Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain, 2024 - Masters 1000

[the AntiPusher]

I thought Tomas Berdych was the coach of Lehecka? I cant see him in his players box, I better put my glasses on
Yes there he is , quite a good looker, the wonder of glasses hey lol!

This guy looks like he is related to Berdych.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Vintage Nadal there fhand down the line
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[kskate2]

Yes. T-Berd is his coach. His pupil came to play tonight. I don't see Nads getting out of this. He needed to snatch the youngsters belief by breaking on any one of the chances he had.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yes. T-Berd is his coach. His pupil came to play tonight. I don't see Nads getting out of this. He needed to snatch the youngsters belief by breaking on any one of the chances he had.

Rafa did have BP chances still Judos to Lehecka, played well, especially on serve and deserved the 1st set 75

 

[don_fabio]

Rafa lost a touch at the net, his net play is far worse than before. It's understandable after so long time out. He is serving better today, faster than in last matches.

Lehecka played 2 superb games on 5:5 and takes the set.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Yes. T-Berd is his coach. His pupil came to play tonight. I don't see Nads getting out of this. He needed to snatch the youngsters belief by breaking on any one of the chances he had.

Rafa needs to remember he is the lefty and need to attack the kid's bh..

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa lost a touch at the net, his net play is far worse than before. It's understandable after so long time out. He is serving better today, faster than in last matches.

Lehecka played 2 superb games on 5:5 and takes the set.

truth.. very bad choice of where to volley the ball.. Rafa will apply his problem solving skills or he is off to ROMA

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lehecka game also suits the grass

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa lost a touch at the net, his net play is far worse than before. It's understandable after so long time out. He is serving better today, faster than in last matches.

Lehecka played 2 superb games on 5:5 and takes the set.

He won the last 10 points

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa give him some junk. apply the bh slice and let see if the big boy can crusj those balls too

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am hearing from Italian media that Sinner may not play his QF match, trying to get more news and confirmation.

 

[Fiero425]

Rafa give him some junk. apply the bh slice and let see if the big boy can crusj those balls too

Jeri's making Nadal look old; out of sorts! His power isn't getting matched & the dropshots aren't being run down by Rafa! Still whining on calls! ;-)

 

[Moxie]

I never like to see Rafa lose, but Lehecka is playing out of his shoes, and I don't really see the point of Rafa going any farther in Madrid. Risk injury for too little reward. Rome is the better tune-up, and eyes on the prize, which is Roland Garros.

 

[Moxie]

Jeri's making Nadal look old; out of sorts! His power isn't getting matched & the dropshots aren't being run down by Rafa! Still whining on calls! ;-)

Oh, for heavens sake. He complained about one call. You champion a guy who complains about everything: calls, the crowd, his box, the wind....

 

[kskate2]

I never like to see Rafa lose, but Lehecka is playing out of his shoes, and I don't really see the point of Rafa going any farther in Madrid. Risk injury for too little reward. Rome is the better tune-up, and eyes on the prize, which is Roland Garros.

I agree. He won a 3 setter. He played well in the 1st set tonight. It's time to bow out of here gracefully and make way to Roma.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh, for heavens sake. He complained about one call. You champion a guy who complains about everything: calls, the crowd, his box, the wind....

BTW Novak's physio has left his team, another one departs

 

[the AntiPusher]

We know there's a few more levels to Rafa's game..it's time for practice Rafa..play some first strike tennis and unleash the CC BH. Now!

 

[kskate2]

MM, That should be front page news somewhere, no?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

MM, That should be front page news somewhere, no?

Of course LOL!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Come home to Roma Rafa we always welcome the 10 time Masters Champion!