Best for Rafa to lose early in Miami as well

[brokenshoelace]

Last season Rafa proved once again that he is a rhythm guy and when he gets on a roll, there is no stopping him...He played what, 67 finals in a row or something? No sense for him to take it easy now. Just get on a roll again and get your mojo back.

I did however agree with Kieran in the other thread where some of the clay tournaments he is playing are not really necessary any more. That's where he should chill and take it easy. I think 2 tournaments leading up to RG should be enough for him to have his clay legs.

I always thought that Nadal should just skip either Barcelona or Madrid. In 2010, he skip Barcelona and guess what he swept the Clay season. I seriously hope he does that again so he could be fresh going into Wimbledon.

If Nadal does well in Miami, he should definitely skip one. Although he has more points to defend in Madrid, I'd almost say skip that one. He loves Barcelona. It's the closest to a home tourney that he has, and he's practically a lock there. Plus he doesn't have to play on the "clard." However, this year or next, he's going to have to give it up, until his "sunset" years, I feel. It's too indulgent to play there with 3 x 1000s on clay before RG.

People keep suggesting that Nadal should skip Barcelona or Madrid etc.

My point is first things first. Let him first make a commitment that he will not play
Clay tournaments before IW and after FO and stick to the commitment; that in itself
will be a major move.

Even last year, he said he was tempted to play in Hamburg and the doctors
advised him against it. This year's Rio was unnecessary, especially as he got
back injury and needed to heal.

Yeah I agree with this. Many didn't think it was a big deal since they think as long as it's clay, it can't possibly affect his body but people forget that Nadal used to never play these South American tourneys (so he's playing more tourneys than he used to!). At least not in forever. I understand why he played last year on the heels of this layoff, but this year, it made no sense especially since he's playing both IW and Miami.

 

[Front242]

It's all about the $$$ for him playing the likes of Rio. Plus he got to oggle that well tasty ballgirl

 

[Andrew William]

I hope Rafa does well in Miami and has a chance to win the whole darned thing! What can I say, I'm an optimist.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I hope Rafa does well in Miami and has a chance to win the whole darned thing! What can I say, I'm an optimist.

Good to see you back man!

 

[Andrew William]

Good to see you back man!

Thanks buddy! It's good to be back.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Best for Rafa to skip Miami and chill out a bit.......maybe just hang out in SoBe and sip some mojito.

Playing on HC before the clay season makes no sense. The funny thing is I was very happy Rafa lost.

On another note, I'm going to the Sony Ericson this year........

I am just the opposite. I would rather Rafa play Miami, get his rythmn back and use that confidence to propel him through the clay season. Rafa lacks confidence, his body is ok and he could use the 1000 points. Also, I plan to attend and I have Never seen Rafa play live.

If you attend, Nadal'll win Miami just for you !!!

:clap

Hey Isabelle, I have my tickets and I will be there tomorrow evening to see Rafa.. Vamos..