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

[kskate2]

No one has mentioned it, but Felix quietly made his way to R4. Will play Mensik in a winnable match, so let's see.

 

[kskate2]

Order of Play for Monday, April 29, 2024

 

[lomaha]

I dont take much notice of his results in Madrid, players coming into this tournament dont adjust to the fake clay and high altitude
I will give Rune a pass, lets see when he gets back on proper clay conditions in my hometown Roma,
Rune has a good game on the clay usually
BTW Rune turns 21 tomorrow, so he can really go out and celebrate!
Do youngsters still celebrate turning 21 these days, they did in my day, though I guess that was in the 'dinosaur era"

I think they do in the countries where the legal age for drinking is 21. In Denmark we don't have such a rule. Anyone can drink and from 16 you can buy alcohol, but you have to be 18 to buy alcohol with high level of alcohol (more than 14,5 I think it is).
So I don't think turning 21 is a big issue for Holger
And we can get a drivers license at 17 - and he hasn't had time to take his yet.

 

[the AntiPusher]

I think they do in the countries where the legal age for drinking is 21. In Denmark we don't have such a rule. Anyone can drink and from 16 you can buy alcohol, but you have to be 18 to buy alcohol with high level of alcohol (more than 14,5 I think it is).
So I don't think turning 21 is a big issue for Holger
And we can get a drivers license at 17 - and he hasn't had time to take his yet.

Well speaking of youth, it's the ultimate equalizer even over 20 years of experience.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A great comeback win for Meddy, who was 2 points away from losing in straight sets against Korda, Meddy survives 57 76(4) 63 to reach round of 16, faces Bublik next. Bublik earlier had a 3 set win over Ben Shelton.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just watching Rafa, I think sometimes we forget how good his back hand is ( he is naturally right handed) and how well it compliments his fhand, his ability to move his opponents around with it, it just exceptional.
Rafa 61 1st set over Cachin

 

[the AntiPusher]

Is it me but is there's anything better to watch in sports than Nadal play in the sun on red clay dirt!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Is it me but is there's anything better to watch in sports than Nadal play in the sun on red clay dirt!

I hope that isnt a 'fan boy post' is it agree, there is the sun and there is Rafa shinning (usually) on the red dirt, though he just lost his serve early in the 2nd set,

 

[the AntiPusher]

I hope that isnt a 'fan boy post' is it agree, there is the sun and there is Rafa shinning (usually) on the red dirt, though he just lost his serve early in the 2nd set,

Seriously.. living in cold Chicago it's was always refreshing and encouraging watching Rafa playing on clay..it meant the Spring was coming (there's NEVER a legitimate early spring in Chicago). Ask @kskate2 Keli

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Seriously.. living in cold Chicago it's was always refreshing and encouraging watching Rafa playing on clay..it meant the Spring was coming (there's NEVER a legitimate early spring in Chicago). Ask @kskate2 Keli

I dont have that problem, even in our Winter, compared to when I lived in Europe it is warm

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa and his serve is causing problems, in the 2nd set, he is down 2 breaks of serve, Cachin leading 4-1

 

[the AntiPusher]

Also. Rafa is "dropping his fh a little short @Moxie as Moxie would say. Cachin serve has picked up significantly too..

 

[kskate2]

I dont have that problem, even in our Winter, compared to when I lived in Europe it is warm

I don't have that problem anymore. Over 300+ days of sun every year now. There's a reason it's called the Sunshine State.

 

[kskate2]

FAA takes the opener 6-1

 

[the AntiPusher]

FAA takes the opener 6-1

Is Uncle Toni Nadal with FAA?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bad luck to the youngser Mensik retired in his match against FAA he did have a bandaged taped around his elbow
FAA wins via retirement 61 1-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa got one of the breaks back in the 2nd set, Cachin will serve for the 2nd set 5-4
With his 3BP Rafa breaks and back on serve 5 all in the 2nd set
Rafa please find your serve!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Would someone find Rafa's serve and sent it to him on court ASAP down love 40 on serve
Broken to Love Rafa?
Cachin will serve for the 2nd set a second time 6-5

 

[don_fabio]

Cachin fails to cash in, 2 times!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Cachin fails to cash in, 2 times!

This is like a comedy of errors, TB for the 2nd set
Can I offer to serve for Rafa BTW