2022 Wimbledon SF: Kyrgios vs. Nadal

[Moxie]

It's not sounding positive for Nadal's chances on Friday .

Yes, sorry...what was the point of this thread, again? I don't like his chances, either, but will be wearing the lucky shirt. if Rafa can post, I am 100% in.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

It's not sounding positive for Nadal's chances on Friday .

Who knows.... He might wake up tomorrow feeling better and the scan could show nothing bad and just maybe some painkillers would do the trick... I think at the end of the match he was playing much better so I would be surprised if it’s serious enough that he wouldn’t show up for the SF. Don’t forget that Nadal is the goat and even at 25% he is good enough to beat everyone.

 

[Moxie]

Who knows.... He might wake up tomorrow feeling better and the scan could show nothing bad and just maybe some painkillers would do the trick... I think at the end of the match he was playing much better so I would be surprised if it’s serious enough that he wouldn’t show up for the SF. Don’t forget that Nadal is the goat and even at 25% he is good enough to beat everyone.

Love the positivity. If it's still just a strain, and not a tear, there is a chance. Nadal is willing to press through pain. And Nick comes with his own demons. Nadal has to start fast, for sure. Nick needs to control his emotions. And there is grudge in there, which Nick loves, and Rafa less so. The first couple of sets should be interesting. I hope Rafa can post. I'm sure he'll try.

 

[tented]

Love the positivity. If it's still just a strain, and not a tear, there is a chance. Nadal is willing to press through pain. And Nick comes with his own demons. Nadal has to start fast, for sure. Nick needs to control his emotions. And there is grudge in there, which Nick loves, and Rafa less so. The first couple of sets should be interesting. I hope Rafa can post. I'm sure he'll try.

He better be ready. After all, this is going to be the most-watched match ever, according to Kyrgios.

 

[Moxie]

He better be ready. After all, this is going to be the most-watched match ever, according to Kyrgios.

Ha! I just watched the Kyrgios post-match you posted and saw him say that. Well, he surely is never lacking in hubris.

 

[the AntiPusher]

He better be ready. After all, this is going to be the most-watched match ever, according to Kyrgios.

What Nick wants is a gladiator style event to slay the great Rafa in front of the world video streaming subscriptions market He ain't gonna happen..Rafa ain't gonna play.

 

[Moxie]

What Nick wants is a gladiator style event to slay the great Rafa in front of the world video streaming subscriptions market He ain't gonna happen..Rafa ain't gonna play.

What source are you getting that from?

 

[the AntiPusher]

What source are you getting that from?

Just reading the tea leaves..We have been here before this type of injury..I hope I am 100 percent WRONG.. Nick is one rough hombre to be facing wounded. This is very similar to when he faced JMDP. US 09.. That was horrible to watch.

 

[Moxie]

Just reading the tea leaves..We have been here before this type of injury..I hope I am 100 percent WRONG.. Nick is one rough hombre to be facing wounded. This is very similar to when he faced JMDP. US 09.. That was horrible to watch.

Fine, but then I will thank you not to call other Nadal fans out for not believing enough. I, for one, still hope he can post on Friday, and that he can win. And that said, I WILL vote in the poll. For Rafa in 4. THERE is faith for you.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hold you horses....lets just wait, if it was the bad Rafa would have retired in his q/final match, sometimes you can work through a pain barrier, lord knows Rafa has done that before.Lets wait to things become clearer with the scan.,if he does play he will take pain killers and needles, which is within the boundaries, ( just in case our dear friend Front says something

 

[Moxie]

Hold you horses....lets just wait, if it was the bad Rafa would have retired in his q/final match, sometimes you can work through a pain barrier, lord knows Rafa has done that before.Lets wait to things become clearer with the scan.,if he does play he will take pain killers and needles, which is within the boundaries, ( just in case our dear friend Front says something

Thanks for making that point to Front, though he'll never believe it. If the pain can be numbed or dulled, it will help, but it won't help the fact that he won't have the strength from the core. He seemed to figure out another way to make his serve work today. He's never had a powerful serve, only a good spot serve, so that is still Ok. The spin on his shots comes from core, though, and that will mess with his timing, as was evident today.

