how many times Delpo has defeated Nadal since switching to single hander?
[1] Nadal vs. [24] del Potro
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how many times Delpo has defeated Nadal since switching to single hander?
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
Wishful desire?
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
I was a bit surprised by this result actually, great that Del Potro has reached the semis. I think he has a good chance to win the title now but hold need to avoid exposing his backhand against Nadal.
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
If Rafa brings his best he will have the edge imo. He can keep the ball in play until JMDP makes a mistake or he could get him cornered on the backhand side to open up the court. Still Delpo backhand has been steady in the past two matches and we all know about the other wing. i think this is going to be a nail biting contest .
I sure hope the winner of this match goes on to lift the trophy.
Vamos!
I sure hope the winner of this match goes on to lift the trophy.
Vamos!
Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
I mean if PCB/Kevin Anderson beat Delpo/Nadal I will be convinced this was the most troll tournament of all time.
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
I'm dreading that outcome too, i want a great semi final but i also don't want these two to destroy each other to the extent that neither will have anything left in the tank for the final.
I have a tad bit more confidence in Rafa than Delpo in such scenario though, guy is such a fighter. As for Delpo , i don't want to see another Olympics 2016 kinda final, lol.
Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
I expect an Olympics kind of final vs Rafa tbh (for Delpo)
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
oddly enough i think roger might have made some comment in his presser about how everyone has struggled this tournament except pcb
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
my stream kept cutting in and out, was the crowd more pro fed and then became pro del potro, even or?
Bukmeikara
Legend
Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
Fluctuated a good bit. Delpo got a pretty loud cheer for winning the 3rd set though. I think the crowd just assumed Federer would push it to 5.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Oh, I do give credit to Andy and to Delpo in '09 and to Djokovic in both '10 and '11. My comments are in rebuttal to Nadal's snarky putdown of Rublev's claim of "nothing to lose," which was spot on. The kid was playing with house money all the way from his unexpected win in 2R vs Dimitrov. No need for Nadal to go off on him with his chiding "you're remembered for your wins" comment. Totally classless.
1/1 100%
I'm surprised. Which tournament.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
ahh okay seems nyc, understandably so, definitely like del potro. i wonder how it will be with nadal? i think nyc is a bit more pro fed in general but they seem to like nadal as well. you mentioned olympic like, maybe it will work in favor of del potro like it did last year
Bukmeikara
Legend
Olympics
That is "possible" outcome.
Del Potro trounced Nadal in 2009 US open with 6-2,6-2,6-2.
"might be nervous"?
Rafa is always nervous.
That is the source of his power and clutchiness.
Bukmeikara
Legend
I just remembered that Rafa said "In the SF I would preffer to play with anyone else but Roger". We have a potential "careful what you wish for"
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Del Potro is definitely playing inspired tennis right now. And adding to that, the amount of confidence he's feeling after having beaten both Thiem and Federer must be through the roof. It's going to take a special effort for anyone to beat him here on this surface. He's blasting the fuzz off the ball and he's fully dialed in. Should be fun on Friday.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Delpo's forehand is just amazing. When it's firing, it's just as good as any other all time great, when they're peaking. Arguably better. It's probably the most consistently big that the game has seen (maybe excluding Gonzo, though he used to be more first strike with the forehand, when it was at it's biggest. Pre 05 IMO). Ridiculous depth to it, very difficult shot to counter. Fed was obviously rattled by that cannon.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
All I remember is 2, 2 and 2. Granted it was a long time ago and Nadal had a torn muscle in his stomach but it was a beat down. Nadal isn't as good at returning big servers as Fed is either.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
LOL what a hater. I guarantee Nadal didn't go off on the kid. He wouldn't go off on anyone especially someone who grew up idolizing him.
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SafinSucks
Guest
Nadal is a southpaw. If he is not able to abuse Del Potro's backhand, then no one can.
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SafinSucks
Guest
Selective memory. Did not Del Potro have 1 or 2 opportunities to get the double break in the 3rd set? If he converted, the set was over already.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Nadal in 4 sets! Rafa's us open this year! The bull looking unstoppable but delpo as he always does will give his best and put up a fight.
Rafa the King
Hall of Fame
Can't recall any Rafa fan showing these antics when Fed was playing Berdych and then Cilic at Wimby. You either:
-shut up and ignore it
-respond like a true tennisfan and don't say stupid **** like DELPO TO SAVE TENNIS
-complain about the draw
Man up! If Rafa is the best of these 128 players that participated, deal with it!
