2017 Monte Carlo SF: [4] R. Nadal vs. [10] D. Goffin

[DreddyTennis45]

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Let's see if goffin has any fight left to push it to 3 sets

 

[malbaker86]

If I had a modicum of appreciation and respect for Nadal, today it dissapeared.

Nobody cares

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Mourrier should be replaced by another umpire in between sets.
If I was Goffin I would consider leaving the match for good. This is such a big mistake

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Yes because Bayern didn't get two ridiculous penalty calls. " cough cough"

The one that was ridiculous wasn't even converted, shush!

 

[Fed881981]

no it doesnt. Nadal was clearly at his way to get better and to come in the match. I fell sorry for Goffin, but you have to play a whole match to win ... lets see how he does it. Bad Line Calls happen alle the Time, not only to Nadal ... and its a bit strange to read all the blood gurgeling from those who dont want to look after a match then just want to see Nadal lose. If it would be a bad call AGAINST Nadal, all these would be dead quiet, and the Nadal Guerilla would go beserk ...
.. jut enjoy the match and see who will win in the end.

The guy should have been up 4-2. It was Nadal who struggled on serve, until that moment.

 

[Wander]

It is very unfortunate cause it seems like Goffin collapsed mentally and Nadal has grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

 

[-NN-]

 

[tenisdecente]

Nadal is a pro, I am positive he knew that wall bas out because he did not even challenged or ask Mounier to go to mark the ball. An absolute shame

 

[Steve0904]

Goffin is not totally without blame because horrendous calls happen in all sports and you need to keep your head, but it's a real shame that it has to happen at all.

Also, I won't blame Nadal because it's a professional sport that they play competitively. They play for keeps, and I've said the same about Federer before. Nadal really owes Goffin nothing.

 

[Raindogs]

I don't even want to watch this anymore.

Mourier should serve a 6 month suspension for that level of incompetence.

 

[The Green Mile]

Nadal won 15 of 17 points after that call. Time to hit the reset button David. Come on.

 

[Sereger]

What did the umpire manager (wearing hat) say to Goffin? Sth like that point didnt impact much, or what???

 

[Gazelle]

Carrillo says Nadal should have given that point to Goffin.

Ye, but don't expect Cheatdal to show any fairness. It only illustrates how low he has dropped. He's willing to rob points from subtoppers in non-mandatory tournaments, he's that desperate to win nowadays.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Carrillo letting Nasty have it.

 

[Chanwan]

Ok, I'm changing my opinion on this. Rafa clearly regarded the ball as out as well and didn't seem the least bit in doubt - turned around and didn't see Cedric running down to check it. He certainly could have changed greater sportsmanship there @AceSalvo

 

[Bukmeikara]

Nadal knew 100% it was out, at least he showed his true collors

 

[NatF]

For Goffin as well. He seems completely dejected and mentally out of it. Hope he can pull himself together. It's his job to stop thinking about it and focus on the rest of the match.

I wouldn't be able to focus man. Obviously Goffin is a professional and should be able to carry on but that call was ridiculous. It's one thing to get a bad line call (Like Miami 2005 final) but the umpire to **** up that badly when the linesman got it right. Goffin is rightly furious.

 

[Chanwan]

Carrillo letting Nasty have it.

What's she saying?

 

[The Green Mile]

Rafa getting booed now as he enters the court, OK, that was a bit uncalled for.

Goffin supposedly asked Lars Graf if the Umpire could be changed. A firm no.

 

[vicnan]

Another match, another controversy. Speaks for a poorly run tournament. The fans of the sport should make their displeasure known with their pocketbook, the only language that tournaments understand.

 

[Sambuccashake]

Goffin should wait for Nadal to return and then go to the bathroom.

 

[tennis_pro]

This could be a bagel.

 

[ThirdEye]

Nobody cares

I do.

 

[chut]

no it doesnt. Nadal was clearly at his way to get better and to come in the match. I fell sorry for Goffin, but you have to play a whole match to win ... lets see how he does it. Bad Line Calls happen alle the Time, not only to Nadal ... and its a bit strange to read all the blood gurgeling from those who dont want to look after a match then just want to see Nadal lose. If it would be a bad call AGAINST Nadal, all these would be dead quiet, and the Nadal Guerilla would go beserk ...

.. just enjoy the match and see who will win in the end.

Yes it does. Just keep your hands on your eyes trying not to see it does change things.

 

[Chanwan]

I wouldn't be able to focus man. Obviously Goffin is a professional and should be able to carry on but that call was ridiculous. It's one thing to get a bad line call (Like Miami 2005 final) but the umpire to **** up that badly when the linesman got it right. Goffin is rightly furious.

