2015 Monte Carlo Masters Semifinal: Djokovic v. Nadal

[Denis]

It's just ridiculous how much stuff Nadal brings back in his backhand corner.

 

[Carol]

I have the strong feeling that even if Rafa would lose this match he will be the real Rafa Nadal in the next tournament

Who is real Rafa Nadal?

The one that you don't like :laydownlaughing

 

[Denis]

Really good stuff from Novak. He is finding his way into Nadal's game.

 

[kskate2]

You must have me mistaken w/ someone else Carol. I've never displayed dislike for any tennis player.

 

[kskate2]

There's the bend and the break. Novak up 4-3

 

[Denis]

Good. Finally the break from 40 - 0 up lol.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Way to go Nole!:clap

 

[Kieran]

What a game, eh? Both of them are scrapping like mangy dogs, but that might be the crucial break. Nole held in a long game at 3-3 in the first, and broke in a long 3-3 game in the second. Bad game for Rafa though...

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

fun match..first of many this year I think.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Rafa's defense is still amazing. The last game he won a couple of points he has no business winning. He is close.

 

[Denis]

What a game, eh? Both of them are scrapping like mangy dogs, but that might be the crucial break. Nole held in a long game at 3-3 in the first, and broke in a long 3-3 game in the second. Bad game for Rafa though...

I remember as a kid the commentators on the BBC used to go on and on about the 'magical seventh game' of a set. Sounded really stupid with hindsight, but here we have it.

 

[nehmeth]

So, what did I miss??

Peugeot must love that orange shirt of Nole's..

 

[Denis]

So do they do the trophy ceremony immediately afterwards?

 

[kskate2]

So do they do the trophy ceremony immediately afterwards?

You think Berd's just gonna rollover (I happen to agree w/ you by the way)? :devil

 

[Denis]

So, what did I miss??

A really fun tennis match. Novak finding his way into Nadal's game. Good stuff all in all.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

one more to go. Will it be a nail in the coffin?

 

[Denis]

And a dropper that Nadal does not manage to fetch for once.

 

[kskate2]

Where is Nishi, getting ready for his title defense in Barca?

 

[rafanoy1992]

Even though Nadal is fighting hard and playing OK, on crucial moments, he is still getting nervous thus missing routine shots.

I think the key for Nadal moving forward is how he handles those "crucial" moments. If he can overcome those moments, then I think it will be a great postive step moving forward.

 

[nehmeth]

What a game, eh? Both of them are scrapping like mangy dogs, but that might be the crucial break. Nole held in a long game at 3-3 in the first, and broke in a long 3-3 game in the second. Bad game for Rafa though...

I remember as a kid the commentators on the BBC used to go on and on about the 'magical seventh game' of a set. Sounded really stupid with hindsight, but here we have it.

Same here in the USA... and then you didn't hear about it much for a long time. Then just recently (over the past year or so), I heard Annacone mention it and others have picked up on it again. I think there is merit to that "7th" game.