aceX
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I have no idea you'd have to ask him yourself
Heineken Open, Auckland, New Zealand, ATP 250
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I have no idea you'd have to ask him yourself
ruerooo
Legend
Nalbandian wins.
I've been at this tournament, have a load of photos, could make a photo thread if anyones interested.
I would *love* to see them!!
(I was just fussing because I finally had a night to myself to watch the tennis, was looking forward to Nalbandian-Isner, and couldn't get a decent stream for love or money.)
Also, I have a friend who is a huge fan of both Ferrer and Nalbandian. I know she would appreciate them too.
Thank you!
ruerooo
Legend
I'm going to the semifinals tomorrow
Nalby vs Almagro should be fantastic.
I've never heard of Giraldo before, though! According to wikipedia he's a ball basher so I hope he can hit through Ferrer to make it a fun match!
Santiago is from Colombia. Like the young, early Rafa, he has been better on clay so far -- his record has been streaky on hard -- but I've been waiting for awhile for him to make a little splash.
I'm a Ferru fan also, so I'm not sure I'd like another upset, but I'm sure it will be a good match (if SG has anything left after upsetting both Montanes and Bellucci).
If you have a camera, we would love pictures!
Enjoy yourself! Have a great time!
Nalbandian wins.
I've been at this tournament, have a load of photos, could make a photo thread if anyones interested.
I'd like to see 'em.
illkhiboy
Hall of Fame
It's about time he makes a damn run!
Don't expect too much pink floyd boy
Underhand
Legend
He'll make a run to the donuts bar.
illkhiboy
Hall of Fame
Lol I always have low expectations of Nalbandian; but I've noticed that in his recent comeback he's beating the players he's supposed to beat but losing to the higher ranked players. I think he's only lost to Murray, Djokovic, Nadal and Verdasco since August '10. So that's not so bad. And I think Djokovic is kind of a bad match up for him. But he can beat Murray and Nadal if the stars align.
Boy do the stars need to align...and I think the moon needs to be completely dark...and the sun needs to be eclipsed by the moon.
illkhiboy
Hall of Fame
Hilarious. Funnier than your RodDick joke.
Breaker
Legend
This is looking to be one of the greatest semifinals in tennis history, good to see two of the best of this generation in Nalbandian and Almaestro fighting it out for the most prestigious pre-Aussie Open title and hopefully lead to form that will see either capture their first slam, the other likely following suit by winning Roland Garros this year. Already shut off all communication within a 5 mile radius to where I live so that there's no possible way I could miss it.
forthegame
Hall of Fame
what a backhand!
forthegame
Hall of Fame
I think Nalbo. He's holding much more comfortably and Almagro's gonna crack sooner or later...
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
yes, he did reveal a few chinks in the armor yesterday against mannarino
... plus nalby disposed of isner rather handily (tho big john had to have treatment to his serving arm)forthegame
Hall of Fame
just get better shoes.
forthegame
Hall of Fame
goodnight almagro. off to bed, not worth risking an extra hour of sleep.
forthegame
Hall of Fame
nico losing it as I drift off to sleep....
Is this what's holding back his game?
Is this what's holding back his game?
Rhino
Legend
I would *love* to see them!!
(I was just fussing because I finally had a night to myself to watch the tennis, was looking forward to Nalbandian-Isner, and couldn't get a decent stream for love or money.)
Also, I have a friend who is a huge fan of both Ferrer and Nalbandian. I know she would appreciate them too.
Thank you!
Well, not a huge demand for pix, so I'll post this one for you ruerooo.
This is Ferrer practicing on Wednesday:
Rhino
Legend
Thank you, Rhino!
My friend thanks you too, lol!
Did you enjoy yourself @ semis? I seem to recall seeing three or four others who'd be interested in seeing -- did you get any shots from there?
(And what gear are you using, if I may ask? Your shots are incredibly clear!)
You are welcome. Here are some more...
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, not a huge demand for pix, so I'll post this one for you ruerooo.
This is Ferrer practicing on Wednesday:
me too!!!!!
Post em if ya got em, Rhino!
