Nadal - Verdasco

[Gytha]

Kind Rafa getting it done quick so we can watch Thiem too. So generous

 

[Gary Duane]

Bagel! Bagel! Bagel! (with cream cheese please)

Got your wish!

 

[Meles]

No comment from Vero? Must have gotten hungry for bagels.

 

[The Green Mile]

12 more games for Dasco...

 

[Gytha]

Seriously though Nando. Talk about a player who can blow hot and cold.

 

[tennis_pro]

6-0 LOL

The funny part is that I think Verdasco could still win this.

 

[veroniquem]

No comment from Vero? Must have gotten hungry for bagels.

Munching on it

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Jolly good.

 

[La Grande]

Beautiful point from Rafa. Promising

 

[junior74]

6-0 LOL

The funny part is that I think Verdasco could still win this.

The beauty of tennis and the curse of Vedasco. . .

 

[veroniquem]

Seriously though Nando. Talk about a player who can blow hot and cold.

Is he coming back from injury? Rock bottom today. DFs galore.

 

[Meles]

Over to Thiem. Bye.

 

[SoBad]

Finest baked bread, salmon caught fresh off the Itupur island, in the midst of Abe-Putin summit, sprinkle of salmon caviar, butter from The Swiss Cow, capers, scallions...

 

[La Grande]

I'm falling asleep, just caught myself snoring

 

[ultradr]

I can't hardly recall Nadal ever bageled anyone in his entire career.

 

[Backspin1183]

6-0 LOL

The funny part is that I think Verdasco could still win this.

Nope. This looks like pre 2015 Nadal.

 

[Backspin1183]

I can't hardly recall Nadal ever bageled anyone in his entire career.

lol what? 6-1, 6-3, 6-0?

 

[SoBad]

Salt, pepper, mayo, vinegar-free pickled veggies.

 

[ultradr]

I'm falling asleep, just caught myself snoring

i do not watch this match intentionally. how's rafa's serves and forehands?

 

[veroniquem]

I can't hardly recall Nadal ever bageled anyone in his entire career.

Er... plenty of times.

 

[tennis_pro]

Nope. This looks like pre 2015 Nadal.

I don't think he'll keep this up. Depends on how much Nadal's level drops, Verdasco is already starting to play better in the 2nd set too.

It's BP Verdasco as we speak.

Edit: and he breaks...

 

[The Green Mile]

I can't hardly recall Nadal ever bageled anyone in his entire career.

Look no further than his pet play toy Monaco.

 

[veroniquem]

I'm falling asleep, just caught myself snoring

There's no match. Nando decided to go on strike. Rafa can use the break after the Muller battle.

 

[La Grande]

LOL verdasco breaks.... sigh

 

[Gytha]

Is he coming back from injury? Rock bottom today. DFs galore.

idk maybe? He's played only one match since AO (Ecuador).

 

[The Green Mile]

Verdasco pounces out of nowhere. Leads 1-0.

 

[Backspin1183]

I don't think he'll keep this up. Depends on how much Nadal's level drops, Verdasco is already starting to play better in the 2nd set too.

It's BP Verdasco as we speak.

And broken. I see him breaking back though. He is close to playing good again.

 

[ultradr]

Er... plenty of times.

i know. he usually don't,... unless there is some extra context, which is the case today after AO.

 

[Gary Duane]

I'm assuming we won't get to see much of Thiem today...

 

[Gytha]

Oh well there we are, he breaks lol

 

[tennis_pro]

Nadal didn't even play a bad game, Verdasco was just on.

 

[veroniquem]

Nooooooooooooooooooo... Please God, tell me Nando can't turn this around. Please. Not again.

 

[veroniquem]

Rats, it's my fault, I jinxed it.
And here goes my double bagel

 

[The Green Mile]

i know. he usually don't,... unless there is some extra context, which is the case today after AO.

Rafa has bageled opponents 79 times on the ATP tour. No surprises 50 of those were on Clay.

 

[La Grande]

2 bps bull

 

[tennis_pro]

Rats, it's my fault, I jinxed it.
And here goes my double bagel

You're one of the most vicious people I ever met.

 

[ultradr]

in other words, bagels and bread sticks could be a sign of weakness.

 

[Gytha]

DF for Nando to gift 2 BPs

 

[The Green Mile]

Verdasco's serve sucks right now. Sloppy volley and Rafa has the break back. 1-1.

 

[Backspin1183]

Nadal's returning the 2nd serve quite well this match so far.

 

[La Grande]

vamosss

 

[Gytha]

Break back. Verdasco's a mess tbh

 

[veroniquem]

Yessssss breadstick still on

 

[Backspin1183]

Rats, it's my fault, I jinxed it.
And here goes my double bagel

You just jinxed Dasco!

 

[ultradr]

Rafa has bageled opponents 79 times on the ATP tour. No surprises 50 of those were on Clay.

I'm pretty sure Nadal has lower number compared to other top players. Nadal wins by small. That's his game.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Is Dasco playing crap?

 

[veroniquem]

You're one of the most vicious people I ever met.

What? I'm a sweetheart. Pure honey

 

[The Green Mile]

Yessssss breadstick still on

Monte Carlo score? That would just be sad...

 

[tennis_pro]

And broken. I see him breaking back though. He is close to playing good again.

The problem with Nadal is that he requires more focus to play at that level. The moment it drops Verdasco could take advantage.

 

[The Green Mile]

I'm pretty sure Nadal has lower number. Nadal wins by small. That's his game.

Tennis Abstract is your friend.