RG 2018 SF: Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potro

[abmk]

nice lob from delpo.

30-0

 

[maxrenn]

Wow go Delpo what a shot!

 

[Fedinkum]

Lol Juan Martin push potro

Delpo does not push.

 

[ak24alive]

Thats more like it Juan

 

[Sentinel]

VAMOS RAFA

 

[AiRFederer]

Delpotro only goats when he faces Fraud

 

[Zardoz7/12]

fearhand

 

[Raining hopes]

At this rate DEL POTRO will end up having a new wrist injury.


I have come to France, to Roland Garros ,to Phillips Chatrier to hit to your backhand,no?

 

[RF-18]

My god the sound of Delpo FH

 

[Fedinkum]

Lol Juan Martin push potro

Delpo does not push.

 

[abmk]

there's that bazooka forehand !
and then ace to close out the game at love.

 

[Red Rick]

Nadal gotta get something on them returns

 

[Kalin]

This slam has surpassed this years AO on the epic meter by leaps and bounds

You'rebtalking about the Stanley Cup; that was yesterday.

I, for one, am glad that Rafa seems to have recovered from the debilitating wrist injury that almost killed him in the quarterfinal. The man has suffered so much

 

[robthai]

Thiem can beat both these guys

 

[Raining hopes]

At this rate DEL POTRO will end up having a new wrist injury.


I have come to France, to Roland Garros ,to Phillips Chatrier to hit to your

 

[Wilhelm]

Delpol does not push.

He pushes like a boss with 160km/h forehands

 

[mike danny]

Federer takes down the handsomeness barometer to the ground. He doesnt have it. Sorry.

I never said Federer is handsome.

But I don't think Nadal is either.

Actually The Big 4 aren't really handsome guys.

Just an opinion from a heterosexual guy

 

[bezs]

Sheesh the Thor forehand appears

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

This slam has surpassed this years AO on the epic meter by leaps and bounds

Surpassing this year's AO wasn't hard in the first place but yeah you are right.

 

[NatF]

Thor's hammer at the end of that point.

 

[DismalFuture]

RAMOS VAFA

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Nadal is not winning easily, if at atll

 

[abmk]

the delpo fearhand. Good to see him bring it from the start !

 

[Sentinel]

Oh noes. Is this the end for Rafa

 

[NatF]

Federer takes down the handsomeness barometer to the ground. He doesnt have it. Sorry.

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Nadal is not winning this easily, if at all.

 

[ak24alive]

The new pushing Delpo is strange. We saw just the same against Cilic.

Loopy forehands instead of the hammer...

Looks like the hammer is back and firing

 

[Steve0904]

Missed that 2nd serve by a mile. 3 BP for Delpo.

 

[vanioMan]

Nadal again starting poorly. He either has confidence issues or feels pressure. Don't know which is it and why.

 

[abmk]

DF from Rafa. 3 BPs delpo !!!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

My god the sound of Delpo FH

I know. It breaks the freakin sound barrier...

 

[steenkash]

Man, I miss those mammoth forehands by Del Potro. Probably the hardest forehand I've seen, maybe Gonzalez comes close.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

bp already, there will be no rain today rafa

 

[RF-18]

Vamos Delpo!!

 

[icedevil0289]

nadal has definitely had a hard time with his serve this tournament, lots of bps on his serve. granted it is super hard to convert them

 

[TennisFan3]

Nadal looks nervous out there. I think he's got an uphill battle. Looks really shaky.

 

[AceSalvo]

Delpo FH got the sting.

 

[skip1969]

Delpo almost at the backstop returning serve.

 

[Terenigma]

Match has just started and this thread has already got the same number of pages as the Thiem thread

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

sheesh Rafa already behind

 

[maxrenn]

Oooh lucky there Rafa

 

[TennisFan3]

Nadal looks nervous out there. I think he's got an uphill battle. Looks really shaky.

Pressure is getting to him. To have to live up to a legend. Too many expectations, and he doesn't play freely.

 

[acintya]

:O

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Best volley on the tour running wild there. Bamos.

 

[abmk]

2 BPs saved, one with hook FH and another with serve.
One more remaining.

 

[icedevil0289]

and just like that gone,

 

[Red Rick]

Nadal is drunk

 

[junior74]

Delpo injured after 2 games

Luckdal takes new forms

 

[TennisFan3]

Nadal looks nervous out there. I think he's got an uphill battle. Looks really shaky.

