PeoplesChamp
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You don't get a source. He said it.
Toni says a UO skip could be in the cards
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Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Right until he gets all the top 10 players to do the same... then he plays.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Yup.
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Deleted member 768841
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No source = no belief
Nadal_Django
Legend
Yeah, I already saw that interview in some spanish newspaper.
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
except one
Clay lover
Legend
Bluffdal
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
"HONEY HE RAISED ME WITH JACK TEN OFFSUIT"
He says right after calling off 80k on the river with 97 and a pair of 7s.
PeoplesChamp
Legend
It's looking pretty rough here in the USA. Texas is in bad shape.
PeoplesChamp
Legend
“I have spoken to Rafa and he is doubting which tournaments to play,” Toni Nadal, Rafa’s uncle and former coach, told ESPN Deportes.
The schedule is unrealistic, especially for veteran players, who cannot compete for so many weeks in a row.’
“I think it is a bit ugly what the ATP has done. This decision is totally against players like Rafa and Novak
"With everything they have done for tennis for years, I am surprised that they do this.
“I think it would be key to raise something regarding the calendar because it is not feasible to concentrate so many tournaments in such a short time.”
-Toni Nadal
The schedule is unrealistic, especially for veteran players, who cannot compete for so many weeks in a row.’
“I think it is a bit ugly what the ATP has done. This decision is totally against players like Rafa and Novak
"With everything they have done for tennis for years, I am surprised that they do this.
“I think it would be key to raise something regarding the calendar because it is not feasible to concentrate so many tournaments in such a short time.”
-Toni Nadal
topher
Hall of Fame
In the scheduling I think it comes down to Madrid vs USO, not RG vs USO - the latter would be an easy choice for Rafa.
Rafa and his camp can't come out and say they are choosing USO over Madrid, they're too patriotic for that. I think they play USO anyways and skip Madrid if Rafa makes the 2nd week, but they'll have to hem and haw over it as Madrid is Rafa's national tournament.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Exactly why I think that if the schedules goes forward as it's been released, then the Nadal camp might skip the hardcourts in North America and just focus on the European Clay. Travel would be much easier and faster between Madrid/Rome/RG, and not having to switch surfaces and continents/timezones would be a huge benefit. Not to mention he's the king of clay, so why even both with the hardcourts in a jam packed schedule?
topher
Hall of Fame
Well, the two week time span between the two is the historical amount between RG and Wimby, no? The big differences are (1) Cramming two M1000's in Rome and Madrid in there, and (2) RG being the second slam, not Wimby.
I think the obvious result is many who make the 2nd week of the USO will skip one or both of Madrid/Rome. Clay being the 2nd surface could actually work in Rafa's favor or Novak's, if we're talking about a unique Atlantic "Channel" Slam (Atlantis slam?), but that's only if their form and stamina is up enough to be competitive in both slams.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, I think at this point it's all about prioritizing which events you feel like give you the best chance of winning. With only 2 weeks between the US Open and the French Open, it's hard to imagine Rafa/Djokovic really being ready to compete after making a deep run in New York or winning the title. Hard to believe you can win a title or play for a title on Sunday, then immediately fly back to Europe and what, either play another event immediately after the USO or wait and play Rome the week before the French. Neither situation is ideal, and I gotta believe Rafa/Novak would like to get at least one clay event in before RG.
Deon Sanders
Legend
I hope the big three stay away
I am tired of all of them for all kinds of various reasons by this point. Not sure any Covid reaction has been a net positive for any of them either.
If anything just give us some crazy ass winner of the first major back.
Its time to change the guard for effing sake
I am tired of all of them for all kinds of various reasons by this point. Not sure any Covid reaction has been a net positive for any of them either.
If anything just give us some crazy ass winner of the first major back.
Its time to change the guard for effing sake
PeoplesChamp
Legend
Totally agree. I don't see Nadal taking a chance. He may show up for UO, but I don't expect a deep run as it would jeopardize clay for him.
I assume you meant Djokovic.
Madrid and UO definitely clash with this schedule. Seems to me that Nadal would want more time out there on clay than just Rome. Decisions....
Antonio Puente
Hall of Fame
It would be stupid to skip the US0. If you get an opportunity for a slam in 2020, you take it. Who knows what could happen. If players get sick, if it all goes poorly, RG may not happen. Get on the court in New York and try to win it.
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Rafa is concerned about playing consecutive weeks.
That means he will play the US Open, and skip either Madrid or Rome.
That means he will play the US Open, and skip either Madrid or Rome.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
If this was 10 years ago, I'd say yes. But a 34 year old Rafa. No freaking way.
Meles
Bionic Poster
Thiem may skip US Open.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
He shouldn't. USO is more important to his legacy.A Nadal fan saying Rafa shouldn't priortize the French Open?
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Only he would do something that stupid.Thiem may skip US Open.
As much as Thiem is an idiot, ***** is clearly the king of stupid.
dellealpi10
Rookie
I think Nadal can play US open, then skip both Madrid and Rome.
In recent some years, after Roland Garros, he can play well at Wimbledon by skipping all preparation grass tournaments. Why can’t he play well at Roland Garros - his favorite Slam - without Madrid and Rome?
In 2013, he used to play extremely well at Final of Davis Cup on clay just some days after US open. With his present experience, he doesn’t need to prepare too much for Roland Garros I think.
In recent some years, after Roland Garros, he can play well at Wimbledon by skipping all preparation grass tournaments. Why can’t he play well at Roland Garros - his favorite Slam - without Madrid and Rome?
In 2013, he used to play extremely well at Final of Davis Cup on clay just some days after US open. With his present experience, he doesn’t need to prepare too much for Roland Garros I think.
Fridge
Professional
Yeah but how much time would a player typically take off after a deep slam run. Maybe 1-2 weeks? I don't think it is expecting too much for him to play 2 slams with only 3 weeks between. He obviously won't play kitzbuhel but he should at least get 5-6 matches between the two masters
megamind
Legend
Hahaha .. the Djokofans have had ***** added to the list banned words.
Maude confirmed Djokofan
I'm sure my post is being reported right now. For a vile fanbase that carries on and on with 40:15 and pictures of some lady holding a finger, they sure do cry a lot and wave the victim card when their idol (*****) brings about valid criticism with his idiotic ideas and irresponsible actions.
vex
Legend
Lol who is doing this? Name names. Strawman. 99% of Djoker fans have been shredding him the past week.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Blame the mods for taking their complaints seriously. It's pathetic at this point.Hahaha .. the Djokofans have had ***** added to the list banned words.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
As noted by Beatlesfan, you're one of the few who has not blindly fallen in line with the "it was Dimi, the government's, Fed's fault and ***** didn't force anyone to go did he" crowd.
I have most n0vaxfans on my ignore list .. and I'm still seeing the whinging and whining about how he was trying to do something great and everyone is being soooo unfair.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
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Rafa proved he can play a hardcourt slam without any lead-up events, as he did in 2019 with the Australian Open, and he was coming off ankle surgery rehab and still made the AO Final without lead-up events!
So maybe Rafa should skip Cincy, and then he should have enough energy to play the US Open and Madrid and/or Rome.
I know playing consecutive events seems like a lot, but he'll be fresher than ever before the US Open, so it may be possible, especially if he wins all his clay matches in straight sets.
So maybe Rafa should skip Cincy, and then he should have enough energy to play the US Open and Madrid and/or Rome.
I know playing consecutive events seems like a lot, but he'll be fresher than ever before the US Open, so it may be possible, especially if he wins all his clay matches in straight sets.
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