Eh, Nadal was absolutely terrible before the break, getting broken 5 times. Unless a miracle would happen, he was going to lose it in straights. Well, a miracle really happened with that delay. I admit Nadal was lucky to win RG that year. (not as much as in 2011, but still)
Same vs Zverev in the Rome final. I guess that's why it was mentioned over and over again how unfavourable the conditions were for Nadal in the 2020 edition. To the surprise of many, not only did he win, he slayed!
You are nothing if not dependable.
If he is fit nobody. His aura after the last FO is unbreakable. People thought he was vulnerable in cold conditions with heavy balls and a roof. He won with ease.
Don't forget Gasquet.
I don't laugh at that, it's a valid point. I completely disagree with the notion that Djokovic will be able to present a tight battle on RG against Nadal, but he even had O'Shaunessy on his team, so he will for sure try. I'm extremely confident on Nadal winning again, but this is sport, not physics, I won't put my life's work on the line, but thanks for the betting advise ;-)Those who are sure Nadal wins 100%, and there are a lot of them, shouldn't miss opportunity to make fortune...
Odds are 2.1, so time to double life saving or house...
IMO, Nadal is heavy favorite, but anything can happen... As Novak fan, I have quite big expectations of RG... He will prepare something, be sure of that.... Now, laugh if you want...
Zverev should have to serve like he never had problems with it, with a confidence I don't think he can hold for 3 sets against one of the best returners. It is true that Tsitsipas' confidence might be on the rise, but let's not fool ourselves: every player knows they'll be playing Nadal at Roland Garros. and that in itself can make any player doubt at one point or another. They know he's one of the toughest guys to beat on any court, but the way he clocks in higher gears on the parisian clay is just mental and everybody knows that just by reading a single stat: 100-2.
He wasn't ready... Obviously... That was worst, melancholic Novak vs best Nadal in some time... Next time that probably won't be the case...Just like last year, right?
It looks like he knows it can be done but doesn't know how
Are you trolling me? I never said I am sure he will win... I said few times I think he has a chance, but Nadal is clear favorite...
Yes, that's why his coach said Nadal had no chance before the final, because Novak wasn't ready. At least come up with better excuses
I'll bet my account against yours, since you seem so sure that Novak will win too, how about that? I pick Nadal, you pick Novak.
Zverev?????!!! Ahhhhhh come on!! No chanceNole and Thiem most likely still.....
Are you trolling me? I never said I am sure he will win... I said few times I think he has a chance, but Nadal is clear favorite...
Hey, I said "perhaps"
BUT, I'd pick Zverev over Nole and Thiem, who have both proven beyond all doubt that they can't beat Rafa at RG (and no, 2015 doesn't count). And, I've always said that if Zverev gets over his mental block at the slams (I actually said "when" he gets over his mental block, but now think "if" is more accurate), RG will be his most successful.
I was gonna say that that "if" was as sayin "if Kyrgios had Thiem's work ethic...", but he did play a great match vs Stefano in Acapulco... although that second serve would be massacred by Nadal. He was serving at 118km/h or so... he might be able to solve that, but I think that this RG would be too soon for thatHey, I said "perhaps"
BUT, I'd pick Zverev over Nole and Thiem, who have both proven beyond all doubt that they can't beat Rafa at RG (and no, 2015 doesn't count). And, I've always said that if Zverev gets over his mental block at the slams (I actually said "when" he gets over his mental block, but now think "if" is more accurate), RG will be his most successful.
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