But another thing that is less noticed in Rafa's game is his tennis IQ and his familiarity with his opponents game. He knew where Fritz was going, which helped him not to have to move as much. Kyrgios is very unpredictable, possibly even to himself, so we'll see how well Rafa anticipates him, as I think that will be key, too.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Fine, but then I will thank you not to call other Nadal fans out for not believing enough. I, for one, still hope he can post on Friday, and that he can win. And that said, I WILL vote in the poll. For Rafa in 4. THERE is faith for you.

Having confidence in Rafa's ability to with a grand slam tournament when he first enters is mutually exclusive of Rafa's ability to win a tournament when he is jaded. Feel me.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Thanks for making that point to Front, though he'll never believe it. If the pain can be numbed or dulled, it will help, but it won't help the fact that he won't have the strength from the core. He seemed to figure out another way to make his serve work today. He's never had a powerful serve, only a good spot serve, so that is still Ok. The spin on his shots comes from core, though, and that will mess with his timing, as was evident today.

But another thing that is less noticed in Rafa's game is his tennis IQ and his familiarity with his opponents game. He knew where Fritz was going, which helped him not to have to move as much. Kyrgios is very unpredictable, possibly even to himself, so we'll see how well Rafa anticipates him, as I think that will be key, too.

Facing Nick with his bag of tricks and lethal passing shots is a more daunting task then facing Fritz's groundstrokes..

Let's stop with trying to make me the Villian when I am being honest that I wouldn't expect him to play. It's my opinion not a lack of confidence but if the man isn't 100 percent how can he slay this dragon from down under. IMO This type of back and forth is unnecessary. If he plays, and wins, I will be the first one to be happy that I was WRONG.

 

[Moxie]

Having confidence in Rafa's ability to with a grand slam tournament when he first enters is mutually exclusive of Rafa's ability to win a tournament when he is jaded. Feel me.

Fine. Give up if you like. But then don't go around proclaiming yourself the only Nadal fan who keeps the faith. ¿Vale? There is no reason for us to be against each other. Differing opinions is normal. You think that Rafa will not play on Friday. I'm still holding out hope that he will play and possibly win. Both opinions are fine and reasonable.

 

[Moxie]

Facing Nick with his bag of tricks and lethal passing shots is a more daunting task then facing Fritz's groundstrokes..

Let's stop with trying to make me the Villian when I am being honest that I wouldn't expect him to play. It's my opinion not a lack of confidence but if the man isn't 100 percent how can he slay this dragon from down under. IMO This type of back and forth is unnecessary. If he plays, and wins, I will be the first one to be happy that I was WRONG.

If I hear one more post about you moaning that you are the victim of something, I don't know what. Remember when I said it wasn't all about you? Just a reminder.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Fine. Give up if you like. But then don't go around proclaiming yourself the only Nadal fan who keeps the faith. ¿Vale? There is no reason for us to be against each other. Differing opinions is normal. You think that Rafa will not play on Friday. I'm still holding out hope that he will play and possibly win. Both opinions are fine and reasonable.

Having confidence or being confident in your player's abilities "pre match or tournament" is not the same as saying he may not be able to compete because he is injured. Yet you want to be a pitbull about holding my ass to the fire about this. Enough.

 

[Jelenafan]

Me reading two hard core Rafa fans Moxie and AP arguing who is the real fan.....

 

[Moxie]

Me reading two hard core Rafa fans Moxie and AP arguing who is the real fan.....

Didn't we just have that gif? In the absence of real argument, AP and I have decided to take it to the mat, for the entertainment of the rest of you. You are welcome.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just reading the tea leaves..We have been here before this type of injury..I hope I am 100 percent WRONG.. Nick is one rough hombre to be facing wounded. This is very similar to when he faced JMDP. US 09.. That was horrible to watch.

May I suggest you 'stop reading tea leaves" such a medievil pastime and wait for Kskate's reliable crystal ball...it has been positive and correct in the past.

 

[Jelenafan]

Didn't we just have that gif? In the absence of real argument, AP and I have decided to take it to the mat, for the entertainment of the rest of you. You are welcome.

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LOL, not the same gif.

Obviously youve never seen “Strangers on a Train”.