Norrie will finish what Gasquet started

[SardinesForDinner]

In yesterday's match Gasquet had all the momentum as he won three straight games from 2-5 to level the second set at 5-5 against a rattled Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard was clearly nervous, sweating more than usual and had to use all his game antics to win the set. But nonetheless, this is a vulernable Nadal, a slower and weaker Nadal. And his next opponent is fully aware of that fact. 25 year old sensation Cameron Norrie is set to leave his mark in tennis history, just like Robin Söderling did 12 years ago. Critics may say that Norrie lost in straights to Nadal in Barcelona. But that was one month and a half ago. Since then Norrie has reached two finals (Estoril and Lyon) beating high quality players like Cristian Garin, Marco Cecchinato and Dominic Thiem. Last week he lost to the player of the year so far: Stefanos Tsitsipas.

However, for experts it's clear Norrie is peaking at the right moment. Every little detail: the diet containing of solely fish & chips the entire month of May, the 20 minutes nap after lunch, the repeated viewings of Söderling's hammering forehands have all led to this moment - the dethroning of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Söderling lost to Nadal 6-0, 6-1 in Rome just weeks prior to the 2009 Roland Garros. History has a tendency to repeat itself, just ask Roger Federer on his thoughts on 40-15.

Norrie to win in 4 sets.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

actually, popyrin started it first, but he screwed up

 

[junior74]

Hardest draw in the history of the men's game pt. 3

 

[ForehandRF]

Nobody can keep up the intensity with Nadal on Chatrier.He can be slowed down throughout the match, but eventually the inevitable happens.He has multiple gears avaiable and he can switch them on and off, depending on the situation.21 is almost as sure as death and taxes, it is how it is

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

actually, popyrin started it first, but he screwed up

The miss on set point was funny. But nadal was always gonna win the match anyways.

 

[Fabresque]

Lmao you’re really gonna gas up a blown gasket (get it) and Cameron Norrie? Popyrin in the first round is probably Nadal’s toughest encounter until the semi-finals.

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

“for experts it’s clear Norrie is peaking at the right moment “absolute LOL at that OUTRAGEOUS statement.

 

[Gazelle]

Can't wait to see Norrie servebot Nadal off the court.

 

[Forehanderer]

Hardest draw in the history of the men's game pt. 3

Bull has to bulldoze bery tough opponents like gaskay no?

 

[Deleted member 770948]

Diego took 12 games from Nadal at last year's RG semi-final........but Djokovic didn't finish what Diego started at all....

 

[Forehanderer]

Nobody can keep up the intensity with Nadal on Chatrier.He can be slowed down throughout the match, but eventually the inevitable happens.He has multiple gears avaiable and he can switch them on and off, depending on the situation.21 is almost as sure as death and taxes, it is how it is

Whenever any player faces Bull on Chatrier, they chat themselves even with set points on serve and Nadal hands them an overhead they can make while sleeping.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

 

[catskillthunder]

Woohoo! Another an amazing prediction thread. One of these days I tell ya, one will actually hit.

 

[StrongRule]

Anything is possible. Nadal really looks extremely vulnerable these days. If Gasquet was just a bit more clutch he would have won the second set yesterday.

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

ROFL... MAO?

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Norrie is a very good player probably playing the best tennis of his career right now but he will lose in straights because he has even less weapons to bother Nadal than Popyrin and Gasquet

 

[El_Yotamo]

the diet containing of solely fish & chips

Yeah but does he eat sardines?

 

[SardinesForDinner]

Yeah but does he eat sardines?

In June, yes.

 

[Texas Tennis Fan]

I doubt that Norrie wins, but I do think it is a good idea to come in confidently with any of the Big 3, otherwise you are psychologically already down 2 sets.

 

[SardinesForDinner]

I’m surprised by the skepticism in the replies. Tomorrow you’ll be the ones being surprised by the tireless, the persistent and the wholesome Cameron Norrie.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

I refer you my to my previous thread about the matter at hand:

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/im-going-to-stick-my-neck-out-and-call-it-now-cameron-norrie-will-win-the-gentlemens-singles-title-at-the-2021-edition-of-the-french-open.698883/

I'm pleased to see that the groundswell of opinion is growing on this topic.