Pressure is getting to him. To have to live up to a legend. Too many expectations, and he doesn't play freely.

He's playing not to lose, not playing to win.

 

[Red Rick]

Enter Slow Poketro

 

[maxrenn]

Oh no is Delpo hurt?

 

[mike danny]

Delpo had Nadal on the ropes in 2 straight service games.

Not converting these chances will prove costly.

 

[steenkash]

Big chance missed by DelPo. Nadal is just too good.

 

[KINGROGER]

Why is Delpo standing so far back?

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Must come forward.

 

[acintya]

:O this will be a weird match.del potro needs to convert or its over

 

[NatF]

Del Potro needs to be more aggressive.

 

[aman92]

Nadal gets out of jail

 

[Wilhelm]

Sorry, triple post...

 

[Incognito]

Missed chances from HOTro

 

[TennisFan3]

Nadal looks nervous out there. I think he's got an uphill battle. Looks really shaky.

Pressure is getting to him. To have to live up to a legend. Too many expectations, and he doesn't play freely.

He's playing not to lose, not playing to win.

 

[Kalin]

Match has just started and this thread has already got the same number of pages as the Thiem thread

I tried to poast in that thread. About as successful as Novak's year so far.

 

[Fedinkum]

Oh no is Delpo hurt?

God damn it...where is the luck for this man...

 

[tennis_pro]

Del Potro doesn't have a chance playing like this.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Missed opportunity for delpo but that was all hafa.

 

[Wilhelm]

Grr, the forum is slow like molasses causing my triple post.

 

[steenkash]

If DelPo wants to win this, he needs to show Nadal some respect and really rip those forehands. People can be too nice towards Rafa sometimes. Rafa is a world-athlete, treat him like one.

 

[aman92]

Delpossum emerging early

 

[skip1969]

Looks like I'll be getting that yard work done this morning, after all. Lawn don't mow itself, ya know.

 

[abmk]

Nadal holds. Damn it !
Hope delpo is fine.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Del Potro is standing too far back isn't he?

 

[NoleFam]

Del Potro's backhand is a liability right now. It looked like he improved that shot last year. Because he can't hit a decent backhand, he couldn't break Rafa's serve. No way he wins this match or a set hitting that shot like that.

 

[maxrenn]

Oh no injury could rob us of a match

 

[yharzu]

delpo injured... ****

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I hope Delpo is okay.

 

[icedevil0289]

please hold your serve

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Del Potro holding his hip there. Hope he's OK.

 

[robthai]

del potro to retire with back injury

 

[Wilhelm]

Delpo needs the first set in order to have a chance. So many opportunities wasted already...

GOD the forum is slow today!

 

[StrongerThanAll]

so glad I turned it on at 0-40 just to be dissapointed.

 

[bezs]

Noo... the tower of Tandil crocked

 

[FederErizeD]

Delpo injured

 

[mike danny]

If DelPo wants to win this, he needs to show Nadal some respect and really rip those forehands. People can be too nice towards Rafa sometimes. Rafa is a world-athlete, treat him like one.

That's the problem. He is showing too much respect towards Rafa. He should just forget who he is playing and slap those FH's.

 

[steenkash]

DelPo doing an Andy Murray by holding his hips when losing.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Delpossum emerging early

His strategy is to lose the first two sets, then he'll really have Rafa where he wants him.

 

[Fedinkum]

Delpo is now very careful with his movement...this wont last on clay...

 

[imonfire]

Nadal not so nervous anymore.

 

[Wilhelm]

Delpo needs the first set in order to have a chance. So many opportunities wasted already...

GOD the forum is slow today!

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Del Potro holding his hip there. Hope he's OK.

Dont fall for it!!
Its typical him.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Delpossum emerging early

His strategy is to lose the first two sets, then he'll really have Rafa where he wants him.

 

[weakera]

Not by a screen at the moment, what happened to Juan's leg?

 

[mike danny]

Delpo is not dictating so far.

 

[icedevil0289]

damn maybe cilic would have proven to be tougher competition? hope he's okay

 

[imonfire]

Nadal not so nervous anymore.

 

[junior74]

Federer takes down the handsomeness barometer to the ground. He doesnt have it. Sorry.

There must be places to find more handsomeness than on the ATP tour, surely?

 

[StrongerThanAll]

so glad I turned it on at 0-40 just to be dissapointed.

