Rome Masters - 2011 - Discussion

[Fedace]

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.

Ok, how does he handle Huge pressure now ??? some kind of Jedi mind trick ? HOW ? What book did he read ? What Technique is he using to put his mind at ease ?
And What Family problems ? Did his father sleep with 10 women ? there was NO news about his family problems:???:

 

[Semi-Pro]

Damn, how did Ralph lose the first set??????? Let alone how in the hell did it get to a breaker?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Nadal should probably go home and rest before the French Open, but I doubt he will. It was ridiculous of the organisers to put Madrid and Rome in consecutive weeks.

Do you think Rafa will be tired going into the FO?

He has played ALOT of matches since he came back from injury. In fact, he played the maximum amount in IW, Miami, MC, Barcelona and Madrid. With another grueling week ahead in Rome, he is in danger of going in flat into the FO.

 

[forthegame]

I thought Djokovic would give Rome a miss.

 

[Fedace]

I thought Djokovic would give Rome a miss.

that will be his undoing. he will be too tired for french open crown.

 

[YodaKnowsBest]

Ok, how does he handle Huge pressure now ??? some kind of Jedi mind trick ? HOW ? What book did he read ? What Technique is he using to put his mind at ease ?

He has more self believe, fitniss and less distraction now that he has solved most of his problems outside the court...

And What Family problems ? Did his father sleep with 10 women ? there was NO news about his family problems:???:

I can't tell you precicely what happend, but I will try my best to tell you what I know.
His dad had a heart-attack and had to stay in the hospitel a few days. His heart was in a weak state.

There were some problems with Serbian Open and Serbian tennis federation. Djokovic family played a important roll in this one.

He broke up with his girlfriend and some other things wich I don't remember. Serbian news was full of it so... just google and I'm sure you will find something.

 

[Crayola Oblongata]

I like angry Feli.

Kohli with 2 set points for the second.

 

[MixieP]

Nadal seems overtrained. He needs a good rest -- sadly, RG is coming up ...

He looks flabby. Toni should put him on a gluten-free diet.

 

[niff]

Kohli could roll away with this now..

edit: Lol, or not!
Feli will win if he doesn't get distracted again.

 

[nadalbestclass]

Damn, how did Ralph lose the first set??????? Let alone how in the hell did it get to a breaker?

The question is more, "how did he dish out a bagel in the 3rd?" Or "how did he go on to win the match?"

 

[nadalbestclass]

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I hope Fred makes the finals. I wouldn't even mind if Rafa lost to Fred. I'd much prefer it. It will be an honorable person to lose to, and Fred will get a confidence boost. If Fred gets to finals, I shall be rooting for him. Die djoko clown die:evil:

 

[Sid_Vicious]

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I hope Fred makes the finals. I wouldn't even mind if Rafa lost to Fred. I'd much prefer it. It will be an honorable person to lose to, and Fred will get a confidence boost. If Fred gets to finals, I shall be rooting for him. Die djoko clown die:evil:

 

[Marius_Hancu]

I really hope you are joking. Rafa NEVER tanks matches :shock:

well, he convinced me of that thing for today; good fight at the end

this means that Lorenzi had a very good performance to stay Nadal for two sets; he was able to stay in those rallies during that time

 

[YodaKnowsBest]

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I hope Fred makes the finals. I wouldn't even mind if Rafa lost to Fred. I'd much prefer it. It will be an honorable person to lose to, and Fred will get a confidence boost. If Fred gets to finals, I shall be rooting for him. Die djoko clown die:evil:

 

[Sid_Vicious]

That is just adorable.

 

[YodaKnowsBest]

That is just adorable.

I know I stole it from troll aphex.

 

[nadalbestclass]

LMAO. Aw, that's really cute!

 

[CMM]

 

[CMM]

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.

Yes. :-?

 

[tenis1]

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I hope Fred makes the finals. I wouldn't even mind if Rafa lost to Fred. I'd much prefer it. It will be an honorable person to lose to, and Fred will get a confidence boost. If Fred gets to finals, I shall be rooting for him. Die djoko clown die:evil:

*********s in full panic mode. Interesting site.

 

[rovex]

haha that brings back memories from a few years ago. Seemingly occurs everytime Nadal is in trouble against lesser opponents.

 

[ruerooo]

Is it raining? Is that why Roger's scoreline isn't changing?

 

[Crayola Oblongata]

Ferrer has pulled out?! Well, damn..

 

[Semi-Pro]

Roger Federer has pulled out of the tournament due to illness

 

[tenis1]

Ferrer has pulled out?! Well, damn..

Damn, another cakewalk draw for Ralfito.

 

[bezs]

The GOAT has swooped onto court with the Back To The Future theme playing.

Great Scott!!!

 

[rovex]

Roger Federer has pulled out of the tournament due to illness

That explains the loss to Nadal last week.

