French Open Final: [1] Rafa Nadal vs [7] Dominic Thiem

[ewiewp]

Yeah, yeah. Thiems still got the toughest job to do in tennis, maybe entire history.

 

[AlexanderTheGreat08]

Safin talking about the Thiem-Nadal Final

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Don’t get me wrong, even last week I noted that in no other profession would this be the case. If Thiem brings the goods, you know, if the fans are bigging him up people on Twitter, he would most definitely be the favourite. Unfortunately, Nadal's Vamos and bamos will be viewed as self-serving and allow people to dismiss the actual real subject, which is why I can only see one winner.

Bottom line, we're at Roland Garros and Rafa Nadal is most definitely the guy here. It's going to take a Misawa type effort from Thiem and well.....

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I really feel this match will be a major dud. People will be dissapointed on Sunday.

 

[TheAssassin]

Safin talking about the Thiem-Nadal Final

King Marat looking stunning as always.

If only he was the rising star now, could have done some massive damage on the Tour...

 

[Sambuccashake]

Gooby plz.

Nadûl.

 

[ewiewp]

There is no way Rafa allows Thiem to beat him on Sunday on his favourite court. Every victory Thiem has over Rafa has never been in a final. The last 2 victories of Thiem vs Nadal was QF matches. We all know Rafa is vulnerable the most before SF matches. Hence why he has a 24-3 win loss ratio in SF. This dreaming Thiem will win is quite lunatic. Djokovic had 3 efforts at Nadal in a SF/Final match between 2012 and 2014 and lost. Novak we all agree was the best equipped. Thiem is a very streaker player when he plays Nadal. He may come out strong and stay with Rafa etc but once Rafa bites his forehand and dictates the play then we will see error galore from Thiem. I can almost see it now. Players like Nadal, Djokovic and Federer do NOT lose slam finals against no goats. The player Rafa probably feared most was still Djokovic ironically. Thiem is a exceptional player but to beat Rafa in RG in a best 5 in a FINAL, sorry cant see it.

But due to Rafa, we forgot RG is such a neutralizing slam.
Hardest one to dominate long term.
More chance to younger lower ranked players, even unseeded ones.
Rafa has done toughest job in tennis and up heal battle every year....

 

[Deleted member 756486]

King Marat looking stunning as always.

If only he was the rising star now, could have done some massive damage on the Tour...

Sad that Zverev will one day have more slams than Safin.

At least we’ll always know that Safin was far more talented. Zverev will never play a match like Safin did at AO 05 against Fed.

 

[icedevil0289]

But due to Rafa, we forgot RG is such a neutralizing slam.
Hardest one to dominate long term.
More chance to younger lower ranked players, even unseeded ones.
Rafa has done toughest job in tennis and up heal battle every year....

lmao, try again.

 

[Deleted member 756514]

Actual victor - Nadal
Moral victor - Thiem
Both happy.

 

[malbaker86]

Domi don't make mistakes twice.

Loses to Novak 2016 FO, beats him 2017.

Loses to Rafa 2017 FO, beats him 2018?

 

[bezs]

Now it reallly comes down to one saviour, help us Dominic you're our only hope.

 

[kishnabe]

2014 was Pre-Thiem

 

[abmk]

It's interesting that RAFA has played against OHBH more times in RG finals than 2HBs despite the latter being more popular.

Federer 4x, Puerta 1x, Stan 1x, now Thiem 1x
that's 7 vs 1-H BH


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Djokovic 2x, Soderling 1x, Ferrer 1x

that's 4 vs 2-H BH

 

[RF-18]

Match of Thiems life. A win here would kick start a tremendous career for him, then I'm talking about ATG career.

Come on Dom, you can do this!

 

[maxrenn]

Thiem has looked stronger than anyone in the tournament and Rafa has looked weak, however this is RG and if Rafa brings what he usually does to finals day here then he can win for sure. Tough one to call as Thiem is the in form player but Rafa is still the favourite, hopefully it's a good match whoever wins.

 

[tlm]

He’s all cute and adorable there but just you wait until he steps out on Chartier..

Hilarious.

 

[Red Rick]

What can I improve? Mury GOAT and ABZ option?

Yes, and cause Nadal is in, there's at least 2 options of salty tears. Of all the groups of fans you can take a **** on, you take a **** on nobody

 

[cc0509]

Yes. Nadal appeared to lose intensity from Rome I think.
And I noticed thiems backhand has became pretty stable lately.

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I've probably watched more clay court tennis in the past week than I have in the entire time I've been watching tennis(last year I probably watched 2 RG matches) and Thiem looks solid to me. But, he'll presumably become a broken down mess in the final vs The King of Clay! I hope Thiem can at least challenge Nadal even if he doesn't win. Nothing worse than lopsided matches IMO. I tune out.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

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I've probably watched more clay court tennis in the past week than I have in the entire time I've been watching tennis(last year I probably watched 2 RG matches) and Thiem looks solid to me. But, he'll presumably become a broken down mess in the final vs The King of Clay! I hope Thiem can at least challenge Nadal even if he doesn't win. Nothing worse than lopsided matches IMO. I tune out.

I think it’s gonna be a snoozer. Hope i am wrong. Thiem needs the first set in the worse way.

 

[tennis_pro]

or they can share the trophy together

Or give the trophy to Thiem because he's younger and Nadal has 13.454 already.

 

[Justin Side]

Rafa in 4 sets if it rains. Rafa in 3 sets if it doesn't rain.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Federer 4x, Puerta 1x, Stan 1x, now Thiem 1x
that's 7 vs 1-H BH


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Djokovic 2x, Soderling 1x, Ferrer 1x

that's 4 vs 2-H BH

I remembered Puerta playing with a two-hander but that makes it more interesting.