 

[mike danny]

Delpo injured

Let's not speak too early just yet.

 

[Deleted member 512391]

Many loopy/spinny forehands from Delpo, don't get why.

 

[icedevil0289]

people are weird about rafa and his supposed nerves, I mean I'm sure he has some nerves but like he's been here before many times, and it always be far more challenging for his opponent.

 

[cc0509]

Del Potro asked for some anti-inflammatories (as per The Tennis Channel.) Something is bothering him physically.

 

[mike danny]

damn maybe cilic would have proven to be tougher competition? hope he's okay

Cilic would have dictated play no matter what. He lives and dies by his sword.

 

[EloQuent]

Delpo looks about 84% dead.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

There must be places to find more handsomeness than on the ATP tour, surely?

Aje. That is for sure!

 

[tennis_pro]

God this is going to be the longest 6-3 6-4 6-4 match ever.

 

[abmk]

Delpo holds with a FH winner.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Punishing forehands.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Funny how Fed fans don't say anything about Del Potro holding his leg but hammering the forehand as hard as ever. If it was Nadal we wouldn't hear the end of it.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Dont fall for it!!
Its typical him.

I hope you're right!

To be honest, Delpo has had so much injury trouble and heartache that I don't blame him if he gets a bit oversensitive to anything that feels like it may not be 100% in his body.

Hope he gives us a good match here anyway.

 

[cc0509]

Cilic would have dictated play no matter what. He lives and dies by his sword.

LOL. Cilic?

 

[edberg volleys]

didnt expect delPos bh to hold that well

 

[Crionics]

Nadal looks poor again, just like at the beginning of the Schwartzmann match. Poor serving, no depth on his shots. I don't know if he will get away with the win this time.

 

[Ruark]

I've noticed Rafa often starts off a little behind and loses the first set, while he checks out his opponent and formulates a strategy. Then in the 2nd set, sometimes the 3rd, he puts it all together and thunders home with the win.

 

[La Grande]

Which guy needs the trainer??

 

[Sentinel]

Oh noes. Is this the end for Rafa

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal has looked beatable in this tournament. His serve has been junk. Losing some rallies at times.

 

[abmk]

0-30 Nadal again.
Come on Delpo, break this time !

 

[Deleted member 120290]

2018 Delpo = 2009 Soderling

 

[ak24alive]

Nadal finally recognised that fact that he has a brain with that dropshot

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal has looked beatable in this tournament. His serve has been junk. Losing some rallies at times.

 

[HolgerNova]

I hope delpo's injury isn't too bad. I don't mind the strategy of picking and choosing when to redline on his forehand, don't let rafa get into any kind of rhythm. Especially considering rafa's struggling to hold his serve...if delpo hold's consistently he could give nadal trouble

 

[Krish0608]

Potro is not injured. He's just playing possum like he does against Federer too. Lull the opponent into complacence and finish them. That's just the way he plays.

 

[cc0509]

Which guy needs the trainer??

Del Potro asked for the trainer and anti-inflammatories.

 

[Wilhelm]

Nadal looks poor again, just like at the beginning of the Schwartzmann match. Poor serving, no depth on his shots. I don't know if he will get away with the win this time.

I hope he won't. The last point of this match deserves to be a blistering forehand winner by Juan-Martin. Nadal should not be able to win the title with his C game.

 

[mike danny]

Funny how Fed fans don't say anything about Del Potro holding his leg but hammering the forehand as hard as ever. If it was Nadal we wouldn't hear the end of it.

He is not hammering it as hard as ever.

 

[steenkash]

Del Po always looks dead. Anyone remember his US Open win? He looked absolutely dead by the 4th set.

 

[StrongerThanAll]

following this thread and not the scores at all would indicate both players are injured and both about to lose.

 

[Fedforever]

Funny how Fed fans don't say anything about Del Potro holding his leg but hammering the forehand as hard as ever. If it was Nadal we wouldn't hear the end of it.

I'm suspicious about a lot of what Delpo does - not quite sure how he gets his nice guy reputation.

 

[robthai]

i dont like the way delpo is moving

 

[Terenigma]

Did Nadal perform some black magic at the French open in his teens? What is up with his luck with rain and injured opponents?!

 

[NatF]

Stand closer to the baseline ffs, guy might have a hip injury and he's standing that far back?

 

[abmk]

2 droppers from rafa. 30 all.
delpo needs to return from closer to the baseline than he is currently , seriously !

