Did anyone see Nadal's father's reaction to him winning Sao Paulo?

Sid_Vicious · 02-17-2013, 07:06 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...3szs3dIw#t=38s

Wow. You could watch that and get the idea that Nadal is some journeyman who just won his first ATP title at 27.

Tenez101 · 02-17-2013, 07:10 PM

Indeed, seems like a pretty emotional guy.

Compare to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_zPeQfW6E

Also, what was Rafa saying to the umpire at the end?

ruerooo · 02-17-2013, 07:14 PM

He can't be proud of and happy for his son, a great champion, whose long-term health and career goals were in question for the better part of a year?

You TT posters are so hardcore.

DeShaun · 02-17-2013, 07:16 PM

It looks like Rafa, while shaking the umpire's hand, may have been complaining about something. His face is all screwed up like he's wincing while he's waiting for the umpire's response to whatever question or suggestion Rafa had put to him.

Tenez101 · 02-17-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DeShaun

It looks like Rafa, while shaking the umpire's hand, may have been complaining about something. His face is all screwed up like he's wincing while he's waiting for the umpire's response to whatever question or suggestion Rafa had put to him.

Maybe something about the general court/tournament conditions? Though they looked ok in the final.

The_Order · 02-17-2013, 07:39 PM

LOL Sid, if your kid ever became as successful at tennis as Rafa, you'd be reacting the same way, probably worse.

Lovely_Bone · 02-17-2013, 08:30 PM

Proof that the injury was real.

JSouza · 02-17-2013, 08:31 PM

Yeah I thought it was great and totally justified. He saw the pain, mental and emotional, that Nadal went through at Wimbledon, then missing the olympics and so on, not knowing if he'd ever be back. It was a nice moment.

OddJack · 02-17-2013, 09:00 PM

He is up for some suffering.

Sid_Vicious · 02-17-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ruerooo

He can't be proud of and happy for his son, a great champion, whose long-term health and career goals were in question for the better part of a year?

You TT posters are so hardcore.

It wasn't a criticism.

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Originally Posted by The_Order

LOL Sid, if your kid ever became as successful at tennis as Rafa, you'd be reacting the same way, probably worse.

No doubt, but I'd imagine after 8 years of my kid playing world-elite tennis, the happiness would have sunk in.

Again, it was not a critique of Nadal's dad. He usually did not get that emotional even after Nadal won grand slams. He must have been really worried about Nadal's career during that injury layoff.

Sri · 02-17-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid_Vicious

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...3szs3dIw#t=38s

Wow. You could watch that and get the idea that Nadal is some journeyman who just won his first ATP title at 27.

Maybe he bet some money on this result and got a huge pay off?

Virginia · 02-18-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DeShaun

It looks like Rafa, while shaking the umpire's hand, may have been complaining about something. His face is all screwed up like he's wincing while he's waiting for the umpire's response to whatever question or suggestion Rafa had put to him.

He was complaining about the fact that he'd been given a time violation warning. He thinks because Bernardes is his friend, he should be immune from such indignities. Bernardes stood his ground apparently and Nadal looked pretty sour about it.

RAFA2005RG · 02-18-2013, 12:53 AM

Bernardes gave Nadal a time-violation just to make trouble. I saw it, and the point had just finished, Nadal had just received a ball and there is no way in hell that was 25 seconds. Bernardes was just trying to make trouble. And by the way, Bernardes and Nadal are enemies and always have been. This is one of many occasions where Nadal and Bernardes have crossed swords. Definitely the worst umpire Nadal has ever had to deal with.

vive le beau jeu ! · 02-18-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenez101

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_zPeQfW6E

cheatin'nad, angry dad, uncle phony... i love this family.

Crisstti · 02-18-2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Bernardes gave Nadal a time-violation just to make trouble. I saw it, and the point had just finished, Nadal had just received a ball and there is no way in hell that was 25 seconds. Bernardes was just trying to make trouble. And by the way, Bernardes and Nadal are enemies and always have been. This is one of many occasions where Nadal and Bernardes have crossed swords. Definitely the worst umpire Nadal has ever had to deal with.

