2020 Mexican Open (Acapulco) - ATP 500

[MeatTornado]

This is basically like a 3rd round match

 

[Sabrina]

Easy one for Nadal. 85th title on the line.

 

[Yugram]

This is basically like a 3rd round match

It does feel a bit underwhelming, but let’s face it: no one is touching Nadal when he’s 100% apart from Djokovic, Thiem and maybe hot Kyrgios.

 

[MeatTornado]

It does feel a bit underwhelming, but let’s face it: no one is touching Nadal when he’s 100% apart from Djokovic, Thiem and maybe hot Kyrgios.

Surely a totally unbiased opinion on your part to leave out a certain someone.

 

[Yugram]

Surely a totally unbiased opinion on your part to leave out a certain someone.

A certain someone is out of the tour right now.

 

[MeatTornado]

A certain someone is out of the tour right now.

So if he was playing Indian Wells you'd put him in that group?

 

[marc45]

How can one concentrate on playing tennis with such HOT BALLGIRLS around you!!

that's what they get paid for

 

[Yugram]

So if he was playing Indian Wells you'd put him in that group?

I guess. Federer tricked Nadal into believing they’re buddies or something, and Nadal now thinks he should play every time he faces Federer like it’s Match for Africa.

 

[clayqueen]

People go on and on about Rafa's receive position but it works for him and he tops the league table for ROS points won.

 

[clayqueen]

Not sure I want to see Rafa in the sombrero

 

[Breakpointerer]

Easy win.
@StrongRule

 

[MeatTornado]

People go on and on about Rafa receive position but it works for him and he tops the league table for ROS points won.

And that's why I always defend him on that. It works. He should never stop until he's forced too. Unfortunately there are only 2 guys on the whole tour that are capable of actually making him move in with their serves.

 

[MeatTornado]

Easy win.
@StrongRule

Don't wait for a response. He passed out the moment Fritz had a break point opportunity.

 

[Yugram]

The youngest and the oldest player to win Acapulco. Mr. "done before he turns 27".

 

[Yugram]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1233983507212447744

 

[Sabrina]

Nadal now extends his personal record to 17 years of winning at least a single title (2004-2020)

 

[clayqueen]

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Sheesh, this match thread is dead

 

[MeatTornado]

Sheesh, this match thread is dead

It was a 500 against Taylor Fritz on a Saturday night.

I don't even know what the hell I'm doing here.

 

[clayqueen]

 

[Mainad]

Not sure I want to see Rafa in the sombrero

Hope he doesn't forget his big avocado when he leaves for the airport in a few hour's time (like he did in 2005).

 

[davced1]

Hope he doesn't forget his big avocado when he leaves for the airport in a few hour's time (like he did in 2005).

Is it not a pear?

 

[vernonbc]

Nadal now extends his personal record to 17 years of winning at least a single title (2004-2020)

It's not just his personal record. It's an ATP Open Era record.

 

[vernonbc]

Is it not a pear?

It's a gourd.

 

[D-Lite]

Is it not a pear?

I'm pretty sure it's a pear.

 

[vernonbc]

I'm pretty sure it's a pear.

No. Mexico isn't famous for its pears but gourds are well used in their cuisine. It's a gourd.

 

[D-Lite]

No. Mexico isn't famous for its pears but gourds are well used in their cuisine. It's a gourd.

Fair enough, but of all the gourd shapes they've certainly done their best to make it look like a generic pear

 

[Red Rick]

I'm pretty sure it's a pear.

It appears to be.

 

[Red Rick]

And that's why I always defend him on that. It works. He should never stop until he's forced too. Unfortunately there are only 2 guys on the whole tour that are capable of actually making him move in with their serves.

And those 2 guys are the guys who are the most important. That tactic drops off steeply vs top opponents.

Anyway, Nadal playing very well, but due to opposition a somewhat unremarkable win. Just hope this means we'll get fire at IW.

 

[clayqueen]

Is it not a pear?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Congratulations for Nadal on another title! He’s in vintage form too. Great tennis from him all week. Djokovic and Nadal keeping the younger players in the shadows. Big 2 too good!

 

[vernonbc]

Fair enough, but of all the gourd shapes they've certainly done their best to make it look like a generic pear

Certainly agree with you there. I'm too lazy to go searching for it but awhile ago the organizers themselves did confirm to some media outfit that it's a gourd, probably as far back as the last time Rafa won because that would be the last time I would have been interested enough in the trophy to read about it somewhere.

 

[Hitman]

Congrats to Rafa for tearing it up in Acapculco. He was head and shoulders above the competition there. 16 seasons between first and last win...and wins on multiple surfaces.

 

[octobrina10]

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to Rafa and Ferru!

 

[octobrina10]

Certainly agree with you there. I'm too lazy to go searching for it but awhile ago the organizers themselves did confirm to some media outfit that it's a gourd, probably as far back as the last time Rafa won because that would be the last time I would have been interested enough in the trophy to read about it somewhere.

Wikipedia says: "The winner traditionally receives a giant silver pear trophy."

Mexican Open (tennis) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[albertobra]

LOL that one must be one of the ugliest trophies on tour.

 

[octobrina10]

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[ChaelAZ]

LOL that one must be one of the ugliest trophies on tour.

Can never remember which it is, but the one that looks like a spiked sex toy is the worst.


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[Mainad]

Can never remember which it is, but the one that looks like a spiked sex toy is the worst.

Do you mean this one, the Madrid Open trophy?
Always reminds me of a coffee mug tree.

 

[ChaelAZ]

Do you mean this one, the Madrid Open trophy?
Always reminds me of a coffee mug tree.

Lol. Yup! [emoji2960]


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[octobrina10]

Do you mean this one, the Madrid Open trophy?
Always reminds me of a coffee mug tree.

It reminds me of a tower made of rackets, with a tennis ball on top.

 

[marc45]

Wikipedia says: "The winner traditionally receives a giant silver pear trophy."

Mexican Open (tennis) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

clearly the most "normal" trophy for him to bite

 

[marc45]

Hope he doesn't forget his big avocado when he leaves for the airport in a few hour's time (like he did in 2005).

wonder who has that?...wonder if they pawned it, probably too difficult

 

[Mainad]

It reminds me of a tower made of rackets, with a tennis ball on top.

You would have recognised that immediately without being told?

 

[octobrina10]

You would have recognised that immediately without being told?

I read about it when it was created.

 

[Mainad]

I read about it when it was created.

But would you have recognised what it was supposed to be if you hadn't read about it?

 

[octobrina10]

But would you have recognised what it was supposed to be if you hadn't read about it?

Yes, if I take a closer look at a picture.

 

[octobrina10]

Rafa, Deliciano, Ferru and others enjoyed the closing party on Saturday night:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1234162540713693184

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[tennis24x7]

It does feel a bit underwhelming, but let’s face it: no one is touching Nadal when he’s 100% apart from Djokovic, Thiem and maybe hot Kyrgios.

I saw the highlights and looks like Nadal's fearhand is back! Also he was serving great. I think he is a lock for FO unless Djoker reaches 2011 form, will be tough for anyone to take him out.

 

[stringertom]

Hope he doesn't forget his big avocado when he leaves for the airport in a few hour's time (like he did in 2005).

It’s a pear!