Nadal's dismal game:rate it on a scale of 1-10
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Docalex007
Hall of Fame
That was a very bad performance indeed. I'm not so sure he will raise is game enough as the tournament only gets harder.
Not looking good for Nadal and his fanboys.
Not looking good for Nadal and his fanboys.
He should have finish him off quickly so that he could have a long rest.But whatever.He still won.
Delusional from you.Wait until he meets the big guys...
babbette
Legend
settle down!
Rafa always starts slow and gets better as the days go. It's all about the sensations. 8)
When it will get tougher he will bring out the weapons.
kimizz
Rookie
Pretty much what I expected, I rate 6. I really cant remember when Rafa would have played well in the first round of RG. Besides "it takes two to tango" so its not that easy to shine against a qualifier.
Last year it was bellucci and Rafa really struggled in the first set, I think one year he played del potro in the first round and had some trouble in that match too...but we all know how those tournaments ended
so its not that easy to shine against a qualifier.Last year it was bellucci and Rafa really struggled in the first set, I think one year he played del potro in the first round and had some trouble in that match too...but we all know how those tournaments ended
Still "exhausted"? Madrid was 1 week ago man.
carlos djackal
Professional
i'd rate it at 5.........he looks tired, didn't moved very well and has way too many errors for his standard at FO, If he cannot pick his game up, he'd be in trouble........
Cesc Fabregas
Legend
Nah Djokovic has it easier with that clown Federer in his draw.
Last time I checked, 13 is a bigger number than 6:lol:
egn
Hall of Fame
4 is also bigger than 0.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
Typical Nadal first round match at RG. Doing just enough to win. The courts were very lively. I think a little rain could help Nadal get in his comfort zone. Balls are flying right now.
OddJack
G.O.A.T.
You forgot the wind. Remember he needs three elements, wind, cloud and the moon in correct position.
egn
Hall of Fame
Wasn't that dismal..he didn't drop a set. I give it a 6 leaning towards a 7..it wasn't a great performance but he proved that he played a very good return of serve I mean count the amount of times he broke his opponent and he had a lot of good shots going from the baseline. He was a bit rough on the serve, but than it was the first round of a slam and he needs to get into the swing of things. I would have been more worried if he dropped a set than this would be noteworthy.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
I don't think his knee is an issue. It's just that Madrid hurt his confidence that he now has to regain somehow. Ridiculous that tournament in altitude is a week before the French Open.
OddJack
G.O.A.T.
You must be kidding, his loss at Madrid has no effect on his confidence whatsoever, if anything it will make him work even harder.
And I am getting tired of that altitiude thing, there is only about 1700 feet dfference in the altitude compared to paris which is no big deal at all.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
I think I'll take Nadal's word over yours. Thank you very much.
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Deleted member 25923
Guest
Roger didn't play that well either. Come on, it's the first round. did you guys think they would strain themselves? Now simon had a horrible first round.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
It was warm and dry as well in Madrid. It would have to be like 100 degrees in paris and 10% humidity for the ball to bounce like it did in Madrid.
drakulie
Talk Tennis Guru
he also has to be playing exhausted.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
Maybe you mistakened it with Nadal saving his energy. No need to go all out in your first round match. It's a marathon. Not a sprint.
JoshDragon
Hall of Fame
Nadal is going to win this tournament. Remember he hasn't lost a set at the French in nearly two years June 10th, 2007, was the last time.
TheTruth
G.O.A.T.
And they usually don't, but somehow like every past year they keep getting better round by round. I'm sure neither one were quaking in their boots about playing Daniel and A.Martin.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
You should learn to know something about tennis.
GameSampras
Banned
Nadal will be alright. Afterall, he doesnt have to deal with Djoker before the finals. He should be able to cakewalk through decently and have a lot of gas left in the tank come finals time whereas Djoker and Fed will prolly battle it out.
drakulie
Talk Tennis Guru
LMAO! from your own testimony, you don't even play, and you tell someone else to learn something about tennis. MOMO.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
I watch a lot of tennis though as well as what the players mention. Amazing how much you can learn without even picking up a racquet. And I used to play a lot. Frustrating sport. lol
OddJack
G.O.A.T.
Federer Djoker is the real final
The-Champ
Legend
I don't know how accurate this information is but according to the Swedish commentators today (for Eurosport), Rafa took cortisone shots for his knees after his match against Djokovic in Madrid. I think his knees are troubling him again. Hope he can recover from that, otherwise he can say goodbye to Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
drakulie
Talk Tennis Guru
You sir, are not the sharpest knife in the book when it comes to physics. Don't try and make guesses when you have absolutely no idea about what you are talking about.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
When you see players having success with a certain type of game plan over and over, you are learning about tennis. Then you see what other players try to do to counter it. The more tennis you watch, the more you understand the game.Playing and watching pong :
doesn't translate to knowing anything about tennis.
IvanAndreevich
Legend
Yes and no. The only way to get a deep understanding of tennis is to pick up a tennis racquet and play at as high level as you are capable of. Then you start to get a whole different perspective.
OddJack
G.O.A.T.
Playing and watching pong :
doesn't translate to knowing anything about tennis.
Looks like a match between the Nfreak and veroniquem.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
We are not capable of pulling off that high level of tennis. Not all of us are physically gifted athletically. Yes I can see why you think you can gain more understanding but it's limited to your potential by itself. I played tennis off and on for 10 years until my physical limits came. I hurt my shoulder and knee.
drakulie
Talk Tennis Guru
Let me know when the player with 12 points catches up to the player with 15. Also, provide a full review of what tactical changes he made to catch up.
IvanAndreevich
Legend
It's easy to say that you are incapable if you don't work hard and train. If you do, I think everyone can reach 4.5. That's high enough to start understanding pro matches at a whole different level based completely on your on-court experience. I am not saying it's the ultimate level, but it's much much better than you can attain simply by watching.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
Probably true but I broke down physically. Too much alcohol and poor mechanics probably were the downfall for me. My serve in particular had bad form. I preferred longer points to get in a rhythm. I did get to 4.0's though.
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