Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
First official Tour level meeting between these two. Rafa looking to take another step towards a 10th Title in Monte Carlo, Goffin looking to reach his first Masters Final.

Voted Nadal in three. Could well be in straights, too.
I just don't believe Goffin having another upset in him, an upset that would be the biggest story of all.
Already very happy for David with his results here in MC, and I'd like to see Rafa grab his #10, so all's well imho.
Too bad I won't be able to watch this match...
And for those who still think Djok would have had any chance against Rafa, I advise you to watch a rerun of his demise against Goffin.
Rafa would have carved minced meat out of current Djok.
Don't underestimate what winning 15 straight sets can do to each player's mentality coming into the match. If Rafa is to turn the match-up back in his favor, this is obviously the best place for him to do so, but he doesn't exactly look unbeatable (didn't Diego break him 4 times?).Voted Nadal in three. Could well be in straights, too.
I just don't believe Goffin having another upset in him, an upset that would be the biggest story of all.
Already very happy for David with his results here in MC, and I'd like to see Rafa grab his #10, so all's well imho.
Too bad I won't be able to watch this match...
And for those who still think Djok would have had any chance against Rafa, I advise you to watch a rerun of his demise against Goffin.
Rafa would have carved minced meat out of current Djok.
Goffin to win a MS1000, Nadal can win his 10th at the Barcelona.
Voted Nadal in three. Could well be in straights, too.
I just don't believe Goffin having another upset in him, an upset that would be the biggest story of all.
Already very happy for David with his results here in MC, and I'd like to see Rafa grab his #10, so all's well imho.
Too bad I won't be able to watch this match...
And for those who still think Djok would have had any chance against Rafa, I advise you to watch a rerun of his demise against Goffin.
Rafa would have carved minced meat out of current Djok.
Voted Nadal in three. Could well be in straights, too.
I just don't believe Goffin having another upset in him, an upset that would be the biggest story of all.
Already very happy for David with his results here in MC, and I'd like to see Rafa grab his #10, so all's well imho.
Too bad I won't be able to watch this match...
And for those who still think Djok would have had any chance against Rafa, I advise you to watch a rerun of his demise against Goffin.
Rafa would have carved minced meat out of current Djok.
Goffin beat peak Djoko, surely he can beat a slightly off peak Nadal. These guys are barely 30.
You don't sound too sure Stanity![]()
Rafa in two sets. Bit surprised it's their first meeting, Goffin has been around for a while now.
They played in the Doha exo last year, but yeah, a bit surprising.Rafa in two sets. Bit surprised it's their first meeting, Goffin has been around for a while now.
You don't sound too sure Stanity![]()
Don't underestimate what winning 15 straight sets can do to each player's mentality coming into the match. If Rafa is to turn the match-up back in his favor, this is obviously the best place for him to do so, but he doesn't exactly look unbeatable (didn't Diego break him 4 times?).
I'd expect a very close match vs. Rafa and Djoko here, had they played.
I expect Goffin to put up a decent to good fight given what Diego and Kyle managed, but I doubt he can defeat him. His change of direction will trouble Rafa, but I think he lacks the power to force enough errors/hit enough winners. Wouldn't mind being pleasantly surprised though, I give him a 25 % chance.
Goffin in 2. Should be an easy win.
Nadal in two I'd say. Easy 1st set, harder 2nd set with breaks of serve on both side he'll clutch in the end. Don't think Goffin has weapons to punch through Nadal's defense on clay (even if it is past his prime Nadal).
Also don't think baseline war with Novak is good preparation for Nadal as one might think because Rafa hits a much heavier ball.
Great avatar man. Got nostalgia tingles just looking at it.
Glad someone is talking sense.
Folks here forget what match-up and mental block is all about.
Voted Nadal in three. Could well be in straights, too.
I just don't believe Goffin having another upset in him, an upset that would be the biggest story of all.
Already very happy for David with his results here in MC, and I'd like to see Rafa grab his #10, so all's well imho.
Too bad I won't be able to watch this match...
And for those who still think Djok would have had any chance against Rafa, I advise you to watch a rerun of his demise against Goffin.
Rafa would have carved minced meat out of current Djok.
I think your analysis is correct except perhaps on the last part. Djokovic's domination of Rafa these last few years wouldn't be an easy thing to shake loose for Rafa. King Joffrey Goffin has a game similar enough to Novak's to stand in for Declinovic here. To my eyes Djokovic found some good form starting in the 2nd set with Goffin. What Goffin did was no joke.Voted Nadal in three. Could well be in straights, too.
I just don't believe Goffin having another upset in him, an upset that would be the biggest story of all.
Already very happy for David with his results here in MC, and I'd like to see Rafa grab his #10, so all's well imho.
Too bad I won't be able to watch this match...
And for those who still think Djok would have had any chance against Rafa, I advise you to watch a rerun of his demise against Goffin.
Rafa would have carved minced meat out of current Djok.
Who does? Denadalization of the draw is now up to the diminuitive king GeoffreyFor God's sake, I dont want an all Spanish final
Remember when Nando dispatched a horrendous Djokovic in the SF, then got dismantled by Rafito? Good times.For God's sake, I dont want an all Spanish final
For God's sake, I dont want an all Spanish final
Who does? Denadalization of the draw is now up to the diminuitive king Geoffrey![]()
Remember when Nando dispatched a horrendous Djokovic in the SF, then got dismantled by Rafito? Good times.