It doesn't matter they will drone on for days about how all Nadal fans are trolls and had been silenced by the "son of god" and the "true goat" (even if he is)I bet yes, but he just beat semiretired player![]()
No. Nothing about this is enjoyable.Can we just enjoy what will likely be the last ever match we see between the big 3?
Nadal looks worn and old. He had no chance with a back to back at this stage of his career. Idiots just ****ed up probably their last match with horrendous scheduling
You can't say it hasn't had an impact. Nadal's movement looks compromised and he's spraying errors everywhere. I'm not sure even with a day's rest, it would have been enough to beat Djokovic today but he surely would have put up a better showing!I don't think the schedule has had much of an impact tbh. Imo, he's looked and performed at a mediocre level (for him to be), all clay season. Yes, he got to the finals in Båstad, but his performance was lackluster, and his movement has been slow all season. Novak's just exposing it so much better than other players, because he hits deep and fast, and doesn't let the foot of the gas.
So true. Everybody has clearly forgotten that he WON 14 RG. Looks like he's fighting back by the way.Nadal can no longer be considered clay GOAT after this pathetic display
Nadal has no business here but that's what his fans (this forum) asked for.
Djoko gave consolation games each set, to make Nadal look respectable.
lol you are so sadNovak can never be considered GOAT after being broken twice by a semi-retired old guy with a limp.
Well, Djokovic himself is semi-retired...I bet yes, but he just beat semiretired player![]()
Will you finally say Olympics doesn't mean much ?I bet yes, but he just beat semiretired player![]()
I couldn't watch the match today unfortunately.Can we just enjoy what will likely be the last ever match we see between the big 3?
WRONG!I just hope Djokovic retires soon so we can all be rid of his fans. They’ll leave tennis when he does and never be heard of again. WRONG!
You lose and all doomsayers come to party. You win, it’s just another day at office. Life of a top level sportsman.No, it's not huge as a win. Just a chance to move to R3. A loss would've been devastating though. Another early exit at the Olympics, and to a Nadal that hasn't played his best tennis.
Such is the case with matches you're expected to win.
Lol, this is what you are hanging your hopes on?I just hope Djokovic retires soon so we can all be rid of his fans. They’ll leave tennis when he does and never be heard of again.
He doesn’t like the good tennis. Settling with 2nd or 3rd best is mediocre.Lol, this is what you are hanging your hopes on?
No these are fedal fans who waited decade for nole to slip upYou lose and all doomsayers come to party. You win, it’s just another day at office. Life of a top level sportsman.
Whatever makes you feel good- LOL!Novak can never be considered GOAT after being broken twice by a semi-retired old guy with a limp.
This win means nothing
Agreed. Though I think he is looking in better form as compared to Wimbledon. The surgery is now a thing of the past. Also it’s bo3.It was a must win for Novak. It not a win to brag about as he should win and it wasn’t a final or anything.
It more relief he won but he’s going to have to play more consistent if he wants a shot at a medal.
He played well for parts of match but that collapse from 4-0 and that type of level can’t be repeated if he wants s chance against the best players in world in Alcaraz and Zverev.
YesWell, it means he's that bit nearer to finally getting his hands on that gold medal.![]()
I agree. The good news is he’s physically stronger now and his level of play increased.Agreed. Though I think he is looking in better form as compared to Wimbledon. The surgery is now a thing of the past. Also it’s bo3.
Till 6-1,4-0 it was just unreal good performance. Laser backhands and crazy court coverage. A minor lapse and it became 4-4. As you rightly put, can’t let this happen against the top contenders.
Zero chance.Well, it means he's that bit nearer to finally getting his hands on that gold medal.![]()
I agree. The good news is he’s physically stronger now and his level of play increased.
I put what happened at 4-0 down to complacency, still nadal factor and putting him away on Chatrier, crowd pressure and just remaining focused.
The collapse though might help him focus better in next round. I liked his tennis for most part though and he seems to be moving better and over the surgery. That’s the main thing is he fit and playing better. He just needs to curb the mental walk abouts! lol
Like Serena fans? LOLI just hope Djokovic retires soon so we can all be rid of his fans. They’ll leave tennis when he does and never be heard of again.
Surely not zero lol.Zero chance.
Ok, like 8% lolSurely not zero lol.
That is actually a really good point. I have Alcaraz favourite for singles despite this. You are correct though a deep run in the doubles for Alcaraz could distract him a bit and help Novak.In a weird way Nadal can do him a favor by having a deep doubles run and tiring Alcaraz