I know - still, he's gotta do it. One of the biggest matches of his life.

 

[FederErizeD]

Crowd still booing Nadal

 

[Fed881981]

One thing was proven today: Nadal is the king of dirt...

 

[TheAssassin]

Run Mourier and never return.

@TheAssassin Real Madrid getting favorable decisions earlier this week, now their fan getting one as well. When will this terror of yours end?

If it makes you feel any better, at least I am not treated like a God by people around me because of being a Madridista.

 

[AceSalvo]

I dont think I can ever overlook gamesmanship.

Maybe my post today morning in another thread was pure conincidence.

Or maybe I was always expecting it.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Goffin has to hold his serve here

 

[Fedeonic]

ESPN LatAm commies defending Nadal, I'm truly done here.

 

[NatF]

Nadal should just take the boo's. He knew the game was over, just too much of a warrior.

 

[chjtennis]

I really now hope Goffin to win the 2nd set. That would only be right.

 

[Brave New World]

Cedric and Nastase going head to head for p**** of the day

 

[Sirius Black]

If I were Goffin, I'd circle the mark every time a shot goes out for the rest of the match

But I'm also an *******

 

[KINGROGER]

Ye, but don't expect Cheatdal to show any fairness. It only illustrates how low he has dropped. He's willing to rob points from subtoppers in non-mandatory tournaments, he's that desperate to win nowadays.

Can't wait for GOATerer to smash Cheatdal 6-2, 6-0 at Cincy SFs.

 

[Sartorius]

It's a disgrace, an scandal, a outrage!

Three things:

- Nadal might have given up the game but it's the umpire's job. This is his fault. Linesperson also should have shown him the correct mark.
- It's interesting that hawkeye is never used on clay.
- Goffin still had his chances to close the game, and it's a player's responsibility to rise above such situations. You can say that point influenced the match, but can't say decided it.

 

[chut]

So... what's the real score? 6-5 Goffin, am i right?

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Facepalm! So many errors

 

[Terenigma]

Rafa getting booed now as he enters the court, OK, that was a bit uncalled for.

Goffin supposedly asked Lars Graf if the Umpire could be changed. A firm no.

Did he? Wow, Nadal can get an umpire banned from all his matches but Goffin can't get a replacement umpire who made a mistake that most likely cost him the set. I suppose time constraints and no umpire easily on-hand but still.

 

[TheAssassin]

Preach, Dreddy!

 

[Gazelle]

So... what's the real score? 6-5 Goffin, am i right?

I don't know, all I'm watching now is FAKE news

 

[babbette]

no it doesnt. Nadal was clearly at his way to get better and to come in the match. I fell sorry for Goffin, but you have to play a whole match to win ... lets see how he does it. Bad Line Calls happen alle the Time, not only to Nadal ... and its a bit strange to read all the blood gurgeling from those who dont want to look after a match then just want to see Nadal lose. If it would be a bad call AGAINST Nadal, all these would be dead quiet, and the Nadal Guerilla would go beserk ...

.. just enjoy the match and see who will win in the end.

This. That's the difference between champions and those players that play well but don't achieve much.

 

[NatF]

I know - still, he's gotta do it. One of the biggest matches of his life.

Momentum is completely gone. He's on the board in the second, hopefully he can reset. Hope he spits in his hand before shakes Cedric's at the end of the match.

 

[Chanwan]

Nadal should just take the boo's. He knew the game was over, just too much of a warrior.

He sure did. Wouldn't call it warrior spirit to just continue. More like a dirty street fighter in this case

 

[RS92]

ESPN LatAm commies defending Nadal, I'm truly done here.

Yeah, just because it's Nadal...

 

[Chanwan]

Momentum is completely gone. He's on the board in the second, hopefully he can reset. Hope he spits in his hand before shakes Cedric's at the end of the match.

I hope he doesn't shake.

 

[SLD76]

Momentum is completely gone. He's on the board in the second, hopefully he can reset. Hope he spits in his hand before shakes Cedric's at the end of the match.

If I were him I wouldn't shake Nadal or the umps hand after the match

 

[Sambuccashake]

Oooh now I know.

Next ball that clearly lands out, Goffin should mark it and then look questioning at the umpire.

It's pathetic I know. But I would stand up and applaud it.

 

[babbette]

After THAT call Rafa points to another ball in another game, then at the end of the set makes Goffin wait, he's like fook y'all keep booing lol.