2015 Mutua Madrid QF: Nishikori vs Ferrer

[Backspin1183]

My favourite match up of the day. The evergreen David Ferrer vs Kei Nishikori. Who's your pick?

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Nishikori in 3 probably.

 

[jm1980]

Ferru to do his master Rafa a huge favor and take out one of his main threats

 

[TrustTheNinja]

Nishi in 3,

 

[Pagoo]

Hope they don't wear themselves out. I prefer Nishi.

 

[veroniquem]

This one should be a cracker.

 

[yharzu]

This one should be a cracker.

yes. really looking forward to it

 

[MSK]

Nishi quicker than you think...

 

[Sir Percival Blakeney]

Ferrer looks sharp.

*changes vote*

 

[veroniquem]

Nishi quicker than you think...

Not looking that way at all. You should not underestimate the Ferret on clay and in Spain.

 

[TrustTheNinja]

rarely see Ferrer double faulting, but he double faults twice in 1 game to give the break back

 

[Backspin1183]

I knew Kei would break back. He can't hold his serve and he wont let his opponent hold their serve.

 

[veroniquem]

I knew Kei would break back. He can't hold his serve and he wont let his opponent hold their serve.

Is this gonna be an "on break" type of match?

 

[JRAJ1988]

The winner of this match will be made a strong favourite in the Semis.

I just feel Nishikori is so comfortable out there and could win in 2.

 

[Backspin1183]

Is this gonna be an "on break" type of match?

This happens in a lot of Nishikori matches. Even if he wins a set 6-2, chances are he may have been broken once in the set.

 

[bullfan]

David Ferrer is the Peter Pan of tennis. My theory on David Ferrer is that he is small, and doesnt weigh as much, so his legs dont get the same stress that heavier players get.

 

[Backspin1183]

David Ferrer is the Peter Pan of tennis. My theory on David Ferrer is that he is small, and doesnt weigh as much, so his legs dont get the same stress that heavier players get.

My theory is that Ferru is a fit man who does a lot of running as a form of exercise. So his body is used to running a few miles every day.

 

[TrustTheNinja]

Break

 

[Backspin1183]

Ferrer broken again. Nishi up 4-3. Will serve.

 

[Backspin1183]

Ferru should avoid going backhand to backhand rallies against the best backhand on tour.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

It always gets to me when commentators recap the Madrid final between Rafa and Kei last year as if Kei was beating Nadal hands down. Or that he would have won had it not been for the injury. BS. It was a set all, and Rafa was up a break before Kei's injury. Or am I mistaken?

 

[veroniquem]

If Nishi starts acing, it's going to be tough for Ferrer.

 

[Hood_Man]

I've been looking forward to this one. I saw them play at the O2 last November, thrilling match.

As much as I admire Ferrer, I do like the fact that Nishikori isn't frustrated by "The Gatekeeper" like so many other talented players are.

 

[Backspin1183]

I like how Kei makes it look like he has a lot of time to hit a shot.

 

[Backspin1183]

Ferrer is a better clay court player but in their direct match up, I think clay isn't the best surface for him to take on Nishikori. Kei has a lot of time to hit aggressive shots on clay. Kei to serve for the set.

 

[veroniquem]

Now the most difficult against Ferrer: holding serve for the set.

 

[Backspin1183]

Kei wins the set 6-4. The Heat is on in Madrid.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

This guy, Ferrer, has not weapons at all. He just gets the ball back. JEEZUS!!!

 

[La Grande]

Nice first serve % from Kei

 

[La Grande]

It always gets to me when commentators recap the Madrid final between Rafa and Kei last year as if Kei was beating Nadal hands down. Or that he would have won had it not been for the injury. BS. It was a set all, and Rafa was up a break before Kei's injury. Or am I mistaken?

I thought Kei was up a set and then got injured? I'll have to check that

 

[veroniquem]

And Kei does it. Looking good so far. (but Ferrer will not go away for sure)

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Kei was up a set and a break. He was cruising to victory before his injury.

 

[TrustTheNinja]

It always gets to me when commentators recap the Madrid final between Rafa and Kei last year as if Kei was beating Nadal hands down. Or that he would have won had it not been for the injury. BS. It was a set all, and Rafa was up a break before Kei's injury. Or am I mistaken?

He was up a set AND break before his body gave up.

 

[Backspin1183]

Nice backhand down the line. Simon says it's the best double handed backhand on tour.

 

[RF-18]

What the hell is Ferrer wearing?

Pile of crap

 

[La Grande]

I thought Kei was up a set and then got injured? I'll have to check that

Yup, Nishi was up a set and in the 7th game of the second set, his back went.

 

[bullfan]

nishikorilooks very good. Much better than last year.

 

[TrustTheNinja]

Kei, so good at turning defence to offence

 

[bullfan]

Not impressed by Ferrer strategy.

 

[RF-18]

Very nice from nishi

 

[Backspin1183]

The Heat on clay is too much for Ferrer. The Heat breaks to go up 1-0 in 2nd set. :grin:

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

He was up a set AND break before his body gave up.

Final scoreline of that match: 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 RET. Courtesy of http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N552&oId=N409.

Kei took the first set. Rafa took the second. Rafa was up a break in the decider, and then injury struck Kei, at which point Rafa went up another break, thus 3-0, as opposed to 2-0, in the decider.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Final scoreline of that match: 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 RET. Courtesy of http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N552&oId=N409.

Kei took the first set. Rafa took the second. Rafa was up a break in the decider, and then injury struck Kei, at which point Rafa went up another break, thus 3-0, as opposed to 2-0, in the decider.

Kei kept playing after his injury. You obviously didn't watch the match. Kei was up something like 6-2 4-2 and then got injured. Then he lost 7 straight games before retiring.

 

[veroniquem]

Unless Kei can serve like a demon, I expect this to go to 3.

 

[Backspin1183]

Final scoreline of that match: 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 RET. Courtesy of http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N552&oId=N409.

Kei took the first set. Rafa took the second. Rafa was up a break in the decider, and then injury struck Kei, at which point Rafa went up another break, thus 3-0, as opposed to 2-0, in the decider.

Nadal, Nishokori fan here. Kei outplayed Nadal in last year's final. Even Tio Toni admitted that the opponent was better.

 

[TrustTheNinja]

^ exactly what happened. The commentators arent wrong in saying how dominant Nishikori was last year against Nadal

 

[La Grande]

Daveeeed!!!! Break back

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Kei kept playing after his injury. You obviously didn't watch the match. Kei was up something like 6-2 4-2 and then got injured. Then he lost 7 straight games before retiring.

Stop the Presses! We've got us a psychic over here. Someone who can actually tell people what they were doing at a certain point in the past - when it comes to their own lives. *clap, clap*

 

[veroniquem]

And Ferrer broke back.

 

[RyanServes]

was that ball in?