2013 Indian Wells Final: (5) Rafael Nadal vs (7) Juan Martin Del Potro

[kishnabe]

BS....Nadal just grinding points.

 

[TheF1Bob]

I dont know if Murray and Nole are the best hardcourt players. The way Nadal has came roaring, he may be the best HC player right now.

Certainly had the best week out of any other player

 

[sdont]

Delpo is simply amazing.

Even if he loses this match, just wow.

 

[underground]

That's one point. 15-15.

 

[merwy]

why so passive all of a sudden delpo? 15-15 all okay, that's already then he did on most of rafa's games this set

 

[kishnabe]

Please 3 more erros in a row Nadal.

 

[rainingaces]

feel sick. delpo could have done so much good with a win here.

 

[zagor]

I dont know if Murray and Nole are the best hardcourt players. The way Nadal has came roaring, he may be the best HC player right now.

Certainly had the best week out of any other player. Murray and Nole at this point, don't look nearly as good as Rafa does upon return

I see your point but those 2 were the finalists of the last 2 HC slams, it's still a feat beating them back-to-back (even if their form wasn't the best).

 

[Towser83]

Stream working again. Lol by the reactions from 90s clay and Towser I thought the match was over already

soory dude, it was 0-40 haha

Come on, Rafa deserves this. He's had a hard life lately and definitely could use a hc title.

Delpo was also out for best part of a year a few years back, he has 0 masters titles, Nadal has 21 and will be having many chances to win more especially when clay season gets here. I know you are a Nadal fan but sorry I am pissed off that Delpo can't win a masters title seeing as he has beaten Murray and Djokovic and hasn't had many chances, may not have many more. I think Delpo desreves this - not cos he's been out but who he's actually beaten here.

 

[djokovicisananimal]

Fair play to Del Porto.

He will surely be fatigued in Miami?

 

[tudwell]

I dont know if Murray and Nole are the best hardcourt players. The way Nadal has came roaring, he may be the best HC player right now.

Certainly had the best week out of any other player. Murray and Nole at this point, don't look nearly as good as Rafa does upon return

Yeah, winning one tournament doesn't make you the best hard court player...

 

[Sorana fan]

Nadal winning a big HC tournament...I can see loads of ****s slitting their wrist....no more "Nadal only wins at clay"

 

[tennis_pro]

Lol sorry, I just wanted to be the first comment I'll just keep it for a bit later

Overconfident as always.

 

[underground]

2 more CPs.

 

[tudwell]

More championship points for Nadal. Sometimes it sucks hating Nadal so much.

 

[Mustard]

Nadal wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. His 3rd Indian Wells title

Excellent match

 

[underground]

Well...damn.

 

[DRII]

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

 

[TheF1Bob]

Nadal wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. His 3rd Indian Wells title

Excellent match

 

[Niou]

Noooooooooooo

I guess Del Potro was too anxious to make a mistake with this flat forehand
I really wished he'd win this tournament

 

[NadalAgassi]

Great performance from Nadal to win his first hard court Masters in awhile. Long overdue. Feel for DP though. Want him to win his first Masters soon. Maybe in Miami since Nadal is skipping that which opens the door for the others to fight for the title in his absence.

 

[kishnabe]

Nadal deserves to win.....feel sad for Delpo....will he even win a dam Ms title.

 

[Mustard]

More championship points for Nadal. Sometimes it sucks hating Nadal so much.

Then stop hating him and cheer him on instead. He's a brilliant player to be a fan of

 

[Major]

Congratulations to Nadal. Poor Del Po.

 

[TTMR]

I bet Nadal won't defend it next year. Not GOAT.

 

[ledwix]

Good match. Nadal at the end shows that the surface actually is clay with that silly celebration, lol...

 

[veroniquem]

OK, this time I can post it: well done Rafa!!!!

