Australian Open 2022 Final: Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev

[Omega_7000]

Med is tired but he's also playing brain dead tennis. And Rafa is fresh as a daisy now

While the 26 year old is spent physically

 

[onefineday]

If you don't want to play against the stadium, don't, er, insult/troll/instigate them.

 

[ronalditop]

Putamare.

 

[stringertom]

Every five years is the cycle for The Nadal to play a fifth set in the AO final.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Amazing how a guy in his mid-30s is outlasting a guy in his mid-20s. Medvedev looks tired. He's not running down balls. I guess we'll see how he comes back to play the 5th.

but Med’s play has been very shaky.Both players have been shaky.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Did he make 2-2 in sets after falling 0-2 ..

Yep

 

[ewiewp]

Serving under 50% and still being in this match ROFLMAO

it's more like 30% except 3rd set. amazing.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I voted Medvedev in 5 in the poll so I’ll stick with it, I guess.

 

[MeatTornado]

While the 26 year old is spent physically

RG final all over again

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I wanted whoever would win this to earn it and that will definitely be the case!

So hoping Rafa can complete this comeback and win #21. I will be disappointed if he loses but if Medvedev wins and it is earned it was at least a thrilling five set match!!!

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

At least Med leads in terms of games

 

[roysid]

Yep

I know this match. Any other grand slam match he did

 

[NeutralFan]

I'll never forgive Medvedev if he wi

Medvedev is a grinder that can't go 5, it's so weird honestly.

Well most grinder have made career due to great stamina .

 

[Adam Copeland]

I really want this so bad. Please finish this Rafa.

@maratha_warrior - Check this out, Michael just wants a win somehow

 

[Lleytonstation]

Amazing how a guy in his mid-30s is outlasting a guy in his mid-20s. Medvedev looks tired. He's not running down balls. I guess we'll see how he comes back to play the 5th.

MoDeRn MeDiCiNe

 

[Checkmate]

Nadal also had One Bp, okay i give u that. But barring first serve Nadal was better off grounds .no?

Not in set 1 and 3 till where i left off but you could be right since i missed the ending of the third and most of the fourth.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Chair umpire saying if you call out between serves you’ll be kicked out.

 

[Sephiroth]

It's the hope that kills, can't take another 5 set L Rafa...what you doing to us

 

[victorcruz]

Every five years is the cycle for The Nadal to play a fifth set in the AO final.

Thanks for reminding me of the heartbreak of 12 and 17

 

[TheNachoMan]

At least Med leads in terms of games

6-2, bud.

 

[Open Stance]

Nice crowd

 

[Oval_Solid]

classless crowd

 

[Ledigs]

Great pass

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Lol.

 

[MeatTornado]

Lots of talk about how Med embraces the role as the villain, but the crowd definitely gets to him.

 

[NatF]

Nadal has got this now. Sad times ahead.

 

[toby55555]

I thought Nick was in charge of security?

 

[NeutralFan]

I am not liking it. Can't take another 5setter heart break

 

[-NN-]

I'll never forgive Medvedev if he wi


Well most grinder have made career due to great stamina .

Sorry what?

Neutral fan?

HELLO??

 

[abmk]

nadal with fh dtl pass.
15-30 med
ace. 30 all.

 

[Sabrina]

Please break Rafa.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Break point Nadal

 

[Lleytonstation]

This match exposed med has overrated.

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

MoDeRn MeDiCiNe

Think of it as being vaccinated against fatigue. Boostered regularly too

But let it not distract from the amazing skill level on display.

 

[Steffi-forever]

Next gen at the next! Great stuff!

 

[onyxrose81]

Med has only himself to blame. Missed opportunities in the third.

 

[The Blond Blur]

Chair umpire should have told the crowd they’d be removed a long time ago.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Nadal has got this now. Sad times ahead.

The jinx posting game is strong

 

[weakera]

Please break. Please.

 

[bertrevert]

Rafa looks refreshed and ready.
Med looks knackered and keeps replaying plays that don't work.

 

[rhoder]

medvedev’s volleys are dogsh*t

 

[Krish872007]

Medvedev is not really like Djokovic - he's just trying to be

 

[Ginger ninja]

No fight in Med. No plan b, he might get breadsticked here

 

[NeutralFan]

Medvedev serve will always keep him in the 5th set.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Break now Rafa. Break!!

 

[Mivic]

If the triple masked big pharma cuck wins this I'm done with the sport.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Vintage Nadal at the moment. Meddy looks done here

 

[abmk]

phew. BP saved with serve+ FH DTL.

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

Meddy playing the backhand crosscourt with miles of open court in front of him

 

[NeutralFan]

Med serving Bomb, damn.