2019 US Open QF: Nadal vs. Schwartzman

[tented]

Who wins?

 

[Double Bagel]

I have to admit Schwartzman has been amazing, but if Nadal plays his game he will take him down in straight sets.

 

[rafanoy1992]

If Nadal is aggressive just like in the last two sets against Cilic, then 3 sets maybe 1 competitive set.

If Nadal is passive, then 4 sets potentially a 3 hour match.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

We know what will be the end result. There is no point arguing about it.

So, let us argue over the means.

Shortman is a fighter and has given tough time to Ralph even on clay. So, I will give him a set.

Also, shortman will lose two sets narrowly only.

 

[atttomole]

The Schwarztman will put up a good fight as usual, but he will lose in 3.

 

[monfed]

Nadal in 4.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa in 3 sets,if he played the way he did in 3rd and 4th sets against Cilic, aggressive mindset from the start of the match.

 

[isabelle]

the king of clay in 3

 

[Bonaca]

No doubts, Nadal in 3.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Diego's got this in 2.

 

[Jelenafan]

Diego has great heart but no real weapon to challenge Rafa.

 

[mrzz]

Specifically on hards, this match up reminds me a bit of the Ferrer Nadal match up. I really can see Schwartzman causing trouble to Nadal here, as he loves to take the ball on the rise. One thing that hurt Cilic yesterday is that the really lacked intensity in the begging of the third -- and thus got rolled over. Schwartzman would not do that, but on the other hands his chance of taking a set from Nadal are smaller than Cilic's... so he may never get that kind of momentum. Having said that, Schwartzman had a better year than Cilic, so he poses a bigger threat. I think this can turn out to be way harder than people are expecting.

 

[Moxie]

Specifically on hards, this match up reminds me a bit of the Ferrer Nadal match up. I really can see Schwartzman causing trouble to Nadal here, as he loves to take the ball on the rise. One thing that hurt Cilic yesterday is that the really lacked intensity in the begging of the third -- and thus got rolled over. Schwartzman would not do that, but on the other hands his chance of taking a set from Nadal are smaller than Cilic's... so he may never get that kind of momentum. Having said that, Schwartzman had a better year than Cilic, so he poses a bigger threat. I think this can turn out to be way harder than people are expecting.

I'd think people should expect this to be hard. Just that Schwartzman won't win a set, I don't think.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Nadal doesn't like playing small guys who move great and take the ball early. It's not that he loses to them (Davydenko aside), but I just think they trouble him and take time away from him. Nishikori, Diego, even Ferrer on hards...

 

[rafanoy1992]

The first few games will determine on how the match will go...if they are doing a lot of rallies early on, then it will be a long and "difficult" match.

However, if Nadal is able to dictate points and be aggressive, then it will be over in 3 sets (4,6,5).

 

[Moxie]

The first few games will determine on how the match will go...if they are doing a lot of rallies early on, then it will be a long and "difficult" match.

However, if Nadal is able to dictate points and be aggressive, then it will be over in 3 sets (4,6,5).

Personally, I think it will be a combo-platter. Nadal will look to dictate with the serve and not get into too many rallies. But he also likes a toe-to-toe and will get into them. If he sticks with the game plan, he'll win in 3, even though they'll be long, IMO. If he allows himself to fall back and rally to much, Schwartzman could slip in a set.

 

[Fiero425]

No one's posting on this match so no one's giving Schwartzman a chance! I gave Grigor a chance; will have to do the same for Diego! :whistle:

 

[Moxie]

No one's posting on this match so no one's giving Schwartzman a chance! I gave Grigor a chance; will have to do the same for Diego!

He's in the match, so he has a chance. Not a huge one. My hope is that Rafa doesn't let Diego run him ragged in the humidity.

 

[Jelenafan]

A puncher’s chance: If Diego can eke out the first set it’s his best shot.

The problem is he has the kind of game that doesn’t actually take Rafa out of his comfort zone.

 

[mrzz]

I hope Schwartzman watched that giant pile of crap that was the other match... it should give him extra motivation, he could easily destroy whoever came out of that shit.