And could you tell us some of your impressions of the semifinals today? I'm particularly interested in your impressions of Nalbandian both today against almagro and yesterday against Isner. Also, did Isner impress you at all?
ruerooo
Legend
Well, you know, "regular camera" means lots of different things. Canon? Nikon? DSLR, or point and shoot?
Inquiring minds want to know b/c your shots are nice, lol!
And I'm with LG - would also love to know what you thought of the actual play; how the Davids look compared to one another, etc.
Rhino
Legend
Well, you know, "regular camera" means lots of different things. Canon? Nikon? DSLR, or point and shoot?
Inquiring minds want to know b/c your shots are nice, lol!
And I'm with LG - would also love to know what you thought of the actual play; how the Davids look compared to one another, etc.
Thanks, this is the camera I used:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product-Archive/Digital-Camera/26114/COOLPIX-P80.html
Here is Nalbandian practicing:
Rhino
Legend
My feeling is that Nalbandian is playing amazing. He is striking the ball very hard and seems in good shape. Should beat Hewitt at the AO too.
One thing I noticed that you don't see on TV was how little space there is between the ball and the net as it goes over. With Nalbandian it is so low over the net but a lot of the other guys it is much higher.
Also Tobias Kamke. This guy is really really good. I was so impressed, I expect him to be top 20 by the end of the year. However he and his coach manage to chat a lot during matches without the umpire hearing them (I was sat near his coach), I couldn't believe it how they were getting away with it! It was constant on-court coaching.
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N301&oId=F401
This s/b an exciting final. I'm guessing that, more than anything else, Ferrer wants revenge for that DC Final at Mar del Plata! :twisted:
Both guys seem healthy and fit, and there seems to be a large spanish-speaking contingent of spectators. Spain is also contending for the doubles championship as we speak:
J Brunstrom(SWE)/S Hus (AUS) vs [2]M Granollers(ESP)/T Robredo(ESP) ... on serve in the first atm 1 game all
http://www.livescorehunter.com/Livescores/Livescore-Tennis.html
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CitationJet
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Any live streams of Nalbandian v. Ferrer?
Any live streams of Nalbandian v. Ferrer available?
Any live streams of Nalbandian v. Ferrer available?
CitationJet
Rookie
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
I just tuned in to see match point
What the hell happened?
Hopefully, Rhino can give us some more details, if he was courtside. Meanwhile, here's the stats ... I know Ferr wanted revenge, and he sure got it ... still, Nalby hadn't lost a set all week, Ferr had! Maybe it had to do with fitness? b/c even tho Nalb looks fitter than he did several months ago, still Ferrer is in the shape of a boxer. He almost looked cool out there in the heat, compared to Nalby ... but I didn't see the entire match ...
aceX
Hall of Fame
Well I watched the whole match so if you want more details ask away.
It was on-serve in the first set. Ferrer consistent from the baseline, but Nadlbandian hitting through him to bring up break points which Ferrer was able to defend.
Nadlbandian was serving at 3-4 and couldn't find a first serve. He was down 15-40 and hit backhand DTL long, he was simply trying to do too much with the ball. Maybe that's because Ferrers legs were warm and Nalbandian felt like he had to keep hitting great winners just to stay in the match. After he hit it long and lost his serve, he threw his racquet on the ground and lost his cool.
He didn't regain his cool in the second set. He cracked a racquet during a game but to avoid a fine he played the point (the last point of a game) and then changed his racquet. This decision will have saved him some $$$. By this time though Ferrer had confidence and momentum and easily served out the match.
It was on-serve in the first set. Ferrer consistent from the baseline, but Nadlbandian hitting through him to bring up break points which Ferrer was able to defend.
Nadlbandian was serving at 3-4 and couldn't find a first serve. He was down 15-40 and hit backhand DTL long, he was simply trying to do too much with the ball. Maybe that's because Ferrers legs were warm and Nalbandian felt like he had to keep hitting great winners just to stay in the match. After he hit it long and lost his serve, he threw his racquet on the ground and lost his cool.
He didn't regain his cool in the second set. He cracked a racquet during a game but to avoid a fine he played the point (the last point of a game) and then changed his racquet. This decision will have saved him some $$$. By this time though Ferrer had confidence and momentum and easily served out the match.
