Wimbledon 2014 R64: Lukas Rosol vs Rafael Nadal [2]
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Steve0904
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I can just see where this match is going. If the likely outcome (being a relatively straight forward Nadal win) happens, the VB will be out in force to discredit Rosol's win from 2012. I'd then tell them to be humble like Nadal but he's already discredited Rosol's win.
What a guy!
What a guy!
rainingaces
Legend
Small chance of rain would help Rosol.
torpantennis
Legend
I know. But can you explain why he always avoided bending the knees very low, in his match against Klizan, when he was forced to move forward a bit before hitting a BH? IMO it was so obvious that he avoided bending the knee, with just push-slicing those short balls on his BH side...
T-Noone
Professional
I might be wrong but I think it's 0% chance forecasted :/
Ajosin
Rookie
Nadal's current ranking is half what it was when they met here two years ago, and Rosol's ranking is almost half what his ranking was at the same time.
Hmm
Nadal can change that since Rosol has a lot of wimby points to defend during their match.
heftylefty
Hall of Fame
Coin toss will be fun to watch. If Rosol imitates Nadal again and sprints to the baseline, I think we got ourselves a barn burner!
Oh Please...Oh Please...OH PLEASE!
Emiliano55
Professional
If this were a 4th round/quarters encounter, I would say Nadal in 3 easy sets.
Given it is still 2nd round, and the grass will be still in almost in perfect condition, I guess Rosol will take a set.
Nadal in 4 is my pick.
Given it is still 2nd round, and the grass will be still in almost in perfect condition, I guess Rosol will take a set.
Nadal in 4 is my pick.
T-Noone
Professional
Coin toss will be fun to watch. If Rosol imitates Nadal again and sprints to the baseline, I think we got ourselves a barn burner!
I don't remember that, probably didn't tune in on time. Does someone have a link?
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Rosol in 4 sets.Rosol will not be intimidated.
Superswede
Rookie
Nadal in 5 is my guess
SoBad
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Please kindly refrain from talking to me -- I find it highly inappropriate.
winstonplum
Hall of Fame
All I can say is that Rafa can see this match a mile away now. He'll be primed and ready like he is for a final. He won't be taken by surprise. I think that will give him a big advantage of last time. He might even lose in the 3rd round if he gets by Rosol because he'll be so deflated. If Rosol can beat a focused, healthy and gritty Nadal, then hell, hats off to the guy.
SoBad
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He wasn't surprised the last time either, he just couldn't walk because of a knee injury.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Boy: "Wolf!!!!!!!"
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
Yes, I wonder if Rosol will try his changeover assault&battery tactics on a walking Nadal this week.:lol:
My prediction is that Nadal will be gracious in his straight-set win this week with just a single break per set.
Chanwan
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thanks for reminding me of why SoBad has rightfully earned a place on my ignore list. Wolf indeed
Chanwan
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I concur though I do believe he has a slight chance of taking a set. Wouldn't mind a repeat of the tennis we saw in that 5th set though.
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Nadal in 5.
Backspin1183
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Nadal in 4. But if he's out to avenge his 2012 loss it could be over in straights.
Ralph
Hall of Fame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Ptez8jzYc
I wasn't sure whether I believed you, and then I heard Nadal refer to his knee several times in the post match interview above (about 3 min video).
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
I like watching Rafa at Wimbledon. Every match could be his last.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
dudeski
Hall of Fame
Coin toss will be fun to watch. If Rosol imitates Nadal again and sprints to the baseline, I think we got ourselves a barn burner!
He did that? Which match? :lol:
Chanwan
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the one and only
marc45
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played earlier this year in Doha, Nadal won in straights
clayqueen
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Rafael Nadal 'unfazed' by Lukas Rosol says coach Toni Nadal
By Lawrence Barretto
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal is unfazed by his second-round match at Wimbledon which pits him against the man who beat him in 2012, says his coach and uncle Toni Nadal.
The Spaniard lost a five-set thriller to Lukas Rosol, who was ranked 100 in the world, at the same stage of the tournament at the All England Club.
The world number one, 28, will be in action against Rosol on Thursday.
"That defeat cannot affect the match," said uncle Toni. "I think Rafa is better now than he was in 2012."
Uncle Toni believes Nadal, who spent eight months out with a knee injury following the defeat by Rosol, is in better shape this year than he has been for two years for the rematch against the Czech.
"It's a different Rafa Nadal than two years ago," he said. "A better Rafa Nadal. In 2012, he had many problems when he arrived at Wimbledon.
"Rafa struggled in every practice, he couldn't go down on his knees, which is important on grass, and his mentality was not good enough for that reason.
"But now he has good movement and not much pain. He is the number one in the world and that should give him some confidence.
"Of course, Rafa can lose because Rosol is a good player and he has a good serve, but I hope Rafa is good enough to beat him."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/28019054
By Lawrence Barretto
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal is unfazed by his second-round match at Wimbledon which pits him against the man who beat him in 2012, says his coach and uncle Toni Nadal.
The Spaniard lost a five-set thriller to Lukas Rosol, who was ranked 100 in the world, at the same stage of the tournament at the All England Club.
The world number one, 28, will be in action against Rosol on Thursday.
"That defeat cannot affect the match," said uncle Toni. "I think Rafa is better now than he was in 2012."
Uncle Toni believes Nadal, who spent eight months out with a knee injury following the defeat by Rosol, is in better shape this year than he has been for two years for the rematch against the Czech.
"It's a different Rafa Nadal than two years ago," he said. "A better Rafa Nadal. In 2012, he had many problems when he arrived at Wimbledon.
"Rafa struggled in every practice, he couldn't go down on his knees, which is important on grass, and his mentality was not good enough for that reason.
"But now he has good movement and not much pain. He is the number one in the world and that should give him some confidence.
"Of course, Rafa can lose because Rosol is a good player and he has a good serve, but I hope Rafa is good enough to beat him."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/28019054
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LazyNinja19
Banned
Rosol speaks about Rafa :twisted:
Chanwan
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I know, I know, but there's still only one 'the one and only' Rafa-Rosol match, namely the one where the term getting 'Rosoled' stems from.
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
Hehe, the hype for this match is too funny.
Stepanek (as we saw) and Muller (as we will see) are both tougher 2nd round opponents. This match will most likely be straights for Rafa, possibly 4.
irishnadalfan1983
Hall of Fame
So nervous - had a few pints tonight and I am off to bed now.
urundai
Professional
Then again, Stakhovsky proved to be a better player for 2nd year running. So, you never know:neutral:
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Lukas can serve 140 mph and serve 80 %. and hit like adrei Agassi then this will be big upset
Sarzy
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LazyNinja19
Banned
Unbelievable Déjà vu :shock: :shock:
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Nathaniel_Near
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Sid_Vicious
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I am calling Nadal in 4. I think it will be entertaining to watch.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
The question is will Nadal get Rosoled or will Rosol get Nadaled?
tipsa...don'tlikehim!
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Probably the most famous topic of the year :lol:
Nadal in 4. (or 3).
Nadal in 4. (or 3).
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