Toni Nadal" it won't be a surprise if Rafa Wins Wimbledon"

[babbette]

Toni Nadal is usally more subtal about his views, but this is nice to read. It makes me feel that little bit more confident too. :mrgreen: But Novak, this is how to talk about your chances without sounding cocky.

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Toni Nadal: "No sería una gran sorpresa que Rafa ganara Wimbledon
Àngels Fàbregues
http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=.......


Toni Nadal: "It won't be a big surprise if Rafa wins Wimbledon"

Toni Nadal, Rafa's coach, believes in his nephew's chances, but is prudent because he knows the 'dangers' of Wimbledon

By Àngels Fàbregues |

He is Rafa's shadow and one of those principally to 'blame' for the Mallorcan tennis player's successful results. Toni Nadal knows the world number two better than anyone and, with only a few hours to go before Wimbledon gets under way, he affirms that his pupil and nephew has arrived at this third Grand Slam of the season "with a bit more confidence after winning the grass court tournament at Queen's".

He does not think that this means extra pressure for the player from Manacor: "You can't claim that a top flight sportsman is not under pressure. Evidently he is. But, in this case, he won't have any more than on other occasions." If there is one thing that characterises Rafa it is that he manages pressure well, "Yes, normally he bears it well, but so do Federer, Djokovic... winning is always very difficult."

Toni Nadal knows that great expectations have been raised about Rafa for Wimbledon, as he is at his best both physically and mentally: "Mentally he has no problem. When you are winning you don't have problems. And he's perfect from the physical point of view." However, the four-time Roland Garros champion's coach wants to quell the euphoria because he knows the 'dangers' of Wimbledon very well indeed: "After his victory at Queen's, Rafa is still just as aware that at Wimbledon, if you have a bad day or lose a set, there is little margin for recovery. Grass does not allow for mistakes. It's very difficult to mount a come-back in a match," he stated. Rafa is mentalized to face the best and the worst: "I think he's improved his game on grass, that he has such and such a small per cent chance of winning. He has his options. But, just the same, it wouldn't surprise me if he was eliminated in the first week." None the less, Toni Nadal knows that this year his nephew is at one of his best moments ever, and so: "It won't be a big surprise, either, if he wins Wimbledon."

As for Roger Federer, Rafa's main rival, Toni Nadal admits "compared to what he's in the habit of doing, he does look more accessible (vulnerable?). He has only won two titles but he has been a finalist at Roland Garros, Hamburg and Rome and semi-finalist at Indian Wells, Dubai and in Australia, so he's not a disaster, either. The whole circuit see him as more accessible but if he renews his effort we will see the same Federer as always," he concluded.

 

[Deleted member 12045]

Yes Toni Nadal did well by making such a subtle statement...I am a Nadal fan too and I long to see him win Wimbledon but I admit all that T. Nadal stated are to be considered
Rafa has confidence now on grass, he has his game he has his chances to win
So let's wait and see ....

 

[Deleted member 12045]

Yes Toni Nadal did well by making such a subtle statement...I am a Nadal fan too and I long to see him win Wimbledon but I admit all that T. Nadal stated are to be considered
Rafa has confidence now on grass, he has his game he has his chances to win

So let's wait and see and discover with him what will happen 10 characters .... God bless Rafa!

 

[laurie]

If Nadal and Federer meet in the final, Rafa will go into the final without no fear whatsoever - the way how his game has improved on clay and grass is incredible - Rafa in my opinion is playing Tennis is historic levels now - and I was lucky to see that in Paris myself against Alamgro.

If they get to the final I'm tipping Nadal to win and take the title - but a long way to go as both players have tough draws.

Nice to see the mens game been so competitive this year.

 

[zagor]

It certainly won't be a surprise given his recent form and two Wimbledon finals but I still pick my boy Fed to produce magic at Wimbledon this year and take it again for the sixth time in a row.I also gotta say that Toni Nadal really seems like a decent and respectable guy.

 

[dh003i]

Seems like very reasonably restrained comment from a guy who obviously likes Nadal. Balanced commentary. Better than that of many others talking about it.

I would be shocked, however, if Nadal goes out of Wimbledon in the early rounds.

PS: So, now that Djokovic is in Fed's half of the draw -- as he was at MC -- are we going to have an end to the endless accusations of "favorable luck" and things always going in his favor?

 

[babbette]

^^I haven't seen the draw yet-can you please give me the link?

 

[dh003i]

^^I haven't seen the draw yet-can you please give me the link?

I believe it's here: http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/scores/draws/ms/index.html

 

[fednad]

^^I haven't seen the draw yet-can you please give me the link?

http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/scores/draws/ms/index.html

 

[Puma]

I am a big Federer fan. However, I admire and respect Rafa's game, his attitude/work ethic/family/mental strength, etc. And No, I do not believe he has ever taken any drugs. He doesn't need to.

He is a Champion and acts like one.

 

[babbette]

Thank you for the link, Fednad.

I always think the draws are somehow fix and there's never been anything to make me think otherwise. Now that Rafa is a big favorite the most dangerous threat is in Roger's half.
Not that i'm complaining though 8)

 

[David L]

Thank you for the link, Fednad.

I always think the draws are somehow fix and there's never been anything to make me think otherwise. Now that Rafa is a big favorite the most dangerous threat is in Roger's half.
Not that i'm complaining though 8)

Lots of paranoia dementia on these boards.

 

[fednad]

Toni Nadal is usally more subtal about his views, but this is nice to read. It makes me feel that little bit more confident too. :mrgreen: But Novak, this is how to talk about your chances without sounding cocky.

This was translated on another board..

hmmm...right point. But I am just wondering if we should be expecting same kind of maturity and calculated responses from a 21 year old guy as a 46 years old man?

 

[babbette]

^^Mmmm, touche!
Bu still 21 is the age where one should conduct himself with some maturity.

 

[fednad]

^^Mmmm, touche!
Bu still 21 is the age where one should conduct himself with some maturity.

I agree with you. At 21 you should have some maturity and, more so, if you are a public figure at 21, since in such a case your words are scanned very minutely and people look at you as a hero and role model. And role models cannot be wrong.
But, still, he is 21. And I think, problem comes from what his parents have inculcated into him. I think he talks much but can be ignored. Besides, he is learning fast. Yeah, her mother giving interviews did not go down my throat and never will

 

[Fumoffu]

I like Fed, and even I wouldn't be surprised if he won it. Close 5-setter? Yeah, I think it could be time.

 

[veroniquem]

Seems like very reasonably restrained comment from a guy who obviously likes Nadal. Balanced commentary. Better than that of many others talking about it.

I would be shocked, however, if Nadal goes out of Wimbledon in the early rounds.

PS: So, now that Djokovic is in Fed's half of the draw -- as he was at MC -- are we going to have an end to the endless accusations of "favorable luck" and things always going in his favor?

Yes, the hatchet is buried (for this tournament at least )