 

[iriraz]

Roger Federer has pulled out of the tournament due to illness

U probably mean Ferrer cause i see Federer-Tsonga right now on court

 

[YodaKnowsBest]

Ferrer has pulled out?! Well, damn..

Damn those Spaniards. Every ****ing time we see a bend over.

 

[tenis1]

So who actually pulled out?

Federer? Ferrer? Or both?

 

[Crayola Oblongata]

So who actually pulled out?

Federer? Ferrer? Or both?

Just Ferrer. Roger is playing right now.

 

[JoelDali]

Where are the doss-appearing Streeems?

 

[niff]

Ferru A fever before RG, awful.

 

[tenis1]

Just Ferrer. Roger is playing right now.

Thanks. Another banding job by the Nadal lapdog club.

 

[iriraz]

Ferru A fever before RG, awful.

He still has close to two weeks to recover so hopefully he will be ok

 

[namelessone]

Thanks. Another banding job by the Nadal lapdog club.

I'm sure Tony was calling him after Rafa lost the first set.

 

[Mustard]

Do you think Rafa will be tired going into the FO?

He has played ALOT of matches since he came back from injury. In fact, he played the maximum amount in IW, Miami, MC, Barcelona and Madrid. With another grueling week ahead in Rome, he is in danger of going in flat into the FO.

There is always a danger of it. Nadal certainly looked rather flat for a lot of the match against Lorenzi today. It even looked like he was feeling sorry for himself. Nadal finished the match on a high note, though, so hopefully that's a good sign.

 

[niff]

He still has close to two weeks to recover so hopefully he will be ok

Mmh. I just read he was scheduled to play Nice next week too =/ If he pulls out there he could end up with better rest in the long run.

 

[tenis1]

Troicki lost to Starace.

You never know what to expect form Viktor.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Now what? David Ferrer out, replaced by Berlocq?

Nadal's draw is getting even easier, if that was possible (think Bellucci).

 

[flyinghippos101]

Anyone else feeling like these Rome courts are playing faster than usual?

 

[tenis1]

Anyone else feeling like these Rome courts are playing faster than usual?

So this is a red hardcourt, like Madrid too?

Is there any real clay left?

 

[Legend of Borg]

Anyone else feeling like these Rome courts are playing faster than usual?

I smell a conspiracy.

Nole's streak will continue.

 

[PSNELKE]

So this is a red hardcourt, like Madrid too?

Is there any real clay left?

Stop complaining.. it´s just his opinion he didn´t brought up anything like, this isn´t CC anymore. Man you take personal opinions of the guys aroudn here way too serious.

Rome is palying same like RG, that´s a fact. He just felt like he it´s a little faster this year, conditions can change.

 

[PSNELKE]

Damn, another cakewalk draw for Ralfito.

LOl what about Nolito´s challenger draw

 

[tenis1]

Stop complaining.. it´s just his opinion he didn´t brought up anything like, this isn´t CC anymore. Man you take personal opinions of the guys aroudn here way too serious.

Rome is palying same like RG, that´s a fact. He just felt like he it´s a little faster this year, conditions can change.

Who is complaining? I am not complaining.

I am just asking, are there any real clay courts left?

We know that real grass is long gone, so it looks like that real clay is becoming endangered species as well.

 

[tenis1]

LOl what about Nolito´s challenger draw

Wawrinka, Almagro, Soderling are challenger players?

More like all of them are current or former top 10 and very good on clay.

Ralfito avoided Bellucci and now Ferrer. Who is left in his draw?

 

[PSNELKE]

Who is complaining? I am not complaining.

I am just asking, are there any real clay courts left?

We know that real grass is long gone, so it looks like that real clay is becoming endangered species as well.

Clay, is clay. The conditions around the court are decidsve factor.

 

[ruerooo]

There is always a danger of it. Nadal certainly looked rather flat for a lot of the match against Lorenzi today. It even looked like he was feeling sorry for himself. Nadal finished the match on a high note, though, so hopefully that's a good sign.

I missed Rafa's match yesterday, but I think Seve's funeral was the same day -- and you remember he was fighting back tears during his tribute before his Madrid semifinal with Roger. I think the loss has hit him really hard.

Rafa's family and friends are his rock. If there's trouble there, that's his Kryptonite. I remain convinced that, bad knees or no, it was the trouble at home between his parents that was the deciding factor in the Sod being able to take him out in RG 09. If it had been just bad knees, I think he would have made at least one more round.

I know people here say you're supposed to compartmentalize, blah blah blah. I don't care who you are, how tough, how much of a champion -- a serious problem in the personal life is going to affect the professiona life. We're human, not robots.

 

[Telepatic]

lol, Rafa and his luck, in Rome Delpo match and QF- Llodra now Bellucci match and QF- Cilic/Fish..