ATP 1000: Italian Open 2020

[3fees]

Congrats to Schwartzman blnt Nadal 62 75,, Biggest win of his career,, New Champion in Rome Masters 1000.

Nadal says see you in Paris....

Cheers
3Fees

 

[StrongRule]

This is honestly sad. Nadal and Federer were facing the toughest possible competition when they went for the double career slam. Now Djokovic gets it on the plate. He just has to show up and he wins RG. Leave alone the fact that his 2016 draw was a total joke.

 

[TheNachoMan]

That match was so beautiful.

Watch Novak mug it up against Ruud now

 

[SonicNirvana]

well done Diego

 

[Born_to_slice]

LOL, he'll lose to Djokovic 6-1 6-2

In RG no less.

 

[StrongRule]

The trolls @Yugram and @Krish0608 are nowhere to be seen now. Not surprised at all.

 

[FRV3]

Djokovic should just withdraw now. No sense it getting hurt over a masters. Only reason to play was just for a bit of clay experience against current Nadal.

 

[Sysyphus]

You say it during the matches he wins and he wins many more matches than he loses. So we have a point there. If you keep saying it enough, you’ll be correct sooner or later. This match means nothing.

Yeah, well, don't say I didn't tell you. I have been warning you this would happen for YEARS.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I’m made up for Diego. Well played!

However, don’t despair Nadal fans he still the favourite for the french!

 

[Steve0904]

Still think Nadal wins RG. BO5 is so different. Might give Djoker and Thiem a bit more belief though which is dangerous.

And playing RG in October will help Djokovic and others with conditions. And maybe a roof closure here and there. Strange year this 2020.

 

[mike danny]

Diego forgetting when he should have beaten Nadal at RG. 2 years ago, not 3.

 

[ND-13]

It is critical for Nadal to get the FO. Otherwise it will be a struggle for him to get to 21.

 

[Hitman]

This is honestly sad. Nadal and Federer were facing the toughest possible competition when they went for the double career slam. Now Djokovic gets it on the plate. He just has to show up and he wins RG. Leave alone the fact that his 2016 draw was a total joke.

Time for Rafa to get ready for the Djokovic open.

 

[Krish872007]

LOL, he'll lose to Djokovic 6-1 6-2

Guaranteed. Incredible how much luck Djokovic has with his draws.
And people say this is prime Nadal? LOL

 

[3fees]

No one beats Diego 10 times in a row..

Cheers
3Fees

 

[phl92]

The little man was the last one on my list. Saw gim live exactly 8 days ago in Austria. He lost in straights against some so called Laslo Djere, and he prob would have lost against most Top 500 players. Today it was like a total different person

 

[SonicNirvana]

that second set was hard to watch, neither really played well. especially on serve.

 

[StrongRule]

Time for Rafa to get ready for the Djokovic open.

After today he MUST withdraw and never play on clay again.

 

[Carax]

You can't expect to win a competitive match with only 43% of your first serves in.

 

[toby55555]

I thing the biggest surprise of the night was Diego’s girlfriend. She looked good sitting down but when she stood up at end I had a small heart attack. Damn!

Mrs Merton “so what first attracted you to the multi millionaire, Diego Schwartzman?”

 

[zipplock]

This is the result of a 33 yr old not playing for 200 days, that too on the most demanding surface.

Not playing for 200 days? You smoking crack? All he's been doing is practicing on clay for the FO.

 

[Mkiske]

Schwartzman has a great fighting spirit.
Very good.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Diego always give Nadal tough match. It is because of his weak service he doesn't win very often. In order to win just a set against Nadal - he needs to break thrice. Tough task but he managed it today.

 

[Hitman]

After today he MUST withdraw and never play on clay again.

At least one shot at the Djokovic Open is needed.

 

[Midaso240]

God damn, I just got up and was gonna tune in for Rafa's inevitable comeback and then he lost! Oh well, I guess Novak is going to get the outright lead for masters wins now...

 

[Deleted member 748597]

 

[Krish872007]

I really hope Nadal never plays this "tournament" again.
Schwartzman will have a tough time recovering from this to face Shapovalov, while Djokovic once AGAIN will get lots more rest after breezing through the hopeless competition in the other half of the draw.

