2022 Wimbledon SF: Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal [2]

[ACE of Hearts]

Kyrgios is being hyped. I expect him to be an error machine against nadal if the match happens.

 

[ark_28]

Where have you seen this before? At your idol?

French Open 2022 for starters

 

[ark_28]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1545010217305382917

 

[sometennisdot]

Kyrgios is being hyped. I expect him to be an error machine against nadal if the match happens.

Well last time they met at Wimbledon it was fairly close

 

[ACE of Hearts]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1545010217305382917

So much drama. Man if he doesn’t play it will feel like a disappointment this grand slam.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal’s ground game has been exceptional. I will be surprised if he doesn’t give it a go.

 

[junior74]

Which match is first on?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Which match is first on?

The djokovic should be first even if his opponent is british.

 

[sliceroni]

If Rafa calls Nick to the net

 

[I Am Finnish]

Any updates about Nadal?

 

[ark_28]

Any updates about Nadal?

Apparently he has an abdominal tear but still wants to play

 

[ark_28]

Apparently it’s a 7mm tear of lower abs

 

[I Am Finnish]

Apparently he has an abdominal tear but still wants to play

Thanks, didn't Djokovic has the same injury last year?

 

[I Am Finnish]

No way he is gonna play uso next month

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Thanks, didn't Djokovic has the same injury last year?

Pain killers.

 

[ark_28]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1545018792098553857

 

[ark_28]

Thanks, didn't Djokovic has the same injury last year?

Yes Novak had the same injury last year at the US Open my dad is a retired pain consultant you can play through it nadals is 7mm I can’t remember how big Novak’s tear was?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

No way he is gonna play uso next month

Based on what? It takes like 6 weeks for it to heal. He will be ready for the open. Plenty of time for nadal to get healthy. The open is on August 29

 

[I Am Finnish]

Yes Novak had the same injury last year at the US Open my dad is a retired pain consultant you can play through it nadals is 7mm I can’t remember how big Novak’s tear was?

25 mm

 

[junior74]

There's a tear in my beer belly

 

[Hitman]

Rafa should be fine to take on Nick. I expect a four set win here.

 

[Mark Anderson]

It's a perfect finish for Wimbledon. Throw out the Russians. They might win and we can't have that. Kyrgios wins, give him the award. Perfect, just like Boris Johnson resigning. Nick can be downing a beer at his talk, two at the presser. Although he has to hurry back to Australia for his court appearance. He is a violent boy.

 

[Mark Anderson]

It does let everyone know how and why there are three players with 62 slams. It's the money hunny.

 

[ADuck]

Nadal in 3 because I like Nadal and I hate Kyrgios.
Objectivity is for nerds.

 

[Wilhelm]

Injured Nadal is unpredictable as hell and he is super good at improvising. But Kyrgios will win.

 

[heninfan99]

found some fun quotes

• Kyrgios on Djokovic: "He has a sick obsession with being liked. He wants to be liked so much that I can't stand it. It's so cringe-worthy."
• "I'm sorry but if you (Djokovic) can't beat me you are not the greatest of all time" — KYRGIOS, Nick.
• Kyrgios on Djokovic "He'll never be the GOAT for me..."
• Kyrgios says next time he beats Djokovic he'll do Novaks' celebration in front of him...
• Kyrgios on Murray “His record vs Djokovic is embarrassing. I think he’s so much better than him”
• Kyrgios on Verdasco "He's the most arrogant person ever."
• Kyrgios on himself: "I feel I am a genius on the court."
• Kyrgios on Nadal: "He's my polar opposite. He's super salty when I beat him."
• Kyrgios on Federer: "The GOAT, and what he's done on all surfaces is amazing."
• Kyrgios on Nadal: "What Rafa's done is also pretty scary. I know he's won like 11 RG's but he adapted his game to win on grass as well which is crazy."

 

[Ralph]

I've not seen any of their recent battles. Does Nadal adhere to the Nick's serve speed in between points, or does he use his usual tactic of getting the server to wait for him?

 

[BeatlesFan]

Rafa should be fine to take on Nick. I expect a four set win here.

All the hysteria about Rafa retiring from the match...of course he'll play and will beat Nick in four.

Edit: So much for that prediction.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I've not seen any of their recent battles. Does Nadal adhere to the Nick's serve speed in between points, or does he use his usual tactic of getting the server to wait for him?

He made Nick wait repeatedly in Acapulco, holding up his hand constantly. But that was in 2019.

In 2020 at the AO, Nick said, “I’m ready to serve, how long are we going to wait? I’m ready to serve the ball.

“When he’s serving, he’s controlling the tempo. Why do I have to wait for my serve? Why am I waiting? Why?

