2022 Australian Open Men’s Quarterfinal: Rafael Nadal vs. Denis Shapovalov

[Moxie]

Well done Shapo last couple of points.

 

[Moxie]

Here we go again...serve it out, Rafa!

 

[Moxie]

The one-2/one-2, and 2nd set to Nadal!

 

[tented]

Yes! Two sets down, one to go.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Just like last year, Nadal leads two sets to love in the QF match.

Let's see if Nadal actually closes this match out properly...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The one-2/one-2, and 2nd set to Nadal!Vamos

Hurry up Rafa I have the Bold and the Beautiful to watch...Yeah Vamos!

 

[Moxie]

Since Shapo was frustrated before, he's not going to get less-so. If I had faith in his head, I'd say he could still be dangerous, but chances are now that implodes. Let's see what he's made of now.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have to post this stat! worth noting no?

Nadal is 263-7 when winning 1st set in Majors
231-2 when wining 1st 2 sets.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I hope Delgado makes Shapo hit until his hands blister because he had to hit so many forehand and backhands until he makes them in the court.

 

[Jelenafan]

Just like last year, Nadal leads two sets to love in the QF match.

Let's see if Nadal actually closes this match out properly...

You HAD to mention that, didn’t you? ; )

 

[Moxie]

I hope Delgado makes Shapo hit until his hands blister because he had to hit so many forehand and backhands until he makes them in the court.

Shapo's problem isn't his shots.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I have to post this stat! worth noting no?

Nadal is 263-7 when winning 1st set in Majors
231-2 when wining 1st 2 sets.

Unfortunately, two of those seven losses came last year!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Shapo's problem is in his Head and the ability to concentrate on important points in matches

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Unfortunately, two of those seven losses came last year!

Ssshhhhhhhhhhh.....lets be in the present,still not a bad overall stat

 

[Moxie]

Shots like that break player's hearts.

 

[rafanoy1992]

If I were Shapo here, I would just focus on holding my own serve. If this set goes 5-all, then he can put pressure on Nadal.

 

[rafanoy1992]

As for Nadal, I am curious to see on how aggressive he becomes on the return of serve. The good thing he was able to get 30-all in the first two return games.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I hope Denis new coach Delgado can teach Denis more point construction.Thats when learning on clay gives you a big advantage,especially on how to construct a point.

 

[Moxie]

I hope Denis new coach Delgado can teach Denis more point construction.Thats when learning on clay gives you a big advantage,especially on how to construct a point.

That's it...point construction. As I said, he was talking about patience, but he's not applying it yet. People give Rafa a hard time for "grinding," but he knows what he's going for. He has patience in abundance. It tends to pay off for him.

 

[Moxie]

Enough with the double-faults, Rafa, please.