2024 Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome, Italy - Masters 1000

[kskate2]

Finally he steps up to the plate w/ some aggression on the return and earns some more BP's

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well it was his return game that got him into this mess. Had he broken, I think he would be in a better position especially given he's playing one of the worst returners on tour. Hubi normally can't buy a return game.

Hubi has been attacking Rafa's serve, 2nd serve which is poor

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa has to return better or else this match will be over ASAP, Hubi could donate more 2nd serves for starters

 

[kskate2]

gurl, he donated a truckload of 2nd serves in the 1st set and it didn't cost him anything. All Nads can do now is hope Hubi gets nervous and makes some errors or poor shot selections

 

[Front242]

This guy ended Federer's career too.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

gurl, he donated a truckload of 2nd serves in the 1st set and it didn't cost him anything. All Nads can do now is hope Hubi gets nervous and makes some errors or poor shot selections

I did say before the start of this match Rafa has to return well regardless also this is their first meeting

 

[kskate2]

This guy ended Federer's career too.

That's gotta really Sting Front, because he's basically a servebot w/ a lukewarm return game and mediocre volley skills

 

[nehmeth]

Beautiful pass by the pigeon-toed Pole for the break.

 

[Front242]

That's gotta really Sting Front, because he's basically a servebot w/ a lukewarm return game and mediocre volley skills

You can't beat Father Time, unfortunately.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am sorry I find Hubi's game boring and he puts me to sleep regardless of who he is playing, Zverev is another player in the same category,apart from being a mental midget

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good Lord Rafa hit an Ace!

 

[kskate2]

and then a serv winner. Say WHAAT!!!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

and then a serv winner. Say WHAAT!!!

Leave the 10 times champion alone okay he is slowly mounting a 'come back'

 

[kskate2]

Leave the 10 times champion alone okay he is slowly mounting a 'come back'

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The umpire on this match ' clearly loves his food".

 

[kskate2]

And it's over. Puts Nads out of his misery in 2 quick sets.

 

[Moxie]

Well, that wasn't fun.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I will be interested to hear Rafa's thoughts after this match, I knew when I saw his draw this would be a difficult test and it was
Hubi winning 61 63

 

[kskate2]

Well, I'm sure he'll play RG, but this match might be a little sting in his confidence after Madrid.

 

[don_fabio]

This gotta hurt, the way he lost. He needs a good draw above all for RG, to rebuild confidence.