Nadal - Verdasco
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veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Rafa has got to win this one, vamos.
Meles
Bionic Poster
That break has put a smile on my face.
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
2 games down, 8 to go...
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
No, 4!
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Nadal easily holds for 3-0. Won 12 of the 14 points played. Similar to the Simon/Zverev match so far. One starts fast, the other slow.
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
According to my current calculation, 3 out of 12 = 25% done.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
I want 2 bagels 
(getting there fast)
(getting there fast)
La Grande
G.O.A.T.
I want 2 bagels
(getting there fast)
Demanding!
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
12 more games for Dasco...
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
That was an immaculate short cross, almost reminiscent of the 100% Nadal.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Rafa looks very sharp early on. Dasco only winning points with his serve. 30-30.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
I have to say that I'd love to see Nadal turn things around just to shut up haters around here.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Tame backhand into the lower part of the net, and Rafa has a BP.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Bagel! Bagel! Bagel!
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
How is Nadal's serve today?
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Looks good early on.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
I can tell Nadal is playing just by the time between points.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Another DF and Rafa has a BP.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Rafa pounces on the 2nd serve return and breaks for 4-0. This is more like Simon/Pospisil lol...
Meles
Bionic Poster
Rafa looks crisp today!
Meles
Bionic Poster
115 mph tops, but seems to have a bit more bite.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Yessssssssssssssss bagel is in the oven !!! Getting all golden
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
Think of it as an opportunity to get yourself some more whiskey and refresh the ice.I can tell Nadal is playing just by the time between points.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
I continue to wonder why he has lost mph's on the serve - I continue to suspect some weakness in the shoulder.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
He's played a great match and sometimes even 2-3 great consecutive matches, throughout the 2015 season, then comes straight back down to Earth. Who knows anymore.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Rafa holds for 5-0. Firmly in control.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Bagel! Bagel! Bagel! (with cream cheese please)
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Certainly this is a good sign when a great player starts to beat the players he used to beat easily.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Verdasco must be saying, "Oh crap, he's back. "
"
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Hold the salmon.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Yeah he had 125 mph last Fall when playing well. He doesn't like a hard first serve because ball comes back to quickly on him; might make him reluctant to put all he has into first. Serve definitely looks better today, so Rafa may up his speed against tougher opponents. Nice match so far except for a number of DFs at non-critical times. Rafa has won this event three times so he likes the conditions well enough.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Can't do that at work.
But I always record Nadal matches. Even if they are live, and I'm home, I give them about 1/2 hour lead time!
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Well, obviously Nadal is not giving any return games away. Looks like he wants to prove a point.
(Also looks like Verdasco is not doing himself any favors today...)
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Dasco spraying errors. SP Nadal. And a crap approach shot, which Rafa takes care of. Bagel for Rafa.
Gytha
Legend
There you go @veroniquem fresh from the bakery
fresh from the bakery
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Wow what a crap match from Dasco. 5 DFs!!!!!!!!!!!!
Double bagel coming right up yum
Double bagel coming right up yum
