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Does anyone know the reason why Rune retired in his match against Fils? maybe Lomaha will know?
 

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Rafa wins the 2nd set 75
Come on Rafa you have to take the 'scenic route' to win this match now,as Navone will not being going away, he has played a tactical match so far. The points have been long between these 2 players, typical dirt play, hopefully Rafa has plenty left in his tank.
Rafa has been fully tested today in this match up
 

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His intensity, his confidence, and his forehand are all kind of over the place.
It doesn't really matter. Rafa is leaving his heart out there. Fighting like he is 18y old in a fraking Bastad. Navone is also giving all he's got. This is clay tennis in it's purest form, love it.
 

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Rafa v Navone match has been going 2 Hrs and 35 mins going 3 sets now,
We will learn a lot about Rafa's form and fitness when this match finishes
Navone had a early break in the 3rd set, Rafa broke back on serve 2 all
 
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Did you guys see that Quentin Halys forehend rocket from the floor, with no legs used? I tried to post it from FB, but the link would not go through for some reason.
 
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Did you guys see that Quentin Halys forehend rocket from the floor, with no legs used? I tried to post it from FB, but the link would not go through for some reason.
Has to be The Shot of the Year soo far lol! saw it replayed on Twitter
 
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BTW Carlos Alcaraz has got a new tattoo of the Eiffel Tower on his leg,after winning Roland Garros, he plans on getting a new tattoo after each GS he wins, no word as yet what plans he has for his latest tattoo after winning Wimbledon for a 2nd time.
 

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Navone in a slump after 2:0 and 40:0 on his serve.
Rafa breaks and finally consolidates leading 4-2, these rallies are long, we will know a lot about Rafa's fitness when this match ends, he has been fully tested so far by Navone who has had solid results on the clay this year
 

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Rafa breaks and finally consolidates leading 4-2, these rallies are long, we will know a lot about Rafa's fitness when this match ends, he has been fully tested so far by Navone who has had solid results on the clay this year
Rafa looks good after 3 and half hours. Now just need to wrap it up, 2 breaks lead and serve for the match.
 

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Rafa looks good after 3 and half hours. Now just need to wrap it up, 2 breaks lead and serve for the match.
Yes he does, he has been fully tested physically in this match, and will serve for the match 5-2 still some clay legs left in the 38 year old lol!
 
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Of course I spoke too soon Rafa broken serving for the match at 5-2, he does have a double break in the 3rd set, thankfully :)
 

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Okay Rafa, you have a 2nd chance to serve out this match at 5-4 no Stuff Ups please, match has been going on for over 3 1/2 hours
Rafa's serve let him down trying to serve out the match at 5-4 broken, back on serve in the 3rd set 5 all
 
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