Nadal vs. Agassi
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AceYouVeryMuch
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I agree. Agassi 3-1.
HyperHorse
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Yeah come on Andre... show that punk how to really play on grass from the baseline b4 u retire 
VamosRafa
Hall of Fame
I'm picking Rafa, but I expect Agassi to give him fits and starts. The longer the match goes, the more it will favor Rafa, I think. But they had a tough match in Montreal, where the court suited Rafa's game a lot more.
But Agassi doesn't sound too confident about his physical condition in his interview today. If Rafa keeps him out there a while, that could go in Rafa's favor.
But Agassi doesn't sound too confident about his physical condition in his interview today. If Rafa keeps him out there a while, that could go in Rafa's favor.
TennisProPaul
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Ok gang this match will be fun.
It might be a sad farewell to Agassi and painfull to watch, but it could be a blockbuster.
The crowd will be 100% behind agassi almost like a davis cup match.
I wont miss a point.
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It might be a sad farewell to Agassi and painfull to watch, but it could be a blockbuster.
The crowd will be 100% behind agassi almost like a davis cup match.
I wont miss a point.
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TennisProPaul
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well you might be right but i will also have live point by point on the computer, but i wont see how the point went down but i wont miss much. im pretty sure it wont be that bad, especially when nadal serves cause he takes soo long.
Moose Malloy
G.O.A.T.
this match is on saturday. nbc takes over coverage then, they rarely show live tennis, but edited tape delayed to fit in a time slot.
at least espn shows live tennis.
TacoBellBorderBowl1946
Professional
Double A in 4. Agassi has the experience at the lawns over Nadal, and Andre should also break quite a few service games of Nadals, with Nadals pattycake 2nd serve.
oscar_2424
Legend
2 or 3 years ago ANdre would have killed Nadal, but he is not at his prime anymore, remember he lost to henman in straight sets, and Henman got crushed by Federer, so its gonna be a tough match for both players, i'll pick Nadal in 5
killer
Semi-Pro
Couple of things working to AA's advantage: he's got a great return, which means that the ball will be coming back at Rafa much more quickly than even a hardcourt. AA's been serving very well in his first two rounds, and given the difficulty Nadal's having picking up on the return (especially in his last match) i think it's going to make for some easy hold games. Provided Agassi takes control of points early, and doesn't let himself get jerked side to side in long baseline rallies, I think he'll come through. AA in 4.
slice bh compliment
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Quote:
Originally Posted by unjugon
One thing we can be sure of, Nadal will fight till the last point.
ZinG!
Well, Nadal's shoulder seemed better against Kendrick.
I hope he and AA go five. Either way's cool w/ me, but I would like to see Dre go far. Nadal will have like seven or eight more, ahem, cracks at this.
Originally Posted by unjugon
One thing we can be sure of, Nadal will fight till the last point.
Grimjack said:
ZinG!
Well, Nadal's shoulder seemed better against Kendrick.
I hope he and AA go five. Either way's cool w/ me, but I would like to see Dre go far. Nadal will have like seven or eight more, ahem, cracks at this.
superman1
Legend
Agassi seems fairly confident about his chances. He and Nadal had a closely contested match last year on high bouncing hard courts. Agassi said the spin was more than he'd ever seen before. The grass will negate most of that so you have to favor Agassi. He may not be quite at the level he was last year, but from watching his match with Seppi it looks like he's getting back to that level. His wide serves should help him out a lot. The only person who can beat him out there is himself - he has all the tools to dismantle Nadal.
Agassi in 4.
Nadal will still be a little shaken regardless of practice today. Hopefully he lacks confidence so AA will win. Agassi was nervous first round, but now he is on a roll and I give the edge to Agassi. Conditioning will be a factor, but wasnt it last US open Agassi defeated blake in a long 5 setter?
Nadal will still be a little shaken regardless of practice today. Hopefully he lacks confidence so AA will win. Agassi was nervous first round, but now he is on a roll and I give the edge to Agassi. Conditioning will be a factor, but wasnt it last US open Agassi defeated blake in a long 5 setter?
slice bh compliment
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Again, I'm for a strong match by Dre.....but it will come down to conditioning. Man, if his back is stiff it could be a bloodbath.
HollerOne5
Semi-Pro
Nadal is gonna be fired up. He always raises his game against the big names, especially when lots of people don't think he can win. If this is a baseline battle, Agassi needs to rely on taking the ball early and running Rafael around. If not, Rafa is in better shape, faster, hits a little harder, etc etc. Rafa is like a souped up version of Agassi at this point in their careers.