 

[mistik]

Thiem has looked stronger than anyone in the tournament and Rafa has looked weak, however this is RG and if Rafa brings what he usually does to finals day here then he can win for sure. Tough one to call as Thiem is the in form player but Rafa is still the favourite, hopefully it's a good match whoever wins.

There is that feeling if Thiem it will be good for the sport.I dont know Rafa is just so so this year.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Or give the trophy to Thiem because he's younger and Nadal has 13.454 already.

Slaayyyy.

 

[junior74]

Good poll, but missing the option:

* Rafa drowns in his own sweat due to humidity, Thiem gives life support and becomes not only RG Champion but also Moral Champion!

 

[sarmpas]

Going by the score Nadal completely destroyed Del Potro today. Could Thiem win the best of 5 final? He could. Are his chances realistic? Not in my view, your view may differ though.

 

[Jonas78]

Head or heart?

Lets go with the heart, Thiem is ready for the task, wins In 4 or 5.

Both Diego and Delpo showed that Rafa is vulnerable on serve (Delpo couldnt convert of course). Thiem should also hold far more easily than Diego, because of a much better serve. Weather conditions also good for Thiem.

 

[cc0509]

Match of Thiems life. A win here would kick start a tremendous career for him, then I'm talking about ATG career.

Come on Dom, you can do this!

I don't think he'll be anywhere close to being an ATG. He can probably win a few slams.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Dom to go down tamely in straights, with at least one breadstick set. He hasn't the mental strength to possibly defeat Rafa in his first slam final. I couldn't believe how many people thought Del Po had a chance in the semis and Del Po is stronger mentally (and with much more experience) than Thiem.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Waiting for @Meles prediction

 

[Red Rick]

Dom to go down tamely in straights, with at least one breadstick set. He hasn't the mental strength to possibly defeat Rafa in his first slam final. I couldn't believe how many people thought Del Po had a chance in the semis and Del Po is stronger mentally (and with much more experience) than Thiem.

Mental strength won't make up for a lack of ability. Thiem has the game to trouble Nadal on clay. Del Potro never had.

 

[existential dread]

I tend to think that competitive matches have the best chance to produce good tennis, so it's hard to get excited about Sunday.

 

[Bill W]

Just give Rafa NaDirt the trophy and lets finally move on to grass.

 

[TheAssassin]

Sad that Zverev will one day have more slams than Safin.

At least we’ll always know that Safin was far more talented. Zverev will never play a match like Safin did at AO 05 against Fed.

Don't remind me, I am already irritated that Murray and especially Wawrinka has more than Safin.

Tough for anyone to play a match like that, that was one of the best tennis spectacles ever.

 

[stringertom]

Waiting for @Meles prediction

He has to pick Nadal (suggest surgical gloves) for Thiem to:

 

[Service Ace]

Safin talking about the Thiem-Nadal Final

Safin is the only former player willing to tell it like it is and calling out players when they play like MUGS. Gotta respect the man for his honesty.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Nadal in 2

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Nadal in 2

Zverev would be in the final if this was BO3.

Lel.

 

[TennisFan3]

The sky didn't fall chicken little, calm down. Even nervous Nadal, as according to you, demolished Delpo. LOL, do you have any clue about tennis?

Much more than you do. Your posts have ZERO tennis insights and all you do is obsess over Clarky21.
I don't even bother reading what you write, given that is biased and has zero merit.
There are a lot of big Fed/Djoko fans who hate Nadal, but at least they know about tennis, so I like reading their opinions. Unlike your posts, where not even one of them has ever been worth my time.
I'm going to put you on ignore and this is the last post I ever reply from you. Have a nice day..

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Yes, and cause Nadal is in, there's at least 2 options of salty tears. Of all the groups of fans you can take a **** on, you take a **** on nobody

I’m not about taking a **** on anybody.

Amor y Paz my friend.

 

[stringertom]

Uh, hello...

A few others can send their thoughts...Pouille, Verdasco and fedr off the top of my head.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Zverev would be in the final if this was BO3.

Lel.

Never heard of her

 

[Omega_7000]

I really feel this match will be a major dud. People will be dissapointed on Sunday.

Think everyone is expecting Thiem to lose so not sure what you mean

 

[abmk]

I remembered Puerta playing with a two-hander but that makes it more interesting.

 

[mike danny]

Aren't conditions going to be damp on Sunday? If so, Thiem might snatch a set.

Otherwise, it's a repeat of last year's semi.

 

[jaggy]

I just want to watch Thiem hit backhands so hopefully they are out there a long time

 

[BeatlesFan]

Mental strength won't make up for a lack of ability. Thiem has the game to trouble Nadal on clay. Del Potro never had.

Oh, Thiem has the fitness and the game on clay, but it won't matter since he will be overwhelmed by the moment and won't be able to handle it.

Does anyone really believe Thiem could serve out a match on PC against Nadal, even if he had a 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 5-3 lead? I would bet the house Nadal would break him and come roaring back to defeat him.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

McEnroe said that thiem has a plan lol. I can’t wait to see that plan. Is he gonna do a rain dance on the court? I could give thiem 9 games at most

 

[stringertom]

Good poll, but missing the option:

* Rafa drowns in his own sweat due to humidity, Thiem gives life support and becomes not only RG Champion but also Moral Champion!

If he does it well enough they may have to get a room afterwards and Pico will be insanely jealous!