Laver Cup, 2019, Geneva, Switzerland

[Front242]

Was there any doubt? Psychologically Nadal has always shut it down after the USO! If it were possible, I think he'd just assume the season end in JUNE after the FO! That's the reason he's not even come close to winning much in the FALL! His record $ucks from the summer on IMO! I'm not saying that to be a troll; look at the record! :whistle: :cuckoo:

Look, I can't stand the guy but come on. He just won the USO and Montreal before that. He's probably not going to win much from now as he does indeed not do well usually this time on year onwards but end the season in June? Hmmm.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

What is the basic format of LC? Can anyone quickly remind me? How many matches in total?

 

[kskate2]

What is the basic format of LC? Can anyone quickly remind me? How many matches in total?

4 matches a day = 12 matches
Match wins on Day 1 are worth 1 point
Match wins on Day 2 are worth 2 points
Match wins on Day 3 are worth 3 points

 

[Moxie]

So Rafa's going to give it a go even though the TCC desk made a huge deal out of him wearing a kind of strap on his thumb?

He's got a light taping on his left wrist. He told the TV interviewer that it's usual for the body to complain after a long tournament, but he'd try to be ready, if Europe needed him. I rather wish he wouldn't play, but he's going to play Raonic, I see. At least there won't be a lot of long rallies.

 

[kskate2]

Shapo really choked in that match TB. He was absolutely awful on all the big points (MP's)

 

[kskate2]

Last year was World's best chance to win and they couldn't get it done against a relatively week EU squad (Dimi, Edmund, McFly, Chardy, Sascha, Djoke and Fed). World had Anderson, Sock, Shortman, Nicky, Iznah, Tiafoe and Jarry.

 

[Moxie]

Last year was World's best chance to win and they couldn't get it done against a relatively week EU squad (Dimi, Edmund, McFly, Chardy, Sascha, Djoke and Fed). World had Anderson, Sock, Shortman, Nicky, Iznah, Tiafoe and Jarry.

IIRC, you went to some of that, K?

 

[kskate2]

IIRC, you went to some of that, K?

There were 5 sessions and I went to 4 of them.

 

[Moxie]

There were 5 sessions and I went to 4 of them.

OK, so you're the perfect person to ask: did it feel like a tournament, or did it feel like an exhibition?

 

[kskate2]

OK, so you're the perfect person to ask: did it feel like a tournament, or did it feel like an exhibition?

This is cliche' but it's a smooth mix of the two. Most of the matches are very competitive and there's not many trick shots like you would see in an exho.

 

[Moxie]

This is cliche' but it's a smooth mix of the two. Most of the matches are very competitive and there's not many trick shots like you would see in an exho.

It still does feel like everyone is mostly having a laugh.

 

[Andy22]

good to see nadal playing M.raonic and not N.kyrgios, Federer has to deal with him which he most likely will nadal might be a bit rusty we see.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Was there any doubt? Psychologically Nadal has always shut it down after the USO! If it were possible, I think he'd just assume the season end in JUNE after the FO! That's the reason he's not even come close to winning much in the FALL! His record $ucks from the summer on IMO! I'm not saying that to be a troll; look at the record! :whistle: :cuckoo:

No Fiero, that's not troll worthy , it's the true , Rafa 's game deteriorates drastically the last 3 months of the year..I had a conversation with Tennisman and Kieran a few weeks ago in regards to Rafa knees.. By the end of August he has typically grinded his poor knees to the bone ..no sir it's not trolling , it's the truth

 

[Moxie]

good to see nadal playing M.raonic and not N.kyrgios, Federer has to deal with him which he most likely will nadal might be a bit rusty we see.

This is exactly why it's an Exhibition, not a tournament. Do you think Nadal wanted to play Nick? I don't. If they want Rafa to play, he's not going to test his wrist beyond Raonic, and he's not going to play a grudge match against Kyrgios, just for fun.

 

[Carol]

Hope Rafa doesn't play any single match, only doubles on Sunday

 

[Moxie]

Hope Rafa doesn't play any single match, only doubles on Sunday

Unless he bails on that Raonic match, he's playing singles tomorrow.

 

[Carol]

Unless he bails on that Raonic match, he's playing singles tomorrow.

I know but I don't like that bandage around his thumb and wrist

 

[Moxie]

I know but I don't like that bandage around his thumb and wrist

Agreed. I already said I'd prefer he sit it out, or only play dubs with Roger, for the crowd. Probably just a niggle, though. Hopefully.

 

[Carol]

Agreed. I already said I'd prefer he sit it out, or only play dubs with Roger, for the crowd. Probably just a niggle, though. Hopefully.

Hopefully.....

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I think Ralph is playing on the second day, so that in the worst case he can always lose and it still would not affect Team Europe as the number of points involved is less (as compared to playing on third day). Otherwise, normally a marquee player would be reserved for the last day.

Expect Fed to play both singles and doubles on the last day (if necessary to win).