2019 Rolex Paris Masters - ATP Masters 1000 - General Discussion

[StrongRule]

Nadal was playing better yesterday. As they showed he was slicing 64% of his backhands yesterday. And it worked. Today he doesn't try this tactic because Wawrinka is not as slow as Mannarino.

 

[Yugram]

Nadal was playing better yesterday. As they showed he was slicing 64% of his backhands yesterday. And it worked. Today he doesn't try this tactic because Wawrinka is not as slow as Mannarino.

It looks like his serve lost some speed compared to USO, 187 and 160 on 1st and 2nd respectively on average. Wonder why?

 

[prairiegirl]

@prairiegirl Shapo 16/16 on first serve points, no sign of Shapo Momma.

Momma is here in Canada. Denis said so in an interview earlier this week. The Colonel is in the house. Yowza, he's a looker!

 

[StrongRule]

How are they all getting so many first serves in? Wawrinka missed only 1 out of 6 in this game.

 

[tennis4jags]

why Nadal is standing so near the baseline? Is that because of Indoors? Does nt have much space to move around ..LOL

 

[Yugram]

How are they all getting so many first serves in? Wawrinka missed only 1 out of 6 in this game.

Everyone is 100% focused and motivated when they play Nadal, lol. In fact there is a certain group of players on tour who are playing good ONLY when they face Nadal, like Cilic, Schwartzman, Fognini etc.

 

[StrongRule]

Everyone is 100% focused and motivated when they play Nadal, lol. In fact there is a certain group of players on tour who are playing good ONLY when they face Nadal, like Cilic, Schwartzman, Fognini etc.

Wawrinka plays well by his standards in masters tournaments, but to be honest Nadal is helping him a lot. He could break in this game, but he makes bad mistakes.

 

[StrongRule]

Well, looks like Nadal is going to get broken. He is just serving too bad today, it was a matter of time. Will go to a third set now.

 

[Zara]

Come on, Ralph. Stay focused.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[FedGR]

why Nadal is standing so near the baseline? Is that because of Indoors? Does nt have much space to move around ..LOL

Well his legs are not what they used to be to begin with.

 

[RF-18]

Wawrinka is a total mug.

 

[Yugram]

Wawrinka muging all the important points.

 

[Yugram]

Hehe, Vamos.

 

[StrongRule]

Wow!

 

[StrongRule]

Wawrinka is a total mug.

A total mug who beat Djokovic a few times in slams, including slam finals.

 

[Zara]

Wawrinka is a total mug.

Mugrinka?

 

[Yugram]

Hmm, trainer consultation from Nadal. Doesn’t seem to be something important, but he gave Nadal some pill(?). Maybe it’s not only Djokovic who’s sick?

 

[RF-18]

Wawrinka can't to anything. He is scared out there.

 

[StrongRule]

Wawrinka can't to anything. He is scared out there.

LMAO, Wawrinka is actually playing an amazing match by his standards in hardcourt masters tournaments. And he can win it. Nadal isn't playing well.

 

[Krish872007]

Hmm, trainer consultation from Nadal. Doesn’t seem to be something important, but he gave Nadal some pill(?). Maybe it’s not only Djokovic who’s sick?

Might be reaching here but defo think there's something weird in the air. Don't know about Paris but here a lot of people (myself included) have been getting sick the last week or so. Random throat inflammation, fatigue, feeling of extreme dehydration even after having couple of cups of water (again related to throat lining). Might have breathed in some weird chemical.

 

[StrongRule]

It's annoying to see Wawrinka suddenly play well. It's not just because he withdrew a few days ago in Basel, it's also because he choked and lost to current Murray. So he can't beat current Murray but against Nadal he is trying.

 

[RF-18]

LMAO, Wawrinka is actually playing an amazing match by his standards in hardcourt masters tournaments. And he can win it. Nadal isn't playing well.

Lol yeah he'll do nothing. I've seen enough. As soon as it's crunch time on Nadals serve he can't do anything.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Something is off today for Rafa. What was the mto for? I hope it's nothing too serious

 

[StrongRule]

Something is off today for Rafa. What was the mto for? I hope it's nothing too serious

Nadal never plays well on these courts. Worst tournament for him.

 

[pedro94]

Something is off today for Rafa. What was the mto for? I hope it's nothing too serious

I heard it's something to do with his stomach, not sure what... As long as it's not knees, I'm happy

 

[BeatlesFan]

Loving Rafa's kit.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Stan will get broken here, Rafa will serve for the match.

 

[RF-18]

LOL at Waw! What a joke

 

[Yugram]

Lol Wawrinka

We’ll take it I guess.

 

[Sabrina]

4 UE from Stan and Nadal breaks. Need to finish the match now. Rafa is not playing that well.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Stan will get broken here, Rafa will serve for the match.

LOL, like shooting fish in a barrel.

 

[Zara]

There you go. Come on, Ralph. Close the deal.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

What a well-playing beast this Wawrinka is, ha. As expected, Stan actually fought but clutchness could not be found.

 

[StrongRule]

Suddenly Wawrinka plays a terrible game. I hope Nadal can serve it out. I don't like his serve today, so can't be sure.

 

[RF-18]

Haha Wawrinka the FLUKE! This is honestly such a joke for a 3 slam winner.

 

[RF-18]

Why did the crowd boo rafa?

 

[Meles]

Momma is here in Canada. Denis said so in an interview earlier this week. The Colonel is in the house. Yowza, he's a looker!

The Colonel will set things right

 

[augustobt]

Classless Nadal fan screaming mid-point...

 

[pedro94]

@BeatlesFan What's your favourite Beatles song mate? I know that's a tricky question for a Beatles fan (I myself have a top 5 at minimum, never been able to just pick one)

 

[RS]

Haha Wawrinka the FLUKE! This is honestly such a joke for a 3 slam winner.

He isn’t at his best anymore. His 2013-mid17 level was impressive off grass.

 

[augustobt]

Why did the crowd boo rafa?

They booed the stupid who shouted “vamos rafa” after Stan served.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Why did the crowd boo rafa?

I think they booed a man that shouted during the point

 

[Yugram]

Why did the crowd boo rafa?

They booed a fan who screamed during a point.

 

[augustobt]

He isn’t at his best anymore. His 2013-mid17 level was impressive off grass.

That match against Murray destroyed both of their careers.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Match point!

 

[mike danny]

Haha Wawrinka the FLUKE! This is honestly such a joke for a 3 slam winner.

Now now, let's not disparage him. He has actually won 3 slams by beating the best players for them and he hasn't been at his best since 2018.

Stan today is a shadow of 2014-2016 Stan.

 

[Yugram]

Rafa will have some more time tomorrow to warm up before the important matches start.

 

[mike danny]

Rafa will make the semis easily. He has a backhand-less Tsonga next who has just played a marathon against Struff.

 

[Sabrina]

So now only either Berrettini or Monfils can qualify for the WTF.