2016 Olympic Tennis Tournament. General Discussion Thread #RIO2016

[tennis_pro]

In what way could this win affect Nadal's performance against Del Potro?
a) I won the Gold so the pressure is off = I don't care if I lose
b) I won the Gold so the pressure is off = I'm swinging freely

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Now that RAFA already won gold... he will be pressure free tomorrow against Juan Martin,,,,,,and blow him away ??????????????

Oh ****! A Nostradamus prediction. Rafa is definitely going to lose now!

 

[Sartorius]

Uncle Toni's gone to bed. He's not in the stands. Looool.

Haha. I was on and off during the 3rd.

Great job by Vamos Brothers.

 

[Red Rick]

No all this Olympics they have called the first player name depending on how the team is registered. In the last match the team name looked like Lopez/Nadal and the chair called them "Lopez" all throughout the match. Dunno how it got reversed this time around.

When they're serving, it's the server, not sure how it works when returning

 

[Nostradamus]

Bravo goes right off the air, no anthems or interviews...tennis gets a lot of that treatment

thre are still big time doubles matches remaining,,,what is Bravo channel doing ????????? are they coming back on air ?

 

[The_Order]

Congrats Rafa! Doubles gold in Rio. 2 Gold medals, 1 in singles and now 1 in doubles!

 

[kandamrgam]

That tall guy was awesome for Romania. The short guy fu*ked it up for the team

 

[Nostradamus]

Oh ****! A Nostradamus prediction. Rafa is definitely going to lose now!

there is NO way Juan can beat Rafa tomorrow. Rafa's forehand will penetratate Juan's backhand. and Juan won't be able to run around the backhand because RAFA's forehand cross court is lefty crosscourt

 

[kandamrgam]

When they're serving, it's the server, not sure how it works when returning

Not sure then. Should be the first person of the team name, in this case Lopez.

 

[tennis_pro]

That tall guy was awesome for Romania. The short guy fu*ked it up for the team

He saved multiple break points with insane forehand winners earlier in the 3rd set. Picking him as the scapegoat would be unfair.

 

[Novak And The Net.]

Such a weak era, smh. Where average play wins. Wouldn't go down in the 90s.

 

[Nostradamus]

That tall guy was awesome for Romania. The short guy fu*ked it up for the team

Sorry you are wrong....short guy actually kept them in the match and won the 2nd set for them. he just choked in last 2 points, that is all.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

A shame. They were the lesser players. Rafa wins another meaningless tournament. This time doubles lmao.

You know what y'all can do for this guy? Just go and like that post. Guy just needs a hug and since we cannot do that literally, a like will have to do.

It's okay, Novak And The Net. I gotchu!

 

[Red Rick]

Such a weak era, smh. Where average play wins. Wouldn't go down in the 90s.

 

[nadal_winning]

NADAL wins gold in men's doubles here in Rio.

Nadal is now the most successful male tennis Olympian on tour, with gold medals in both singles AND doubles.

 

[kandamrgam]

Sorry you are wrong....short guy actually kept them in the match and won the 2nd set for them. he just choked in last 2 points, that is all.

I cant argue on the second set, barely watched it, you might have a point. He was a mess in 3rd set for sure, had plently of UEs, especially how many balls he hit long. I thought the tall guy was more clinical there. If you dont see it let's agree to disagree then.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

It's taking a while for the players to come out. Tecau is probably strangling Mergea.

 

[nadal_winning]

Now Nadal just has to win one match out of two to guarantee himself another medal, bringing his tally to a whopping THREE.

 

[The_Order]

I cant argue on the second set, barely watched it, you might have a point. He was a mess in 3rd set for sure, had plently of UEs, especially how many balls he hit long. I thought the tall guy was more clinical there. If you dont see it let's agree to disagree then.

Yeah third set he blew it. When serving up a break he fell apart and then in the last game with the overheads he fell apart again.

 

[VamosBamos987]

Nadal winning with 5'0 Marc Lopez is worth two gold medals

 

[Devil_dog]

Bravo goes right off the air, no anthems or interviews...tennis gets a lot of that treatment

Go to the NBC Sports app or website. They're showing the medal presentation NOW.

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Goddamn, the plate lady! Marry me!

 

[Red Rick]

I'm just telling it, like it is. How many players withdrew from meaningless tournament? All it does, is show people how 'patriotic' you are. Like novak and his gold and green tennis bags, who lives in Monte Carlo.

Then why do you even care? As it is now you're crying harder than Djokovic after he just lost to Del Potro

 

[macattack]

I'm just telling it, like it is.

Nah.

 

[Nostradamus]

http://stream.nbcolympics.com/day-7-centre-court-day-session-match-4

Gold medal ceremony

 

[Novak And The Net.]

