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

[MargaretMcAleer]

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

Well he is good to go then.

 

[rafanoy1992]

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

I saw the video where injured his right ankle/calf earlier in the day and it didn’t look good.

I am glad that he will play through but hopefully he doesn’t further injured the ankle/calf

 

[rafanoy1992]

Moxie was right that the ankle will be heavily taped. However, Fritz’s face says it all. It’s very unfortunate for him…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Moxie was right that the ankle will be heavily taped. However, Fritz’s face says it all. It’s very unfortunate for him…

Indeed,he has played well to reach the final

 

[rafanoy1992]

Fritz is hitting the ball hard. As for Nadal, he is hitting a lot top spin ball so far.

 

[Carol]

At the moment Fritz is playing well....

 

[rafanoy1992]

Let’s see if Nadal can hold serve this time.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I am more surprised that Nadal is starting slow than Fritz playing well. Nadal is not even aggressive at all.

 

[Moxie]

Poor start from Rafa, and double-break to Fritz. That'll make the ankle feel better.

 

[Moxie]

I am more surprised that Nadal is starting slow than Fritz playing well. Nadal is not even aggressive at all.

Tired and a bit achy is a possibility, but he'll warm up, I have no fear.

 

[rafanoy1992]

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

I was right about playing in the first few games. He seems tentative out there for some odd reasons.

 

[Moxie]

Rafa not really moving.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Rafa not really moving.

He looks like he just got out of bed.

 

[Jelenafan]

Cant touch Fritz serve

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well Rafa was moving well in his practice warm up....Wake Up Rafa

 

[rafanoy1992]

Let’s see if Nadal can make this 1st set competitive.

 

[Moxie]

Just saw the Rolex ad that I think AP has been complaining about. Loads of "numbers don't matter." Their hashtag is #perpetual, but I'd say #excuse-making.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Unless Nadal suddenly wakes up, this 1st set is over. Nadal looks like he has not recovered from last night match. No energy at all from him.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

I can’t believe that it could be another three set match for Nadal… He has been able to raise his level for the whole year when it mattered so hopefully he does it now again. It would be disappointing if he loses especially if it’s because he didn’t play well…

 

[rafanoy1992]

Yikes! Nadal called for the doctor and physio. Hopefully, it’s just a precaution…