AUSTRALIAN OPEN, Melbourne, ATP GRAND SLAM

[mrzz]

Monfils' history suggests this will be an anticlimactic straightforward set for Rafa, but the fan in me is worried.

I understand, even if the worst risk for Nadal is to be hit in the testicles by a trick shot.

 

[mrzz]

Wow, it almost happened!

 

[mrzz]

Second game in a row that Monfils survives multiple break points by closing his eyes and firing winners and aces (and this time a net cord helped him too).

 

[Denis]

Monfils a break up. Too bad I can't watch

 

[britbox]

Monfils breaks on a let cord. Lol.

 

[Moxie]

Not watching this, but based on the most ridiculous tennis match in history (QF RG 2014 Murray Monfils) I wouldn't be worried at all.

Exactly. The youngsters and the outliers are more dangerous. Well, usually.

 

[brokenshoelace]

What the fuck is going on?

 

[mrzz]

Monfils breaks... gotta admit he played quite well here, but counted on an easy volley miss by the greatest volley on tour and on another lucky net cord to finally break.

 

[DarthFed]

He will screw this up but glad to see the megaclown make Wafa work hard for it.

 

[britbox]

Easy hold too.

 

[Moxie]

He will screw this up but glad to see the megaclown make Wafa work hard for it.

I believe that's two insults in one sentence. Very economical of you, Twisted.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Nadal's game falling apart at the moment. The serve has regressed, he's missing shots frequently, and he seems rattled.

 

[Moxie]

Nadal's game falling apart at the moment. The serve has regressed, he's missing shots frequently, and he seems rattled.

True. He was coasting on Monfils' errors earlier though, which I was trying to say, and it's costing him now. He's not getting sharper, but lazier in this match.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Biggest problem for Nadal right now is Monfils has found his serve.

 

[brokenshoelace]

These misses... Jesus Christ.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Roger goes to the net more than most.

Nobody said Roger's game is perfect. We said it's the most complete.

You asked me what his deficiencies were and I said everyone has deficiencies, that includes Roger. Perfect or complete, it doesn't matter because no one is without flaws, ergo, and since no one is perfect everyone has deficiencies. I don't get your point. I think you wanted me to list something specific, which I could, but I don't have a desire to argue with people about opinions that aren't going to change anyway. That's a waste of my time.

 

[Moxie]

Rafa shouldn't be missing shots like that... this is a problem.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Nadal better go on to win this damn set now...

 

[Moxie]

A bit lucky there, but break back to Rafa.

 

[Denis]

So back on serve. Will Rafa get it done in four or five?