R. Nadal (305) vs. J.Lehecka (27) what is your prediction for this titanic clash?

[weakera]

R. Nadal (305) vs. J.Lehecka (27) what is your prediction for this titanic clash?

 

[tennis_pro]

That 2nd set lost yesterday will cost Nadal today.

Lehecka in 3.

 

[junior74]

Combover Bull in three in wrong section

 

[MichaelNadal]

The only certainty is the entire board watching #WithSnax

 

[StefanV]

Nadal shall slay in an epic kit.

 

[RS]

Going to go big or home and say Nadal wins.

 

[3loudboys]

Rafa all day

 

[GRASScaraz]

Nadal will get humilated

 

[MichaelNadal]

Rafa all day

 

[Gary Duane]

This will be a very good sign of where Nadal is right now. If he is hurting because of going 3 hours yesterday we will find out. If he makes a total recovery and is in good shape this should be 2 easy sets for Nadal.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Bamos.

 

[Move]

They never played each other. Unique play style of Rafa will give Lehecka many troubles. Unless he hits Rafa off the court with all out attacking tennis. But do not see this happening on this court. Berdych otoh might give Jiri insights on which tactics to use.
Nadal to win this if his body keeps up just like it did in the match against Cachin

 

[GAS]

This lowly ranked player Rafael Nedal has been on a tear and I predict yet another win for him. What a week he's having!

 

[SonnyT]

Any match involving Lehecka could be called titanic!

 

[weakera]

This will be a very good sign of where Nadal is right now. If he is hurting because of going 3 hours yesterday we will find out. If he makes a total recovery and is in good shape this should be 2 easy sets for Nadal.

Nadal said he is not the favorite and that he does not expect to win, and that Lehecka's ball is more challenging than even De Minuar.

 

[Cupcake]

Nadal will get humilated

Rafa may lose, but humiliated? in Spain? Never!

Even if he goes out on his shield, the ovation he will get from the Madrid fans will be absolutely massive.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nadal will get humilated

 

[JFK_32]

Lehecka beat Nadal 6/3 6/4 in madrid practice week ago

 

[weakera]

Please use @Rafa4LifeEver thread for the match, not this

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Lehecka def. Nadal 75 64

 

[Spin Diesel]

Feels kinda wrong to see that seed number belonging to Nadal's name.

 

[Spin Diesel]

About the match - I think it will be a tough one for the old man. He didn't yet look too convincing in the match against Cachin. I'm expecting three sets but could go either way. Judging by the highlights and results, Lehecka is doing well here so far.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Nadal said he is not the favorite and that he does not expect to win, and that Lehecka's ball is more challenging than even De Minuar.

Straight sets for Rafa it is then.

 

[Kralingen]

Why the huge time gap before this match?

 

[GRASScaraz]

Why the huge time gap before this match?

Jabeur needs to finish off her match

 

[Nuclear Warhead Sinner]

Jabeur needs to finish off her match

I don't care. I want bull now.

 

[GRASScaraz]

I don't care. I want bull now.

Rip bull will be delayed. The women's match is going to a third set now

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

of course Jabeur gets broken at 5-6. Now we must pray Keys catches fire and wins the third 6-0

 

[GabeT]

of course Jabeur gets broken at 5-6. Now we must pray Keys catches fire and wins the third 6-0

Close enough!

 

[Nostradamus]

R. Nadal (305) vs. J.Lehecka (27) what is your prediction for this titanic clash?

wha tis the scouting report ? did RAFA look dead tired or fresh in practice today or what ??

 

[Hood_Man]

Combover Bull in three in wrong section

 

[Hood_Man]

Nadal said he is not the favorite and that he does not expect to win, and that Lehecka's ball is more challenging than even De Minuar.

If this is indeed his final season I'd love it if just once he said in a press conference that he was the favourite.

Like proper Charlie Bronson bigging himself up.

✂️ Bronson

6 seconds · Clipped by Blargh · Original video "MY FAV BIT FROM "BRONSON"" by wtfdude03

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[DSH]

That 2nd set lost yesterday will cost Nadal today.

Lehecka in 3.

In two sets.

 

[tennis_pro]

In two sets.

Initially I was about to go with Lehecka in straights (no joke), but I thought Nadal would squeeze a set with sheer will, guess not.

 

[BGod]

Was it as the highlights suggest and Lehecka just coasted on a single break? As in there wasn't much effort on return except when opportunity came calling? In a way that's props to Nadal for easy holds no? Or is it a respect thing now on tour?

 

[vokazu]

lol Nadal match thread and only 36 posts

 

[merwy]

This will be a very good sign of where Nadal is right now. If he is hurting because of going 3 hours yesterday we will find out. If he makes a total recovery and is in good shape this should be 2 easy sets for Nadal.

I know hindsight is 20/20 but how would this ever be two easy sets for Nadal? Lehecka is doing great lately and it's Madrid, where the clay is the most hardcourt-like of all clay courts. Lehecka would be quite dominant on serve so at the very least it would be two close sets for Nadal.