Shanghai SF: Juan Martin del Potro vs Rafael Nadal

[Incognito]

That was a bit harsh on Ferrer. Come on, the guy is a very good player. But I'm pretty sure Delpo will win one eventually. Hope he can do it tomorrow

Sorry, didn't mean it like that Juan Martin is capable of taking down the big 4 even if they are playing well, when he is on his game of course. Plus he has a major whereas David doesn't have one yet.

 

[Talker]

It's interesting how often top players have a small letdown after becoming #1.

You'd expect it from new #1's but even the veterans like Nadal have it.

Last year, Federer had an amazing year considering his age and only played 1 really good tournament after becoming #1. This year, Nadal has a phenomenal year but as soon as #1 is secured, he loses in Beijing and Shanghai.

The effort it takes to become #1 takes a lot out of the players. It must be hard to stay 100% focused if you have reached your goal.

It's even harder to stay at #1 for a good length of time.

That part is mental, to be there year after year and handle the stress of everyone gunning for you.

Right now the field is about as weak as possible so look for some players to regain their form and put the pressure on.

 

[Fedinkum]

Wow...just saw the match...that was an epic win for the giant!!!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Unfortunately, he played.

It's ok I like Delpo. Nadal should rest. Hoping Delpo can win the title.

 

[cucio]

Delpo being injury prone is the great tragedy of modern tennis, when the guy is in full form he is a massive threat for anyone.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Nadal vs Del Potro Shanghai 2013 SF HD Full Match
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzREKNOl7tY

 

[TheTruth]

Thank You, Truth. Rafa has been the best player this year but even the best loses sometimes. Today Juan Martin was from another universe.


Yeah, I've never seen Juan Martin play with so much aggression from start to finish. No mental lapses at all, that's what I'm most happy about. Hopefully, he wins the final tomorrow and finally wins a masters title

He did. He played great and I thought about you and how wonderful it must have felt.

Then, I was happy, because if I'm to watch a sport, then I understand that my guy will lose sometimes. del Po was really awesome, so kudos to him.

I hear he will be at the WTF too. Should be great!

 

[TheTruth]

I'd go for the Master's record and worry about the WTF when it is time.

The conditions in O2 are about as unfavorable to him as there is on tour. I wouldn't miss a chance at doing something none have ever done, and may never do, to focus on a tournament that he will have more shots at and that is going to be really, really hard for him to win anyway, IMO. Beside, I don't think winning Paris would hurt his chances anyway. It would give him more time on a quicker indoor setting.

Agree with your entire post. Getting six masters in a season would be a stand alone. He'd be crazy to prioritize the WTF over that, imo.

 

[TheTruth]

I don't understand these pathetic trolls, can anyone explain to me what's the point of this post?

There is no point, but I'm glad you acknowledged it, because some people act like it doesn't exist.

I'm all for supporting your player, but some of these people...

 

[Magnus]

Rafita losing is always a treat

 

[Marius_Hancu]

the FULL MATCHES

Nadal vs Del Potro Shanghai 2013 SF HD Full Match
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzREKNOl7tY

Djokovic vs Del Potro Shanghai 2013 Final HD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RddLJhH4LJ0