2014 Roland Garros SF: Nadal vs Murray

[Front242]

Rafa hit some at 197 against Ferrer. Hardly that slow. While he may have been taking it easier in the early rounds if his back was at him, I'd bet 10k he'll serve harder the rest of the tournament.

 

[Iona16]

The naive woman I am voted for Andy in 5....

Your post will bring a smile to Iona's heart.

Iona can be proud of her champ...the way he won yesterday was a proof of greatness and willingness (sorry for awful Paris' s crowd)

Absolutely no need to apologise for the crowd. I don't think Andy minded judging by his smile when he came on court. The Wimbledon crowd treated Gasquet appallingly quite a few years ago. I think that makes us even

 

[Iona16]

I wonder who the crowd will be rooting for in this match. They've never really treated Rafa well and they don't like Andy much either. It might come down to who they dislike the most. Should be fun.

 

[tented]

I wonder who the crowd will be rooting for in this match. They've never really treated Rafa well and they don't like Andy much either. It might come down to who they dislike the most. Should be fun.

They'll be rooting for Andy.

 

[Kirijax]

This has been mentioned before, but I think one of the hardest things to do right now in professional tennis is to beat Nadal in a 5-set match at Roland Garros. In the last ten years, it has happened only once. Until Nadal is beaten, he is the top dog and No. 1 contender for the title. Bad back and Djokovic could stop him, but maybe not.

That being said, Nadal has to get through Murray first. It will take a monumental effort by Murray but I am hoping that Murray shocks the world today.

 

[Federberg]

It's funny really, I would normally support Murray in a match against Rafa. But there's one circumstance I don't do that.... Anything that prevents a Djokovic - Murray bore-fest is preferred! And Murray is the one guy that Novak is never comfortable playing

 

[isabelle]

Today it's hot and dry in Paris, hope he'll favor Judy's boy. C'mon Andy, please do it

 

[Denis]

^ It favors Rafa's game immensely. I think Andy will be in trouble.

 

[kskate2]

I originally had Stan taking Nadal out in the SF but Stan cannot be trusted. :nono As much as I thought Nadal wouldn't make it to the final again I have to say he will make it there today. Andy will put up a good fight and take a set, but ultimately the clay warrior will have a date w/ the Serbian.

Enjoy the match all, I'll be out for the day.

 

[Riotbeard]

Give'em Hell Andy. Make him work for it!

 

[tented]

[Iona -- are you watching? I hope so! :wave]

 

[britbox]

May the best man win. As long as he is British wearing a yellow top.

 

[Federberg]

Nice start!

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

lol..boom.

 

[Denis]

Nice start!

lol I was about to post the same!

 

[britbox]

Murray dominating so far... after 1 point.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

andy went rubbish.

 

[Denis]

Rafa picking up steam already.

 

[crystalfire]

Rafa seems to be playing fine to me. It's gonna be tough for Murray and djokovic

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

murray gone really rubbish.