There's no two ways about it: barring some kind of divine intervention, Norrie will beat Nadal (I'm hesitant to hubristically use the term "thrash").

 

[SardinesForDinner]

I refer you my to my previous thread about the matter at hand:

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/im-going-to-stick-my-neck-out-and-call-it-now-cameron-norrie-will-win-the-gentlemens-singles-title-at-the-2021-edition-of-the-french-open.698883/

I'm pleased to see that the groundswell of opinion is growing on this topic.

There's no two ways about it: barring some kind of divine intervention, Norrie will beat Nadal (I'm hesitant to hubristically use the term "thrash").

Corrie will beat Nadal but not win the tournament. Your thread should be banned.

 

[catskillthunder]

I’m surprised by the skepticism in the replies. Tomorrow you’ll be the ones being surprised by the tireless, the persistent and the wholesome Cameron Norrie.

If Norrie wins, Ill delete my account and never return.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

“for experts it’s clear Norrie is peaking at the right moment “absolute LOL at that OUTRAGEOUS statement.

Esteemed experts of tennis - such as myself and, evidently, the OP - carry out critical analysis of the sport.

We don't make these kind of statements lightly.

There's only one way this match is going, and that way is Cameron Norrie.

 

[Slowtwitcher]

You gotta be pretty desperate to rest your hopes with Norrie

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

If Norrie wins, Ill delete my account and never return.

Please don’t, you are the only one who thinks I’m sane while everyone else on here thinks I’m ridiculous

 

[Sudacafan]

20-minute naps after lunch is too short. He should do at least one hour naps to have a chance.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Corrie will beat Nadal but not win the tournament. Your thread should be banned.

Who could possibly defeat Norrie from the 4th-round onwards?

The winner of the Cecchinato/Berankis 4th-round match could be a potential banana skin, should they go on to the semis.

 

[TheNachoMan]

His first round match is actually his hardest match until the semis..lol

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Please don’t, you are the only one who thinks I’m sane while everyone else on here thinks I’m ridiculous

I generally enjoy your posts.

And, to be fair, you've probably got the best username on this entire forum.

 

[Beckerserve]

In yesterday's match Gasquet had all the momentum as he won three straight games from 2-5 to level the second set at 5-5 against a rattled Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard was clearly nervous, sweating more than usual and had to use all his game antics to win the set. But nonetheless, this is a vulernable Nadal, a slower and weaker Nadal. And his next opponent is fully aware of that fact. 25 year old sensation Cameron Norrie is set to leave his mark in tennis history, just like Robin Söderling did 12 years ago. Critics may say that Norrie lost in straights to Nadal in Barcelona. But that was one month and a half ago. Since then Norrie has reached two finals (Estoril and Lyon) beating high quality players like Cristian Garin, Marco Cecchinato and Dominic Thiem. Last week he lost to the player of the year so far: Stefanos Tsitsipas.

However, for experts it's clear Norrie is peaking at the right moment. Every little detail: the diet containing of solely fish & chips the entire month of May, the 20 minutes nap after lunch, the repeated viewings of Söderling's hammering forehands have all led to this moment - the dethroning of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Söderling lost to Nadal 6-0, 6-1 in Rome just weeks prior to the 2009 Roland Garros. History has a tendency to repeat itself, just ask Roger Federer on his thoughts on 40-15.

Norrie to win in 4 sets.

Would make RG 2020 1000 times sweeter. Think about it

 

[Beckerserve]

His first round match is actually his hardest match until the semis..lol

SINNER!!. the future undisputed GOAT. In 20 years time you will put on my headstone.'BeckerServe knew his Onions that lad.'

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

I generally enjoy your posts.

And, to be fair, you've probably got the best username on this entire forum.

