Who will Rafa want more as A Qf opponent between Tsitsipas and Zverev?

[Nadal_King]

Now we all know Nadal would badly want to be in Medvedev quarter and badly want to avoid in Djokovic quarter but what about Tsitsipas/Zverev, whom does he feel more comfortable in a Rg Qf. I think it's almost even though think Tsitsipas Rafa would want as in a night match that is better than Zverev who is a bad matchup for Rafa and can be tough in night conditions to hit through

 

[StrongRule]

Zverev is definitely the tougher matchup. But in DO night conditions both will probably blow him in straights.

 

[Bpob28]

Well Nadal is a Top 10 player so I guess he'd rather have Zverev

 

[Mike Sams]

Now we all know Nadal would badly want to be in Medvedev quarter and badly want to avoid in Djokovic quarter but what about Tsitsipas/Zverev, whom does he feel more comfortable in a Rg Qf. I think it's almost even though think Tsitsipas Rafa would want as in a night match that is better than Zverev who is a bad matchup for Rafa and can be tough in night conditions to hit through

I honestly felt that the earlier Nadal can meet Djokovic, the better.
Djokovic is always susceptible for an upset in the first week. But they can't meet earlier than the QFs. Nadal might have his best chance there as opposed to SF and Finals where Djokovic is at peak level and mentally dialed in.

 

[Mike Sams]

Zverev is a more difficult matchup for Nadal if they play with a closed roof. Zverev doesn't fear him and seems to up his game when he meets one of the big 3 members. Zverev hits huge and it bothers Nadal at times. Especially the Zverev BH.

 

[mike danny]

Honestly, Nadal would take either of them. They have flattered to deceive.

 

[tennis_pro]

Well Nadal is a Top 10 player so I guess he'd rather have Zverev

 

[TheNachoMan]

One handed backhand on clay. No brainer

 

[MeatTornado]

Zverev still not having a top 10 win in Bo5 is probably the only thing holding this poll back from being a blowout. On paper he's a much tougher match-up for Nadal than Tsitsipas is, despite the Greek generally being the stronger clay court player. He's 6'6" and his biggest strength is that 2-handed BH, he should not be hurt by Nadal's lefty topspin like Tsitsipas is.

There's no reason Zverev shouldn't be able to beat a 36 year old Nadal in less than peak shape. But we still know he won't. Bull will keep just enough balls in play to keep it close and create pressure points where Zed will double-fault his way out of the tournament.

 

[StrongRule]

Zverev still not having a top 10 win in Bo5 is probably the only thing holding this poll back from being a blowout. On paper he's a much tougher match-up for Nadal than Tsitsipas is, despite the Greek generally being the stronger clay court player. He's 6'6" and his biggest strength is that 2-handed BH, he should not be hurt by Nadal's lefty topspin like Tsitsipas is.

There's no reason Zverev shouldn't be able to beat a 36 year old Nadal in less than peak shape. But we still know he won't. Bull will keep just enough balls in play to keep it close and create pressure points where Zed will double-fault his way out of the tournament.

That's classic TTW.

 

[MeatTornado]

That's classic TTW.

Classic TTW is saying Nadal has less than 0 chance of winning RG 2019, USO 2019, RG 2020 and AO 2022 and should've retired in 2018 to save himself the embarrassment.

 

[welcome2petrkordaland]

either one. each matchup’s advant/disadvantages wash out—Tsitsipas bh=Sasha fh. Next.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

He may not even make it that far playing on a stump for a foot.. Its gonna be flaring up by the 3rd round

 

[ghostofMecir]

Zverev still not having a top 10 win in Bo5 is probably the only thing holding this poll back from being a blowout. On paper he's a much tougher match-up for Nadal than Tsitsipas is, despite the Greek generally being the stronger clay court player. He's 6'6" and his biggest strength is that 2-handed BH, he should not be hurt by Nadal's lefty topspin like Tsitsipas is.

There's no reason Zverev shouldn't be able to beat a 36 year old Nadal in less than peak shape. But we still know he won't. Bull will keep just enough balls in play to keep it close and create pressure points where Zed will double-fault his way out of the tournament.

100% this. AlexZ’s first top 10 in slams win will not be against Nadal at RG. For what it’s worth, Tsitsipas’s BH doesn’t get completely destroyed by. Adal’s FH and he’s played him tough, but he should be the easier matchup since Chainz actually has a good BH. Chainz against Nadal winds up getting plenty of opportunities in plus situations but his FH doesn’t put points away (similar to what Meddy had at the AO).

Bottom line: both can take a set maximum even against 36 year old Baldal/Ribdal/Footdal.

 

[Bender]

Zed will double-fault his way out of the tournament.

