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

[Kieran]

It would certainly perk up Murray's season if he did. From that perspective, I wouldn't be opposed, but I think playing Murray will increase Rafa's intensity...

 

[Riotbeard]

It would certainly perk up Murray's season if he did. From that perspective, I wouldn't be opposed, but I think playing Murray will increase Rafa's intensity...

Probably Murray's best chance, but easier said than done to say the least, as he has never beat rafa, novak or ferrer on clay. I could see him beating rafa though if he plays like garbage...

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SdkqMqd-BA[/video]

 

[the AntiPusher]

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.

I could have sworn I saw her there a few nights ago

 

[nehmeth]

Nole playing Kohli right now, just got one of the 2 breaks back (2-4) :snigger I'm wondering who Becker is rooting for.

 

[tented]

Tomorrow's Schedule:

Centrale — Not Before 2:00 P.M.

[12] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) v [15] Tommy Haas (GER)

Not Before 4:00 P.M.

[2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [5] David Ferrer (ESP)

Not Before 9:00 P.M.

[1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) v [7] Andy Murray (GBR)

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Grandstand — Start 12:00 noon

[8] Milos Raonic (CAN) v Jeremy Chardy (FRA)

 

[Front242]

Must start watching. Was busy there doing nothing

 

[Front242]

They sure do play late in Rome. Murray v Nadal not before 9pm. Crazy.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Why is Nole struggling against Kohly?

 

[Denis]

Why is Nole struggling against Kohly?

I was wondering that too. Some match up issue I guess? Kohli likes the balls deep and hard in the centre?

 

[nehmeth]

Why is Nole struggling against Kohly?

Rafa's water bottle blew over...

Kohli started out really well, and Novak started out very slowly.

 

[Fiero425]

They sure do play late in Rome. Murray v Nadal not before 9pm. Crazy.

People don't start dinner until then; maybe 10 pm! :nono :angel:

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVzglgGJ5Xo[/video]

 

[Kieran]

I find these late starts to be truly ridiculous...

 

[Front242]

What a great set point by Kohlschreiber.

 

[Denis]

First set to the pen. Well, Novak looked like he was more in control at the end of the set, too bad he couldnt get back entirely.

 

[Front242]

I fond these late starts to be truly ridiculous...

Certainly the cooler conditions hinder rather than help Nadal but I'm sure all the players would rather play in daytime. It's not that hot this of year but easier to play than night time.

 

[nehmeth]

I fond these late starts to be truly ridiculous...

Certainly the cooler conditions hinder rather than help Nadal but I'm sure all the players would rather play in daytime. It's not that hot this of year but easier to play than night time.

After the wind storms the past few days, I'm thinking they would be happy to have a calm cool evening to play tennis.

 

[Kieran]

Meanwhile, Novak dropped the first set...

 

[Denis]

This is not an exhibition match Novak.