Nadal never bumped into Rosol

[The Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by BobFL

Nadal is clown. So, he apologized 10 times for something he didn't do? What kind of cerebral cramp is this?

Nadal also apologized to crying Federer for beating Federer at the AO.

It's just the type of guy he is.

By the way where is this apology ? I'd like to read it.

[Sentinel]

Originally Posted by rommil

One thing's sure, Rosol bumped Nadal

You didn't mistype hump did you?

[Leto]

Originally Posted by goderer

Very bad from Nadal, he normally likes to wait for his opponent and then takes a huge step forward over some sort of invisible dog that's blocking his path. This time he just plain and simply punched Rosol in the face and barged him into the netpost.

The way I saw it, he merely SLAPPED Rosol in the face with a closed fist, with noticeable excessive force.

How anyone could have mistaken this as being anything close to a PUNCH, is beyond me

CLOSED FIST SLAP, WITH DEADLY FORCE AND an INTENT TO KILL < PUNCH

[DoubleDeuce]

Then why did he appologize 3 times?

[The Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by DoubleDeuce

Then why did he appologize 3 times?

Rosol says he did....I didn't see any apology.

[Epictennis]

Originally Posted by PCXL-Fan

Watch the video closely, Rosol slightly turns into Nadal for a moment.

Rosol clearly was aware he was in the trajectory to bump into Nadal. He was setting to get into Nadals space and end up in a situation where he knew it would force Nadal or one of the two to take the subordinate position and move out of the way. He was consciously letting himself get really close and brush up against Nadal and get into Nadals head. Its like 2 guys walking down the street about to bump into each other one is forced to move out of the way. Except he was setting up the situation. He was forcing Nadal to move out of the way and that bump he wouldn't let go. Rosol was trying to push Nadals buttons like he had all game. Even the act throwing of the racket towards the net near the general direction of Nadal is a subtle act of intimidation towards ones opponent (had it been Nadal or Melzer or anyone).

I should have posted this earlier. There is something odd, and artificial about Rosol in his demeanor and his behaviour in the press interview videos I saw about him.

And just little subtle things. It almost seems that he enjoys damaging Rafas reputation. Reading the transcript it almost seems that Rosol gets joy and wants to slightly embellish this action that Rafa makes. He doesn't let it go. He knows the press will dig into it. Most other opponents would just forget about it or dismiss it. But Rosol doesn't let it go and reads deep into it as Nadal doing something negative. The entire game he was intimidating Nadal in a way.

Very clever way of looking at it... We are witnessing a Conspiracy!

[kishnabe]

Who cares move on. No one got hurt. It not like Jimmy Connors coming up to your face to bully you.

Happens in the WTA a lot...and no one complains. Only when Nadal does it...does it multiply. Yes he isn't a classy guy....but this is exagerated because he isn't.

[Sentinel]

What is the doctor's diagnosis? What do the X-rays and MRI's say ?

Has Rosol recovered from the damage/shock caused by Nadal's assault. I hope there are no fractures to the rib cage. I hope there is no mental or emotional damage or shock, as that could affect Rosol's Olympic and USO campaign.

Is Czechoslovakia pressing charges against Spain ? Has Nadal been arrested or at least interrogated by The Yard for assault and battery.

[debsonthesofa]

Evening...
I had the dubious pleasure of being courtside for Mr Rosol's 1st round encounter with Ivan Dodig. 90mph balls drilled into the stomach and cheese eating grins at DFs not withstanding, he seems a nice guy

(His strangely overdressed parents not allowing anyone to sit next to them in the non-reserved area was quite amusing too..desperately trying to surround themselves with coats and bags and gesturing wildly at people that came near )