This is the peak Zverev I like to watch

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Now we all know Nadal would badly want to be in Medvedev quarter and badly want to avoid in Djokovic quarter but what about Tsitsipas/Zverev, whom does he feel more comfortable in a Rg Qf. I think it's almost even though think Tsitsipas Rafa would want as in a night match that is better than Zverev who is a bad matchup for Rafa and can be tough in night conditions to hit through

Rafa would definitely prefer Tsitsipas.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Honestly, Nadal would take either of them. They have flattered to deceive.

Mike Danny

 

[The Big Foe fan]

That's classic TTW.

Weak rule

 

[Jokervich]

Tsitsipas is easily exploitable. Just pound that 1 handed backhand. Zverev is unpredictable. He can be trash but he can also be very tough. So I voted Tsitsipas.

 

[H22 fan]

He may not even make it that far playing on a stump for a foot.. Its gonna be flaring up by the 3rd round

This ^^^

 

[NeutralFan]

Even a very poor Rafa beat Tsitispas last year and Stefano's level is way below last year.

Zverev is definitely the tougher matchup. But in DO night conditions both will probably blow him in straights.

Son, wanna bet Id if they don't destroy him at RG?

 

[spottishwood]

Z

 

[Silverbullet96]

The one hander. His BH couldn't even handle Djokovic in Rome, Rafa will eat him like his breakfast, lot of shanks.

 

[T007]

Zverev is a more difficult matchup for Nadal if they play with a closed roof. Zverev doesn't fear him and seems to up his game when he meets one of the big 3 members. Zverev hits huge and it bothers Nadal at times. Especially the Zverev BH.

He would prefer the mental midget Zverev who is 0-12 against top 10 players in a slam

 

[Mike Sams]

He would prefer the mental midget Zverev who is 0-12 against top 10 players in a slam

Probably. But then again, Zverev can stretch these top guys to 5 rigorous sets and take a lot of juice out of them. Similar to what he did to Djokovic at USO last year.

 

[T007]

Probably. But then again, Zverev can stretch these top guys to 5 rigorous sets and take a lot of juice out of them. Similar to what he did to Djokovic at USO last year.

There is big difference between HC and clay. The slow paced grinding rallies won't help zverev against a fit Nadal

 

[Mike Sams]

There is big difference between HC and clay. The slow paced grinding rallies won't help zverev against a fit Nadal

Fit Nadal? Maybe
Bad foot Nadal? Probably don't wanna be playing Zverev. Clay or not.

 

[T007]

Fit Nadal? Maybe
Bad foot Nadal? Probably don't wanna be playing Zverev. Clay or not.

Actually many may pick Nadal to bulldoze through Tsitsipas bh. But last time they played on clay nadal has to save MPs.

Last time when they met in a slam it was tsitsipas who stunned him in an epic comeback. So Tsitsipas has to exprience of beating the top guys in slams and zverev is yet to beat them despite so much hype and expectation

 

[Mike Sams]

Actually many may pick Nadal to bulldoze through Tsitsipas bh. But last time they played on clay nadal has to save MPs.

Last time when they met in a slam it was tsitsipas who stunned him in an epic comeback. So Tsitsipas has to exprience of beating the top guys in slams and zverev is yet to beat them despite so much hype and expectation

With roof closed, Tsitsipas has better chances against Nadal at RG.
Open roof with hot sun and bouncy conditions, Nadal will handle him if his foot is good.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Now we all know Nadal would badly want to be in Medvedev quarter and badly want to avoid in Djokovic quarter but what about Tsitsipas/Zverev, whom does he feel more comfortable in a Rg Qf. I think it's almost even though think Tsitsipas Rafa would want as in a night match that is better than Zverev who is a bad matchup for Rafa and can be tough in night conditions to hit through

Tsitsipas obviously

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Zverev is definitely the tougher matchup. But in DO night conditions both will probably blow him in straights.

As the serving chairman of Nadal fanbase, I'm officially firing you from the position of fan from the Nadal club.

 

[TennisNiche]

Tsitsipas is easily exploitable. Just pound that 1 handed backhand. Zverev is unpredictable. He can be trash but he can also be very tough. So I voted Tsitsipas.

Lazy, crap analysis

 

[Jokervich]

Lazy, crap analysis

I take it you disagree then.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Z since he can't beat top 10 players in majors

 

[I Am Finnish]

Weak rule

Lol

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Lol

I Am Danish

 

[Sudacafan]

I think Nadal would want any of them in the final.

 

[ElChivoEspañol]

Zeverev is a much poorer mover on clay and runs out of gas noticeably when the going gets tough.

 

[I Am Finnish]

I Am Danish

I'm Fedr

 

[llgtennislegend]

City bus obviously.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

I'm Fedr

I'm Mury

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Djokovic

 

[Ray Mercer]

Nadal would pummel the Tsitsipas backhand with ease with both serve and forehand. It would be a massacre. At least Zverev has the second best backhand in the game.

 

[BeatlesFan]

One handed backhand on clay. No brainer