights. College kids showin' big. Hopefully Klahn is the next one.

[matt1216]

Klahn is one of his dog plays today.

damn ok thanks

[EaglesPhan36]

Gulbi is the 9th player on the mens side to come back from 0-2 so far. That is a lot of choking.

[riffraff24]

Stevie J rolls in straights. College kids showin' big. Hopefully Klahn is the next one.

Went big on this one...Thanks EP!

[EaglesPhan36]

Klahn doesn't look like he is going to handle this well enough. Broken to start both sets, not the way to contend @ a Slam. Melzer really hasn't had to do much to hold him off and even let him break back in the 1st. Hell 2-3 will still be okay with me all things considered although losing the one unit parlay still blows.

[EaglesPhan36]

Melzer struggling on serve hard core - allowed KLAHN to get the 2nd set. Gotta start strong serve this set kid.

[EaglesPhan36]

3 for 3 in getting broken in his 1st sevice game of each set.fawk.

[mdfizzle]

Half my dogs won... looking ahead to tomorrow I'm leaning

Blake
Sock (Cipolla just beat him and I have questions about the endurance of Sock. Still I think he should win.)
Andujar
Tomic

I want to fade Nishikori at some point, but not sure if this is the spot. What is Smyczek all about?

2-1 Klahn, with crowd support I'd be shocked if he doesn't finish BOL!

[EaglesPhan36]

Finally held to open a set! Feels like the 4th set is for the match for Klahn to me. Tough for young players to go into a 5th set against a wiley vet like Melzer - although Melzer is very beatable at this point. Just needs to hold his nerve.

[EaglesPhan36]

Looking like a 5th set in this Melzer-Klahn match. At least got my money's worth ...

Smyczek is a Challenger guy. He's nothing special, kind of a Nishikori-lite-lite. He doesn't have any great weapons, but works hard on defense from what I know. If Nishi serves well, he shouldn't be troubled in more than four IMO.

I did have Blake winning this round also. Sock will be an intriguing pick to watch tomorrow. Not sure what I think of that match. I don't know if I underestimate Andujar or something, but I don't like him at all tomorrow. Not that Lopez always gives two shits .. but his game is a lot better suited to these courts.

[EaglesPhan36]

EDIT: Melzer is broken! Klahn chance to even it at 5. In the immortal words of Immortal Kombat ... FINISH HIM!

[riffraff24]

got home just in time for the 5th set showdown. LETS GOOOOO KLAHN!!!

[MMA Fan]

This Klahn is a putz. I'm sick of watching him luckily land every ******* shot he tries. No idea how Melzer took this to 5. This asshole Klahn played out of his mind.

[riffraff24]

LOL his fans are hilarious... "What time is it?!?!?! BREEEEEAK TIIIIIME!!!"

oh college kids

[MMA Fan]

Is this Klahn even a prospect? He just seems like some lucky asshole that is playing the match of his life. Every save he makes on a point he's losing, it lands perfectly. Winners out of nowhere, aces when in trouble.

[riffraff24]

They have to be getting into Melzer's head... Good or bad? We will find out shortly...

[MMA Fan]

I'd be pissed if I were Melzer. Losing to some snot nosed punk playing out of his mind with an obnoxious crowd behind him.

[riffraff24]

BOOOM!!!! CASH IT!!!!!!!!!!!

EP

[EaglesPhan36]

Good way to shake off the Youzhny meltdown. Another modest winning day, will do the wallet good.

[riffraff24]

Hey man...Do you still like Fed to win the tourney? I'm thinking about adding him or Joker but obviously more value with Fed.

[EaglesPhan36]

Prices are appropriate because Djokovic gets the benefit of an "easier" semifinal if seeds hold close to true whereas Federer has to go through Murray to get to the Final. I just think Federer has been the most consistent guy on tour this year and I kind of get the feeling that if he gets another shot at Murray, he's going to make up for the Olympic result.

I took the better price on Federer because #1, I do like him to win and #2, you're always going to have great hedge prices against him the entire way through the tourney.

[EaglesPhan36]

Qualis Record: 9-11 (+0.39)
Main Draw Record: 9-5 (+1.60]

[STAY STRONG]

EP, I need a last leg to close out a parlay. Do you think Raonic is fairly safe? Or do you have someone else you like better? Thanks.

[zoo youk]

have to take Tomic at +175 over Roddick tomorrow, no?