2018 US Open Men's Semifinals: Nadal vs. Del Potro

[Federberg]

Luke Jenssen saying that Rafa is getting called plays from his box. I really really really don't fucking like that

 

[Front242]

Well I'm just saying he's clearly played like shit for whatever reason. These conditions are a dream for him yet he should've been booted out by Khach and Thiem. I'm happy he's stunk, unfortunately he's still in the tournament

The conditions are so tailor made for his retriever game that he needs to just do barely enough to win. That's why seeing his opponents win sets, even going 2 sets up is meaningless imo till we see him gone. This is slow he knows big hitters will beat themselves if he just keeps getting balls back. It's pretty disgusting to view and saddening for guys like Del Potro constantly belting the shit out of the ball and seeing it come back every time. Someone should run in and replace the balls with the ones the women use.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Ugh. So frustrating that that shot landed in from Nadal. Just got lucky. Yes. He puts a ton of spin on it. But that still could have easily floated an inch or two further and been out.

 

[Front242]

Luke Jenssen saying that Rafa is getting called plays from his box. I really really really don't fucking like that

Just another reason in a long list of reasons to hate the prick. If you can't work out how to win yourself on court, play a different sport. This isn't a computer game with cheat mode turned on.

 

[atttomole]

The conditions are so tailor made for his retriever game that he needs to just do barely enough to win. That's why seeing his opponents win sets, even going 2 sets up is meaningless imo till we see him gone. This is slow he knows big hitters will beat themselves if he just keeps getting balls back. It's pretty disgusting to view and saddening for guys like Del Potro constantly belting the shit out of the ball and seeing it come back every time. Someone should run in and replace the balls with the ones the women use.

I didn't know that man use different balls from women. Are they so much lighter for women?

 

[atttomole]

Just another reason in a long list of reasons to hate the prick. If you can't work out how to win yourself on court, play a different sport. This isn't a computer game with cheat mode turned on.

This is not new. It has been like that his entire career. Is the umpire not seeing it? I remember Darren Cahill was warned for coaching Halep at the Australian Open.

 

[Denis]

Just another reason in a long list of reasons to hate the prick. If you can't work out how to win yourself on court, play a different sport. This isn't a computer game with cheat mode turned on.

It’s more his team that is to blame really. They should knock it off. Not sure he needs it.

 

[Front242]

I didn't know that man use different balls from women. Are they so much lighter for women?

Yup. I remember a ball flew over from the women's court at Wimbledon and they had to throw it back as they're much, much lighter. The men would be serving 160 mph

 

[Federberg]

This is not new. It has been like that his entire career. Is the umpire not seeing it? I remember Darren Cahill was warned for coaching Halep at the Australian Open.

they go silent for the big stars

 

[nehmeth]

What are the betting odds on Nadders retiring?

 

[Front242]

This could be the match right here, Del Potro. Don't go passive ffs.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

That is great. Now consolidate Delpo. As they say, a break is not a break unless you consolidate.

 

[Federberg]

Yup. I remember a ball flew over from the women's court at Wimbledon and they had to throw it back as they're much, much lighter. The men would be serving 160 mph

Lol! Did it have helium in it or something?

 

[Denis]

What are the betting odds on Nadders retiring?

I wouldn’t be surprised although he generally plays through it. At this point it might be better for the other finalist to face Nads.

 

[nehmeth]

Fun to watch now.

 

[Front242]

Fun to watch now.

You evil bastard haha. :chainsaw:

 

[Federberg]

uh oh. Commentators talking about Rafa being physically impaired right on queue

 

[Front242]

uh oh. Commentators talking about Rafa being physically impaired right on queue

Of course they are. How else could he possibly lose. He probably WILL retire here to save face imo if he goes down 2 sets to love which is likely at this point.

 

[Fiero425]

uh oh. Commentators talking about Rafa being physically impaired right on queue

Well the limp is there and he's beginning to pick at skin on his hand! Yep; RIGHT ON SCHEDULE! It's so pathetic! No one ever beats Rafa!

 

[DarthFed]

Come on guys, I hate the bastard more than anyone but I can admit he isn't right physically at the moment. But I'm not feeling sorry for him, he reaped what he sowed here. Dude's run a marathon 3 times this tournament already just waiting for opponents to donate just enough errors to win.