Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain, 2022 - Masters 1000

[Fiero425]

Woke up just in time to see the kid finish off Rafa! It's a very satisfying prediction as it keeps Novak ahead in Masters 1000 wins @ 37!

 

[the AntiPusher]

I have the projected q/finals for Rome for the men will I type it here? or put it on the ATP News?
I will type it here and if Tented wants to move it that is okay cause I need to have a sleep
Projected QFs in Rome

Djokovic vs FAA
Nadal vs Ruud
Rublev vs Tsitsipas
Alcaraz vs Zverev

I guess I can work on my draw challenge since noOne gave me a head up about Madrid..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I guess I can work on my draw challenge since noOne gave me a head up about Madrid..

I just put Rafa's full draw for Rome on the Rafa Fans post

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay Rublev and Tits match has just started.

 

[Moxie]

That was Moxie and she was 'spot on'

No, I didn't coin "clard." I actually thought it was @tented, but could have been nehmeth. Anyway, been busy, but watching some tennis. I watched (what turned into) that nail biter with Goffin, and a bit of Alcaraz today. I don't so much mind that Rafa still has some rust, and I'd rather the kid take on Novak at this juncture, rather than a rusty Nadal have to play him, even though Djokovic not looking full-tilt from what I've seen yet.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

No, I didn't coin "clard." I actually thought it was @tented, but could have been nehmeth. Anyway, been busy, but watching some tennis. I watched (what turned into) that nail biter with Goffin, and a bit of Alcaraz today. I don't so much mind that Rafa still has some rust, and I'd rather the kid take on Novak at this juncture, rather than a rusty Nadal have to play him, even though Djokovic not looking full-tilt from what I've seen yet.

Okay I thought it was you no worries, thanks for clearing that up about 'clard'.....I did not expect Rafa to win the match, onwards to the real clay of Roma!
This is interesting Rafa was speaking to tennis journalist Jose Morgado,after his match and said he wanted to come back in Estorial Open,sea level,but wasn't ready and didn't want to risk it.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Alcaraz has really fast tracked himself to Slam talk. I would actually place him as the number 2 behind Rafa at RG if he can stay healthy. I’m not really sure what his grass play looks like to consider his chances at Wimbledon. He should definitely be considered Top 3 for the US Open.

 

[Moxie]

Okay I thought it was you no worries, thanks for clearing that up about 'clard'.....I did not expect Rafa to win the match, onwards to the real clay of Roma!
This is interesting Rafa was speaking to tennis journalist Jose Morgado,after his match and said he wanted to come back in Estorial Open,sea level,but wasn't ready and didn't want to risk it.

Just trying to give credit where credit is due.

 

[tossip]

I dont want to see Rublev in the final ...plz

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well we have another decider as Rublev storms back and wins the 2nd set 62....The Young Greek's serve went AWOL in the 2nd set
The Young Greek won the 1st set 63

 

[tented]

No, I didn't coin "clard." I actually thought it was @tented, but could have been nehmeth. Anyway, been busy, but watching some tennis. I watched (what turned into) that nail biter with Goffin, and a bit of Alcaraz today. I don't so much mind that Rafa still has some rust, and I'd rather the kid take on Novak at this juncture, rather than a rusty Nadal have to play him, even though Djokovic not looking full-tilt from what I've seen yet.

I searched the site, and found the earliest reference in 2013 — the year Tennis Frontier was launched — which means it was originated back on the tennis.com discussion forum. That makes sense, since Madrid went clard in 2009.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tsitsipas d Rublev he saved 3 BPs when serving for the match.......36 26 64

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I’d rather see Rublev in a final than I would a lot of other players on tour.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am interested to see if FAA can continue his great serving in his match now against Zverev.

 

[Fiero425]

I am interested to see if FAA can continue his great serving in his match now against Zverev.

If Sascha drops this match to FAA on clay, he needs to just go ahead & retire! He's had some awful losses so far this season which's inexcusable! ;-)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If Sascha drops this match to FAA on clay, he needs to just go ahead & retire! He's had some awful losses so far this season which's inexcusable!

Well we know he can get the 'zips' on his serve to anyone in the ATP FAA has also be able to return well

 

[Fiero425]

Well we know he can get the 'zips' on his serve to anyone in the ATP FAA has also be able to return well

OMG, WTF's on FAA's mind going right at Sascha like that? He had a whole court to hit into w/ that dreadful dropshot! That might encourage Zrev!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

FAA needs to fully understand the whole court on clay....Uncle Toni needs to again point that out to his young charge.
BTW this is not Grass...FAA
Also it would be useful to watch his margins...too many balls long in this match
Another factor he is not returning well.....enough said I am not his coach

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I see Sergi B is here with Zverev

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh Dear!
FAA is 'Unraveling"