Week 46 - Challenger 80 (€44,820) - HPP Open - Helsinki, Finland (indoor hard)

LordBrownof · Futures level

Week 46 - Challenger 80 (€44,820) - HPP Open - Helsinki, Finland (indoor hard)

brittak · Satellite level

LordBrownof wrote:
I'm looking at the rankings and if Liam wins here, is there an outside chance he'll make Aus main draw assuming they'll be a few more withdrawals than usual?

Looking at OER, if he wins he would have 634 points which would place him between 115 and 120 depending on how others do this week. Probably still a bit of a stretch to get in directly although, as you say, nothing is clear yet about the likely number of withdrawals.

Another solid win from Liam today - hes been pretty consistent for much of the year. Would be nice if he could set himself up for Davis Cup next week with another win, or two, or indeed three here! Good luck tomorrow.

-- Edited by brittak on Thursday 18th of November 2021 07:08:53 PM

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Liam and Sousa currently in a 1st set TB. There is some real high quality tennis being played by both players.

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Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Liam wins the TB 7-3.

Madadman · Masters Series Champion

Watched from 3-4 but then missed the tiebreak. Would agree about the level of tennis. The two points for Liam to go 0-30 in the 12th game on the Sousa serve were just a prime example of that.

Jan · Hall of fame

Put this on, but then had other stuff to concentrate on. I saw Liam was a break down, so he did well to come back!

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Madadman wrote:
Watched from 3-4 but then missed the tiebreak. Would agree about the level of tennis. The two points for Liam to go 0-30 in the 12th game on the Sousa serve were just a prime example of that.

Yes. Those two points stood out for me too.

The opening point of the 2nd set wasn't too shabby either.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Wow. Liam lost the 2nd set and was a break down in the 3rd as Sousa served at *5-3

But Liam broke back, saved MPs on his own serve and we are now at 5-5

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Another hold from Liam from 0-30 and into a deciding TB we go. What a match.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

QF: João Sousa (POR) WR 147 defeated (6) Liam Broady WR 128 by 6-7(3) 6-2 7-6(1) cry

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Not to be in the end. But that was an ATP Main Tour quality match IMO.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Yes, really intense and such weight on the balls.

Sad for Liam but, as you say, high level match.

Priesty · Challenger level

Jubby and Evo at Wimbledon 2 years ago....now Liam....this Sousa is becoming a bit of a Brit basher cry

wolf · Tennis legend

Hopefully next year is Liam's year. Jesus tennis is a tough sport though!

emmsie69 · Top national player

Priesty wrote:
Jubby and Evo at Wimbledon 2 years ago....now Liam....this Sousa is becoming a bit of a Brit basher

He's a wily professional, was at Wimbledon and watched the Jubby/Sousa match and he just seems to get everything back.