Good chance he picks 750 at ATP cup in January.Isn’t it too many exhos? What’s even the point? Out of these only WTF deserves attention because like it or not, it can give 1500 points.
Seems irrational to me.
I know you don't like Fed, but for me LC is awesome cause I get to see my two favs having fun together on the same side of the court. I do think he enjoys that aspect too.Isn’t it too many exhos? What’s even the point? Out of these only WTF deserves attention because like it or not, it can give 1500 points.
Seems irrational to me.
I think he’ll still play Paris, he confirmed it. I’m just worried about overplaying.4 exhos. He should have played Paris. This all his fault for not marrying earlier
Rafa should end his season now. No need to play this year now.Isn’t it too many exhos? What’s even the point? Out of these only WTF deserves attention because like it or not, it can give 1500 points.
Seems irrational to me.
So they give points for it?Good chance he picks 750 at ATP cup in January.
Rafa should end his season now. No need to play this year now.
There is something to this. Prepare the body and mind for next year (massive year). No need to risk injury and exhaustion. Plus, dude is getting married, enjoy it.Rafa should end his season now. No need to play this year now.
I think if you win all your matches you get 750. Not exactly sure, but that is what I saw.So they give points for it?
I didn’t know. How it works?
He is not going to get injured at LC...Playing Laver Cup is obviously a stupid decision. Especially if we remember he is getting injured too much at the end of seasons, and he wasted a lot of energy in USO. Ironically the last time when he had a decent end of a season was in 2015. He was losing so early during the whole season that he had no chance to get injured.
I enjoyed LC in 2017. But this year Nadal definitely had it much tougher at the USO.He is not going to get injured at LC...
Plus, the dude likes tennis, it is his passion, and he likes camaraderie. I believe he enjoys the LC. That is why he is playing. Passion is huge for guys like Rafa and Fed.
I see him playing casual like tennis, just enjoying it. He might even play one less singles match. I just better get me some more Fed Rafa doubles.I enjoyed LC in 2017. But this year Nadal definitely had it much tougher at the USO.
LC is controversial to me. From one point it was fun in 2017 and we got the fantasy team up of Federer/Nadal. From the other, I’m sure you’re familiar with the stat "Nadal’s results on hard courts" where he retired or withdrew basically from every second hc tourney over the last few years, so the risk is there. Also adding matches from it into h2h seems like another portion of mindgames and tricks from Federer and his business partners in ATP headship.I know you don't like Fed, but for me LC is awesome cause I get to see my two favs having fun together on the same side of the court. I do think he enjoys that aspect too.
Yeah, but he gets injured when playing at full capacity. He will play like 60% here. Plus he will only play 2, maybe 3 short matches.LC is controversial to me. From one point it was fun in 2017 and we got the fantasy team up of Federer/Nadal. From the other, I’m sure you’re familiar with the stat "Nadal’s results on hard courts" where he retired or withdrew basically from every second hc tourney, so the risk is there. Also adding matches from it into h2h seems like another portion of mindgames and tricks from Federer and his business partners in ATP headship.
Ok, that’s another way to look at it. You made me feel a bit more positive.Laver Cup: Federer.
WTF: Is not an exho and never it will be. He has a chance to win that title this year.
Davis Cup: Is in his country and he is a friend of Pique.
ATP CUP: A Good preparation for the AO 2020 and will be played on GreenSet, the same surface as Paris Bercy, WTF, Davis Cup and the Aussie Slam.
Perfect adaptation for the Spaniard I say.
Sources? As far as I know, he will play Bercy and even undecided to play at Shanghai or not
ATP Cup? What the heck is that?
I am sure someone who has 19 slams under his kitty knows how to plan his schedule.
And a team environment is something that I am sure Nadal enjoys. Maybe he doesn't look at world no 1 position the way some of his fans do? Maybe enjoying tennis and being competitive is what drives him?
Nadal is going to get injured *facepalm*
This is too unrealistic for him. What was he thinking when he decided to play all these?
He’ll play Paris. I only reffered to exho events in this thread.Strange he would skip Shanghai and Paris. Both are Masters tournaments which will get him many points and a bigger lead in Masters titles over the others plus help him get the #1 ranking. Instead he's playing nonsense exhibitions and silly Davis Cup that will do nothing for him. Really strange.
Is it worth buying tickets to see Nadal and Federer playing as a doubles team?Laver Cup is worthless, but when Nadal makes a commitment to Federer, he always keeps it (unless injured). They've helped out each other's pet projects over the years (Federer turned up for opening of Rafa' s Academy, which was a big deal for him)
...and Nadal just sort of feels obligated now.
At the same time, if Nadal needs Federer to take part in something (ie Real Madrid wanting to stage an exho between the two), he knows Fed will likely do it, because he owes him. Works both ways.
Uhh yeah. Happened only twice. Well once so far. That is why I am into the LC.Is it worth buying tickets to see Nadal and Federer playing as a doubles team?
He Will confirm tuesday which tournaments he is going to play
Plus to that, Rafa has promised to play for Fed's foundation in South Africa in February 2020:Laver Cup is worthless, but when Nadal makes a commitment to Federer, he always keeps it (unless injured). They've helped out each other's pet projects over the years (Federer turned up for opening of Rafa' s Academy, which was a big deal for him)
...and Nadal just sort of feels obligated now.
At the same time, if Nadal needs Federer to take part in something (ie Real Madrid wanting to stage an exho between the two), he knows Fed will likely do it, because he owes him. Works both ways.
Considering he didn't even wait a full day before hitting the golf course, I think he's feeling well apart from some fatigue. LC will be a great way to get used to indoor HC, very low stakes and a fun environment. WTF is not debatable as long as he's feeling well and you'll never get him to skip DC if he thinks he's up for it. Plus, isn't ATP Cup in January? Warm-up for AO, perfect. I'm pretty happy with this schedule, especially since it's not a full Masters where he has to play every single day for a week. Hope he skips Bercy as well.
The ATP finals is a mandatory event (for those who qualify).
^just ante-posting what's coming next...Hmm. Fed devotee, your mind is revolving around the backside, no matter what the topic is:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/nadal-is-royalty.615038/page-2#post-12219717
maybe he'll withdraw from his wedding, pretexting to have lost the ring 'somewhere' ?...
^just ante-posting what's coming next...
Rafa should end his season now. No need to play this year now.
that will be a great day for tennis@vive le beau jeu ! liked this post . He would have liked it even more if you stopped after the first 3 words
Agreed.Very pathetic to mark WTF, 5th most important tennis tournament after GS tournaments, as an exhibition