 

[bhpower]

What's worrying about that is the second set scoreline was very flattering to Rafa, that match could easily have been over 6-2 6-2...

Schwartzman had chance to break Rafa in all his service games.

 

[Gut Check]

is Diego the best 5' 7" men's player ever?

Rosewall.

 

[Sephiroth]

my boy looked flabby and old out there

 

[Born_to_slice]

No one beats Diego 10 times in a row..

Cheers
3Fees

Cheers man

 

[Krish0608]

W

The trolls @Yugram and @Krish0608 are nowhere to be seen now. Not surprised at all.

Nadal lost to Fognini and Tsitsipas last year and still owned everybody at RG. Rafa is still the overwhelming favorite at RG. Today’s loss will give him information he needs to prepare better for #20

 

[Hitman]

I like that Nadal will have a chance to improve H2H against Valov. Not a lot of opportunities after that Montreal 2017 fluke.

Maybe next time, no?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Still think Nadal wins RG. BO5 is so different. Might give Djoker and Thiem a bit more belief though which is dangerous.

And playing RG in October will help Djokovic and others with conditions. And maybe a roof closure here and there. Strange year this 2020.

That’s how I see it too. Nadal still favourite but will be closer and Djokovic and Thiem have better chances this year. I hope Thiem goes in Nadal side

 

[TheNachoMan]

Toni scrambling to do everything to make sure Diego stays out of RAFA’s bracket at RG

 

[Rina]

"Anything is possible. Who knows what tomorrow brings to any of us? However, it is highly unlikely. Do you think Fed and Nadal will be ready to roar without having played a match for months? Wasn't Nadal's last match in February?
Nadal will lose before the finals of even Rome, let alone RG."
Gotta pat myself on the back. Posted above on Tuesday. Right about Rome. RG to be determined.

 

[what_army]

This wasn’t real clay, the nighttime sessions are noticeably faster than the daytime ones. I would say it’s a poor indicator for RG but I’ll wait to see how roofed P.Chatrier plays.

 

[Beckerserve]

I wonder what @Beckerserve thinks about this performance. Is there something not right in Nadal's game?

Serving at 35 per cent at pro level ends one way. Nadal did not play USO so if he says he is rusty that is his fault.
More worrying was his foot speed.
I said to @Hitman a few days ago Nadal will want big servers not the diegos and goffins in his draw.

 

[MeatTornado]

Well I guess Diego lives to lose another day. He won't take 2 games off Shapovalov with this form.

 

[Sephiroth]

Diego's girlfriend tho

 

[Rina]

So, Toni only has to make sure Schwartzman and Thiem are not in Rafa's bracket?

 

[3fees]

Djokovic has No 36 Master 1000's on his racquet and pull ahead of Nadal,, lets see if he keeps his cool and does it ...

Cheers
3Fees

 

[StrongRule]

W

Nadal lost to Fognini and Tsitsipas last year and still owned everybody at RG. Rafa is still the overwhelming favorite at RG. Today’s loss will give him information he needs to prepare better for #20

He was OWNED by the first player in his draw who can actually play long rallies. Omg, you are a real troll.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

is Diego the best 5' 7" men's player ever?

Chang

 

[StrongRule]

Maybe next time, no?

Don't try, this troll will disappear for a long time now.

 

[3fees]

What-- The Schwartzman v Shapo--- for the Finals

Cheers
3Fees

 

[TheNachoMan]

Diego is the same height as my mom

Spoiler

ouch

 

[Born_to_slice]

Toni scrambling to do everything to make sure Diego stays out of RAFA’s bracket at RG

I can already see him in Novak's half. Tough match-up on clay for Nole too.

 

[Steve0904]

I wonder what @Beckerserve thinks about this performance. Is there something not right in Nadal's game?

Well in fairness I don’t think you can say @Beckerserve was wrong about Novak either. He didn’t exactly look awesome today and probably would’ve lost playing a better player (like Diego).

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Diego's girlfriend tho

Why are you ignoring pms, Cinera ?