The 2021 Rome masters 1000 R16 matchup :- (2) Rafael Nadal [ESP] versus (13) Denis Shapovalov [CAN]

[Street]

I think after 3 and a half hours, nadal will be too tired for zverev.

 

[Sabrina]

Lol Nadal don't choke.

 

[SardinesForDinner]

Hard now for Shappy still think he can win it though

How did you come to that conclusion?

 

[davced1]

This is just sad on so many levels whoever wins. The inadequacy of the next gen and the inevitable decline of Nadal.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Shapo an error machine!

 

[ForehandCross]

You are no ATG, you propagandist choker.

In that avatar , I read this in Vegeta's voice

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Forehandl! Nadal hit that like he meant it!

 

[ark_28]

How did you come to that conclusion?

Match isn’t over till it’s over snd he’s been the better player

 

[SardinesForDinner]

This is just sad on so many levels whoever wins. The inadequacy of the next gen and the inevitable decline of Nadal.

He will still obviously win RG which says a lot about the current level of the field.

 

[SteffiGoat]

mp nadal

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Nadal Mp x 4!

 

[SardinesForDinner]

What a choke job...

 

[ForehandCross]

This Nadal is just out of matchplay. Still technically as good as before.

Really? We are THREE masters into Clay court Season.

He is not in the right form. Not at all.

 

[Milanez82]

4 match points for Rafa!
Time to send haters home.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Ace to save mp!

 

[SinneGOAT]

Even if Nadal makes it through, I expect Zverev to easily pass Nishikori and will most likely smoke Nadal. Changing of the guard is here, it’s only a matter of time.

 

[Sabrina]

Nadal wins. Whatever happens, he manages to stop his Tb losing streak.

 

[TennisFan3]

This is just sad on so many levels whoever wins. The inadequacy of the next gen and the inevitable decline of Nadal.

Excellent post. Best post in this thread.

 

[onyxrose81]

Thanks for nothing, Dennis!

What a mess of a match.

 

[Third Serve]

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Luke Shapovalov The Foolish? I thought not. It's not a story prairiegirl would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Luke Shapovalov was a Ballbasher of the ATP, so powerful yet so foolish he could use his groundstrokes to influence the midichlorians to create unforced errors… He had such a knowledge of unforced errors that he could even keep the shots he cared about from landing in. The knowledge of unforced errors is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. He became so powerful… the only thing he was afraid of was losing a match, which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his opponent all his weaknesses, then his opponent defeated him in the third set. Ironic. He could save others from losing matches, but not himself.

im sorry

@Federer and Del Potro

 

[USO]

I’m glad Nadal beat the screaming racket breaker.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

As predictable as the sun setting and rising each day. Next Gen runs Nadal close and then....flop. Still, I like Nadal and am curious to see what happens next.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Rafa prevails!

 

[E36BMWM3]

FINITO... all the haters please take several seats.

 

[SteffiGoat]

What a choke job by Shapo.

 

[weakera]

Nadal GOAT?

Nadal GOAT.

 

[MeatTornado]

StrongRule in shambles

 

[Deleted member 748597]

Well, this was fun.

 

[Slowtwitcher]

Remember guys... Shapo can still f*ck this up.

Thank you, thank you!

 

[dapchai]

First time Nadal's won a tiebreak since that 7-0 tiebreak vs Schwarzmann at last year RG if I remember correctly.

 

[D.Nalby12]

So Nadal decides to give Zverev another ego boost. I can't complain.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Shapo had no balls when it mattered.

 

[tennisjedi]

Father Time getting closer and closer.

 

[Beckerserve]

Please just take my advice, bud.

What advice is that again?

 

[mike danny]

As fully expected, Shapo fcked up on the MP and then played a terrible tiebreak.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Im grilling steak tonight, first day of my vacation. Everyone is welcome

 

[TheAssassin]

Gift wrapped tiebreak. Anticlimactic ending to a marathon.

 

[Ray Mercer]

Why couldn’t a prime Fed face this version of Nadal at RG? An 06-07 Fed would pummel this old man.

 

[dapchai]

When was the last time Nadal managed to win a TB? Medvedev WTF 2019?

Last year RG against Dibaego.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

FINITO... all the haters please take several seats.

Almost losing to Shapo on clay isn't exactly a good sign for Nadal or his fans.

 

[SardinesForDinner]

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

NADALLLLLL
Vamosssssssssss

 

[Sudacafan]

The only good thing for Nadal is that he won the match, which is very important.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

That might be my favorite match of the season so far.

 

[Djokovic2011]

The worst type of match to see Nadal come through lol. Even more so if he goes on to win the tournament.

 

[Milanez82]

Sinner should analyze the tape of this match.
Just another classic win for Rafa on clay against an inspired opponent.

 

[SkySoushi]

That tiebreak was all mental, based on both their game levels today, especially Nadal's sometimes subpar level, Shapo had enough to be able to win (as he did in 2017) and probably should have

 

[Deleted member 748597]

What advice is that again?

You're 41. Go figure it yourself.

 

[clayqueen]

I just do not believe what I've just seen! Wow!

Houdini would be proud.

 

[ForehandCross]

Nadal might just turn Up his form in RG.

But right now he is lacking in every single manner possible.

Tense Misfiring FH, Meek serve. Only the BH is somewhat of a saving grace.

Hate that Zverev might get his second win over Nadal.