 

[icedevil0289]

0-30 Nadal again.
Come on Delpo, break this time !

he's had 0-30 on all his serves, its giving me deja vu again with Wimbledon

 

[mike danny]

LOL. Cilic?

Yes, Cilic at least is aggressive on pretty much every point, be it important or not.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[tennis_pro]

Boring match, Del Potro isn't gonna do s**t.

 

[junior74]

Delpo isn't injured, he is just sweating in the hip area!

Put some tape around it

 

[EloQuent]

Delpo injured, moral winner by default.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Love delpo but the guy has never been able to catch a break with the injuries.

 

[ak24alive]

Nadal looks poor again, just like at the beginning of the Schwartzmann match. Poor serving, no depth on his shots. I don't know if he will get away with the win this time.

He will my friend. Delpo not looking that good either. Also Nadal is very good at discovering form mid match especially on clay and RG.

 

[NoleFam]

Someone with decent movement and a decent backhand would have broken Rafa 2 times by now. He is so beatable this tournament and it still looks like he will walk off with the title.

 

[mike danny]

Delpo's movement is poor.

This is going to be quick.

 

[Tennisanity]

Nadal looks nervous out there. I think he's got an uphill battle. Looks really shaky.

Pressure is getting to him. To have to live up to a legend. Too many expectations, and he doesn't play freely.

He's playing not to lose, not playing to win.

Sure Clarky21.

 

[Wilhelm]

Double post. Again.

 

[StrongerThanAll]

following this thread and not the scores at all would indicate both players are injured and both about to lose.

 

[Steve0904]

He'll regret missing these 0-30 0-40 chances.

 

[cc0509]

Yes, Cilic at least is aggressive on pretty much every point, be it important or not.

And makes thousands of errors very often. IMO, he'd have no chance against Nadal on Chatrier.

 

[Otacon]

0-30, 0-40, 0-30 and no breaks of serve... God damn it, Delpo has to get closer to the baseline because he's dominating Nadal with his forehand.

 

[vex]

Tennis channel a laggy mess for anyone else?

 

[albertobra]

No rain broadcast today.

 

[tennis_pro]

Delpo's movement is poor.

This is going to be quick.

However watching Nadal now I honestly think Thiem has a shot to beat him if he plays his best. Raindal hasn't improved a lot despite getting a second chance from the rain gods.

 

[StrongerThanAll]

following this thread and not the scores at all would indicate both players are injured and both about to lose.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

Del Possum making another appearance?

 

[edberg volleys]

delpo needs high 1. serve %

 

[FatFedererFanTurnsSlim]

Feel like DelPo is gonna get broken here....

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Funny how Fed fans don't say anything about Del Potro holding his leg but hammering the forehand as hard as ever. If it was Nadal we wouldn't hear the end of it.

Can people stop using "Fed fans" as a shorthand for people who don't like Nadal? It's lazy and it just intensifies the endless boring Fedal wars on here.

I'm a Fed fan, and I don't usually complain about people's injury timeouts etc. Most of these players (Delpo and Nadal certainly) have experienced so much injury heartbreak that you can hardly blame them for being careful. Also, when you are losing / not feeling the ball, again that can easily get in your head and exaggerate any niggles to you.

Djokovic at the beginning of his career is the only one I can remember where it really was a bit dubious and excessive. However, he was inexperienced at the time, and quickly reined it in.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

2018 Delpo = 2009 Soderling

I don't know though, Del Potro doesn't look like he has the legs to hang in with Rafa for 4-5 tough sets. Rafa's already exploited his lack of movement with two drop shots in the last game. I'm thinking that's going to be a considerably part of his strategy today - generate some short angles to pull Delpo off the court or push him back with a few heavy spin forehand and then just drop shot him after that.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

Del Possum making another appearance?

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Not a good idea at all.

 

[heninfan99]

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

Del Possum making another appearance?

 

[ak24alive]

It is only his serve and forehand that Juan Martin is still in this match. His moment is so bad today. Nadal is going to exploit it very badly sooner or later.

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

interesting, Thiem has never beaten Del Potro

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Nadal has more titles here than Del Potro has participations.

 

[abmk]

not sure why delpo went CC there.

40-30.

 

[tennis_pro]

I can't escape the inevitable feeling that Nadal is gonna take over in a minute.