Goddamn, the plate lady! Marry me!

I doubt she would be into a little kid who likes anime.

 

[Novak And The Net.]

Then why do you even care? As it is now you're crying harder than Djokovic after he just lost to Del Potro

I like to educate people.

 

[VamosBamos987]

I like educate people.

You ought to educate yourself first.

 

[Red Rick]

I don't know if Nadal is letting it sink in that he just won OG, or he's just slowly starting to dread the idea of playing Del Potro tomorrow

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

I doubt she would be into a little kid who likes anime.

A kid can hope. You never know.

 

[bezs]

Marc biting the medal as well haha

 

[Red Rick]

Meanwhile, Sock is still cracking jokes

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

I'm just telling it, like it is. How many players withdrew from meaningless tournament? All it does, is show people how 'patriotic' you are. Like novak and his gold and green tennis bags, who lives in Monte Carlo.

Just for you, @Novak And The Net. :

Just for you.

 

[kandamrgam]

Nadal winning with 5'0 Marc Lopez is worth two gold medals

Marc is actually a pretty good doubles player. Rafa should be thankful of him (and viceversa).

 

[Mainad]

Was a bit surprised they were playing the gold medal match tonight. I thought they would only be at semi stage and the final would be tomorrow. Seemed to come a bit early!

However, congrats to Nadal and Lopez! Nadal now joins Nicolas Massu with a gold in both singles and doubles, the only 2 men to achieve this in Olympic tennis!!

Spare a thought for the Romanians though. A break in the decider and they couldn't close it out. Have a feeling letting this one slip is going to haunt them for some time to come!

 

[Nostradamus]

WOW<,, Hingis still playing,,,in doubles, very close match..

http://stream.nbcolympics.com/day-7-court-2-match-4

 

[nadal_winning]

 

[VamosBamos987]

I know, only kidding. His net game is rock solid.

Marc is actually a pretty good doubles player. Rafa should be thankful of him (and viceversa).

 

[Novak And The Net.]

Just for you, @Novak And The Net. :

Just for you.

Rafa looks rather unappealing.

 

[Red Rick]

Was a bit surprised they were playing the gold medal match tonight. I thought they would only be at semi stage and the final would be tomorrow. Seemed to come a bit early!

However, congrats to Nadal and Lopez! Nadal is now the most successful Olympic men's tennis player with 2 gold medals!!

Spare a thought for the Romanians though. A break in the decider and they couldn't close it out. Have a feeling letting this one slip is going to haunt them for some time to come!

There's Nicolas Massu though, though he'd have to get 4th in singles to not exceed him

 

[Nostradamus]

Marc is actually a pretty good doubles player. Rafa should be thankful of him (and viceversa).

he is the Greatest of all ever at Lobbing............

 

[Bud]

Just for you, @Novak And The Net. :

Just for you.

Lopez is like OMG!

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

@Novak And The Net. Sink your teeth into that (geddit? Because that's what Rafa is doing to that GOLD MEDAL which he just WON):

 

[ruerooo]

LOPEZ STOP HITTING LOBS!

IT CLEARLY WORKED

!!!

 

[ruerooo]

Bravo goes right off the air, no anthems or interviews...tennis gets a lot of that treatment

We should all write in


It worked when they hadn't planned to broadcast Federer-Wawa v. Lopez-Nadal (NOW ALSO OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS IN DOUBLES AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH) at IW, and then they did.

 

[kandamrgam]

he is the Greatest of all ever at Lobbing............

Wow. Really, you thought that? (not being sarcastic, genuine appreciation if you observed that)..

I honestly found most doubles players very comfortable with lobbing, more than any singles player, bar may be Murray.

 

[jaggy]

I said i would not watch this but severe humidity has curtailed my outdoor activities so I am now somewhat enthralled.

 

[Mainad]

There's Nicolas Massu though, though he'd have to get 4th in singles to not exceed him

Oops thanks. Forgot Massu had won in doubles as well (and at the same event).

 

[nadal_winning]

Match point:

 

[kandamrgam]

Was a bit surprised they were playing the gold medal match tonight. I thought they would only be at semi stage and the final would be tomorrow. Seemed to come a bit early!

However, congrats to Nadal and Lopez! Nadal is now the most successful Olympic men's tennis player with 2 gold medals!!

Spare a thought for the Romanians though. A break in the decider and they couldn't close it out. Have a feeling letting this one slip is going to haunt them for some time to come!

Never got why Olympics organizers had to cram everything like this. Zero respect for tennis players or what. Could have spread out things a little bit. So much action packed nights for fans, but not good for players.