Moose Malloy
G.O.A.T.
the schedule of play is in for tomorrow.
for americans watching espn/nbc tommorow:
nbc has dibbs on the agassi-nadal match. it starts at 5 am pst/8 am est. but nbc doesn't come on air until 9 am pst/12 pm est.
espn starts their coverage at 5 am pst/8 am est but won't be allowed to show any agassi-nadal live(not even one second of it)
i'm sure there will be a lot of complaining tomorrow, so I though I'd prepare you guys.
for americans watching espn/nbc tommorow:
nbc has dibbs on the agassi-nadal match. it starts at 5 am pst/8 am est. but nbc doesn't come on air until 9 am pst/12 pm est.
espn starts their coverage at 5 am pst/8 am est but won't be allowed to show any agassi-nadal live(not even one second of it)
i'm sure there will be a lot of complaining tomorrow, so I though I'd prepare you guys.
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
Moose Malloy said:
Eddie Dibbs will be in the booth? Cool, I've been waiting for this day since 1979.
BaseLineBash
Hall of Fame
Didn't I see you on Seinfeld as a guest appearance?slice bh compliment said:
sinatra161
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Moose Malloy said:
Please tell me your just trolling to cause problems!This is the stupidest thing I've ever heard regarding broadcast times for tennis!Do you guys remember last year at the us open I believe it was the Agassi vs.Blake match,When they switched networks toward the end of the match.At least we have fair warning on this one!And they wonder why viewership isn't higher in th US,It's thanks in part to stupid crap like this!
Polaris
Hall of Fame
superman1 said:
I voted for Nadal in 4, because I think that is more likely, even though I want Agassi to go further in the tournament. If it goes to 5, I'm not sure Agassi's stamina will hold. I don't like Nadal's game or his gamesmanship, but if he can defeat Federer in a mental battle, he has a definite chance against anybody and everybody irrespective of the surface - let alone a short-of-matches Agassi.
Well, I haven't registered my "prediction" yet. Had to think about it some. Match is tomorrow, so I suppose it's time. I have a feeling that Andre is going to win the match in three sets.
For sure, Andre will win the first set, and I suspect fairly easily. Nadal is somewhat of a slow starter in "big" matches. Considering the retirement announcement and the participants, this is a "big" match. Rafa has shown that he lets his nerves get the better of him in the beginning of these type of matches.
If Andre prevails easily in the first set, I see him gaining a pretty big boost of confidence and will cruise in the second set. The first half of the set should be easy for Andre, the last half more difficult because by that time, Rafa will have his nerves somewhat under control.
Third set will be close, but Andre will be on a roll and his experience will overcome anything that Rafa will come up with. Rafa will not give up, but Andre's experience will not be easy to dismiss.
Andre in three, 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-4.
For sure, Andre will win the first set, and I suspect fairly easily. Nadal is somewhat of a slow starter in "big" matches. Considering the retirement announcement and the participants, this is a "big" match. Rafa has shown that he lets his nerves get the better of him in the beginning of these type of matches.
If Andre prevails easily in the first set, I see him gaining a pretty big boost of confidence and will cruise in the second set. The first half of the set should be easy for Andre, the last half more difficult because by that time, Rafa will have his nerves somewhat under control.
Third set will be close, but Andre will be on a roll and his experience will overcome anything that Rafa will come up with. Rafa will not give up, but Andre's experience will not be easy to dismiss.
Andre in three, 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-4.
SliceServe
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Susan,
Moose may be right. ESPN is listing Sharapova vs Frazier 8am - 12noon EST(we all know it won't go 3 hrs) and then Roddick vs Murray 3pm - 6pm EST.
I think if ESPN had the Agassi vs Nadal match...they would be letting the world know about it on their TV listings page.
NBC takes to the air at 12noon EST...what giant marquis match is left?
Moose may be right. ESPN is listing Sharapova vs Frazier 8am - 12noon EST(we all know it won't go 3 hrs) and then Roddick vs Murray 3pm - 6pm EST.
I think if ESPN had the Agassi vs Nadal match...they would be letting the world know about it on their TV listings page.
NBC takes to the air at 12noon EST...what giant marquis match is left?
how could anyone pick agassi. though he played well against an unknown the other day, he is not even close to playing the kind of tennis it would take to beat someone in the top 25, let alone top 5. I don't care if the surface is grass. there is no chance that agassi can win this match. what are people thinking.
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
buder said:
Absolutely correct. On paper.
To quote a line from John Facenta (about tennis BTW)...
"Predictions are empty yardsticks when two are alone in compeitition."
And to quote middle-period Andre Agassi,
"I guess that's why they play these things before they hand out the trophy, right?"
tennissavy
Hall of Fame
What is going on with the start of agassi's match? It is listed to begin at 1pm british time but they are still not on court???
BaseLineBash
Hall of Fame
I'm getting mixed messages from all sources at this point.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Nadal is getting some pop on his serve.Up 4-3 on serve.
Court_Jester
Hall of Fame
It's 5-4 Nadal with Agassi serving.
BaseLineBash
Hall of Fame
For NBC/Espn not showing this match live, I hope NBC's satelites go out during the 2008 Presidential election results and NBC comes in last in ratings because they had to show a taped version 5 hours after the fact we have a new President. HA!
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