ATP 500's, Halle and London

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/3VrM5g5LRBVX2oRW8

[jimlosaltos]

Sinner, after taking an island vacay, is back. Takes out Hanfmann in two. Bublik, who holds a 4:1 H2H lead is next.
Sinner's wining streak vs "opponents outside the Top 20 to 66 matches." Remarkable.

Cerundolo, after going out early in Paris, next meets Tstisipas -- our first glimpse of what magic server whisperer Goren had conjure to revive the Greek's career.

Cobolli ousts Fonseca who is having a slow start to regular play on the main tour.

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Fritz, who won Stuttgart last week, is in a tight 3 setter vs Moutet, who has definitely gotten under his skin as this thing has progressed. It will be interesting to see what happens here.

[jimlosaltos]

Fritz, who won Stuttgart last week, is in a tight 3 setter vs Moutet, who has definitely gotten under his skin as this thing has progressed. It will be interesting to see what happens here.

Well, there was this forehand on a short range sitter right to Moutet's forehead. While Moutet was serving for the match
But it didn't work.
The prickly Frenchman came from behind 6-7, 7-6, 7-5

P.S. Apropos earlier discussion here on statistics in tennis, the 5 ft 11 in Moutet had a higher service rating by the ATP's methodology than Fritz, whose average first serve exceeded Moutet's max by 16 MPH in this match.

Moutet floored by Fritz's forehand to forehead Queen's 2025

https://www.atptour.com/en/video/moutet-floored-by-fritzs-forehand-to-forehead-queens-2025

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Well, there was this forehand on a short range sitter right to Moutet's forehead. While Moutet was serving for the match
But it didn't work.
The prickly Frenchman came from behind 6-7, 7-6, 7-5

P.S. Apropos earlier discussion here on statistics in tennis, the 5 ft 11 in Moutet had a higher service rating by the ATP's methodology than Fritz, whose average first serve exceeded Moutet's max by 16 MPH in this match.

Moutet floored by Fritz's forehand to forehead Queen's 2025
https://www.atptour.com/en/video/mou...ad-queens-2025

I will tell you one thing, Moutet is not close to 5'11". That was probably the best match Moutet has ever played.

[jimlosaltos]

I will tell you one thing, Moutet is not close to 5'11". That was probably the best match Moutet has ever played.

I was wondering that, but it's the height the ATP lists. Sort of like the NBA draft picks that are 7 feet tall until they measure them before the draft and get 6 ft 9 in in bare feet

And yes, serving it out after getting hit in the face and broken (his serve that is) took some concentration.

[jimlosaltos]

Meanwhile, Fed and Alcaraz are practicing together at Wimbledon. Soul brothers.
Update: This was taken by @naturelle13 and is likely 2019.

So much to imagine there.

https://x.com/RazOlsRF/status/1935262788181430374

[jimlosaltos]

In a big UFE for the ATP, an advertising panel fell from the facing along the upper stands in Halle onto the fans below.

An ambulance was called and Zverev rushed in to help fans who had been hit.

https://apnews.com/article/halle-zverev-spectator-helped-fan-88d9188c81751549ed1f20ffe346a81e?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

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I was wondering that, but it's the height the ATP lists. Sort of like the NBA draft picks that are 7 feet tall until they measure them before the draft and get 6 ft 9 in in bare feet

And yes, serving it out after getting hit in the face and broken (his serve that is) took some concentration.

Very true, very few under report their height. Isner was probably the exception, he was taller than 6'9". Even some tall guys over report their height. I think Med and Khachanov are both around 6'5" or so, not 6'6". Neither was Micheal Jordon for that matter. When he was measured flat footed for the Olympics, he was just under 6'5". Tsitsipas is a true 6'4" it seems. Sinner was listed at 6'2" for a while, and he looks to be 6'3" or so.

[jimlosaltos]

Alcaraz barely escapes Jaume Munar, saving 10 of 12 break points, and having 8 double faults.
Can't say Carlos serve is looking bullet-proof on grass.
But gutsy. Hit a 2nd serve ace at 2-4 *15-30, then broke back.