BARCELONA ATP 500 - 20th April to 26th April

[Front242]

Killer forehand by Nadal there

 

[Front242]

So many short balls. A pity Gulbis' form is complete crap. He'd eat those moonballs up.

 

[Carol]

What is going on Rafa?????????

 

[the AntiPusher]

What is going on Rafa?????????

Rafa won 6-3 6-1..he still is a ways away from being the King of Clay

 

[Carol]

What is going on Rafa?????????

Rafa won 6-3 6-1..he still is a ways away from being the King of Clay

I agree and more watching that last game which playing well he would have finished quickly :nono

Anyway I've just read an article about his new racket and the adjustment he has to do, very interesting but sorry, it's in Spanish :s

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Good for Marsel to put up the fight that he did against Deliciano. He is improving. Good for Lopez to pull it off too.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Next on the Rafa revenge tour. Is the Fog

 

[Front242]

Not so much revenge as they were both lucky to have beaten him in the first place. Almagro is a serial choker and Fognini is just a lunatic.

 

[Puppet Master]

Highlights of the Nadal match, perhaps? How did he play at least, did he have a pedal to the metal performance or a mooballong spectacle?

 

[Front242]

Highlights of the Nadal match, perhaps? How did he play at least, did he have a pedal to the metal performance or a mooballong spectacle?

Can't say I watched much of it but beatable for sure by a non choker with a good serve and aggressive play. Loads of short balls.

 

[herios]

Not so much revenge as they were both lucky to have beaten him in the first place. Almagro is a serial choker and Fognini is just a lunatic.

Almagro is now ranked 123. Since his surgery, he just does not look the same. Not that he was a threat to Nadal, but defeating this version of Nico, is not really relevant.

 

[Front242]

Not so much revenge as they were both lucky to have beaten him in the first place. Almagro is a serial choker and Fognini is just a lunatic.

Almagro is now ranked 123. Since his surgery, he just does not look the same. Not that he was a threat to Nadal, but defeating this version of Nico, is not really relevant.

For sure I agree. Sadly nowhere near the player he was before but even then he was lucky to have beaten him once before as he's such a choker.

 

[Front242]

^ He's like Verdasco, another talented guy but likewise a complete choker.

 

[herios]

Granollers upset Tsonga today: 6-4, 6-2

 

[Front242]

Tsonga's 30 now. He's quite possibly done due to too many injuries. Hope not though.

 

[Fiero425]

Granollers upset Tsonga today: 6-4, 6-2

Granollers played ok, but Tsonga helped with some horrendous UFE's! I hope he has more to offer against lower ranked players! :cover :nono :dodgy:

 

[the AntiPusher]

What is going on Rafa?????????

Rafa won 6-3 6-1..he still is a ways away from being the King of Clay

I agree and more watching that last game which playing well he would have finished quickly :nono

Anyway I've just read an article about his new racket and the adjustment he has to do, very interesting but sorry, it's in Spanish :s

That racket retail here in the US for $360 plus, Babalot are nuts to think it will be a big seller

 

[the AntiPusher]

Tsonga's 30 now. He's quite possibly done due to too many injuries. Hope not though.

Nah JowillieTs has another 3-4 years left to remain in the top 20

 

[Front242]

Tsonga's 30 now. He's quite possibly done due to too many injuries. Hope not though.

Nah JowillieTs has another 3-4 years left to remain in the top 20

Hope so but not so sure he fits the trend of guys over 30 continuing to do well personally.

 

[herios]

Tsonga's 30 now. He's quite possibly done due to too many injuries. Hope not though.

Nah JowillieTs has another 3-4 years left to remain in the top 20

He may hang on in the 11-20 range, just because the rest of the pack seems to not be able to make a decisive step forward, but his best days as of 5-8 range could be gone for good.