This is literally the first time in his career he’s been talking UP his chances like he did in Rome before getting smashed by Hurk. In the past it was always, “I try my berry best, no?” and he’d proceed to lose a few games here and there on clay. Now he’s been very optimistic only to play blasted off the court in three different matches.
Rafael Nadal says it may not be his last Roland Garros, and that he can now run without limitations for the first time since his comeback:
“Is this my last Roland Garros? Probably yes, but I don't want to say 100%. I don’t want to close the door. This place is magical for me.
I may say yes in a couple of months, but I feel better than a month and a half ago.
I am enjoying and feel competitive in training. I can play against anyone and I don't feel worse than others. That gives me hope. I progressed since Rome, especially in terms of movement. I can run without limitations now.
I'm not anxious, I'm focused on trying to play. Maybe I will repeat the disaster of Rome but in my mind I’m going to give myself a chance to be competitive here. The answer will be on Monday."
As far as I recall he did not talk up his chances on the earlier tournaments. As the tweet states, he feels better than he did then. I don’t expect him to win but as he has said time and again, he will play if he feels competitive enough.This is literally the first time in his career he’s been talking UP his chances like he did in Rome before getting smashed by Hurk. In the past it was always, “I try my berry best, no?” and he’d proceed to lose a few games here and there on clay. Now he’s been very optimistic only to play blasted off the court in three different matches.
It is RG, so you never know but he lost so badly to Hurk and Lehecka, two guys who can serve, both with worse overall strokes than Zverev, worse movement as well, better in the forecourt, though. It will be harder to wipe Rafiro off the court at RG compared to a quicker Rome and Madrid, though.
Yes, what happened there? I seemed to remember a thread and I posted in it. Don't remember anything controversial, but maybe that came later?Why was the live thread (with the poll) deleted?
I’ve no idea but knowing this forum, some people no doubt ended up in some sort of slanging match, probably because Zverev has a cloud hanging over him off court. If this thread stays on topic - talking only about the match - then things should be fine.Yes, what happened there? I seemed to remember a thread and I posted in it. Don't remember anything controversial, but maybe that came later?
We both predicted a relatively straightforward win for Zedrot. After watching Nadal's practice set against Rune, he is moving better and hitting with more depth. I still think Chainz will win the match, but Rafa hopefully wins a set or pulls out a miraculous upset. A big mountain to climb though.Nadal could make me and many have egg on our faces. I give him little chance but he’s surprised us many times before.
This is true. Nadal is building up and has a had very successful practice week. He could surprise but I’m still taking Zverev. It could be closer than we think though.We both predicted a relatively straightforward win for Zedrot. After watching Nadal's practice set against Rune, he is moving better and hitting with more depth. I still think Chainz will win the match, but Rafa hopefully wins a set or pulls out a miraculous upset. A big mountain to climb though.
It says 6 a.m. US Eastern time - depends on where you are in the world of course.Anyone know the time on this? Can’t find it confirmed, going to clear my schedule for it.
Nah that’s not real, every match is listed at that timeIt says 6 a.m. US Eastern time - depends on where you are in the world of course.
Nah that’s not real, every match is listed at that time
Yes, what happened there? I seemed to remember a thread and I posted in it. Don't remember anything controversial, but maybe that came later?
Yes! Looks like it will be raining tomorrow so roof on then.
Yes! Looks like it will be raining tomorrow so roof on then.
I hope it is a competitive match and that the Spanish player finds his best version so far this season.Based on form this should be a dominant win for Z. But if anyone can fail to win a match they’re expected to, it’s him. Should be quite a good match. Nadal will probably play a lot better than he did in Rome etc.
Wont't be raining between 2 pm and 6 pm, which will be the time of the match.Yes! Looks like it will be raining tomorrow so roof on then.
might go after 6 though, they don't start until noon.....see if Ons or her opponent can get a quick win...Iga should do her one hour hit jobWont't be raining between 2 pm and 6 pm, which will be the time of the match.
No rain, no roof.
Ohhh really dude!?Wont't be raining between 2 pm and 6 pm, which will be the time of the match.
No rain, no roof.
As per Google, 0% chance of rain between 2pm and 6 pm in Paris this Monday.Ohhh really dude!?
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That helps Z I think.Yes! Looks like it will be raining tomorrow so roof on then.
I find people never learn , and that will be the case again tommorow.
Anyone know the time on this? Can’t find it confirmed, going to clear my schedule for it.
I can't see him straight setting Zverev, but I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled the upset because of where he's playing and how good he is on clay even if he's not in the best form.This is one of those matches where no outcome would surprise me. Nadal has been winning pracice sets against top players, but that could mean nothing and he loses 0-3. Or he could win 3-0.
no pain no gain
Roof will be on more than likely, it is raining.