2018 US Open SF - Rafael Nadal (1) vs JM Del Potro (3)

FedEx23 · Sep 7, 2018

AndyM said:
Is the Djokovic this year better than the 2009 Federer that played delpo in the final

2009 Federer wasn't irrelevant for half the year. He made four GS finals. But Djokovic this year is damn good.

Service Ace · Sep 7, 2018

Nadal showed why he is a greater competitor than Fed

Played a brutal match in miserable conditions that were nearly identical to feds. He beasted for almost 5 hours and didn't say he was just glad to be off the court when it was over. And not only that he praised Thiem instead of making excuses for why it was so hard and went so long like Fed does.

Long live the King!!!

Vamo18s!

Krish0608 · Sep 7, 2018

SP Del Potro

Sysyphus · Sep 7, 2018

Red Rick said:
probably a handicap

no.

more likely flashscore gone into an apoplectic seizure

zagor · Sep 7, 2018

Backspin1183 said:
The court is too slow. It's hurting Nadal's chances.

Yeah, maybe not against Delpo but pretty sure Nadal would have handled Thiem much more easily on a faster HC.

Tennisgods · Sep 7, 2018

TennisFan3 said:
Thank you. Sometimes people get ridiculous.
Nadal had many long matches and now is completely worn out. And his knee is worn out.
Obviously it is Rafa's fault that he did not finish his matches quicker. But that doesn't change the fact that he is hindered now.

I would say retire than do some permanent damage.

Fair enough.

But people were claiming this injury when the strapping appeared earlier in the tournament. Why didn’t he listen to his body then? Shouldn’t even be in this position.

3lite · Sep 7, 2018

The_Order said:
It occurred initially against Khachanov. Been giving him discomfort since but today it has been aggravated and gotten worse.

No wonder people consider him a tactical genius.

Always has an excuse peppered and ready.

Red Rick · Sep 7, 2018

icedevil0289 said:
that is silly imo, I have no love lost for nadal obviously but what difference does it make retiring now or at the end of the set, it is still an incomplete match and he is still doing more damage to his knees.

Variation

That's what we need

Deleted member 756486 · Sep 7, 2018

Sysyphus said:
what the hell, live odds are 50/50 !?

That’s how you know Delpo is Nadal's pigeon.

Boom-Boom · Sep 7, 2018

Backspin1183 said:
Court too slow. Nadal serve getting exposed.

and poor movement and physicality

The_Order · Sep 7, 2018

Steve0904 said:
The truth is that Nadal isn't retiring until he goes down 2 sets at least. I believe he's hurting, but he only retires from matches when he realizes the other guy won't choke it away.

Give it a rest. He already told the umpire he's going to retire. He's going on right now for the crowd and respect to his opponent to at least give them 2 sets of play.

Incognito · Sep 7, 2018

He is retiring after this set

Red Rick · Sep 7, 2018

3lite said:
No wonder people consider him a tactical genius.

Always has an excuse peppered and ready.

Do us all a favour and crawl back into that hole you came from

Federer and Del Potro · Sep 7, 2018

Work meeting just ended...seeing score wish it lasted longer. Here comes RAFA comeback now

Standaa · Sep 7, 2018

Why postpone the inevitable? Retire

WhiskeyEE · Sep 7, 2018

Del Potro terrible on BPs this set.

The_Order · Sep 7, 2018

Mr Feeny said:
Is it his left knee? He looks bad going to his forehand. It's as if he can't exert much force when planting his left leg. Or isn't getting the same bend.

Right knee.

RF-18 · Sep 7, 2018

Deleted member 756486 · Sep 7, 2018

Federer and Del Potro said:
Work meeting just ended...seeing score wish it lasted longer. Here comes RAFA comeback now

Your guy is on the verge of a major final. Get more hyped you cynical *******.

I Am Finnish · Sep 7, 2018

Nadal knows he is Finnish

La Grande · Sep 7, 2018

Another retirement incoming ffs, Fed fans are gonna rip him to shreds on here..

