JustMy2Cents
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Funny story of Rafa doing his laundry
Funny story of Rafa doing his laundry
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Nadal News 2.0
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JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
Guess they'll post excerpts
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati Masters 1000
August 16, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
Rafa is scheduled to practice with Holger Rune on Court 9 from 12:00 - 01:30pm.
August 16, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
Rafa is scheduled to practice with Holger Rune on Court 9 from 12:00 - 01:30pm.
ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
God that forehand is money!
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Arguably the best shot in tennis history along with the Fed forehand and Pete serve.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati Masters 1000
August 16, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
Rafa is practicing with Holger Rune.
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August 16, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
Rafa is practicing with Holger Rune.
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ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
Agreed.
His forehand is such a lethal weapon, versatile AND aesthetically pleasing. I still don't know which termination I like best, across the chest or overhead. It's Godly.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
True. What makes it unique is the insane spin and the weight of the shot, especially if you see it live, up close in a practice session. TV doesn't capture it as well.
My personal favorite is the Nadal inside-out forehand. When he's playing well, the timing and disguise of the off-forehand make it impossible to defend against.
ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati Masters 1000
Rafa is scheduled to play his opening match (R2) on Center Court on Wednesday not before 7pm (local time).
OOP for Wednesday:
Vamos Rafa!
Rafa is scheduled to play his opening match (R2) on Center Court on Wednesday not before 7pm (local time).
OOP for Wednesday:
Vamos Rafa!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati Masters 1000
August 17, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
Rafa is scheduled to practice on Court 9 from 3 - 4pm (local time).
August 17, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
Rafa is scheduled to practice on Court 9 from 3 - 4pm (local time).
ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
Guys, I think I’m going to risk it and buy tickets for the USO in hopes that I can see Rafa play and practice. I’d like to go for his first round match.
Anyone with experience could tell me what days I should buy tickets for?
How do I get to see him practice?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Anyone with experience could tell me what days I should buy tickets for?
How do I get to see him practice?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Darrell
Rookie
I got the see him at the Open in 2016 & 2017. I just bought grounds passes for the days that I was there, which was Labor Day weekend. I was only able to see him on the practice courts, but it was still awesome. The practice court area is a free for all, so you can watch whoever is out there. I would recommend you get tickets for early in the week, that way you can see all the players from the start before anyone loses.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rafa's New House
Rafa’s new seafront home for his growing family is taking shape. It seems to be completed in time.
Screenshot of a tourism video filmed this week
His new home is situated across the bay from his parents' house, where he has mainly lived since his teens.
Rafa’s new seafront home in Porto Cristo continues to take shape:
Screenshot of a tourism video filmed this week
His new home is situated across the bay from his parents' house, where he has mainly lived since his teens.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
It's a palace.Rafa’s new seafront home in Porto Cristo continues to take shape:
Screenshot of a tourism video filmed this week
His new home is situated across the bay from his parents' house, where he has mainly lived since his teens.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
Can’t wait to watch him back in action!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati Masters 1000
August 17, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
August 17, 2022
Pre-R2 practice session
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ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
I expected some rust and the rust was there.
Coric is a tricky opponent as it is now add time away and you get what we saw tonight. There were some good signs where he went up another gear and Coric could not match (most can't) and that was good to see. He could've won it playing badly, but he lost the match in the first set, terrible terrible set by Rafa's standards, he gifted that set to Coric.
On to the USO.
Vamos!
Coric is a tricky opponent as it is now add time away and you get what we saw tonight. There were some good signs where he went up another gear and Coric could not match (most can't) and that was good to see. He could've won it playing badly, but he lost the match in the first set, terrible terrible set by Rafa's standards, he gifted that set to Coric.
On to the USO.
Vamos!
estigma2001
Hall of Fame
I´m not happy with lost but if Rafa is healthy then the wins will come.
Vamos!
Vamos!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati Masters 1000
August 17, 2022
Post-R2 press conference
Rafa says it’s difficult to assess if the abdominal injury (he suffered in Wimbledon) had any impact on his play in Cincinnati, but he’ll probably undergo a test before heading to New York to make sure everything "stays the way that we want":
www.tennis.com
Vamos Rafa!
August 17, 2022
Post-R2 press conference
Rafa says it’s difficult to assess if the abdominal injury (he suffered in Wimbledon) had any impact on his play in Cincinnati, but he’ll probably undergo a test before heading to New York to make sure everything "stays the way that we want":
PRESS CONFERENCE: R. Nadal; Cincinnati 2R | Tennis.com
Rafael Nadal (ESP) speaks with the media after his 2022 Cincinnati second round loss.
Vamos Rafa!
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rattie
Legend
Not ideal prep for the USO given he would have preferred to play Montreal but couldn’t and hasn’t been able to practise normally either. Six of the other top 10 ranked players managed a first round loss this last week in the transition back to hard courts, so I’m not overly concerned about this result in Cincinnati, a tournament he has preferred not to play for some years now. A lot of disadvantages which meant he didn’t play as well as he needed to and he said himself that makes it easy to accept.
