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Someone Once said that Rafa is a bad matchup for Daniil...hmmm :thinking-face:
This is why I am NEVER nervous about this matchup which has Always played into Rafa's strengths. However, I give Daniil's game credit, he was outplaying Rafa thoroughly at AO2022 for the first two sets and a half
 

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This is why I am NEVER nervous about this matchup which has Always played into Rafa's strengths. However, I give Daniil's game credit, he was outplaying Rafa thoroughly at AO2022 for the first two sets and a half
I disagree with this. (And don't act like you're getting picked on. :lulz1: ) The 2nd set of the AO final was largely Rafa's. Daniil's serve pct had come way down, and Rafa blew 2 separate advantages to finish out the set. DM just played better in the big moments, but it was really just that first set when he was untouchable.
 

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Again there are 2 finals on are the same time ATP in Dubai and WTA final in Doha?.....Honestly.
I know! My TV is showing Swiatek crushing Kontaveit. I see Rublev won the first, but Vesely has got the 2nd back on serve, but only able to see score. Hey, I watched some of the rerun of Vesely d. Djokovic...he does seem to move pretty well for a big guy, especially one built like a Teletubby.
 
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I know! My TV is showing Swiatek crushing Kontaveit. I see Rublev won the first, but Vesely has got the 2nd back on serve, but only able to see score. Hey, I watched some of the rerun of Vesely d. Djokovic...he does seem to move pretty well for a big guy, especially one built like a Teletubby.
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In all seriousness, he hit some clutch serves against Djokovic in that match! Also, his backhand was en fuego in that match!
 

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I know! My TV is showing Swiatek crushing Kontaveit. I see Rublev won the first, but Vesely has got the 2nd back on serve, but only able to see score. Hey, I watched some of the rerun of Vesely d. Djokovic...he does seem to move pretty well for a big guy, especially one built like a Teletubby.
Yes Jiri is a big solid guy,who does move well.
 
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Well done to Rublev on his 10th career title winning in Dubai ( he loves these ATP500 tournaments) defeating qualifer Vesely 63 64
( well I am going back to bed it is 3.30am).
 
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I disagree with this. (And don't act like you're getting picked on. :lulz1: ) The 2nd set of the AO final was largely Rafa's. Daniil's serve pct had come way down, and Rafa blew 2 separate advantages to finish out the set. DM just played better in the big moments, but it was really just that first set when he was untouchable.
Keep on Sis Moxie and I will take my talents to the site maintenance thread jajaja .. Since you are nick picking as usual, I would agree that Rafa played better the second set. My thoughts was as a few days ago and prior to the AO finals, it's a bad match up for Daniil's game but I hope it stays like this for a while.
 
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.Well done to Rublev on his 10th career title winning in Dubai ( he loves these ATP500 tournaments) defeating qualifer Vesely 63 64
( well I am going back to bed it is 3.30am).
The Hair Dude reigns supreme. Rublev is doing his annual surfing through the first quarter of the ATP tour and the top of the rankings.

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I agree that he needs to be suspended like Nick was a few years ago. Otherwise he is just another young tennis player who had become a millionaire over the past 5 years who feels the same rules don't apply to him . There's way to much smoke with Sacha and it's up to the ATP to put out his fire.Take away his money and drop his rankings will teach him to operate with a "cool" booty.
It's karma remember how he villified Tsitsipas in Cincy.
 
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The hair dude has a heart.

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TheHill: Russian tennis player signs camera 'No war please' after victory in Dubai.
Medvedev was wearing a shirt with all the colors of the Russian flag..is this coincidence or not.
 

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I would suggest the players travel to America ( Indian Wells tournament) ASAP.( especially Russian players).
 
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Anacone just mentioned that he wonders if Rafa will play his future events more free swinging..I wonder if he has been reading these boards.. jajaja
 
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