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

Daniel Andrade · Sep 7, 2018

So is Nadal playing like a complete pantsy?
I'm watching some comments in other side and they say his playing almost like walking.

Backspin1183 · Sep 7, 2018

mike danny said:
Going sleeveless really hasn't helped Rafa this year.

It doesn't look good on him anymore either. He's too old for the sleeveless look.

Red Rick · Sep 7, 2018

3lite said:
Lol he quit. Can't even finish his just desserts like a man.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Bull!

Vamos!

It's because he doesn't semitank when he's not feeling 100% and his master is waiting the next round.

Jontyg · Sep 7, 2018

So now this loss for Nadal does not count because he retired and was insjured. The same way as the match against Cilic does not count..the same way as the match against Wa-wa or numerous other players..while Fed's needs to retire because he was trying to avoid Djokovic..ha ha..

abmk · Sep 7, 2018

Its sad for Nadal & his good fans for the injury ...him grinding himself to death in his last 3 matches didn't help, I'm sure.

The_Order · Sep 7, 2018

NatF said:
Sad times for Nadal, hopefully he recovers quickly.

Also hope Del Potro can go the whole way now.

You want Nadal to be out as long as possible. Quit the act.

Krish0608 · Sep 7, 2018

If Del Potro's BH looks this good, I think he can win it all.

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.

Deleted member 688153 · Sep 7, 2018

Inb4 Nishikori beats Djokovic

NoleFam · Sep 7, 2018

TennisFan3 said:
Not sure what lies ahead for Nadal. Not sure whether he will win any more slams. Maybe 1 F.O - if that.

Nadal has come back from bad knees 50 times in his career. Lol. He is going to win more than 1 more RG. He will recover from this and come back.

Deleted member 756486 · Sep 7, 2018

TheAssassin said:
Hopefully Nadal will recover successfully and quickly.

Del Potro in a Slam final... Siiiiiiiiii

SIIIIIIIIIIIIDEMO!

Djokovic_is_the_best#1 · Sep 7, 2018

Nadal retires! What a shame! Delpo way to good! Rafa looks like a boxer with too many fights!

Could be the moment where Fedal looks done but we said it before! However, they both look out of shape again!

icedevil0289 · Sep 7, 2018

wow..unfortunate that it had to end this way. I hope rafa can get better.

hearty congrats to del potro for making another uso final. hard to believe that the last and only time he did was back in 2009 when he won his only slam.

WhiskeyEE · Sep 7, 2018

Im(moral) Winner said:
You can update your avatar now.

lol. I was going to, but it would seem like a low blow considering the circumstances.

Federer and Del Potro · Sep 7, 2018

maxrenn said:
WTF have you been? You owe us many memes

Work killed me today, I'll be ready for the final

D.Nalby12 · Sep 7, 2018

Nadal has retired in 2/4 Slams citing injury this year. I wonder if he really did it both times if he was in winning position.

Badabing888 · Sep 7, 2018

No option for Del Po in 2? Then no one predicted this.

FedEx23 · Sep 7, 2018

FedEx23 said:
Will Tom Rinaldi ask "What does this mean to you?"

Answer: Yes.

COME UP WITH A NEW QUESTION, THOMAS.

abmk · Sep 7, 2018

Anyways congrats to JMDP on only his 2nd slam final (jeez !).

Come on, go and get that 2nd slam final on Sunday vs either Djoko/Nishi.

jklos · Sep 7, 2018

Ben Rothenberg is licking his chops on twitter...
"See what 5 sets does to a player..." blah blah blah

The_Order · Sep 7, 2018

abmk said:
Sad for Nadal and his good fans for the injury ...him grinding himself to death in his last 3 matches didn't help, I'm sure.

Oh no, this is another fake injury, like Wimbledon 2012 and all the other times...

Bhagi Katbamna · Sep 7, 2018

As a big fan of Nadal, I am so happy for DelPotro. How amazing would it be if he wins his second USOpen title 9 years after he wins his first.

Tennisgods · Sep 7, 2018

stringertom said:
Few here listened to reason before the match began. He had run far more in less than 4 full matches than he did in seven matches last year.

The fork was stuck in him before he walked on the court.

The reason why so few listened is because we’re used to seeing him run through brick walls and being fine the next day. Not this time sadly.

AlexanderTheGreat08 · Sep 7, 2018

Jontyg said:
So now this loss for Nadal does not count because he retired and was insjured. The same way as the match against Cilic does not count..the same way as the match against Wa-wa or numerous other players..while Fed's needs to retire because he was trying to avoid Djokovic..ha ha..