Please. Rafa and Bernardes are not "enemies".

I don't know if it was 25 seconds or not. I thought he said something about Nalbandian not being ready either at the moment.

Relinquis · 02-18-2013, 03:55 AM

injury was (is) real.

Bartelby · 02-18-2013, 04:01 AM

It's all irrelevant. There's a new interpretation of the rule and you are not the time keeper. Nadal just has to play a tiny bit faster.

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Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Bernardes gave Nadal a time-violation just to make trouble. I saw it, and the point had just finished, Nadal had just received a ball and there is no way in hell that was 25 seconds. Bernardes was just trying to make trouble. And by the way, Bernardes and Nadal are enemies and always have been. This is one of many occasions where Nadal and Bernardes have crossed swords. Definitely the worst umpire Nadal has ever had to deal with.

pound cat · 02-18-2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Crisstti

Please. Rafa and Bernardes are not "enemies".

I don't know if it was 25 seconds or not. I thought he said something about Nalbandian not being ready either at the moment.

He was asking Bernardes not to be so strict with the time between points. It was a rather impassioned plea by Rafa.

There is no consistency from umpires with regard to the time rule. It seems to depend on the personality of the umpire.

Interesting to see Rafa holding Bernardes's hand while stating his case. He made sure that he had Bernardes had his undivided attention. Interesting psychological manoevre.

vernonbc · 02-18-2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JSouza

Yeah I thought it was great and totally justified. He saw the pain, mental and emotional, that Nadal went through at Wimbledon, then missing the olympics and so on, not knowing if he'd ever be back. It was a nice moment.

It was indeed. Rafa is so close with his family and they are the only ones who know what he's gone through the past eight months, all the disappointments and withdrawals and pain and work and rehab and hopes and dreams. I'm glad his father was there to share this moment with him.

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Originally Posted by Bartelby

It's all irrelevant. There's a new interpretation of the rule and you are not the time keeper. Nadal just has to play a tiny bit faster.

True. Overall I think Rafa has done very well the past couple of weeks adapting to this rule change. His opponents have been penalized more often than he has. I don't mind him having a hissy fit with the umpire during his match though. It happens so seldom and invariably it fires him up and he becomes unbeatable. Don't piss Rafa off!!!

RAFA2005RG · 02-18-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartelby

It's all irrelevant. There's a new interpretation of the rule and you are not the time keeper. Nadal just has to play a tiny bit faster.

Watch the match before you post about it, because that umpire doesn't deserve to umpire an under 12s tennis match. Nadal will never forgive him for this. Although I think we could have said that about all of their previous exchanges. Nothing new from this chair thugpire.

02-17-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
Sid_Vicious Legend Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: A Town Called Malice Posts: 7,161	Did anyone see Nadal's father's reaction to him winning Sao Paulo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...3szs3dIw#t=38s Wow. You could watch that and get the idea that Nadal is some journeyman who just won his first ATP title at 27.

02-17-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
Tenez101 Semi-Pro Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 627	Indeed, seems like a pretty emotional guy. Compare to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_zPeQfW6E Also, what was Rafa saying to the umpire at the end? __________________ I used to like Ivan Lendl. He was sharp. An old schooler. Make it happen and roll out. Now I like Venus and Serena, but Ivan was the truth.-Snoop Dogg

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ruerooo Legend Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Right behind you Posts: 5,330	He can't be proud of and happy for his son, a great champion, whose long-term health and career goals were in question for the better part of a year? You TT posters are so hardcore. __________________ "Before and after the match you are the same, no?" - RN "Pain is only temporary. Victory is forever." - RF

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DeShaun Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,623	It looks like Rafa, while shaking the umpire's hand, may have been complaining about something. His face is all screwed up like he's wincing while he's waiting for the umpire's response to whatever question or suggestion Rafa had put to him. __________________ wilson graphite matrix (red/black) : 58# forten nylon : bare leather grip

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The_Order Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,596	LOL Sid, if your kid ever became as successful at tennis as Rafa, you'd be reacting the same way, probably worse. __________________ helloworld - "If Nadal wants to surpass Pete, he will need 34 slams, twice more than Federer to be in the same conversation with Sampras."