It was Simon Reed with Frew McMillan. Took a bit finding but came across this website icdb.tv - Internet Commentators Database - Stefanos Tsitsipas v Rafael Nadal which lists commentators on the various channels.
Guarentee Medvedev celebrates wildly if he beats Tsitispas.I can't remember the last time I saw Rafa get that tight on the big points. That volley from Nadal into the net at deuce in the last game... wouldn't even normally say he'd make that 99/100, it'd be 100/100.
Great news that we get to see this though
I wouldnt rule him out just yet, Wimbledon he's got a great chance, US Open is his most successful slam away from Paris.
I can't remember the last time I saw Rafa get that tight on the big points. That volley from Nadal into the net at deuce in the last game... wouldn't even normally say he'd make that 99/100, it'd be 100/100.
Great news that we get to see this though
Fantastic win, Rafa just doesnt lose from 2 sets up (only federer and fognini have done it and only once in slams), Tsitispis will struggle to play as well as those last two hours for the rest of his career, was smashing everything and painting the lines with winners left right and centre.
Love to see Tsitsipas win it, or failing that anyone but Djokovic
. Can't see it though, Novak is playing well despite having a slight injury, and I reckon Medvedev v Tsitsipas will go at least 4 sets.
Love to see Tsitsipas win it, or failing that anyone but Djokovic
Whereas I think Djokovic will probably stroll through tomorrow and be fresh as a daisy. Mind you, he's never played Karatsev and he's a real wildcard of a SF player. I don't think adrenaline of the occasion and aggression will be enough to take out Djokovic, he's going to play substantially better in that match, than any other match in his entire career, and hope that Djokovic gets himself in a strop.
Williams was gutted at her presser, walked out in tears. She's been finished as a Grand Slam winner for a couple of years now tbh, she can barely run. She's easy to predict and any top 10 women's player with a bit speed and tactical awareness should dispatch Williams easily - just make her run.The powers of Recovery from Djokovic are unreal, coming back from a career threatening stomach injury to fight through the immense pain that hindered his movement in no way whatsoever and win 4 matches in a row in stifling heat.
Get this man a medal for bravery
other news 8.30 tomorrow Med v Tsitispas, hoping for a high quality 3 setter so whomever wins isnt too tired before the final.
glad to see Osaka won, some speculation that might be Williams last appearance in Oz, turning 40 this year and apparently wants another child.
Tbf Wiliams has been moving better here than she has in years and was noticeably slimmer from her last appearance in the US open, her matches with Sabalenka and Halep were great, she will be gutted to be beaten by Osaka who only had a 36% 1st serve in the 1st set, suggests it was her worst performance of the tournament.
I don't think she'll win another, unless she gets a flukey draw. Over the last few years, Serena has been knocked out of most Grand Slams before the final (sometimes absolutely nowhere near the final), and when she has reached finals she has been demolished in straight sets.
Unfortunately, like the Nadal match, it took him 2 sets down to actually get going.
Think it was a mix between Medvedevs level being so high and tsitsipas being tired from the Nadal epic