“It’s too long between serves, it’s bull****. It’s ridiculous."

 

[paolo2143]

All the hysteria about Rafa retiring from the match...of course he'll play and will beat Nick in four.

I agree 100%. Rafa hits him with the old injury rope a dope trick and plays like a man possessed from first point to last.

He may well have a 7mm abdominal tear but Novak had 17mm abdominal tear at 2021 Aussie open and had to play 4 further matches not just 2, in order to lift title.

There is no way Rafa will come out tomorrow unless he is pretty certain he can not only win S/F but has decent shot in final. If Novak somehow loses then watch Rafa springing about like a young deer

 

[tudwell]

He made Nick wait repeatedly in Acapulco, holding up his hand constantly. But that was in 2019.

In 2020 at the AO, Nick said, “I’m ready to serve, how long are we going to wait? I’m ready to serve the ball.

“When he’s serving, he’s controlling the tempo. Why do I have to wait for my serve? Why am I waiting? Why?

“It’s too long between serves, it’s bull****. It’s ridiculous."

Hope Kyrgios jumps on this early and often tomorrow. Throw Nadal out of his usual rhythm. Hopefully the ump actually has the stones to enforce it and give Nadal a time violation if he does indeed take too long while Nick's ready to serve.

 

[kevaninho]

Nadal in 4 with a couple of tiebreaks thrown in. He can actually win them unlike Nick.

What are you talking about?

Take a look at the H2H at the top of this post.

Nick has won 5 tie breaks against Nadal alone .

 

[kevaninho]

I agree 100%. Rafa hits him with the old injury rope a dope trick and plays like a man possessed from first point to last.

He may well have a 7mm abdominal tear but Novak had 17mm abdominal tear at 2021 Aussie open and had to play 4 further matches not just 2, in order to lift title.

There is no way Rafa will come out tomorrow unless he is pretty certain he can not only win S/F but has decent shot in final. If Novak somehow loses then watch Rafa springing about like a young deer

Painkillers are wonderful things eh ?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I agree 100%. Rafa hits him with the old injury rope a dope trick and plays like a man possessed from first point to last.

He may well have a 7mm abdominal tear but Novak had 17mm abdominal tear at 2021 Aussie open and had to play 4 further matches not just 2, in order to lift title.

There is no way Rafa will come out tomorrow unless he is pretty certain he can not only win S/F but has decent shot in final. If Novak somehow loses then watch Rafa springing about like a young deer

This. People are not getting this. The thought of the tear getting worse with two matches left is not happening.

 

[prosperned]

I think so too. He'll never beat Djoko anyway and there's no points to gain and he has more than enough money. Better to hope that Djoko decided not to play USO and then Nadal can maybe win it if he's fit.

He’s a crazy man! The old man is going to play through it. Clearly he thinks he can improve his hampered serve otherwise why even try this with 6 weeks till US

 

[acintya]

we need the Nadal and Kyrgios match,everyone else except Alcaraz is boring

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Nadal in 4 sets! He will wear Krygios down and Nick will fold in the big points!

How do I say love you in your language??

 

[Rattie]

He’s a crazy man! The old man is going to play through it. Clearly he thinks he can improve his hampered serve otherwise why even try this with 6 weeks till US

8 weeks til US actually.

 

[prosperned]

8 weeks til US actually.

That 2 weeks is massive tbh. Thanks for the update.

Hopefully he can do something for his BH/serve for the SF/F

 

[mike danny]

What are you talking about?

Take a look at the H2H at the top of this post.

Nick has won 5 tie breaks against Nadal alone .

Not in their last 2 slam matches.

 

[bezs]

What a let down just one semi to watch.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

No match tomorrow, Nadal is out of the Wimbledon.

 

[bezs]

Kyrgios in a Grand Slam singles final who would have ever thought, the tennis world will melt down if he wins it all.

 

[jonestim]

Kyrgios in a Grand Slam singles final who would have ever thought, the tennis world will melt down if he wins it all.

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[Poisoned Slice]

What a shame.

 

[Gumby]

I bet Fritz must be thrilled

 

[Gumby]

Rafa must know that with a hampered serve and pain he could barely get past Fritz, it's not gonna work against Kyrgios and Joker.

 

[tudwell]

So disappointing. I'm off work tomorrow and was looking forward to having the whole morning to devote to watching this one. Now Novak-Norrie is the only match? Bummer.

Hope Nadal rests up. Still could go undefeated at slams this year lol.

 

[Gumby]

I see the press conference and I'm just saying to the tv. "oh just play the match, Kyrgios is a mental mug"

 

[Gumby]

Brad Gilbert makes a good point that if it's the final he plays the match