It is not very upsetting.. well, it's like Roddick beating Federer in that exhibition, means very little in the grand scheme of things.
I am however, a little surprised with Nadal's game, because even at the Guinot exhibition tourny (against Clement), he seemed a little of his game. Especially the backhand crosscourt didn't seem to work particularly well. Maybe Madrid threw his game of a bit.
Anyway, i'm sure he'll find his form in the coming two weeks. I would be very surprised if Nadal doesn't win Roland Garros.
He is OK but the pressure is huge. Everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy. Nadal does not like that...
He is OK but the pressure is huge. Everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy. Nadal does not like that...
Agree that it seems people want Fed win it so he can "complete" his career... but does that give the most pressure to Fed?
TODAY'S MATCH. Probably with the answers to your questions on this section I have said it all. Not too many questions about my match today and probably it is better like this. I didn't play great, didn't feel that comfortable on the court as I should have but in the end what counts is that I managed to win. I have to say that also last year I had a bad start. Clearly it is not only because of my (me) but also because the way my opponent, Marcos [Daniel] today, played. As I say, I have had slow starts also in previous years and I am fine with it. Sure I need to improve and get better.
Quite a statement here, everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy :shock: :shock: Who is everyone?
Quite a statement here, everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy :shock: :shock: Who is everyone?
Agree that it seems people want Fed win it so he can "complete" his career... but does that give the most pressure to Fed?
He is OK but the pressure is huge. Everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy. Nadal does not like that...
Nadal will get better each round. I think the clay court season has took some out of him but he will rise to the occasion when needed. They really should have a longer break between Miami and Monte-Carlo.
No, it's because Roland Garros is a brand new tournament played in a brand new stadium and the court is new, rough, uneven, and dusty, and it also plays more like a hardcourt so Nadal doesn't like it.RG is at a higher altitude than it used to be and Nadal doesnt like it
Stop trolling.No, it's because Roland Garros is a brand new tournament played in a brand new stadium and the court is new, rough, uneven, and dusty, and it also plays more like a hardcourt so Nadal doesn't like it.
Nadal also doesn't think a tournament with such different conditions should be played right before Wimbledon. :shock:
He complained about the lighting of the court. Yes he complains plenty.Nadal is such a baby, Did Federer ever complain about things like that?
Quite a statement here, everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy :shock: :shock: Who is everyone?
How about YOU stop making excuses for Nadal first? :-?Stop trolling.
I meant like conditions altitudes, courts, scheduling.
Stop trolling.
He is OK but the pressure is huge. Everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy. Nadal does not like that...
He is OK but the pressure is huge. Everyone wants to see Fed with the trophy. Nadal does not like that...
Did Federer steal Mirka away from you or something? :-?Not everyone wants to see Fed win it. I would be disappointed if Fed ever wins RG.
Did Federer steal Mirka away from you or something? :-?
Why would anyone be disappointed in seeing anyone winning a tournament for the first time? It makes no sense.
Nadal hasn't dropped a set or been in a TB so far. Maybe this thread is a tad premature?I know it's very early days, however, Nadal doesn't seem to be his usual self. I think 'If' he starts to drop sets in the early rounds there's definitely something going on. We will have to wait and see!!! Makes it more interesting though...which Nadal will show up???
Two things:
1) Nadal has been so dominant on clay, that when an opponent gets more than 3 games in a set, people start to raise eyebrows.
2) I would think it's quite normal for top players to drop more games than usual, even if they are way better than their opponent. Unfamiliarity usually favors the underdogs. Hell back in the 90's, it wasn't uncommon for top players to lose their matches to some unknown journeyman.
How about YOU stop making excuses for Nadal first? :-?
Nadal hasn't dropped a set or been in a TB so far. Maybe this thread is a tad premature?
Nadal still looked a little worn out in his RG first round.
Go tell both Ancic and Isner that mono doesn't affect your tennis no matter how good condition you're in. :-?This from the guy who STILL pulls out the mono excuse when Federer loses! :lol: