Shanghai SF: Juan Martin del Potro vs Rafael Nadal

[Towser83]

Yes!!! Well done delpo. please beat djokovic in the final you need a masters!

Ps how long til someone says Nadal was injured?

Also is this the first djokovic delpo final? About time!

 

[MaiDee]

Nadal in 2. This poll is tied? Must be a ton of delusional Nadal haters here.

What you mean?

 

[Duncan Bell]

Kudos to Delpo bc Nadal was actually playing well.

Good sport, Michael

 

[Incognito]

brutal brutal brutal fh His fh is so sexy 6-2 6-4. Juan Martin, thank you.

and please, Nadal did not tank, he was outplayed from start to finish..

 

[forzamilan90]

Well played by Delpo. Fantastic tennis from a nice guy.

Fed fans embarrass themselves again of TT. Very small lives, indeed.

whatever helps you sleep at night

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Congrats to Del Potro playing his best tennis, nothing Nadal would do today.

 

[President]

You're talking about the millions of the masses or notable members of the forum?

The latter. Roger Federer would be ashamed of this thread and this board in general if he read it, so many of his fans on here are just horrible partisan hacks.

 

[T-Noone]

Vamos Del Po!! I don't care who wins tomorrow

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

a great day for tennis !

 

[tennisjedi]

Del potro played too good.
I hope he wins Shanghai.

 

[Warmaster]

The latter. Roger Federer would be ashamed of this thread and this board in general if he read it, so many of his fans on here are just horrible partisan hacks.

Every player would be ashamed reading this forum!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Great match! Both men were in top form.

 

[counterloop]

Congrats to Delpo. great focus showed today. Djokovic will have his hands full tomorrow.

 

[TheTruth]

Great match and kudos to del Potro.

He was totally on song.

Can't help but be happy for him.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Kudos to Delpo bc Nadal was actually playing well.

Take my hat off to you for not crying like the other Nadal fans. The attitude has grown bitter over the last couple of pages for no good reason. The thread has been classy and well behaved enough, some Nadal fans are just being overly sensitive because it can be upsetting or whatever when one's fave loses.

 

[President]

Del Potro is playing just as well as he did in 2009 in this tournament, hope he can bring it to the final. Ferrer and Federer are both (unfortunately) on the way down, we need him to make it a real Big 4 again.

 

[Incognito]

Kudos to Delpo bc Nadal was actually playing well.

yes, Nadal tried his hardest out there, good for him. At least he gets a good rest. He is playing paris?


You have to back Juan Martin in the finals, I support rafa when he is not playing Juan Martin..

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

I still think it should be about WTF for Nadal.

 

[Towser83]

Kudos to Delpo bc Nadal was actually playing well.

Gracious post. Hopefully he can go all the way.

 

[rainingaces]

I don't think the Shanghai fans know who these two people in the final are they only know Federer and Nadal could be a small crowd for the final tomorrow.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

I think that's the best match of Del Potro this year, isn't it ?

 

[TheTruth]

Sounds like this thread was a bear with the usual suspects in attendance.

 

[Michael Essien]

As disappointed as I am that Nadal didn't win, I really hope Del Potro can continue playing like that more consistently, just a monstrous performance. Wasn't even a case of Nadal having an off day, he was just never allowed to take control at any point.

 

[dudeski]

Muahahaha I knew Nadal will lose.

 

[rainingaces]

I still think it should be about WTF for Nadal.

Nadal will never win the WTF even the likes of Tsonga can beat him there, certainly Delpo and Djokovic.

 

[Devil_dog]

JMDP played like HE was Nadal today! Great shot making and hussle by the Argentinean!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I still think it should be about WTF for Nadal.

He has his eyes set on being the first player to win 6 Masters 1000 titles in a calendar season. This had to hurt a little. He still has one more chance, will he go for it in Paris?

 

[forzamilan90]

The latter. Roger Federer would be ashamed of this thread and this board in general if he read it, so many of his fans on here are just horrible partisan hacks.

And Nadal must be thrilled if exposed to the Vamos Briggade Army on this forum, they are a fun bunch!

 

[TheTruth]

Take my hat off to you for not crying like the other Nadal fans. The attitude has grown bitter over the last couple of pages for no good reason. The thread has been classy and well behaved enough, some Nadal fans are just being overly sensitive because it can be upsetting or whatever when one's fave loses.

That's unfortunate. Both players are there to win and whoever does, hats off.

 

[Incognito]

I think that's the best match of Del Potro this year, isn't it ?

It definitely is, from start to finish. I know he is capable of this kind of tennis, he just had the bad luck with all the injuries and so on..He was serving well too His best match so far this year.

 

[winstonplum]

The latter. Roger Federer would be ashamed of this thread and this board in general if he read it, so many of his fans on here are just horrible partisan hacks.

QFT. At least I wake up early to watch my favorite player. These *** clowns wake up at all times of night to root against someone. However, the Unemployment Office is closed.on weekends.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

That's unfortunate. Both players are there to win and whoever does, hats off.

Precisely.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

And Nadal must be thrilled if exposed to the Vamos Briggade Army on this forum, they are a fun bunch!

Well said. There are evils in every camp. Some are blatant about their hate, others do it through much discreet postings, but you can make it out quite clearly.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

He has his eyes set on being the first player to win 6 Masters 1000 titles in a calendar season. This had to hurt a little. He still has one more chance, will he go for it in Paris?

Good point, I forgot about that.

 

[TheTruth]

It definitely is, from start to finish. I know he is capable of this kind of tennis, he just had the bad luck with all the injuries and so on..He was serving well too His best match so far this year.

Congrats, Incognito.

Your guy played excellent tennis from start to finish.

 

[FedererWinsWimbledon2014]

Here are the poll results from just before the match started

del Potro in 2
FedererWinsWimbledon2014, FreeBird, glovesaves35, Gonzo_style, Goosehead, martypab, rainingaces, rudester, vive le beau jeu !, Warmaster
10 18.52%

del Potro in 3
Ace of Aces, Artanis, dudeski, Gru, Mirror Image, Team10, Terenigma
7 12.96%

Nadal in 3
AudreyBlue, Bud, cjs, Crisstti, Crose, Daized, firepanda, helterskelter, Max G., merwy, NadalForehand, Tenez101, tennisjedi, tipsa...don'tlikehim!, vernonbc, viduka0101
16 29.63%

Nadal in 2
6-3 6-0, atptennis, beast of mallorca, bullfan, chandu612, counterloop, dooknookem, fecaleagle, forthegame, happyloman, illusions30, jaggy, kingofclay, kpxjam9, Omega_7000, PSNELKE, swordtennis, txak47, uncooling, victorcruz
20 37.04%

Rosol in 5

romeo8880
1 1.85%


Congratulations to FedererWinsWimbledon2014, FreeBird, glovesaves35, Gonzo_style, Goosehead, martypab, rainingaces, rudester, vive le beau jeu !, Warmaster.

Honourable mention to Ace of Aces, Artanis, dudeski, Gru, Mirror Image, Team10, Terenigma


This is only the second time all year that Nadal has not reached the final, I must be his curse, first of all I attended his loss to Darcis and now I create this thread, Uncle Toni will be on to me.

Congratulations to DELPO, I have always said that when these two are at their beat there is only one winner and that is the true hero of tennis Juan Martin del Potro.

With this win DELPO qualifies for the 2013 WTF!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c

 

[Warmaster]

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.

 

[forzamilan90]

There was a poster here a while back, Del Pony on something, he/she must be thrilled with this result.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

I really think this thread was honest, truthful and in good enough taste and without disgrace. The timing of the complaints from certain Nadal fans came at a time where it seemed more and more inevitable that Nadal would lose, ergo, were upset at what was about to be and are now taking it out unfairly on this thread.

For myself, I prefer it if del Potro beats Nadal, but I'd be more neutral for a Nadal Djokovic match up.

The MAIN point though is that the tennis is entertaining and of a very high standard between these very top ranked players.

 

[tlm]

delpo played great today taking it to nadal, but where is this delpo when it counts in the real season.

 

[malbaker86]

Didnt see the match but congrats to Del Potro. Hopefully he can finally break through and get his first Masters

 

[Deleted member 77403]

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.

He looked pretty focused to me. Just outplayed by a player who on his day can beat anyone.

And regarding last week, we know what Djokovic can do to him.

 

[TheTruth]

Del Potro is playing just as well as he did in 2009 in this tournament, hope he can bring it to the final. Ferrer and Federer are both (unfortunately) on the way down, we need him to make it a real Big 4 again.

Agreed.

If we have a Big 4 again, we can always look forward to great tennis being played.

Even though my fave lost, it was sublime tennis, and you can't fault del Potro for doing his thing.

I don't have a rooting interest for the final. Will be happy for either result.

 

[Omega_7000]

most Fed fans like the good (Del Potro) and hate the ugly (Nadal). It's only fitting...and anyone that has witnessed Nadal fans behavior over the last several months knows how "humble" they are.

True...This is nothing compared to the downright insults Nadal fans were throwing around watching Fed's career crumble.

On the contrary I think most Fed fans are actually fond of him. Notice the threads about favorite players outside top 4 how many Fed fans (myself including) say Del Potro

True...DelPo has that flair and style...Aggressive and entertaining.

 

[tennisaddict]

a great day for tennis !

There was a poster here a while back, Del Pony on something, he/she must be thrilled with this result.

Juan Ma Del Pony. Was ok for the most part, except for Fed-Delpo matches. I remember Basel 2012 finals.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

He looked pretty focused to me. Just outplayed by a player who on his day can beat anyone.

And regarding last week, we know what Djokovic can do to him.

Problem with Del Potro is his sustainability of form and fitness in the best of 5 format.

 

[forzamilan90]

The MAIN point though is that the tennis is entertaining and of a very high standard between these very top ranked players.

Yeah this was fun tennis, I love seeing incredible winners. This is fantasy stuff right here, can you imagine what'd it feel like if we can hit winners with such force? oh man. Good tennis

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Problem with Del Potro is his sustainability of form and fitness in the best of 5 format.

This is why I said "On his day."

Edit: Just booked my tickets for the WTF finals! woohoo!

 

[tennisaddict]

Here are the poll results from just before the match started

del Potro in 2
FedererWinsWimbledon2014, FreeBird, glovesaves35, Gonzo_style, Goosehead, martypab, rainingaces, rudester, vive le beau jeu !, Warmaster
10 18.52%

del Potro in 3
Ace of Aces, Artanis, dudeski, Gru, Mirror Image, Team10, Terenigma
7 12.96%

Nadal in 3
AudreyBlue, Bud, cjs, Crisstti, Crose, Daized, firepanda, helterskelter, Max G., merwy, NadalForehand, Tenez101, tennisjedi, tipsa...don'tlikehim!, vernonbc, viduka0101
16 29.63%

Nadal in 2
6-3 6-0, atptennis, beast of mallorca, bullfan, chandu612, counterloop, dooknookem, fecaleagle, forthegame, happyloman, illusions30, jaggy, kingofclay, kpxjam9, Omega_7000, PSNELKE, swordtennis, txak47, uncooling, victorcruz
20 37.04%

Rosol in 5

romeo8880
1 1.85%


Congratulations to FedererWinsWimbledon2014, FreeBird, glovesaves35, Gonzo_style, Goosehead, martypab, rainingaces, rudester, vive le beau jeu !, Warmaster.

Honourable mention to Ace of Aces, Artanis, dudeski, Gru, Mirror Image, Team10, Terenigma


This is only the second time all year that Nadal has not reached the final, I must be his curse, first of all I attended his loss to Darcis and now I create this thread, Uncle Toni will be on to me.

Congratulations to DELPO, I have always said that when these two are at their beat there is only one winner and that is the true hero of tennis Juan Martin del Potro.

With this win DELPO qualifies for the 2013 WTF!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c

Please open WTF thread NOW !!!

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

This is why I said "On his day."

Sure. I wasn't pointing any fault, more just inferring that I wish he could find a way to sustain himself in the longer format with more consistency.

Oh and great BTW, just caught your update.

I managed to go the 2011 finals. As you can imagine, I was extremely thrilled.