2017 RG QF: [4] Nadal vs. [20] Pablo Carreno Busta
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NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Tsk tsk PCB
RBA is a fine clay-courter, so he already faced good players.
But he's too good right now.
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NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
What a joke if Nishikori also retired, I would've ask for a refund or downgrade to Lenglen
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
What a p***y, there was nothing wrong with him.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Pablo better slay 
cucio
Legend
Bad result for stats lovers. This messes up those funny, pointless comparisons between years, should Nadal win it all.
Pity about Carreño, he played a great match against Raonic and this match would have been, at the very least, a big learning experience for a guy of his age and ranking.
Pity about Carreño, he played a great match against Raonic and this match would have been, at the very least, a big learning experience for a guy of his age and ranking.
Tennis sensation
Legend
I guess Nadal will happily take this victory.
eliars
Hall of Fame
I actually think Agut's best surface is indoor hard.
Nadal certainly seems like a level above everyone, but he's also not faced opponents who trouble him. As far as I recall the only time he wasn't tested before the semis, where he went on to win in recent years was in 2012.
On the flipside he'll probably be fresher than Djokovic/Thiem slugging it out at the moment.
Get A Grip
Hall of Fame
Feel bad for PCB.
Not sure this is good for Nadal actually. No chance to further hone his game.
The level of tennis Djok adn Thiem are playing is stellar.
Not sure this is good for Nadal actually. No chance to further hone his game.
The level of tennis Djok adn Thiem are playing is stellar.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Busta another armada lapdog. I hate those matches against spaniards
2
2HBH-DTL
Guest
wow. pretty disappointed by the retirement by PCB. lame schit!
JohnnyMac Fan!
Legend
If Thiem isnthe next opponent, Rafa will have to be at his best, because Thiem is dialed in and full of confidence
Paul Harman
Semi-Pro
mightyrick
Legend
Bautista-Agut is not a good clay-courter. It is his worst surface. The only success he has had on the surface is against other players who suck on clay.
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Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
He's not totally wrong. RBA's best surface is hard courts (highest career W/L, most number of titles, wins against better players on hard). That's not to say he isn't a good clay courter, he definitely is.
Exactly, and that's what I called ********.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
I love how people are saying that this isn't good for Nadal. A 31 year old getting extra rest in a slam, how is that bad? Fed got the walkover over Kyrgios in Indian Wells, and that seemed to work out well for him. Can't imagine Rafa not having to play a tough match is a bad thing, especially in a best of 5 format. A healthy and rested Rafa Nadal on clay is a nightmare. Yes, Thiem is playing well, and beat Rafa in Rome, but this is a whole other bag of burritos under the hood. Rafa was pretty worn out going into that match, and it was a best of 3 format. A healthy and rested Nadal in a best of 5? Good luck, Mr. Thiem. I'll be the first to applaud and cheer if you take down the King of Clay in his court, but I just don't see it happening this year.
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
That is a Panerai.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
I said Busta could not win this match. I was wrong. He could not even play it 
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