Abierto Mexicani TelCel, Acapulco, Mexico, ATP 500

[Carol]

Actually I'd love Rafa would keep all his strength to win IW or Miami

 

[the AntiPusher]

Nadal vs Krygrios ..who ya got

 

[Moxie]

This is a bit late, but pretty cute:

 

[Moxie]

5-0 Rafa in the first. So far, so good. FH is working very well. Serve not bad. Cilic is off. Lots of UFEs.

 

[kskate2]

Cant call that yet. Nicky might flame out against Uncle Sam

 

[DarthFed]

The only time I ever root for Juicic and this is what happens

 

[Carol]

Rafa doing some UFE,s too but playing well, pretty well

 

[Carol]

Cant call that yet. Nicky might flame out against Uncle Sam

I wouldn't be very surprised

 

[DarthFed]

The asshole looks good, very good in fact.

 

[Moxie]

What a pass! The old Rafa is back. He's hit some thrilling shots in this game. And he's ripping Cilic's heart out.

 

[Moxie]

Nice finish! I told you Cilic was a paper tiger. Undefeated in Acapulco. Even though they changed surfaces.

 

[Carol]

I don't know what's wrong with Cilic ankle but I think his bad game had a lot to do because Rafa, very good serve and great shots which have made Cilic to work hard and erratic. Cilic without a good serve is like a octopus in a garage :nono

 

[Carol]

I don't know how much Cilic was off but it had a lot to do because how well Rafa has played. I think yesterday Rafa was a little bit confused and surprised playing vs the young Japanese

 

[Moxie]

I don't know how much Cilic was off but it had a lot to do because how well Rafa has played. I think yesterday Rafa was a little bit confused and surprised playing vs the young Japanese

Rafa played great, whatever was up with Cilic. And not to take anything away from Nishioka...he played great! I do think he surprised Rafa, a bit, but the kid has game. Thing is, he's small, and I think Rafa knew he could just beat him into submission, if nothing else.

 

[Carol]

Rafa played great, whatever was up with Cilic. And not to take anything away from Nishioka...he played great! I do think he surprised Rafa, a bit, but the kid has game. Thing is, he's small, and I think Rafa knew he could just beat him into submission, if nothing else.

Definitely the kid played well

 

[DarthFed]

I saw the highlights from his match yesterday and it looked pretty weak. The tiny qualifier was just a pusher. Rafa was hitting a lot better today

 

[britbox]

Hopefully Kyrgios wins against Querrey to make the final more interesting.

 

[Carol]

Hopefully Kyrgios wins against Querrey to make the final more interesting.

Hmmmm, I wouldn't mind if Kyrgios would play the final but I don't remember to see him playing two good matches in a row, I wouldn't be surprised if he lose vs Querrey tonight

 

[Moxie]

Kyrgios-Nadal would be the best final, but yes, I think Nick will have to watch out for a mental drop tonight. And Sam is sturdy, but has to hold his serve, too. Look for TBs.

 

[Moxie]

I saw the highlights from his match yesterday and it looked pretty weak. The tiny qualifier was just a pusher. Rafa was hitting a lot better today

Probably the highlights didn't tell the story, but the kid is also a shotmaker. It's likely you'll have chances to see more of him before too long.