2018 US Open Men's Quarterfinals: Nadal vs. Thiem

[GameSetAndMath]

OK, good Now I want an Esurance break.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Thiem has to learn to play his game consistently and not get lulled into playing the game his opponent wants.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Now if Rafa loses this game does he tank this set and give it his all in the fifth?

 

[kskate2]

He almost took off Nads head. I'm off to bed. Enjoy everyone. I'll find out who won on Sportscenter again.

 

[DarthFed]

Rafa looking tired but if he holds here we know he will get the break right back and win this here in 4

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Thiem coming up with some special stuff here. But you feel like Nadal has taken a mental break. Doesn't quite have the bite on his shots and Thiem able to convert. Since the break. The break I think Thiem got all on his own.

Thiem needs to break here though. Lose this from 40-15 up and his next service game is gonna be real difficult. Because Nadal will feel much better.

 

[DarthFed]

Two horrible returns from Thiem, digging Nadal out of trouble

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Come on, missed e-surance break opps

 

[DarthFed]

Make it three horrible returns all on second serves. Seen this show, give Nads second life and he will make you pay.

 

[Moxie]

Rafa looking tired but if he holds here we know he will get the break right back and win this here in 4

Oh, god I hope so. I really have to go to bed.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Welp. Nadal's lull lasted all of 4 points. Maybe 6. Not looking forward to this next Thiem service game.

 

[DarthFed]

They will not buckle. The guy is resilient. He is a machine.

He isn't 25 anymore, he's doing way too much running the last few matches. It's his fault because his serve is bad and he's returning from New Jersey.

 

[Moxie]

BTW, I figured out why Millman is so cute: he looks like a tall, blonde Alan Cumming.

 

[DarthFed]

Welp. Nadal's lull lasted all of 4 points. Maybe 6. Not looking forward to this next Thiem service game.

I disagree, this whole set has been a lull but Thiem is predictably donating

 

[DarthFed]

Thiem probably is gassed, his serve is WTA level now. Barely topping 100

 

[Moxie]

I disagree, this whole set has been a lull but Thiem is predictably donating

Because it's never that Nadal plays well. What a lucky sod he his!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Nice couple of Aces to get out of trouble.

But, he still needs an Esurance break to become choke proof.

 

[DarthFed]

Because it's never that Nadal plays well. What a lucky sod he his!

You don't think he looks tired and has dropped the intensity this set?

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Whoa. That was close. Found a few aces to save his skin. Impressive. But he'll still need to be better. Needs a break here.

 

[DarthFed]

I don't think Nadal will wait for 5-4 to break here. This will be another tight game for Dom