Internazionali BNL d'Italia - ATP 1000 - May 11th to May 18th

[Kieran]

I'm not watching the tennis but what's up with Rafa? Seems like a slow start...

 

[nehmeth]

One of Ralf's bottles blew over in the dustbowl...

 

[kskate2]

Nadal's slide continues and he's down a break in the 2nd 0-2

 

[Riotbeard]

Jesus, when I predicted rafa to get knocked out before the QF's, I would have expected against a nobody on the surface like the Doc.

 

[Fiero425]

The most worrying thing about Nadal's slump during this clay season is that he really hasn't faced any of the heavyweights yet.

If Rafa's having trouble in early rounds, how will he handle later rounds against the creme de la creme; if he makes later rounds? Seems like the other players are taking some huge shots at him! That first set took well over an hour; against Youzhny? :violins:

 

[brokenshoelace]

^^Broken, Moxie, Tented? Anyone know the answer?

I'm disgusted enough watching Rafa's game days these days, I can only imagine what would happen if I learned about his private life.

But, in all seriousness, Xisca isn't always present. Rafa previously said that she can't travel to every tournament due to her studies/work.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I'm not watching the tennis but what's up with Rafa? Seems like a slow start...

2014 is up with Rafa...

And a set and a break down is more than just a slow start. That's close to a ticket home.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Youzhny looks like an unnamed player.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Lmao, that drop shot... When your game isn't clicking, don't be cute and go for the touch shot, especially when you're nervous.

 

[nehmeth]

Youzhny looks like an unnamed player.

:nono
... the signature "cube" head always gives him away.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I am disappointed that Tsonga lost to Raonic. I was hoping Tsonga would pick up
some steam in Rome after a terrible start to 2014.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Kskate, they just showed Xisca.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Youzhny looks like an unnamed player.

He looks like Woody Harrelson.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Youzhny looks like an unnamed player.

He looks like Woody Harrelson.

Then Rafa needs to go all Carcosa on his ass.

(If you're not a True Detective fan, you won't get it).

 

[kskate2]

Kskate, they just showed Xisca.

What stream are you watching?

 

[zalvar]

Rafa Rafa, what are you doing to my poor nerves?

 

[kskate2]

Dimi levels the match 6-2. We're heading to the decider where Berd will serve first

 

[Kieran]

The old twistaroony! Rafa must have slipped through the gears. Vamos!

And if Xisca's in the house, vamos...with a :heart:

 

[kskate2]

Nadal wins 6 games in a row and levels the match 6-2. Heading to a decider in that one too.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Kskate, they just showed Xisca.

What stream are you watching?

Skysport.