Insane Dane

DD's pussy run continues! After Moutet got injured and Musetti got sick, Dane Sweeny is going to play a not-so-convincing Darderi.

It's true that Darderi still seemed a bit shaky. He's pulled that trick on us countless times. It holds up for a few matches. He calls the physio, smashes rackets, downs coffees, and wins thanks to his grit/solidity. Until the bamboo finally snaps, and then there's just nobody home. Ruud in Rome after 4 matches: 6/1 6/1. Nakashima in Montreal after 3 matches: 2 and 3. VDZ in Winston after his show against Bellucci: 1 and 0.

On his side, sure, the particular conditions helped him a lot, but I still found Dane Sweeny simply good, and it has to be said. It’s a special asset to have 12 lungs and weigh 12 kilos in this New York steam room. How is Darderi going to react, given he’s used to wearing opponents down from the baseline and might be a bit physically spent?