USO R16: Monfils (13) vs. Nadal (3)

[OddJack]

The only question is if Monfils can keep it up.. he is very emotional so ....good luck

 

[shadows]

Nadal isn't playing badly. Monfils wont be able to keep this up.

He played pretty close to this for the 2 sets of his match with Acasuso (before Acasuso retired)

 

[jamesblakefan#1]

It's one thing to cheer after a long rally; he's done nothing wrong here so far. But there are times where Monfils clearly goes over the line. The match against Roddick at the FO was a perfect example of it, where he was utterly crushing Roddick, and then proceeded to incite the crowd even further for no apparent reason.

He was in front of his home fans. Murray did the same type of stuff at Wimbledon, and Roddick and even Blake have done similar things at the USO.

 

[JeMar]

Nadal does have enough firepower to push Monfils around like Federer does. It's just a question of whether he's up to it or not.

 

[BigServer1]

LOL at the people getting carried away. It's whoop ass at 5-2 in the first set, but let's see what happens as the match progresses.

Monfils is a lot of things, but I wouldn't say that consistent is one of them.

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

what's nadal's record after losing the first set in grand slams??

 

[Noveson]

Anybody see Monfil's shadow boxing after one of his wins this tournament? That was sweet hah

 

[NamRanger]

He was in front of his home fans. Murray did the same type of stuff at Wimbledon, and Roddick and even Blake have done similar things at the USO.

No, not even close. Not on an unimportant point (which is what Monfils did). Roddick rarely incites the crowd on purpose, at least not while he's utterly crushing a guy.

 

[Ripster]

If a guy can run down those shots and win the point he has reason to pump himself up. What is annoying is that **** Melanie Oudin yelling come on after her opponent dumps a shot into the net.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Ray Mercer]

It can't be more annoying than when Andy Murray does it or when Justine Henin shouted that blood curling "allez" after the same errors.

I dispise Murray and that behaviour from all players. I'd like to see Oudin get pounded tomorrow night.

 

[JoelDali]

Couldn't agree more.

Agreed indeed.

 

[VetoRight]

who has bigger muscle, nadal or monfils?

 

[Legend of Borg]

Monfils is so trigger happy. Often times at the wrong moment.

 

[BigServer1]

INSANE defense from both guys...

 

[JoelDali]

The old Nadal is gone forever.

As a Fed fan this is sad but oh well.

 

[kanamit]

Gee. I wonder why Nadal's knees are bad.

 

[DarthFed]

Idk i find Nadals celebrations more annoying than Monfils for some reason

 

[dysonlu]

Those two points werer freaking AMAZING. I myself was pumped by just watching it on TV. Celebrating them the way Monfils did was understandable, especially a young player like him, all excited with playing at such a big stage. The last thing you wanna see is him being all "incapacitated" by nervousness and being a no-show in the match.

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

french headcases show up again

 

[bdon]

how is monfils choking to this mexican

 

[shadows]

Rafa right back in the set, Monfils should be at the net a bit more often once he's pushed Rafa out of position. As it is he's letting Rafa float a lot of balls back now to effectively reset rallies

 

[varsity8993]

Order? Cilic is clearly now the goat according to the Tennis BCS.

 

[TennisandMusic]

Idk i find Nadals celebrations more annoying than Monfils for some reason

Because Nadal can do it against Federer? Nadal's celebrations are certainly less ostentatious than Monfils, though neither bother me.

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

what is this hoohah about nadal having an injury?? the guy is running like a rabbit

 

[OroDeSantoro]

Does anyone know who the younger announcer on the usopen.org feed of this match is?

 

[Pseudonym]

What is Monfils doing?

He could've taken this set already.

 

[shadows]

I wish there was a speedometer on Monfils' forehands, he's really unloaded on a few today

 

[kanamit]

Does anyone know who the younger announcer on the usopen.org feed of this match is?

Is he the guy who always yells into the microphone? I think his name is Luke Jenson.

 

[bdon]

Monfils forehand is absolutely insane.

 

[romeo8880]

I dispise Murray and that behaviour from all players. I'd like to see Oudin get pounded tomorrow night.

So would I....shes pretty attractive.

 

[Grizvok]

It's Luke "the ******" Jensen. I ****ing hate him. Pardon my French.

 

[zagor]

Monfils's FH is just massive when he decides to unleash it.

 

[VetoRight]

6-5 now , monfils leads

 

[john5527]

Rafa is right there if he holds serve.

 

[viduka0101]

I wish there was a speedometer on Monfils' forehands, he's really unloaded on a few today

yeah, those two croscourt in the last game were crazy

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

mugfils allergic to the frontcourt

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

ugly forehand to the rescue as usual

 

[VetoRight]

wow, nadal's fh is the best on the tour, he can change the angle quickly

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

its all over. nadal is not injured. nadal in 3 no doubt

 

[zagor]

Great hold from Nadal,tiebreak time.

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

braincramp from monfils. nothing unexpected

 

[DarthFed]

Because Nadal can do it against Federer? Nadal's celebrations are certainly less ostentatious than Monfils, though neither bother me.

The **** are you talking about? no one mentioned Federer

 

[OroDeSantoro]

Is he the guy who always yells into the microphone? I think his name is Luke Jenson.

It's Luke "the ******" Jensen. I ****ing hate him. Pardon my French.

I can't stand this guy... he sounds like a 14 year old

 

[Ken B.]

The way Nadal is setting up his left leg when he serves now, did he just start doing that this Open? I don't remember seeing that before. Trying to get his foot juuuuust right.

 

[flyinghippos101]

Extra long wait from Nadal, as usual

 

[theroleoftheunderdog]

nadal in 3 no doubt

 

[bdon]

I dont think i've ever been more frustrated watching a match

 

[koopa_troopa]

I didn't realize you get a first serve if you win a challenge on a second serve.

 

[Mkie7]

where were those serves earlier

 

[Chadwixx]

Nadals two tb pts took 2.5mins, monfils took like 30 secs