BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, CA, 2022 - ATP Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

In Italian news: Berrettini gets Kecmanovic to a 3rd, and Sinner withdraws due to illness, giving Good Nick the w/o.

How lucky is Rafa I watched Sinner's last match to me he didnt look well.

 

[Moxie]

Fritz wins a long, tough one over DeMinaur.

 

[Moxie]

Berrettini out! Bummer, Babycakes.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Berrettini out! Bummer, Babycakes.

Matteo should have won in straight sets.his serve let him down in the 2nd set

 

[Moxie]

Matteo should have won in straight sets.his serve let him down in the 2nd set

I didn't see any of it. My TV showing Fritz, natch.

 

[Fiero425]

How lucky is Rafa I watched Sinner's last match to me he didnt look well.

Not sure he ever looks really well! He's so young looking and spindly! It's amazing how so many of the top players have little to no body muscle up top, but still whack the ball a ton! You have Korda, Sinner, FAA, & Fritz w/ old vet, Isner who look like they could break w/ any fall!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not sure he ever looks really well! He's so young looking and spindly! It's amazing how so many of the top players have little to no body muscle up top, but still whack the ball a ton! You have Korda, Sinner, FAA, & Fritz w/ old vet, Isner who look like they could break w/ any fall!

Sinner did contract COVID a little while ago,could be lingering after effects.Those youngsters are still young and probably need to go to the gym to put on some muscle,though remember Korda's dad was always spindly,a lot can be just genetics.

 

[Fiero425]

Matteo should have won in straight sets. His serve let him down in the 2nd set

That's 1 of many weaknesses that will keep him at this level for a little while longer! Novak proved all you really need to do is attack his backhand! It's not as much weak as it's no weapon either! Being a big server, if there is any real pressure put on, you're likely to break if you keep the ball in play and allow the UFE! When Matteo gets broken, it's at "love" many times! Opelka coming up against Nadal so it'll be the same dynamics! If Reilly can keep 1st serve % up, Rafa will have to work for it!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's 1 of many weaknesses that will keep him at this level for a little while longer! Novak proved all you really need to do is attack his backhand! It's not as much weak as it's no weapon either! Being a big server, if there is any real pressure put on, you're likely to break if you keep the ball in play and allow the UFE! When Matteo gets broken, it's at "love" many times! Opelka coming up against Nadal so it'll be the same dynamics! If Reilly can keep 1st serve % up, Rafa will have to work for it!

Matteo's bhand is his weakest side,also he needs to improve his defence

 

[Fiero425]

Rafa looks like an idiot playing so far back giving Opelka free reign of the court with those weak returns from the backdrop!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to become the youngest BNP Paribas Open men's quarter finalist,since 17 year old Michael Chang in 1989 ( tonight against Monfils).

I still gonna stick with LeMonf for this one. Gael is dialed in ..its got to be wifey has given him purpose or will to earn a bigger paycheck

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I still gonna stick with LeMonf for this one. Gael is dialed in ..its got to be wifey has given him purpose or will to earn a bigger paycheck

It will be an interesting match up....Carlos has been playing like a veteran so far in this tournament.

 

[Fiero425]

It will be an interesting match up....Carlos has been playing like a veteran so far in this tournament.

What Davis Cup team is stronger? If Alcaraz wants to make the grade, he's practicing with the best all the time in Rafa, ARV, RBA, PCB, etc.!

 

[the AntiPusher]

It will be an interesting match up....Carlos has been playing like a veteran so far in this tournament.

Carlos is going to have a better career than Verdasco IMO

 

[Moxie]

Rafa looks like an idiot playing so far back giving Opelka free reign of the court with those weak returns from the backdrop!

And how does Riley look playing so far back, too?

 

[Moxie]

First set to Rafa. Some idiot, huh?

 

[rafanoy1992]

How is Rafa looking guys/gals?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thank you Rafa...!.....I have an appointment in 40mins as Nike says Lets Do This!

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Rafa looks like an idiot playing so far back giving Opelka free reign of the court with those weak returns from the backdrop!

Don't you get tired of being wrong all the time?

 

[Nadalfan2013]

How is Rafa looking guys/gals?

He's looking like the GOAT that he is.