Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray Wimbledon Semifinals

[FlamEnemY]

The FOG is Murray doing out there?!

 

[bezs]

Back down to earth for Muzza

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nadal didn't miss an overhead slam or double-fault. There's a difference.

Missing shots and double-faulting are part of tennis. You aren't going to make zero UE's.

 

[Ray Mercer]

This is why Nadal is a boring player. He's pushing big time.

 

[hawk eye]

all of a sudden the ball's gotten too heavy for Murray to get over the net..

 

[zagor]

I think it's all going downhill for Muzza now.

 

[aldeayeah]

Actually he's not going for winners at the moment. He just spreads play very well now.

He wasn't directly pushing like in his former serve game though...

 

[rafan]

doesn't look like he's prepared to fight too much atm. Oh well. If Murray wins I really hope he wins wimbly. It would be great for him to win his first slam here.

yes it would be great for British tennis because they have enough money to sponsor 10 Murray's

 

[babbette]

"he just waits and waits and waits for you to fall off the high level that you've set.."....shhheeeeooouuuuuuttt iiiiiiiittttt!

 

[Dreamliner]

why was Nadal able to challenge that ball which Andy hit out?

 

[ViscaB]

Nadal up a double break by not doing too much.

Both players played on a much higher level in the 1st set!

 

[fps]

Andrew Castle says Rafa is tough because he "waits and waits and waits for you to fall off your game".

RUBBISH.

He's tough because he starts well and gets better, and has a mentality of iron, and can retrieve all day but also hit crazy shots if you yourself don't hit deep.

 

[jones101]

 

[romeo8880]

Nadal up a double break by not doing too much.

For sure, Nadal is not hitting any unbelievable shots that we are used to seeing or anything like that. Murray, on the other hand, is hitting unforced errors all over the place. Nadal is just relentless.

 

[Sentinel]

Nasal is lucky that Andy is injured. Noel will be tougher.

 

[rafabull]

Missing shots and double-faulting are part of tennis. You aren't going to make zero UE's.

half these shots that Andy is missing I could make lol. These aren't UE's...it's choking

 

[Outbeyond]

This is why Nadal is a boring player. He's pushing big time.

If pushing wins you Wimbledon, will you push? Hell, yeah...

 

[Magnus]

Looks like Nadal is controlling this match and will win in 4

 

[ledwix]

Murray started playing as bad as possible, missing at every opportunity, LOL. Just because he missed that 15-30 forehand, he forgot how to play.

 

[jmnk]

I've already mentioned that Tennis Jesus would lose in straights if he faced Rafa at 50% normal level.

how about mini-Ditka? Would he stand a chance against Rafa at 50%?

 

[Bud]

The margins in these matches are razor thin.

 

[SuperPhong]

Nice turn around for Nads but it's still a long way from the end

 

[babbette]

yes it would be great for British tennis because they have enough money to sponsor 10 Murray's

lol ..............

 

[Legend of Borg]

Clean up on CC!

Muzza's made a mess of things.

 

[crocon]

Missing shots and double-faulting are part of tennis. You aren't going to make zero UE's.

Yet if Nadal makes errors because of Murray's hard hitting he gave the set away.

 

[GOAT BAAH!!!]

Nadal's legendary slow starts give us all Mike Ditka level heart attacks...

 

[ViscaB]

Murray started playing as bad as possible, missing at every opportunity, LOL. Just because he missed that 15-30 forehand, he forgot how to play.

Most players have ups and downs. Nadal is mr steady just waiting for a dip in form.

Amazing net play there!

 

[Outbeyond]

whew, rafa! what a point....

 

[babbette]

Andrew Castle says Rafa is tough because he "waits and waits and waits for you to fall off your game".

RUBBISH.

He's tough because he starts well and gets better, and has a mentality of iron, and can retrieve all day but also hit crazy shots if you yourself don't hit deep.

castle is one person on this thread right now. we should figure out who

 

[FlamEnemY]

He's tough because he starts well and gets better, and has a mentality of iron, and can retrieve all day but also hit crazy shots if you yourself don't hit deep.

Sounds exactly like Djokovic right now.

 

[aldeayeah]

Nadal suddenly remembers this is Wimbledon and starts playing grass court tennis.

 

[zagor]

Nadal excellent at the net.

 

[ledwix]

Missing shots and double-faulting are part of tennis. You aren't going to make zero UE's.

Tennis is mental, though. They aren't robots out there. Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer would have all made those shots. And so it is sometimes meaningful to label some lost games as chokes, especially if they involve 4 unforced errors.

 

[cucio]

Wowzers! Awesome net game by the Nads!

 

[babbette]

ooh my god I loved that point at the net

Do the big 3 (women in his life) alwayshave to take off their jackets/scarves/glasses at the same time. They're so annoying

 

[hawk eye]

Nadal demonstrating again that's he's the best volleyer of the top 4..

 

[lonux]

Ah, the inconsistency. I didn't really think Djo - Jo was a good match, but this match is just rubbish IMO. Both can play so much better.

5-7, 6-2

I wonder where it'll go...

 

[MichaelNadal]

Keep it up Rafito.

 

[Outbeyond]

what a set, nadal....you keep that stuff up!!!

 

[Bud]

Murray's definitely being more aggressive in this match

1 set apiece

Best 2 of 3 sets now

 

[Sentinel]

Murray drop level badly. we can all go home. Give the title to Rafa already.

 

[rovex]

ooh my god I loved that point at the net

Do the big 3 (women in his life) alwayshave to take off their jackets/scarves/glasses always at the same time. They're so annoying

A slight case of jealously can't hurt much.

 

[Crayola Oblongata]

Andre Castle: The match begins.........

I miss Sky sports.

 

[flyinghippos101]

Like I said, Murray's mental game once again letting him down after a quality first set. Nadal did very little in the ways of dictating to win that set.

 

[Legend of Borg]

Sounds exactly like Djokovic right now.

Nole off of gluten is a Balkan Beast.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Tennis is mental, though. They aren't robots out there. Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer would have all made those shots. And so it is sometimes meaningful to label some lost games as chokes, especially if they involve 4 unforced errors.

If Rafa played the EXACT same game Murray did, and it was he who got broken, you wouldn't say he choked though.

 

[Bud]

Nadal demonstrating again that's he's the best volleyer of the top 4..

Agreed. That was an awesome volley on such a tough passing shot.

 

[The Hermit]

There is a point in a Murray served game when he miss that fh dtl is the changer.

 

[ViscaB]

Andrew Castle says Rafa is tough because he "waits and waits and waits for you to fall off your game".

RUBBISH.

He's tough because he starts well and gets better, and has a mentality of iron, and can retrieve all day but also hit crazy shots if you yourself don't hit deep.

I agree with him. Of course Nadal often grows into a match. But key is that he can raise his level at the right moment in time and always feels when his opponents drop his level to pound on it.

 

[Hood_Man]

Well, at least that set was over quickly, and Murray's chance to take a lead in it feels like a lifetime ago. Murray should be able to move on and play better in the 3rd set.