Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] vs JM Del Potro (ARG)

[Legend of Borg]

Yeah similar to the subsequent Ferrer match.

Ferru said he was sorry, jeez.

 

[Hood_Man]

I think Del Potro could win in straights...


*ducks*

 

[pennc94]

Delpo pre-injury would be a 2 set win.
Delpo in comeback mode maybe a 3 set win, but should be close.

 

[Bud]

I think Del Potro could win in straights...

*ducks*

The only way this will happen is if he serves like Karlovic

 

[Alex13]

The only way this will happen is if he serves like Karlovic

If he serves like Karlovic this wont be a contest

 

[Omega_7000]

Finally Nadal coming across someone with substance even though DelPo is coming out of a major injury...Hope DelPo can fight through his injury to overcome Nadal.

 

[Bud]

If he serves like Karlovic this wont be a contest

My point exactly, since he won't serve like Karlovic

My prediction is 3 close sets with Nadal the winner

 

[Murrayfan31]

Finally Nadal coming across someone with substance even though DelPo is coming out of a major injury...Hope DelPo can fight through his injury to overcome Nadal.

No doubt the ball is on Pony boy's strings. Nadal has no control in the outcome of this match.

 

[nadalbestclass]

Great entertainment. I'm very much looking forward to this one too

me too. :twisted::twisted:

 

[nadalbestclass]

You're the only one saying this nonsense. Rafa was pumped up, jumping all over after his win over Karlovic. He's also got a day to rest, now. Fatigue obviously won't be a factor.

Unless he suffers an injury during his match, like in Australia, he's fine.

Well technically he's playing dubs today! None of that for Delpo. I think it's better that Nadal doesn't get walkovers in later rounds. He cools down too quickly. Keeping the momentum going is the best strategy for him.

 

[veroniquem]

ITA completely.
The W/O is a bad preparation for Delpo. It will hinder him while Rafa will stay in the groove.

 

[ferim]

JMDP in 3 sets!

 

[All-rounder]

Del potro is capable of blowing nadal off the court in straight sets. But I've been watching his game lately and he has quite some way to go until he is at full fitness.

Nadal in 2

 

[Sid_Vicious]

No doubt the ball is on Pony boy's strings. Nadal has no control in the outcome of this match.

 

[Bud]

Del potro is capable of blowing nadal off the court in straight sets. But I've been watching his game lately and he has quite some way to go until he is at full fitness.

Nadal in 2

Go look at their H2H. Nadal has also blown Delpo off the court a couple of times.

 

[Sid_Vicious]

Go look at their H2H. Nadal has also blown Delpo off the court a couple of times.

LOL. Nice fanboy knee-jerk reaction. The guy said Del Potro is "capable" of blowing Nadal off the court; that is all he said and he is 100% correct. Hilariously insecure you are.

 

[The-Champ]

No doubt the ball is on Pony boy's strings. Nadal has no control in the outcome of this match.

for someone like you, has nadal ever been in control of a match?

 

[Magnus]

DP has progressed nicely, but he's still not ready for Rafa. Rafa in 2.

 

[tennis_pro]

Go look at their H2H. Nadal has also blown Delpo off the court a couple of times.

Lol Bud at the 3 matches Nadal won in 2007 when Del Potro was barely 18.

 

[Outbeyond]

Lol Bud at the 3 matches Nadal won in 2007 when Del Potro was barely 18.

OK, tennis pro! So are you thinkin' Del Potro in 2? State your case, big talker.:twisted:

I say Rafa's a bit too much for Delpo this year. Pure and simple.

 

[All-rounder]

LOL. Nice fanboy knee-jerk reaction. The guy said Del Potro is "capable" of blowing Nadal off the court; that is all he said and he is 100% correct. Hilariously insecure you are.

It's like if anyone says something that questions nadal's greatness arguments kick off.

 

[nadalbestclass]

It's like if anyone says something that questions nadal's greatness arguments kick off.

It's the same with Fed, no? It's useless pointing out ****ism, because there is no top player who doesn't have at least one **** on this board. Not to mention most of the people that point fingers are just as guilty of it.