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
I honestly don't mind whoever wins this one, both deserve it. I will say Nadal is the fav, and Del Potro has had the much tougher draw for him, with Thiem and Federer, but count out the big man at your own peril.
Nadal to win this match and then win his third USO title on Sunday.
Nadal to win this match and then win his third USO title on Sunday.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
I get so sick of these kind of Fed fans who just want Nadal to lose at all costs to "save tennis". WTF is that? It's a sport and can be won many different ways. Some basketball, baseball and football teams win with great defense and some win with great offense and others a combination. Why can tennis only be won by Fed type tennis? **** gets old fast.
TearTheRoofOff
G.O.A.T.
I predict Delpo will get wrecked.
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
You shouldn't respond to such posts imo.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
I don't get all the haters and posts like yours are refreshing. Nadal has busted his ass to get back to where he is much like fed has done. But Nadal needs to lose to "save tennis". SMHI honestly don't mind whoever wins this one, both deserve it. I will say Nadal is the fav, and Del Potro has had the much tougher draw for him, with Thiem and Federer, but count out the big man at your own peril.
Nadal to win this match and then win his third USO title on Sunday.
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
Nadal was born to be a champion, the guy was pure pedigree from a young age, beating French Open champions in his diapers. He is one of the reasons why tennis has managed to remain popular for this past 12 years. If he is without a doubt the second most popular player on the tour, then it is obvious if anyone is saving tennis, it's him.
And people need to understand, it is just a tennis match. Does it change the way you live your life? Does it change the way you wake up and do all the things that you normally do?
When Djokovic was winning, I would get up, clean up, get dressed, have breakfast and go to work. When Djokovic was losing or not playing, I would get up, clean up, get dressed, have breakfast and go to work. I know others here STILL continue with their lives as normal, but people just want to have all this negative energy built up inside, about something that is meant to be sporting, and entertaining, and that should really have zero impact on them. Oh well....
MugOpponent
Hall of Fame
I went with Nadal in four but truthfully, I wouldn't be surprised by much. Nadal will probably exploit the DelPotro backhand and won't make the critical mistakes.
7-5 6-3 4-6 6-2.
7-5 6-3 4-6 6-2.
Rago
Hall of Fame
People nowadays have it easy in life and take everything for granted. Unfortunately, there is almost no reason for some to not be lazy and find something to complain about.
I think most folks grow out of that petty mentality in their late teens. The realization to slowly stop associating trivial and largely inconsequential events (in the grand scheme of things) that are out of the person's control with happiness eventually sinks in.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Watch his presser, then deny he took him down. Go ahead, I dare you. Even unbiased commentators smoked him for his churlishness.
What a blind fanboy.
Rafa the King
Hall of Fame
Rafa in a USO classic
4-6 6-3 6-7 6-3 7-6
4-6 6-3 6-7 6-3 7-6
VaporDude95
Banned
Delpo beat Nadal with that same backhand at the Olympics last year. We'll see...
Btw, Delpo in 5
acintya
Legend
hahah great minimalisprophecytic
Omfg, I can't even describe how disappointed I am. For the sixth time we are 1 match away from Fedal at USO and again it doesn't happen.
As for the match I have no idea. That 6-2 6-2 6-2 rape in 2009 isn't that easy to forget. But Del Potro declined a lot since then. I didn't expect him to beat Federer at all, this is a shocking result. By logic Nadal SHOULD beat him, but who knows what Del Potro will do now. He managed to beat the player of the year after all.
As for the match I have no idea. That 6-2 6-2 6-2 rape in 2009 isn't that easy to forget. But Del Potro declined a lot since then. I didn't expect him to beat Federer at all, this is a shocking result. By logic Nadal SHOULD beat him, but who knows what Del Potro will do now. He managed to beat the player of the year after all.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
Rafa hadn't hit 1 practice serve since he withdrew from RG until he got to Rio. And his wrist was still hurt. As a Rafa fan I have to hope his improved serve and wrist will let him play better and win. I want Rafa to win but won't be upset with anyone who wins it now.Delpo beat Nadal with that same backhand at the Olympics last year. We'll see...
Btw, Delpo in 5
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
It would be hilarious if Carreño-Busta or Anderson became Slam champions.
That would definitely exceed Thomas Johansson.
That would definitely exceed Thomas Johansson.