He does have an exhibition match/es to play in NY the week before the USO
www.atptour.com
He does have an exhibition match/es to play in NY the week before the USO
Nadal, Alcaraz & McEnroe Will Participate In US Open Charity Event To Support Ukraine | ATP Tour | Tennis
The USTA on Wednesday announced “The Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition”, an event to benefit the people of Ukraine featuring stars including Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, John McEnroe, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and more.
www.atptour.com
JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
Thanks for posting. Rafa seems pretty content. He has good perspective and definitely knows what he needs to do to improve.
Beulah Jesus
Hall of Fame
I am not too concerned for the loss if he has no physical issues. He didn't get the tune-up he wanted before the French Open and still won it.
If he is healthy, Rafa will be just fine at the US Open.
If he is healthy, Rafa will be just fine at the US Open.
Rattie
Legend
“Have been difficult injury to manage, to be honest. The last month and a half haven’t been easy, because having a tear on the abdominal, you don’t know when is 100% over the thing. So that affects a little bit in terms of not sure if you are able to try your best in every serve.”
I noticed that his grunt on serve was absent during this match. His pace on groundstrokes was down as well and I got the impression judging by his comment afterwards that he wasn’t confident going into this match; whether his injury would stand up to the intensity he would usually play with. Given that he also mentioned getting more tests (scans?) now to check, my overriding feeling is that he was not convinced he was ready to play a match and as a consequence that uncertainty showed in his game, which was off.
Anyone going into a match nervous and unsure whether such an injury was going to hold up would be tentative and unable to play as they would want to.
That’s the impression I get anyway. Hopefully scans will reassure him and almost two weeks before he has to play at the USO would be enough time for him to feel satisfied that he won’t need to worry and can play freely.
I noticed that his grunt on serve was absent during this match. His pace on groundstrokes was down as well and I got the impression judging by his comment afterwards that he wasn’t confident going into this match; whether his injury would stand up to the intensity he would usually play with. Given that he also mentioned getting more tests (scans?) now to check, my overriding feeling is that he was not convinced he was ready to play a match and as a consequence that uncertainty showed in his game, which was off.
Anyone going into a match nervous and unsure whether such an injury was going to hold up would be tentative and unable to play as they would want to.
That’s the impression I get anyway. Hopefully scans will reassure him and almost two weeks before he has to play at the USO would be enough time for him to feel satisfied that he won’t need to worry and can play freely.
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Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
Honestly it would have been much worse if he strained it playing matches daily over the next few days. I think with all of his experience, he doesn't really need a lot of matches before the US Open.
Nadal - GOAT
Hall of Fame
True.. also the courts are too fast at Cincinnati.. The conditions not really favorable for his game nor for getting match practice.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
I don’t think Rafa will waste time travelling back and forth. I think, he’ll use the pre-USO time to practice. Besides, he is going to participate in the fundraising exhibition event titled “Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition” in New York on Aug. 24 (post #36,129):
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/nadal-news-2-0.496732/page-723#post-16687578
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rafa's coach - Francisco Roig
Rafa’s coach Francisco Roig also works with Sloane Stephens. Roig was still in Cincinnati on Friday morning and I assume that Rafa was, too (going sightseeing?).
Rafa’s coach Francisco Roig also works with Sloane Stephens. Roig was still in Cincinnati on Friday morning and I assume that Rafa was, too (going sightseeing?
).
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
ATP Finals
Rafa has already qualified for the ATP Finals!
Source: https://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-race
Vamos Rafa!
Rafa has already qualified for the ATP Finals!
Source: https://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-race
Vamos Rafa!
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
ATP Finals
Rafa has already qualified for the ATP Finals!
Source: https://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-race
Vamos Rafa!
Kingly
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Cincinnati
August 20, 2022
A practice session
Rafa is still in Cincinnati. He is scheduled to practice at Stadium 3 from 10am - 12pm (local time).
August 20, 2022
A practice session
Rafa is still in Cincinnati. He is scheduled to practice at Stadium 3 from 10am - 12pm (local time).
JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
Rattie
Legend
Perhaps he stayed because he wants some practice sets with top players and they wouldn’t be in NY yet.Cincinnati
August 20, 2022
A practice session
Rafa is still in Cincinnati. He is scheduled to practice at Stadium 3 from 10am - 12pm (local time).
Nadal_King
Hall of Fame
So if Zverev doesn’t play Uo then Rafa avoids Medvedev until the final
Rafaforehand74
Rookie
Yes, that’s right, after Norrie win last night. It would seem unlikely Zverev would play.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
He is scheduled to practice with his team.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
What Drives Rafa Is ...
Vamos Rafa!
Keep on going!
Vamos Rafa!