Indian Wells Masters 1000 (2016)

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[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMLC7lulwnM[/video]
 

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Novak is reaping the rewards of his solidness all day. He's squeezing Rafa now but he's been boss on all the big moments of the match. He's swinging freely now, with no pressure on him. Ralph needs a quick hold here...
 

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Front242 said:
2 brilliant down the line backhands by Novak in that game. Game over now but very good fight by Nadal.

I think this match has helped NOLE improve his form


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Ugh, Rafa in this second set is beaten himself but it's ok, I think Miami is waiting for him but this time I don't think the trophy is going to go out of his hands :cool:
 

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It's a poor second set by Rafa, too, but there are pointers in this match for him going forward...
 

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THE SERVE RAFA THE SERVE!!!!!!!! :mad: :cover
 

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nehmeth said:
I love how Rafa slows things down when his opponent is playing well. :nono

Or he could be tired. Novak bounces the ball a lot more when the opponent is playing well, too... ;)
 

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Kieran said:
nehmeth said:
I love how Rafa slows things down when his opponent is playing well. :nono

Or he could be tired. Novak bounces the ball a lot more when the opponent is playing well, too... ;)

Nole bounce the ball alot on serve all the time.
 

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So happy to see Rafa swinging away still... :clap
 

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nehmeth said:
Kieran said:
nehmeth said:
I love how Rafa slows things down when his opponent is playing well. :nono

Or he could be tired. Novak bounces the ball a lot more when the opponent is playing well, too... ;)

Nole bounce the ball alot on serve all the time.

More so when he's tense.

Way too obvious with the forehand again, Rafa..
 

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Congrats to Novak. :clap A well-deserved win.

But I'm still happy with what I saw from Rafa today. This tournament, in general, has been a positive step forward from where he has been for too long now.
 

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NOLE NOLE NOLE


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