3rd title in a row. 3rd IW title. 6th master title on hard. 22nd overall. He has the record. I'm gonna LOVE this season!!!! Ooh yeah... Rafa: greatest comeback ever. Unbelievable champion. Kudos

 

[ductrung3993]

Huge respect for Potro.

Congratz to Nadal fans, you guys must have waited a long time for this.

 

[DropShotArtist]

Oh well Delpo did amazing after playing 3 setters against Murray and Djoker. Well rested Delpo will defeat Nadal easily

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Vamos, Nadal brilliance prevails!

 

[TennisandMusic]

 

[tennis_pro]

Enjoy Nadal's last Masters won on hard courts. The draw won't open for him BIG TIME ever again.

 

[90's Clay]

This guy is amazing. Well NaGodAL is back. ATP World Beware

 

[lonux]

Terrible match. At least from 6-4,3-1 onwards. Nadal playing average, Del Potro playing downright garbage. He kind of raised his level at the end, but as JoJo used to say...

Too little, too late!

 

[Viper]

Pretty crazy how someone so hurt can come back so magnificently.

 

[MaiDee]

Congrats to Rafa. He is back.

 

[djokovicisananimal]

Said Nadal would win the title form the start, VAMOS NADAL

 

[ultradr]

impossible to beat murray,djokovic,nadal within a week in single tournament.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Yessssss Rafa silence all the critics and haters once again! Well deserved, you have exceeded my expectations. Hope dp has a good year, he deserves it.

 

[Homeboy Hotel]

Lets get a knee check up

 

[merwy]

I feel sad for Juan Martin. I am happy of course that he played such a great tournament.. but I don't think he's feeling too happy about that at this moment

 

[TheF1Bob]

OK, this time I can post it: well done Rafa!!!!

3rd title in a row. 3rd IW title. 6th master title on hard. 22nd overall. He has the record. I'm gonna LOVE this season!!!! Ooh yeah... Rafa: greatest comeback ever. Unbelievable champion. Kudos

 

[tennis_pro]

OK, this time I can post it: well done Rafa!!!!

3rd title in a row. 3rd IW title. 6th master title on hard. 22nd overall. He has the record. I'm gonna LOVE this season!!!! Ooh yeah... Rafa: greatest comeback ever. Unbelievable champion. Kudos

Don't forget to add how much you love him.

 

[m2nk2]

Gz to Nadal, was a good final and really hope Delpo can continue this form in the slams too!

 

[zagor]

Congrats to Nadal, amazing comeback after such a long layoff and finally winning a HC title again (not that he wasn't extremely close to doing that last 2 years), you can never count the guy out.

I hope Delpo takes positives out of this tourney despite a disappointing loss, great fight from him today, it would be good for tennis to see him finally back in the mix for the biggest titles.

Overall, probably the match of the year so far for me, nice contrast of styles and high level of play from both guys.

 

[rainingaces]

**** off nadal you fake *******.

 

[bezs]

The Wookie Warrior looks like he needs a hug.

 

[90's Clay]

Enjoy Nadal's last Masters won on hard courts. The draw won't open for him BIG TIME ever again.

Berdych, Federer, Del Potro playing some crazy tennis.

I wouldn't call that an open draw. The way Nole played this week and how CRAPPY Murray has looked since Flushing of last year.. They weren't beating Rafa

 

[NadalAgassi]

Enjoy Nadal's last Masters won on hard courts. The draw won't open for him BIG TIME ever again.

Yeah just like last years RG was his last ever RG according to you (which I bookmarked as no doubt that will blow up in your face as well). Continue to let your blind Nadal hatred, rage, and jealousy push you to continue with your stupid predictions and epic fails.

 

[tudwell]

Then stop hating him and cheer him on instead. He's a brilliant player to be a fan of

Yeah, but his strokes are hideous, his celebrations are obnoxious, he's always mean-mugging his opponents, and his ridiculous nervous habits are stupid and annoying. I'd rather watch him lose every single match.