 

[RF-18]

I don't know why people are so negative. Delpo has done really well so far.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

lol Mats is relentless. He ain't listening, yo.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Delpo had a bit of a brainf@rt there going back crosscourt to Nadal as he was at the net.

Still holds serve fairly comfortably to 30, but as Nadal dials in more into his service games, such mistakes may become costly.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

Del Possum making another appearance?

 

[abmk]

he's had 0-30 on all his serves, its giving me deja vu again with Wimbledon

Wimbledon ?
which Wimbledon ?

 

[steenkash]

inb4 this set will be over when the roof is ready jokes.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

''They are not installing a roof. They are installing an umbrella.'' lol

 

[EloQuent]

delpo doesn't howl yet hits about as hard as anyone, hmm

 

[abmk]

nice FH from delpo there. wrong-footed Nadal.

 

[Terenigma]

Forum being slower than Nadal's pre-serve routine right now. Bah >.<

 

[ACE of Hearts]

0-30, 0-40, 0-30 and no breaks of serve... God damn it, Delpo has to get closer to the baseline because he's dominating Nadal with his forehand.

Some of those where saved well by nadal.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Nadal holds.

4-3

 

[icedevil0289]

Wimbledon ?
which Wimbledon ?

lmao sorry my comment got cut off, granted it is not a direct comparison since nadal is far more vulnerable on grass and that match went 5 sets, but during the 5th set nadal was constantly down 0-30 on his serve and it obviously not until the end he lost but I remember following the thread and I would just see comments 0-30, here we go again and again

 

[Sysyphus]

IGONNACOMETOPARISANDHITTOTHEBACKHAND, no?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

0-30, 0-40, 0-30 and no breaks of serve... God damn it, Delpo has to get closer to the baseline because he's dominating Nadal with his forehand.

Some of those where saved well by nadal.

 

[steenkash]

Del Po looks so weak on that BH, what is up with those loopy BHs?

 

[Tennis sensation]

Nadal holds.

4-3

 

[abmk]

first comfortable hold for Nadal. 4-3.

 

[imonfire]

I guess Rafa breaks now to taken the first set.

 

[FatFedererFanTurnsSlim]

I can't escape the inevitable feeling that Nadal is gonna take over in a minute.

 

[abmk]

lmao sorry my comment got cut off, granted it is not a direct comparison since nadal is far more vulnerable on grass and that match went 5 sets, but during the 5th set nadal was constantly down 0-30 on his serve and it obviously not until the end he lost but I remember following the thread and I would just see comments 0-30, here we go again and again

oh yeah, the Muller match.

 

[icedevil0289]

Wimbledon ?
which Wimbledon ?

lmao sorry my comment got cut off, granted it is not a direct comparison since nadal is far more vulnerable on grass and that match went 5 sets, but during the 5th set nadal was constantly down 0-30 on his serve and it obviously not until the end he lost but I remember following the thread and I would just see comments 0-30, here we go again and again

 

[Crionics]

He will my friend. Delpo not looking that good either. Also Nadal is very good at discovering form mid match especially on clay and RG.

Let's see, I hope Nadal will up his game in the middle of the match. I find his form in the QF and SF to be rather poor, usually he steamrolls his opponents on Philippe Chatrier once he reaches the 2nd week.

 

[steenkash]

I think time slows down for Rafa when DelPo hits those BHs

 

[malbaker86]

Nadal to break here...

 

[D.Nalby12]

Pretty full match so far.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

On way back from work. Will catch most of match! Woot woot!

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal hasn’t been able to sniff anything. Has the makings of a tiebreaker.

 

[abmk]

nice play from delpo. 30-0.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal hasn’t been able to sniff anything. Has the makings of a tiebreaker.

 

[steenkash]

Damn, where did that come from DelPo? Underestimated your ability to hit that shot.

 

[tennis_pro]

Nadal hasn’t been able to sniff anything. Has the makings of a tiebreaker.

6-4 Nadal

 

[Tennis sensation]

Del Potro holds

4-4

 

[icedevil0289]

omg this forum is killing me

 

[abmk]

Delpo's done well taking care of his service games. But should've really broken once. Just didn't amp it up at those 0-30, 0-40,0-30 return games, while Nadal did.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Woot woot! Back for most of this!

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Nadal hasn’t been able to sniff anything. Has the makings of a tiebreaker.

