I'm afraid Coco's run will come to an end against the unwatchable Halep, unless she can somehow achieve the consistency she was able to show against much lower-ranked players in the Qualifiers. I don't think even the crowd, emotion and Halep's tendency to be paralysed by nerves will get Coco any further. But she's 15, looks it, but she conducts herself like 19 or 20. What is she going to be like when her game and physique match her mind-set?
Neither Federer nor Djokovic has looked quite right to me yet, but the supposed big dangers amongst the young guns Tsitsipas, Thiem and Zverev have all gone ..... and now Allassime couldn't live with Ugo Humbert whose tournament only set off on the right foot because Gael Monfils retired injured against him. Nadal beat Kyrgios, who I have to admit adds to the entertainment despite behaviour I ought to hate, but somehow enjoy, and that makes me think even a top-of-his game Tsonga won't live with Rafa ..... and I don't think Jo is at his best. Now if Humbert's swinging serve could just upset Djokovic, anyone might win it. Anyone other than Raonic that is.
Neither Federer nor Djokovic has looked quite right to me yet, but the supposed big dangers amongst the young guns Tsitsipas, Thiem and Zverev have all gone ..... and now Allassime couldn't live with Ugo Humbert whose tournament only set off on the right foot because Gael Monfils retired injured against him. Nadal beat Kyrgios, who I have to admit adds to the entertainment despite behaviour I ought to hate, but somehow enjoy, and that makes me think even a top-of-his game Tsonga won't live with Rafa ..... and I don't think Jo is at his best. Now if Humbert's swinging serve could just upset Djokovic, anyone might win it. Anyone other than Raonic that is.