In other news, I won't be able to catch this match live
Plz win Rafa! Thanks

 

[staxor]

It's going to be epic, no matter the outcome.

Even if Delpo gets bagel'd in straights, he'll put up a huge fight, there will be some great rallies.

 

[dlk]

Rooting for JMDP, but he's not gonna "just do enough to win" against Nadl. If he somehow won, the talk gates would flood. It is a great test for DePo, to see where he really is.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Im definitely ready to see this.

 

[IvanAndreevich]

Good neutral surface here. Should be close, because Nadal hasn't been at his best in the last two matches.

 

[Fiji]

Nadal in 3.

 

[rafaisabeast]

nadal in 2 quick del pro isnt fit enough

 

[Mustard]

Nadal wins this one, just like 2 years ago at this tournament.

 

[zasr4325]

 

[Sentinel]

Rafa in two easy. But the final against Joker will be tough.

 

[Araxen]

Del Potro in 2. Del Potro will bagel Nadal in the second set.

6-4, 6-0

 

[OLYMPICLEGEND]

This SF is really the Final as I don't think winner of Federer/Djokovic has a chance vs Rafa

 

[OLYMPICLEGEND]

Go look at their H2H. Nadal has also blown Delpo off the court a couple of times.

Plus, Del Potro's wins were only in 2009 when Rafa wasn't Rafa...

 

[All-rounder]

Plus, Del Potro's wins were only in 2009 when Rafa wasn't Rafa...

Del potro isn't del potro as of now.......(2009)

 

[abmk]

Plus, Del Potro's wins were only in 2009 when Rafa wasn't Rafa...

yes, the punches delpo gave to him made rafa unrecognisable !

 

[Murrayfan31]

Whoever wins this match will lose to Djokovic though.

 

[Spider]

The final against Djokovic will a tough one for either of them. Del Potro will get crushed 0 and 1 against Djokovic. Nadal has the best possible chance to stop Djokovic.

 

[Bud]

Every semifinalist is a grand slam winner

Doesn't get much higher quality than this

 

[Bud]

Excellent... Nadal is playing Delpo in the heat of the day, tomorrow! ... at 11am, first match on the stadium

Immediately followed by Federer/Djokovic

No night matches

 

[ruerooo]

Every semifinalist is a grand slam winner

Doesn't get much higher quality than this

Wow, Bud - I was so focused on the separate H2Hs, that hadn't even occurred to me

May the best man win!

 

[Spider]

Excellent... Nadal is playing Delpo in the heat of the day, tomorrow!

11am, first match on the stadium

What time is the Federer - Djokovic match? A night match would suit Djokovic better. If it is a night match, Federer won't win more than 3-4 games. Day match will help Federer win a game or two more.

 

[Pwned]

11am start and they are 2nd match.

 

[Spider]

Every semifinalist is a grand slam winner

Doesn't get much higher quality than this

Replace Del Potro with Murray, and I would agree.

 

[Ripster]

Replace Del Potro with Murray, and I would agree.

Murray can't even beat Donald Young right now

 

[abmk]

What time is the Federer - Djokovic match? A night match would suit Djokovic better. If it is a night match, Federer won't win more than 3-4 games. Day match will help Federer win a game or two more.

Every semifinalist is a grand slam winner

Doesn't get much higher quality than this

Replace Del Potro with Murray, and I would agree.

Murray can't even beat Donald Young right now

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Spider]

Murray can't even beat Donald Young right now

Losing to Donald Young doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. Champions go through setbacks, similarly to what happened to Nadal in 09 (he came back winning three slams last year), Federer in 08 (came back winning 3 slams between 09/10). They bounce right back.

Murray will do the same thing. I will laugh when Young loses in some challenger first round while Murray wins his first slam title some time this year.

 

[Sentinel]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

sania mirza in the dubs final, btw !!

 

[veroniquem]

Replace Del Potro with Murray, and I would agree.

Murray is not a slam winner though.

 

[RyanRF]

Delpo matches up well against Nadal, and I don't think Nadal has been playing his best. I pick Delpo in a tight three sets.