Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Could happen in Madrid, if Djokovic decides to go all out there.
That's why I said preferably in Rome.
Could happen in Madrid, if Djokovic decides to go all out there.
I just have a hard time watching this stuff. I watched today really probably the first clay match I have watched 75% of in two years. I didnt even watch hardly anything last year. But different strokes for different folks. Its not for me to decide. I just get bugged when people come on and claim that all surfaces are like clay. They dont watch tennis when they say that.it was humid there today and has only been in the 60's this week, definitely was playing slow....seems like the whole clay season in recent years has been cool...can't remember many hot days even when they get to Paris
You can always rely on Gail to go full ****** in a match.couldn't get that big one in, did kind of give up on it...but I don't know that it was the wrong move..maybe the double fault on set point in the first scared him off...still hit some 130+ attempts late...but it's very flat and inconsistent, hit and miss...he's no Isner or Karlovic with it
It wont.not going to work against Ultron!!
It's kind of funny in a way how Djokovic has worked so hard these past two years to get the Masters record only for Nadal to equal it just two weeks later. Still, I can't really begrudge him the title seeing as Novak had won 10 of them since 2014 Madrid!
But I'm hoping Nole comes back refreshed next month and saves the sport once again.![]()
Hehe, Yup, according to a lot of people thats the new thing. Wont never see a slam-winner u25 ever again, the level of the ones past 30 is way to high![]()
I dont really think there is any other way to play on that surface. You cant hit through it so thats how you play.I found that match hard to analyse - I feel Rafa should have won more easily and played it quite safe at times. Or maybe I'm not giving enough credit to Gael?
What I liked about Nadal both today and yesterday (didn't watch the earlier matches) is that he hit deep with more consistency. He won a lot of points by pushing Murray and Monfils deep in the court. If he can continue to do that, he will have a fine clay court season.
He's done it so many times since 2011 La Grande so why not continue his crusade next month?You are becoming quite the comedian my friend
Novak saving the sport? hehehehe course![]()
Now lets see how confident Rafa will be in Barcelona and if he wipes the floor with everyone there.
I dont agree that all surfaces are slow. But I do agree with you on why the average age keeps going up. Top players are protected with the seeding system and byes, also they are in better shape.Its because all surfaces are slow now, there is no bonus points in the ranking system, tournaments are tightly seeded with 2 times more seeds compared to 90s. Top players are more protected and average age as old as 60s and 70s.
Its because all surfaces are slow now, there is no bonus points in the ranking system, tournaments are tightly seeded with 2 times more seeds compared to 90s. Top players are more protected and average age as old as 60s and 70s.
I found that match hard to analyse - I feel Rafa should have won more easily and played it quite safe at times. Or maybe I'm not giving enough credit to Gael?
Maybe the long run as well.The ITF wants to the same people to go the semi finals. Brings in more money in the short run.
No, he made the sport boring. Because he has no weaknesses unless he's injured. Fed & Monfis saved the sport because they are fun to watch. Popularity among the masses saves a sport. Nadal, Fed, & Monfis and you can probably even throw in Nishikori as fan favorites.It's kind of funny in a way how Djokovic has worked so hard these past two years to get the Masters record only for Nadal to equal it just two weeks later. Still, I can't really begrudge him the title seeing as Novak had won 10 of them since 2014 Madrid!
But I'm hoping Nole comes back refreshed next month and saves the sport once again.![]()
You can always rely on Gail to go full ****** in a match.
First time got the score right before it takes place in a long time! Hard to believe!Looks like Rafa has the momentum in the third set! Maybe finish it at 6-0!
He moved to Helsinkidjokovic lives there, no?
Lol, you really like analysing things don't you?No, he made the sport boring. Because he has no weaknesses unless he's injured. Fed & Monfis saved the sport because they are fun to watch. Popularity among the masses saves a sport. Nadal, Fed, & Monfis and you can probably even throw in Nishikori as fan favorites.
The princess or whoever the lady with short hair is, she's so damn fine. She reminds me of those sexy euro babes in European p*rn.![]()
I dont agree that all surfaces are slow. But I do agree with you on why the average age keeps going up. Top players are protected with the seeding system and byes, also they are in better shape.
I think the main take-away has to be that Nadal has won a Masters 1000 again and looks very hungry for success. Yes, his tennis CAN improve but it's been a while since he won something big so it's to be expected that he isn't totally bossing it yet, but a win like this sets a platform for him where I think it'd be reasonable to assume that he can continue to improve and grow in confidence from here. I think only positives should be taken out of his week here in Monte Carlo, overall.
Look forward with increased optimism.
Is Nadal still going to play Barcelona ???? or will he take some rest since he is getting kind of old
The ITF wants to the same people to go the semi finals. Brings in more money in the short run.
Eh its more what you said the second time. If slow courts always catered to old guys alot of old guys would have been winning french in their 30s. It has more to do with the seeding system and byes. Less chance of an old guy catching a hot young guy coming up early. This is why I made a post about it. People claim its a weak era cause young guys are doing nothing. The system is not set up for young guys to do anything anymore. Its not ever going back to young guys under 25 winning big tournaments.Fast surfaces were real fast. Too fast for older guys and anyone over 6'4".
Watch the tragic ************* crawl out of the crack now like little roaches
TTW is gonna be unbearable for the next week or so
He played a clownHow in the world Nadal managed to win this one with 29% 2nd serve point winning %?
The princess or whoever the lady with short hair is, she's so damn fine. She reminds me of those sexy euro babes in European p*rn.![]()
Maybe the long run as well.
NOSo Can we safely crown him as French open champion 2016 ????????????
How in the world Nadal managed to win this one with 29% 2nd serve point winning %?
I dont know about that. I dont think so. Someone else will take their place.Probably not I think. People will get bored eventually not mention what will happen when Fed and Nadal retires.
Watch the tragic ************* crawl out of the crack now like little roaches
TTW is gonna be unbearable for the next week or so
I think soSo Can we safely crown him as French open champion 2016 ????????????
Watch the tragic ************* crawl out of the crack now like little roaches
TTW is gonna be unbearable for the next week or so
So Can we safely crown him as French open champion 2016 ????????????
Watch the tragic ************* crawl out of the crack now like little roaches
TTW is gonna be unbearable for the next week or so
I dont know about that. I dont think so. Someone else will take their place.