THE final: [3] Nadal vs [4] Thiem - Barcelona Open 2017

Who will prevail?


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Red Rick

Bionic Poster
Thiem better start getting initiative. And from his position that means flattening out forehands from afar.
 

chjtennis

G.O.A.T.
Looks like Thiem's team have come up the right strategy today. Thiem seems he is trying to take the ball as early as he can. That's how Federer has dominated Nadal this year.
 

chjtennis

G.O.A.T.
Thiem won't hurt Nadal's 2nd serve from so far behind the baseline. He has to take the ball early and attack, but I guess he cannot change his style so suddenly. That will give Nadal plenty of room to breath.
 

chjtennis

G.O.A.T.
Thiem definitely has the potential to be the next Wawrinka. I just hope he learns to take the ball early and to stay on the baseline more as soon as possible.
 

The Green Mile

Bionic Poster
Thiem trying to protect that backhand of his, runs around it to hit the forehand inside out, but mistimes it. 30-30. Cheap miss from Rafa. 40-30. Thiem a bit frustrated here, another forehand error. Deuce.
 

DRII

G.O.A.T.
some good, heavy clay court tennis being played.

Theim is hanging in and taking the punishment in stride. if he wins he will fully deserve it.
 
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