Ah I’m glad to hear, there are mixed emotions regarding my username however

 

[catskillthunder]

Please don’t, you are the only one who thinks I’m sane while everyone else on here thinks I’m ridiculous

No, I dont think you're sane . We were two rookies coming up the ranks together, we'll always have that bond! hahaha

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

No, I dont think you're sane . We were two rookies coming up the ranks together, we'll always have that bond! hahaha

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Ah I’m glad to hear, there are mixed emotions regarding my username however

I personally think that your username has a raw and visceral quality which really taps into the human experience.

The "haunting" aspect is almost palpable.

 

[catskillthunder]

Brilliant! <3

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I personally think that your username has a raw and visceral quality which really taps into the human experience.

The "haunting" aspect is almost palpable.

The avatar doesn't match it at all.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

The avatar doesn't match it at all.

I think there was a poster on here who operated under the username of "40-15erer", and had a picture of "finger lady" as their avatar.

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

I think there was a poster on here who operated under the username of "40-15erer", and had a picture of "finger lady" as their avatar.

I’m crazy, but not that crazy. That woman is the single reason Federer doesn’t have #21

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I think there was a poster on here who operated under the username of "40-15erer", and had a picture of "finger lady" as their avatar.

Yeah there were plenty of those mocking ones.

Just saying if someone is 'haunted' by that loss then 2017 Roger fist pumping doesn't compute visually. Maybe sad Roger in his Wimbledon chair looking pensive?

 

[SardinesForDinner]

Don’t hijack my thread please. Mods, take action.

 

[bobleenov1963]

In yesterday's match Gasquet had all the momentum as he won three straight games from 2-5 to level the second set at 5-5 against a rattled Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard was clearly nervous, sweating more than usual and had to use all his game antics to win the set. But nonetheless, this is a vulernable Nadal, a slower and weaker Nadal. And his next opponent is fully aware of that fact. 25 year old sensation Cameron Norrie is set to leave his mark in tennis history, just like Robin Söderling did 12 years ago. Critics may say that Norrie lost in straights to Nadal in Barcelona. But that was one month and a half ago. Since then Norrie has reached two finals (Estoril and Lyon) beating high quality players like Cristian Garin, Marco Cecchinato and Dominic Thiem. Last week he lost to the player of the year so far: Stefanos Tsitsipas.

However, for experts it's clear Norrie is peaking at the right moment. Every little detail: the diet containing of solely fish & chips the entire month of May, the 20 minutes nap after lunch, the repeated viewings of Söderling's hammering forehands have all led to this moment - the dethroning of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Söderling lost to Nadal 6-0, 6-1 in Rome just weeks prior to the 2009 Roland Garros. History has a tendency to repeat itself, just ask Roger Federer on his thoughts on 40-15.

Norrie to win in 4 sets.

No one should take this post seriously. First Thiem will win the FO. Gone in the 1st round. Now Norrie will beat Nadal. Stupid joke and it is not even funny.

Until someone can beat Nadal in Bo5 at RG, it is the same BS over again.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Yeah there were plenty of those mocking ones.

Just saying if someone is 'haunted' by that loss then 2017 Roger fist pumping doesn't compute visually. Maybe sad Roger in his Wimbledon chair looking pensive?

I just take it to be an expression of positivity.

A Federer fan with a good avi of him doesn't necessarily conflict with still being "haunted" by that loss.

 

[catskillthunder]

Don’t hijack my thread please. Mods, take action.

I clearly should be a mod! I mean, I like Nadal. That should be the only qualification I need, no?

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I clearly should be a mod! I mean, I like Nadal. That should be the only qualification I need, no?

The greater your worship the better

 

[catskillthunder]

The greater your worship the better

I am going to create a shrine of all the Nadal accomplishments, take a pic and send it to TTW along with my sterling forum resume.

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I am going to create a shrine of all the Nadal accomplishments, take a pic and send it to TTW along with my sterling forum resume.

@clayqueen has very high standards



/s

 

[ForehandRF]

Whenever any player faces Bull on Chatrier, they chat themselves even with set points on serve and Nadal hands them an overhead they can make while sleeping.

Yep, any player first has to defeat Nadal's aura