Nadal's habit of smelling own armpits distracts and disgusts opponents.
http://thedailydrivelnews.com/archives/991

 

[ak24alive]

Brilliant

 

[ACE of Hearts]

6-4 Nadal

No. Nadal looks awful right now. Very beatable.

 

[Sentinel]

Omg!!! 15 30

 

[steenkash]

Brilliant. I honestly think DelPo just looks awkward when on the court, he moves quite well.

 

[abmk]

nice point that !

15-30 Nadal.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

6-4 Nadal

No. Nadal looks awful right now. Very beatable.

 

[ak24alive]

Lovely stuff from Delpo

 

[cc0509]

Come on, big man!

 

[RF-18]

2 bps

 

[FatFedererFanTurnsSlim]

Delpotro only goats when he faces Fraud

 

[abmk]

nice return from delpo followed by BH DTL winner . 2 BPs !

 

[ak24alive]

Nadal acknowledging the brain yet again with the dropshot

 

[AceSalvo]

too good from Delpo..

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Nadal is still dropshotting Delpo to death.

He needs to move closer to the baseline after the return, surely.

 

[NatF]

Del Potro mugging up the big points.

 

[Steve0904]

Delpo nervous now.

 

[mike danny]

Delpo a complete mug when it matters.

 

[Sentinel]

Phew!!!

 

[AceSalvo]

1BP left..

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal looking like houdini in this match. Getting very lucky.

 

[StrongerThanAll]

CONVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[imonfire]

OK, one more break point

 

[Sentinel]

Phew!

Oh no BP again.

 

[abmk]

3rd BP chance. delpo really missed that 2nd one.

 

[cc0509]

All those missed break points for Del Potro!

 

[AceSalvo]

does delpo need our help to convert or what

 

[RF-18]

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Oh vamos. The fearhand.

 

[icedevil0289]

how many freaking bps

 

[steenkash]

Del Potro getting killed by the drop shots at vital moments. Needs to be smarter

 

[Jonas78]

Great BP conv by Delpo...

 

[Sentinel]

Slow like Suresh

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Brilliant

 

[Sentinel]

omg this forum is killing me

Slow like Suresh

 

[mightyjeditribble]

If Nadal wins this set it will be yet another Houdini act.

He's been coming up with the smart play though when it has been getting close on his serve, so credit to him.

 

[Inside out FH]

So far this looks like a lower quality version of the FO 2007 final

 

[La Grande]

VAMOSSSSS, 5-4. Terrific reactions.

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Delpo must have consulted Fed regarding playing BP against Nadal

 

[ak24alive]

Great reflexes from Nad at the net

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal to break now? Another escape by nadal.

 

[Incognito]

How many chances do you need

 

[steenkash]

Del Potro getting killed by the drop shots at vital moments. Needs to be smarter

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

This is looking awesome so far.

After all of this, Nadal is so going to convert his first break point.

 

[Clay lover]

Nadal really has been quite poor at the moment. Delpo had to basically stay in the point to beat him. Seems to have regained his form in the past three points.

 

[fundrazer]

Mr.BestVolleysinTop100 shoulda lost that point due to bad first volley, but I guess not.

 

[abmk]

this is cr*p stuff from delpo when he's had his chances.

Nadal holds with a nice point.

One of the very rarely talked about aspects of the Soderling match was that he converted his chances big time. 6/7 on BP chances !

 

[ibbi]

Rafa is being so aggressive and playing so well/confidently on all these break points. It's like he hasn't got a care in the world.

 

[cc0509]

Delpo a complete mug when it matters.

Not against Federer.

Why the Del Potro hate?

 

[StrongerThanAll]

6-4 set incoming obviously.

 

[RF-18]

Well yeah, that was that match...

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Del Potro is getting tight and Nadal raises his game every time he faces a break point.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal to break now? Another escape by nadal.

 

[Steve0904]

Has the makings of a beatdown for Nadal. 6-4 here, and then something like 6-2 6-1.

 

[Nostradamus]

Why is RAFA continuing to serve Nerf balls and getting into trouble in service games ?? is he Injured ???????

 

[Terenigma]

The only thing Del Potro can break is himself.

 

[Kalin]

Great BP conv by Delpo...

Looks like Roger there on BPs

 

[mike danny]

LOL at those who thought delpo had a chance.

