Nadal vs Gasquet: Basel semis

[JRAJ1988]

After the US Open Nadal has really got into some great form, I hope these are steps towards a more consistent/fruitful 2016....I expect Nadal and Federer to go at it in the final, that will be awesome.

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Hit to his forehand you frickin´moron!!!

LMAO!

 

[mistik]

For me this is such a negative performance from Rafa despite the win. His return position on indoors is beyond silly.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

31 winners for Rafa, wow!

 

[AustinTx24]

Congrats Nadal. Well played. Half way to Federer/Nadal final!

 

[LoboR1]

Nadal...F#*@ -Yeah!!! Lets hope Federer makes it to the final tomorrow!!

 

[tennisjedi]

First 2 set win for Rafa.

 

[oneness]

Glad he didn't lose to gasquet, that would've been a big step backward.

 

[tennisaddict]

Rafa is well and truly back. He may be tired for Paris, but he is not going to be a pushover for WTF.

Fed, Novak, Rafa and Ferrer in one group would be exciting and make up for last year's wash out

 

[AceSalvo]

despite the fact that Gassy'quet choked, lot of things worked for Nadal..

For Novak, 2016 FO just got a bit more tougher..

 

[Doflamingo]

Hats off Nadal, quiet an impressive performance. You don't get that many winners from a Nadal match at all but he played aggressive and took it to Gasquet with his FH. Minor choke at the end but they both wanted to share the piece of the humble pie

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[Aesthetics_above_all_else]

For me this is such a negative performance from Rafa despite the win. His return position on indoors is beyond silly.

He needs a super coach like Federer/Djokovic/Murray have/had in Edberg, Becker, Lendl.

I doubt Uncle Tony is all that great as a coach at this level

 

[President]

Fun match to watch even though the outcome was predictable.

 

[Meles]

Rafa's FH is bread and butter today

Dat forehand crosscourt pass in second was the 2010 US Open forehand! 150kph. No Western grip on that one.

The volleying also buttering Nadal's bread. Two keys to competing with the Djokonaut.

 

[SoBad]

The sissy escargot backhand boy still can’t handle the salsa espana heat.

 

[JRAJ1988]

 

[La Grande]

Rafa is well and truly back. He may be tired for Paris, but he is not going to be a pushover for WTF.

Fed, Novak, Rafa and Ferrer in one group would be exciting and make up for last year's wash out

You really think he's back? Or are you saying that in case he beats GOAT?

 

[LazyNinja19]

For me this is such a negative performance from Rafa despite the win.

 

[La Grande]

The stats look good for Rafa

 

[beast of mallorca]

Hahaha, is this Reechard and Rafa ? Nice find matey

 

[Levi_Ackerman]

Had to repost. Lol

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Rafa just passed Nishikori in Rankings

http://live-tennis.eu/

 

[Pablo1989]

One of the best BO3 matches of the year!

 

[tennis_pro]

Rafa just passed Nishikori in Rankings

http://live-tennis.eu/

If he wins the final he's back in the top 5.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Lol, who would've thought Nadal's best part of the season would be the Asian/European indoor swing? Looking forward to an exciting final tomorrow.

 

[Djokovic2011]

You really think he's back? Or are you saying that in case he beats GOAT?

The latter of course. Gotta get those excuses in early.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

If he wins the final he's back in the top 5.

That would be cool!

 

[La Grande]

The latter of course. Gotta get those excuses in early.

The early bird catches the worm

 

[Aesthetics_above_all_else]

 

[vanioMan]

Dat' gut, though.

Bubble gut.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Dat' gut, though.

Bubble gut.

I prefer a bubble butt myself!

 

[tennisaddict]

You really think he's back? Or are you saying that in case he beats GOAT?

The fearhand is back in full swing

 

[tennisaddict]

The latter of course. Gotta get those excuses in early.

A 34 year old is always less of a favorite against any top 10 player on the rise

 

[Djokovic2011]

A 34 year old is always less of a favorite against any top 10 player on the rise

You keep telling yourself that mate.

 

[tennisaddict]

You keep telling yourself that mate.

Let us see the betting sites if Fed makes the final.

 

[HewittAlwaysDisappoints]

Sky commentators rambling on about how second serves were so much better back in the day.. Maybe Isner's is somewhat decent though but he "hasn't won big titles".

I'm skeptical. Service games % won have gone up with the years, probably in large part because of stronger second serves I would think.



Yes, he does tend to spray it a bit

I would say it's gone up from the $hitty returning.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

How i wish i saw this match!
Was Nadal bit better than yesterday?

 

[Mainad]

Gasquet played some good stuff today but still couldn't take a set off Nadal despite almost being handed it in both sets!

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Gasquet played some good stuff today but still couldn't take a set off Nadal despite almost being handed it in both sets!

That is the mental strength/belief coming back to Rafa. Now the rest if his game has to come back.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

31 winners in 2 sets are a lot!
What happened there, was nadal aggressive? FHDTL stuff?

Rafa with tiny bit knee injury is a a good sign lol
He won so many slams w chronic pain in that knee. Poor thing.

 

[BeatlesFan]

He needs a super coach like...Edberg, Becker, Lendl.
I doubt Uncle Tony is all that great as a coach at this level

Wow, this is amazing logic. Between Edberg, Becker and Lendl, they all have won exactly 5 majors for their players. Toni has won FOURTEEN with his nephew. Toni is, without doubt, arguably the greatest coach in tennis history with those numbers!

 

[veroniquem]

Great stats from Rafa. Hope they hold up against Fed.

 

[Aesthetics_above_all_else]

Wow, this is amazing logic. Between Edberg, Becker and Lendl, they all have won exactly 5 majors for their players. Toni has won FOURTEEN with his nephew. Toni is, without doubt, arguably the greatest coach in tennis history with those numbers!

Sorry guess it wasn't clear that was sarcastic. I've heard it all about Uncle Toni...

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Nadul, blnt Gasguet


Cheers
3Fees

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Let us see the betting sites if Fed makes the final.

Fed 1.35 Nadal 3.15 no surprise really

 

[tennisaddict]

Fed 1.35 Nadal 3.15 no surprise really

Nice chunk of change to be made on Rafa

 

[maruzo]

Rafa's best days are behind him.

He's never gonna be a goat.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Lol, who would've thought Nadal's best part of the season would be the Asian/European indoor swing? Looking forward to an exciting final tomorrow.

Somebody sure loves to watch Nadal play. You better know what's good