Indian Wells 2015

[Kirijax]

Berdych gets through! :clap

Had me a bit worried there for a bit but he steps it up when he has to and Rosol gifted him the last game. Bring on Federer!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Colour Me Surprise Rafa actually hit a over head smash and it made the court this time...

 

[Carol]

Rafa also has made comments about the balls

http://tennisnow.com/News/2015/March/Nadal-Wins,-Reinforces-Frustration-with-Balls.aspx

Ha, now that Nadal said you believe it, uh?

Just kidding. Thx, Carol35.

Btw, loved the "balls with no feelings" bit.

Yep, Spanish translation "no sientes bien las pelotas (o bolas)" well said but in English it sounds different, isn't?

 

[Denis]

'balls with no feelings' :snicker

classic Nadalism

Must be why he fondles them so much waiting for the return of serve

Placement is everything.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

After closing the first set, Milos breaks early to start the second set. Playing positive tennis.

 

[herios]

After closing the first set, Milos breaks early to start the second set. Playing positive tennis.

And this with first serve below 50%

 

[Carol]

My goodness, I've just started to watch the match and then Rafa is starting to play bad? I'm going to watch something else...:nono

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

After closing the first set, Milos breaks early to start the second set. Playing positive tennis.

And this with first serve below 50%

Returning solid today though, no? Obviously he has to serve at least %65 to have a chance against Rafa. Also he has to utilize the short slider out wide from the deuce court against Rafa. Because Rafa will return from around San Diego.

He wasted 3 more BPs, Milos...he could have just cruised from there...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Milos breaks to love and will serve for the match at 5-2. His return game has improved so much. Against Rafa it will be a different proposition though. He will have to attack every second serve and will probably make a lot of errors in the process. But he has no other way ...

 

[Carol]

Kkkk vs Tomic is going to be very interesting match

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Milos closes it out in style. Very positive from him. Robredo had no answers today.

Rafa is about to close his deal as well.

 

[herios]

This was a great job today by Milos.
:clap

He moved forward at most opportunities and it paid off.
He served only at 43% first serve percentage, but it did not matter.

 

[Carol]

Milos closes it out in style. Very positive from him. Robredo had no answers today.

Rafa is about to close his deal as well.

Rafa not yet......:huh:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa the idea is when you serve for the match you close it out
Your level has dipped badly in the second set....you were leading 5-2 and serving for the match?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay Rafa lets see on your 2nd attempt to serve out the match leading 5-4?

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

Gillian pushon broke rafa/wafa..enough of this nonsense. kokk vs tomic is coming soon, and the fedster tooo.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nadal wins 62 64

A much better performance from yesterday Rafa.......thank goodness for that.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa's 1st serve percentage was 70% and he was returning over 50%
Rafa 14/8 winners to unforced errors

Now bring on my 2 Aussies!

 

[Carol]

Today better than yesterday and I hope tomorrow better than today
I'm not sure when Rafa is going to play the doubles but I hope it's not going to affect him the singles game :s

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Today better than yesterday and I hope tomorrow better than today
I'm not sure when Rafa is going to play the doubles but I hope it's not going to affect him the singles game :s

Playing doubles actually helps your singles play

Fededer v Sock...no thanks I will pass on this match,I thought my 2 Aussies were on next.