Rome Masters - 2011 - Discussion
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I kind of expected a performance like this from Rafa. A lot of people assumed that he would be coming out all guns blazing in Rome, and blasting winners from the first point to make a statement.
I kind of guess that wasn't going to happen. That loss in Madrid hurt him, and to me it was evident in this match. He was determined to slay the demons that were growing in his mind about Djoker turning the mental tide in his favor. Losing in straights, to Djoker on clay, did not help at all.
Hopefully for his sake, he can pick himself, and play better in his upcoming matches.
I kind of guess that wasn't going to happen. That loss in Madrid hurt him, and to me it was evident in this match. He was determined to slay the demons that were growing in his mind about Djoker turning the mental tide in his favor. Losing in straights, to Djoker on clay, did not help at all.
Hopefully for his sake, he can pick himself, and play better in his upcoming matches.
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
Looks like Rafa can play tennis again. Vamos boy!
YodaKnowsBest
Banned
Lorenzi is tanking the last set... 
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
Phew! On to the next round!
Andres
G.O.A.T.
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
Fascinating stat, Rafa has never lost 2 consecutive matches on clay!
Antonio Puente
Hall of Fame
You definitely had the formula for it. Nadal with a Madrid hangover + Lorenzi playing the match of his life in front of the Italian crowd. Nadal was inches from going down in straights.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
That's not unusual nowadays. One chap called Bellucci did that a week back somewhere. I don't think you'd recall that -- you had your head under the pillow at that point -Lorenzi is tanking the last set...
F-T-S
Rookie
6-4, 6-0
Wasn't THAT far off, after all
nadal finally pried that can of whoopass open
babbette
Legend
and it smelled kinda mouldy
rainingaces
Legend
Nadal is lucky he was playing Loranzi today, Lorenzi has nothing to hurt Nadal.
Lorenzi not a bottler though.
Lorenzi not a bottler though.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Seriously, do you think Nadal will reach the final at Rome ???
I rather hope he gets out early and take 2 weeks easy before the FO.
PSNELKE
Legend
That's not unusual nowadays. One chap called Bellucci did that a week back somewhere. I don't think you'd recall that -- you had your head under the pillow at that point -
Don´t expect a replie on that.. his head is under the pillow again.
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
F-T-S
Rookie
the way he played at the end, I'd have to say yeah
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
I hope Rafa has put them Madrid demons to rest now.
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
Apparently Rafa wrote "Seve" on the camera lens. Funeral today.
YodaKnowsBest
Banned
That's not unusual nowadays. One chap called Bellucci did that a week back somewhere. I don't think you'd recall that -- you had your head under the pillow at that point -
lulz this should shut me up for now... :lol:
Cesc Fabregas
Legend
Nadal was playing better IW/Miami.
No I think he wants out and he will go out to a fellow spaniard
PSNELKE
Legend
Yodalito would you be so humble to explain Dr.Fedace, Stanford graduent, the whole situation.
Mustard
Bionic Poster
Very true.
PSNELKE
Legend
AAAAAHHH Damn, now I got it.
Just saw that DITB was banned. That said welcome back DjokerIsTheBest.
babbette
Legend
he said on on court interview he thought he was going home after second set. That the madrid really hurt him
PSNELKE
Legend
Yeah feli looks really good the last few weeks.
He cant break Kohli to save his life...:roll:
nadalbestclass
Hall of Fame
Babs, ya found these tweets
I think he will also go out in the next 2-3 rounds.
I think he will also go out in the next 2-3 rounds.
Wow - what just happened to Melzer?
First, conceded the first set by overruling an 'out' call on Mayer's set point serve (great sportsmanship). Next, he's 40-30 up in the first game of the second and he casually strolls back to his seat to retire, having had no medical time out or significant sign of injury.
First, conceded the first set by overruling an 'out' call on Mayer's set point serve (great sportsmanship). Next, he's 40-30 up in the first game of the second and he casually strolls back to his seat to retire, having had no medical time out or significant sign of injury.
namelessone
Legend
Babs, ya found these tweets
Yeah, Rafa looked tired all throughout and its good that he confirmed this instead of trying to shrug it off.
Still, one has to consider if this is the best move for him. If he is tired, why not go out to this qualifier? Would the shame be too great?
I mean its clear Nadal needs to rest so why not take the chance.
YodaKnowsBest
Banned
I can try, but his hate towards the King will prevent him from understanding my logic.
We all know how mentally weak Djokovic was back in the old days when he was breaking rackets during crucial moments, doublefaulting on matchpoints/breakpoints, cursing and a lot more, in other words Djokovic couldn't handle the pressure.
During an interview they asked him about his breathing problems. Djokovic said that his breathing problems mostly occured when he was under huge pressure, again he's saying that he can't handle the heat. Djokovic was lacking self belief. Self belief leads to insecurity and a mentally weak minded state.
Let's not forget about the AO where Djokovic had a stomach disease... so he was facing alot of problems at the same time, both mentally and physically.
Serbian news was full Djokovic's personal problems with his family etc... wich caused more pressure than needed.
The King solved all his problems and is not the same player anymore. He solved all his family issues, won his Davis Cup match against France wich gave him a huge boost, and ofcourse let's not forget about his 5-setter match against Federer. Djokovic trasnformed into a confident King with no problems in the back of his head (Personal problems). Combined with his gluten-free diet, the King can perform at his very best. Confident King knows how to handle under huge pressure, wich helps him calm down and prevent him from having any breathing problems.
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