2015 Monte Carlo Masters Semifinal: Djokovic v. Nadal

[nehmeth]

This week there hasn't been a Nolecoaster (yet), but Rafa's been taking his fans for a ride the last couple of matches. What are you seeing for this semifinal tomorrow?

 

[tented]

Djokovic in two sets. Something like 6-4, 6-3.


And a special shout out to my friend Nehmeth for creating the poll/thread. :clap

 

[Riotbeard]

Djokovic in two sets. Something like 6-4, 6-3.


And a special shout out to my friend Nehmeth for creating the poll/thread. :clap

I think Nole straight sets him too. He is not there yet, and nole is.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Nole in 3. I can see Rafa stepping it up just enough for one set.

 

[Federberg]

What time's it on? I might have to adjust my tee time to make sure I can watch it!

 

[nehmeth]

What time's it on? I might have to adjust my tee time to make sure I can watch it!

9:30AM (eastern standard time)

http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=410

 

[the AntiPusher]

I agree with muhat, I think Rafa will make a stand. At this point in Rafa's career is all about Novak and the slams, nothing else really ahead of him but these two obstacles. Team Uncle Toni\Rafa has got to architects Rafa's game solely to defeat Novak. Its really up to how Rafa stays committed to hit his backhand CC and DTL deep, he cannot slice the ball because Novak will just run around it and punish the ball like its an unwanted step child. I expect this to go 3 if Rafa serves well, especially to Djoker's body or pulls him off the court. Unfortunately for this Rafa fan, Djoker in 3 sets.:devil Rafa will have "to live to die another day".(sounds like a good title for a Bond movie

 

[Riotbeard]

I agree with muhat, I think Rafa will make a stand. At this point in Rafa's career is all about Novak and the slams, nothing else really ahead of him but these two obstacles. Team Uncle Toni\Rafa has got to architects Rafa's game solely to defeat Novak. Its really up to how Rafa stays committed to hit his backhand CC and DTL deep, he cannot slice the ball because Novak will just run around it and punish the ball like its an unwanted step child. I expect this to go 3 if Rafa serves well, especially to Djoker's body or pulls him off the court. Unfortunately for this Rafa fan, Djoker in 3 sets.:devil Rafa will have "to live to die another day".(sounds like a good title for a Bond movie

I think "Die Another Day" was a brosnan era bond movie :snicker. Maybe the one with madonna?

 

[mrzz]

My last prediction got completely wrong, but I don't care:

Djokovic murders Nadal in two.

 

[tented]

Saturday, April 18, 2015

COURT CENTRAL Start 11:00 am

[2] Ivan Dodig (CRO) / Marcelo Melo (BRA) v Simone Bolelli (ITA) / Fabio Fognini (ITA)

Not Before 1:00 pm

[6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [WC/14] Gael Monfils (FRA)

Not Before 3:30 pm

[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP)

[1] Bob Bryan (USA) / Mike Bryan (USA) v [4] Marcin Matkowski (POL) / Nenad Zimonjic (SRB)

 

[the AntiPusher]

I agree with muhat, I think Rafa will make a stand. At this point in Rafa's career is all about Novak and the slams, nothing else really ahead of him but these two obstacles. Team Uncle Toni\Rafa has got to architects Rafa's game solely to defeat Novak. Its really up to how Rafa stays committed to hit his backhand CC and DTL deep, he cannot slice the ball because Novak will just run around it and punish the ball like its an unwanted step child. I expect this to go 3 if Rafa serves well, especially to Djoker's body or pulls him off the court. Unfortunately for this Rafa fan, Djoker in 3 sets.:devil Rafa will have "to live to die another day".(sounds like a good title for a Bond movie

I think "Die Another Day" was a brosnan era bond movie :snicker. Maybe the one with madonna?

Oh no.. This is all I recall from that movie..:basiate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml75GSIY8mw

 

[tented]

I accidentally deleted the poll, so unfortunately all votes have been erased. Everyone who had already voted needs to vote again.

I've never done this before, and hopefully won't ever again. :blush:

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Mile]

Djoker in two, he is on roll.

 

[Federberg]

What time's it on? I might have to adjust my tee time to make sure I can watch it!

9:30AM (eastern standard time)

http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=410

thanks!

 

[kskate2]

I accidentally deleted the poll, so unfortunately all votes have been erased. Everyone who had already voted needs to vote again.

I've never done this before, and hopefully won't ever again. :blush:

There's a first time for everything T. :snicker

 

[Denis]

Djokovic in two going by form.

Don't think it will matter much for the French, either way. Good that they get to play each other at least. It's basically the final.

 

[El Dude]

I think Novak takes this quite handily, but Rafa storms back in Madrid or Rome and then we see a battle royale at Roland Garros where Novak takes the crown.

 

[Denis]

I think Novak takes this quite handily, but Rafa storms back in Madrid or Rome and then we see a battle royale at Roland Garros where Novak takes the crown.

Think we will see a battle royale in Paris too. Don't think that rafa will have the house in order before that though, but would not be surprised if he defends Paris.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

nadal 2hr 20mins and 2hrs 45mins in last two matches, he must be tired..djokovic is going to waste him.

 

[Fiero425]

Nadal 2hr 20mins and 2hrs 45mins in last two matches, he must be tired..Djokovic is going to waste him.

We can only hope! :angel: :dodgy: :devil