He didn’t retired against Wawrinka , Glad to see know you watched the match

3lite · Sep 7, 2018

stringertom said:
Few here listened to reason before the match began. He had run far more in less than 4 full matches than he did in seven matches last year.

The fork was stuck in him before he walked on the court.

So basically... he had nothing to lose and everything to gain by playing this match?

Wonder if Nadal has ever heard of Sun Tzu.

MatsPhilander · Sep 7, 2018

Firstservingman said:
Inb4 Nishikori beats Djokovic

Can lightning strike twice in the same place?

Incognito · Sep 7, 2018

Firstservingman said:
Delpo to win US Open?

That would be amazing

ak24alive · Sep 7, 2018

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

Yeah that's a tragedy.
They ain't doing anything to Nadal though.
His fans on the other hand will suffer.

Im(moral) Winner · Sep 7, 2018

WhiskeyEE said:
lol. I was going to, but it would seem like a low blow considering the circumstances.

Gonna wait till Beijing then?

Deleted member 756486 · Sep 7, 2018

jklos said:
Ben Rothenberg is licking his chops on twitter...
"See what 5 sets does to a player..." blah blah blah

Screw him. Absolute disgrace of a “journalist”.

maxrenn · Sep 7, 2018

Ahh Delpo is such a dude, I hope he wins on Sunday

metsman · Sep 7, 2018

NoleFam said:
Nadal has come back from bad knees 50 times in his career. Lol. He is going to win more than 1 more RG. He will recover from this and come back.

he can win RG till the day he dies, but he has to change his playstyle on HC unless he gets another 2017 USO road.

Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil · Sep 7, 2018

Way to kick a guy when he is down. Keep up the classy work, some of you.

D.Nalby12 · Sep 7, 2018

Let's wait for press conference.

Service Ace · Sep 7, 2018

FedTheMan said:
Don't disrespect Nishi like that!

Lol baby Djokovic has no chance of beating his daddy.

EllieK · Sep 7, 2018

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

Fed was obviously suffering. Even those who hate him have to admit they’ve never seen him sweat so much. He wasn’t even able to make it to the locker room after the match but he didn’t retire. He played until the end and the end came in a tiebreak so if you’re going to criticize Fed for “fake crap” at least know what you’re talking about.

Backhanded Compliment · Sep 7, 2018

Delpo deserved this, sad to see Nadal hurt so bad that he retires...

Boom-Boom · Sep 7, 2018

he could and should have played the third set

lack of respect for Del Po

Fedr NEVER retires from a match

jklos · Sep 7, 2018

Backspin1183 said:
It doesn't look good on him anymore either. He's too old for the sleeveless look.

If you're over 30 don't go sleeveless and don't wear your hat backwards. Common sense.

AlexanderTheGreat08 · Sep 7, 2018

Boom-Boom said:
moral injury

Your hate is just lol

3lite · Sep 7, 2018

The_Order said:
And you're more of a man are you?

Of course.

I'm vegan.

I Am Finnish · Sep 7, 2018

Get well soon

tennisaddict · Sep 7, 2018

So the slam difference will remain the same in 2019 as it was after FO 14.

DreddyTennis45 · Sep 7, 2018

Wow, first slam Djokovic wins not playing one of the big 4

icedevil0289 · Sep 7, 2018

nice of him to still sign for this kids though

Zardoz7/12 · Sep 7, 2018

I HOPE Nadal's injury isn't severe.

Incognito · Sep 7, 2018

NoleFam said:
Sad and unexpected. I thought he would be tired but didn't know his injury would be too bad to compete. Get better Rafa and come back strong soon.

The signs were there at the Khachanov match. I wonder how much painkillers he’s been taking since then.

Federer and Del Potro · Sep 7, 2018

Sucks for Nadal, feel for him...but Delpo was due one of these. Long overdue

The_Order · Sep 7, 2018

D.Nalby12 said:
Nadal has retired in 2/4 Slams citing injury this year. I wonder if he really did it both times if he was in winning position.

Winning position vs the best players in the world while injured.

Yeah ok, hopefully you can see how much of an idiot you are now, but I doubt it.

underground · Sep 7, 2018

wim2015 said:
The USO18 is over now Fed fans. You can turn off TV and have a nice weekend.

Are you kidding? We've still got a juice SF coming up and I can't wait to see Delpo in action on Sunday.

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