 

[Inside out FH]

So far this looks like a lower quality version of the FO 2007 final

 

[Deleted member 120290]

Nadal is not only a warrior but has extremely high tennis IQ

 

[junior74]

6 BPs

Delpotrerer

 

[mightyjeditribble]

If Nadal wins this set it will be yet another Houdini act.

He's been coming up with the smart play though when it has been getting close on his serve, so credit to him.

All those missed break points for Del Potro!

Feels like so many of Fed's clay matches against Nadal ... we need a Del Potro version of "Breakpointerer".

Del Breakpointro?

 

[counterloop]

Delpo is in this match so far ...... That's the best we can ask for. A bit nervous on break points but he is definitely applying pressure on Nadal.

 

[Clay lover]

Nadal really has been quite poor at the moment. Delpo had to basically stay in the point to beat him. Closed out the game well though.

 

[Inside out FH]

So far this looks like a lower quality version of the FO 2007 final

 

[imonfire]

I feel Delpo choked away the set. That’s disappointing as Rafa gave away many chances.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

What an exchange! That's entertainment! Rafa holds.

 

[SeeingDusk]

Great BP conv by Delpo...

Fed-like!

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Delpo is standing so much behind the baseline. He knows he does not have great movement like nadal and still.....
Come on man, play from atleast neat the baseline if not from inside it

 

[NoleFam]

0/6 on break points this set. I have no idea why he is so far back receiving serve and he really has let Rafa off the hook time and time again on his serve.

 

[steenkash]

And this is why Nadal to win. He's clutch at important points and kills off the match when needed.

 

[abmk]

This is looking awesome so far.

After all of this, Nadal is so going to convert his first break point.

yeah, a good chance that happens at 4-5 or 5-6 delpo.

 

[maxrenn]

Rafa making a move here

 

[Sentinel]

All those missed break points for Del Potro!

Even Suresh could have converted those.

 

[La Grande]

NOVAK ESQUE

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Monster defence and crushing pass combo. Can't beat it. Vamos.

 

[ak24alive]

Only Nadal and Novak can do what Nad did at 15-0

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Nadal always dials it up at the end of a set. Danger here for Delpo. Let's have another good hold!

 

[abmk]

nadal with one of his crazy passes. 0-30
delpo with FH winner. 15-30.

 

[steenkash]

Nadal won't lose break points like Delpo. Delpo needs to start using his brain.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

6-4 Nadal

Lol let me get those winning lottery numbers lol.

 

[AceSalvo]

a lot depends on if Delpo wants be a MUG or not a MUG

 

[Fedinkum]

When delpo strikes DAT forehand...the tennis ball is like falling from a 10-story high building with its ribs bone crushed into concrete pavement.

 

[Username_]

ERRRRRRRRR
UEHRRRRRR
UHRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Okay its gone for floppo now......
The b.p. he missed will now benefit nadal as nadal has now b.p. Of his own

 

[abmk]

like clockwork. Nadal with 2 SPs.

 

[Sysyphus]

Like clockwerk

 

[mike danny]

One way traffic from this moment on.

Nice knowing you, Delpo.

You only bring your best against Fed.

 

[Jonas78]

Lol Delpo, just LOL. Rafa just needs one...

 

[La Grande]

First blood Rafael.

 

[ak24alive]

Here goes the thought of a new RG champion

 

[KINGROGER]

Typical Nadal. Tap the ball back to baseline wait for error.

Can’t wait for grass and HCs. Hopefully Thiem can save tennis on Sunday.

 

[ewiewp]

Best volleyer. Got the reflex for it. Always on crucial points.

 

[jaggy]

This one's Finnish

 

[maxrenn]

That defensive shot won the game and then the set. Delpo doing ok though.

 

[tennis_pro]

6-4? No way could anyone ever predict that

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Delmugtro

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Okay its gone for floppo now......
The b.p. he missed will now benefit nadal as nadal has now b.p. Of his own

 

[Tennisanity]

Nadal back to his moonball tactics.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

God damn it. Definitely choked that set away.

 

[junior74]

Scripted

So predictable, you can do nothing but laugh while head is shaking

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Ronnie gives his view on JMDP break points.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

That’s the match. Delpo’s even hurting more now. Delpo missed some chances but nadal had some nice clutch saves.

 

[Sentinel]

Delpotreshs too slow for Nadal.


@stringertom

 

[fundrazer]

He's angry now.

 

[steenkash]

Del Potro doesn't use his brain. He had around 3-4 break points, he couldn't convert.