Miami Masters 2015 (Men)

[Federberg]

Rafa's just trying to keep the ball in right now. Not sure that's going to be enough today if Nando keeps up this level of confidence

 

[TennisFanatic7]

The wind is messing with both guys but Rafa is having an especially hard time trying to deal with it. Another huge shank there. Feels like a matter of time before Verdasco seizes the initiative in this set...

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[GameSetAndMath]

Verdasco gets broken, complete self destruction.

Everytime he tried to change the direction of the ball, he either hits it out or finds the net.

This may end up as another one of those "could have would have" matches.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

They also mentioned that average forehand topspin shot speed is 82 mph for Sauce and only 74 for Rafa

 

[the AntiPusher]

Verdascp must have caught the RED light special at KMart for his tennis attire:laydownlaughing

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Rafa gets e-surance break. This match is over.

 

[Moxie]

Not so fast. Fernando has found the aggression that he had in the first set, and breaks for 3-1.

 

[kskate2]

Both Rafa & Berd in trouble. Down a break in their matches


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[Kirijax]

Yes! Verdasco! One game away now. :clap

Berdych in big trouble. Down a set and a break. Yikes. :cover

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Look at Nando go...He is one of those players that his peak level is top 5, but is rarely achieved.

 

[Moxie]

Wow, Rafa is tight, and Fernando can't miss.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Verdasco to serve for the match. Can he get it done?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Nando closes it out. Nice win for him at this point in his career.

As for Rafa...well, the red stuff awaits.

 

[Kirijax]

Verdasco does it! Nadal is OUT. clap:clap

Can go get ready for the clay season a bit early. :snicker

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Stan out, Bird maybe, Nadal gone...Roger will probably call for a really late wild card...:snicker

 

[Moxie]

Great job by Verdasco. Brave tennis. Rafa really was not sharp, except in the 2nd. Disappointing performance by him.

 

[herios]

Fernando
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[GameSetAndMath]

After Verdasco lost the second set, and that too primarily by self destruction, I gave up on him
and stopped watching the match. Came back in time, just to see the last couple of games.

 

[TennisFanatic7]

Well done Verdasco, got a lot of time for him.

Nadal really is hopeless at the moment. His backhand looks better than his forehand, he's got no confidence and going into the clay court swing he hasn't had a good tournament in 9 months.

Considering that Federer (2013) and Murray (2014) each dropped to the lower reaches of the Top 10 in years where they were still generally able to beat most players but couldn't compete reliably against other players in the top ranking spots, what will happen to Rafa if this is his blip/post-surgery year where he seems somewhat likely to lose to anyone in the top 30.

 

[Kirijax]

Berdych escapes two match points and they are back on serve in the 2nd? Can he get to a third set? Tomic choking?