Im(moral) Winner · Sep 7, 2018

StANDAA said:
Is this why they say Nadal is the biggest fighter in tennis?

Smartest

Deleted member 120290 · Sep 7, 2018

It's over...Nadal not coming back 2 sets down

Red Rick · Sep 7, 2018

Sysyphus said:
no.

more likely flashscore gone into an apoplectic seizure

They just aggregate odds right? Guess they just have a minor algorhythmic issue.

3lite · Sep 7, 2018

Red Rick said:
Do us all a favour and crawl back into that hole you came from

Mallorca is quite beautiful, amigo.

Sysyphus · Sep 7, 2018

paranoidandroid said:
That’s how you know Delpo is Nadal's pigeon.

Disregard those previous odds, just flashscore gone into a coma.

Checked better sources, and Delpo is ahead by 1/16 to 10/1.

PrinceMoron · Sep 7, 2018

Djokovic warming up right now

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Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil · Sep 7, 2018

Federer and Del Potro said:
Work meeting just ended...seeing score wish it lasted longer. Here comes RAFA comeback now

I don't see it happening considering Nadal's state.

Federer and Del Potro · Sep 7, 2018

paranoidandroid said:
Your guy is on the verge of a major final. Get more hyped you cynical *******.

If Nishikori wins I might

Ledigs · Sep 7, 2018

Rafa looks like he’s in the worst mood I’ve ever seen him

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Nadal15thslam · Sep 7, 2018

Del Potro celebrating... lol

The_Order · Sep 7, 2018

3lite said:
No wonder people consider him a tactical genius.

Always has an excuse peppered and ready.

At least its a real injury. Not some fake crap like It was too humid for me, I don't live in Brisbane...

Deon Sanders · Sep 7, 2018

Not yet!

I Am Finnish · Sep 7, 2018

He is not gonna retire

?

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West Coast Ace · Sep 7, 2018

MatsPhilander said:
Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Flushing Meadows

Anyone care to guess which player not to have ever been ranked world number one has beaten the man in that spot on the most occasions?

It's an easy one...

Of course it's Juan Martin del Potro.

He's already achieved nine wins over the world number one. Today could be number 10.

Probably watching the US ESPN feed - discussed before the match.

Service Ace · Sep 7, 2018

Del Potro eyeing Nadal waiting for the handshake lol

bezs · Sep 7, 2018

Woohoo vamos Del Po!

Red Rick · Sep 7, 2018

This is the one and only

MYTHICAL GARBAGE AGRESSIVE RAFA

existential dread · Sep 7, 2018

That Delpo look tho

underground · Sep 7, 2018

BLNT Rafa, but happy that Delpo finally gets his 2nd slam final.

Poisoned Slice · Sep 7, 2018

WhiskeyEE · Sep 7, 2018

Nadal's packing it in it looks like.

metsman · Sep 7, 2018

really hope delpo can win this whole thing. He'll certainly be fresh for the final and he definitely has the game to beat this Djokovic.

Sysyphus · Sep 7, 2018

Red Rick said:
They just aggregate odds right? Guess they just have a minor algorhythmic issue.

I love algorhythms, it's the best dance music there is.

sorry

tennisjedi · Sep 7, 2018

That's a wrap for the 2nd set.

The Green Mile · Sep 7, 2018

There it is.

Backspin1183 · Sep 7, 2018

Looks like it will be Delpo in straights. Can't see Nadal coming back from 2 sets down when he isn't at his best.

Deleted member 120290 · Sep 7, 2018

NO MAS

SuperSpinner · Sep 7, 2018

Nadal tanking to make it look more obvious. Guy has no decency.

mike danny · Sep 7, 2018

Commiserations to the good Nadal fans. Icwanted Delpo to win, but not like this. Injury is a horrible way to lose.

Let's hope he will recover and end this season on a high note.

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