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

[Moxie]

That was a shot he needed for the mood.

 

[rafanoy1992]

That's the problem with being 35.5 years old. It's hard to stay focused all the time and keep the same energy level throughout a 5 set match. Federer experienced it and Djokovic will experience it in the future

 

[Moxie]

That's the problem with being 35.5 years old. It's hard to stay focused all the time and keep the same energy level throughout a 5 set match. Federer experienced it and Djokovic will experience it in the future

Hey, Djokovic has gone walkabout for a set on most of his mature career, so Rafa can pull this back for sure.

 

[Moxie]

He seems low energy. Needs to find that gear again.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I think the key for anyone playing Rafa going forward is to keep it close. He gives me Serena when she is in a close match now. She gets the jitters and anything can happen.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I think the key for anyone playing Rafa going forward is to keep it close. He gives me Serena when she is in a close match now. She gets the jitters and anything can happen.

Serena and Federer vibes.

 

[rafanoy1992]

We will see if Nadal is able to find his return of serve game.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Break point for Shapovalov...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jesus Rafa where was your serve? broken

 

[Moxie]

Bloody hell. Some time for a time violation warning.

 

[tented]

Now he has called for the doctor. Good grief….

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

If you are Nadal, do you give up on this set? Or do you put your energy into it to try to win it, and still possibly have to play a 5th?

 

[Jelenafan]

If ultimately blame must be laid, I will not use Rafa’s tentative play, sluggish footwork, UFE’s , DF’s or missed opportunities. It is ALL Rafanoy1992’s fault. He dared mention what should not be named. He might have even said it 3 times….

 

[rafanoy1992]

That FH DTL miss on 15-30 on Shapovalov's serve in Set 3 at 3-all was crucial!

 

[Jelenafan]

That FH DTL miss on 15-30 on Shapovalov's serve in Set 3 at 3-all was crucial!

I see still skirting your responsibility and trying to blame Rafa… Sir, have you NO shame?

 

[Moxie]

Rafa, think of Toni, and that winning tennis involves suffering.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa, think of Toni, and that winning tennis involves suffering.

What about his fans,we suffer too.

 

[Moxie]

What about his fans,we suffer too.

As long as Rafa can suffer on through, we can suffer along with him.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

As long as Rafa can suffer on through, we can suffer along with him.

This should have been wrapped up in 3 sets.

 

[tented]

I HATE the Australian Open! Brokenshoelace declared the tournament cursed years ago, and he was right.