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Pukey2
I thought the surname Korda sounded familiar. I remember his dad as tall, lanky and pasty. I hope he doesn't follow in his father's footsteps and go into doping.
The Original Wing
Ha, my memories of Petr Korda as the same, Pukey2.
I didn't see this match of Nishikori's, but I saw his first round match. He didn't seem like his fitness was quite where it needs to be, which is understandable after a long absence and then a bout of Covid. He battled a tough third-set tie break victory, and had no gas left in the tank for the fourth set and got beaten badly (1-6 I think?). Then he regained his composure and took the fifth set. So, seeing that he went back-to-back 5-setters in the first two rounds, I wonder if he just didn't get the energy to get through yet again. Hopefully his fitness improves as he gains more match experience.
smithinjapan
Agree on all counts with The Original Wing.