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

[MargaretMcAleer]

The wind conditions in IW today are not good,the wind apparently will pick up just in time for the men's final.

 

[rafanoy1992]

The wind conditions in IW today are not good,the wind apparently will pick up just in time for the men's final.

Even worse news for Fritz especially if his right ankle/calf is compromised…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Even worse news for Fritz especially if his right ankle/calf is compromised…

Exactly...

 

[Nadalfan2013]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yes I read that,hoping he will be okay,he has played well to reach the final

 

[Moxie]

I'm thinking that, unless he's been told that he'd really risk further injury if he plays, that he'll tape up and give it a go.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'm thinking that, unless he's been told that he'd really risk further injury if he plays, that he'll tape up and give it a go.

Yes,also there are those sprays you can spray around the calf as well

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Yeah that sucks for Fritz, I have a feeling that he won't play... Meanwhile I haven't seen Rafa's press conference, did he mention the chest pain he had in the 3rd set, he even got some sort of a treatment/massage... But he seemed fine afterwards...

 

[Moxie]

Also, as @Jelenafan pointed out, which I hadn't quite pegged, is that it's Fritz's first MS1000 final. In Cali, his home. I can't imagine he won't try, barring the worst news.

 

[Moxie]

Yeah that sucks for Fritz, I have a feeling that he won't play... Meanwhile I haven't seen Rafa's press conference, did he mention the chest pain he had in the 3rd set, he even got some sort of a treatment/massage... But he seemed fine afterwards...

That was some kind of strain around the pec area, it seemed. Someone said above likely due to constant adjusting to the windy conditions. Didn't really seem to bother him, even at the end of the match yesterday.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yeah that sucks for Fritz, I have a feeling that he won't play... Meanwhile I haven't seen Rafa's press conference, did he mention the chest pain he had in the 3rd set, he even got some sort of a treatment/massage... But he seemed fine afterwards...

No it was more about having to play in windy conditions and how you make more ufe than normal,trying to adjust.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I am curious to see on how Nadal will play Fritz in the first couple of games once he sees him compromised a little bit. Also, the wind will be a factor again.

 

[Moxie]

I am curious to see on how Nadal will play Fritz in the first couple of games once he sees him compromised a little bit. Also, the wind will be a factor again.

He's ruthless as a competitor, plus, even in normal times he likes to run opponents around.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa has just finished his practice session before the final,he looked well,moving well,.Plenty of fans in the stand to watch him,signed a few autographs and went on his smiling way.

Where do you get your insider information? Do you have any insider information on the Nasdaq or Dow Jones?

 

[Kieran]

That’s awful! Hope he can play, but what lousy luck before a big final…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Where do you get your insider information? Do you have any insider information on the Nasdaq or Dow Jones?

I watched Rafa on a video via twitter though I do get good information,I follow a Spainsh journalist she gives me good info
I am sorry I cannot help you in money matters.

 

[Moxie]

Considering the men's is meant to start in 10 minutes, I guess Taylor is ready to go.

 

[the AntiPusher]

I watched Rafa on a video via twitter though I do get good information,I follow a Spainsh journalist she gives me good info
I am sorry I cannot help you in money matters.

Be quiet Moxie, that's not funny

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

They just announced the final of the men will commence shortly so Fritz will play

 

[Moxie]

They just said he had a 20-25 minute hit a bit later, and he'll play.