Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[tented]

You might even see the Buddhist of Monte Carlo in his natural habitat.

Look for the guy holding bread against his stomach.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Good for you, I hope he plays there now. Enjoy the trip! You might even see the Buddhist of Monte Carlo in his natural habitat. Sounds like a great trip - you going anywhere else while you’re over?

Not for that trip.. Only for Nadal and the French Rivera !

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It was quality, wasn’t it? Sometimes Nick blasted forehands with savage Del Potro power. He’s become a bore with his drop shot serves. Rafa chased one down and it was a bit cringe. As an idea, that shot is generally a tender little white flag being waved. But Nick’s talent was never in doubt, and it’s always great to see him fight on court. I actually think if he got a Sampras in his corner he’d be a contender for a couple of years.

Rafa looks business-like, doesn’t he? The winning habit is strong now. If he can keep this going for two more matches, it’s really a great start to the year for him. I’d almost recommend skipping MC and resting even more…

I agree Kieran ,I hope Rafa skips MC,the only confirmed tournament so far,is Barcelona.Rafa needs rest and then prepare for clay tournaments and RG,he is not 23 anymore

 

[Jelenafan]

I think Rafa can sense Alcaraz is the real deal and no way is he taking the kid lightly.

Not for that trip.. Only for Nadal and the French Rivera !

So sunning yourself in some dump like Jean-Cap-Ferrat.......I'm not bitter

Get to watch tennis at MC and gaze at the sparkling blue Mediterranean sea.......Not jelly at all

Enjoy Rafa live in his element on red clay matches..... OK I officially hate you.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I loved this from Rafa yesterday in his press conference after defeating Nick K, with a possible match with Alcaraz.


" I wish him all the very best......probably not after tomorrow if he plays against me".......

 

[the AntiPusher]

I agree Kieran ,I hope Rafa skips MC,the only confirmed tournament so far,is Barcelona.Rafa needs rest and then prepare for clay tournaments and RG,he is not 23 anymore

Huh, what's more important my dream coming to fruition or Rafa cherry picking tournaments? Good Grief

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Huh, what's more important my dream coming to fruition or Rafa cherry picking tournaments? Good Grief

Sorry it is all about Rafa...you can still dream

 

[rafanoy1992]

I loved this from Rafa yesterday in his press conference after defeating Nick K, with a possible match with Alcaraz.


" I wish him all the very best......probably not after tomorrow if he plays against me".......

Rafa Nadal is a very polite man. But in reality, he is probably thinking, "Screw them kids!"

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sorry it is all about Rafa...you can still dream

Geez thanks for the encouragement

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Geez thanks for the encouragement

LOL! any time, I dont want Rafa to over play on the clay,he will be 36 soon,he doesnt need to play every clay tournament known to man.
After IW he firsts needs to rest before thinking about clay practice.If he decides to play MC,which I know is one of his favorite tournaments so be it,and then your dream will come true.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa fans,

Rafa's semi final match against Carlos Alcaraz will be the 2nd match up tomorrow starting around 3pm.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Rafa fans,

Rafa's semi final match against Carlos Alcarez will be the 2nd match up tomorrow starting around 3pm.

It looks like Carlitos is already playing mind games with Rafa now...

Don't worry, Rafa will be ready and there will be no changing of the guard tomorrow.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It looks like Carlitos is already playing mind games with Rafa now...

Don't worry, Rafa will be ready and there will be no changing of the guard tomorrow.

LOL I will fix the spelling I am also doing ladies singles matches as well

 

[the AntiPusher]

LOL! any time, I dont want Rafa to over play on the clay,he will be 36 soon,he doesnt need to play every clay tournament known to man.
After IW he firsts needs to rest before thinking about clay practice.If he decides to play MC,which I know is one of his favorite tournaments so be it,and then your dream will come true.

Hmmm

 

[Jelenafan]

So Rafa jumps up 3rd in the ranking, surpassing Zverev. Tomorrow if he wins he ties Djokovic for most Masters Tournament wins. Also, if I'm not mistaken , it would be the first time Rafa wins 4 consecutive back to back HC tournaments. Mind you Rafa won 4 HC tournaments in 2013 in a row that he entered, but there were some clay and grass tourneys in between.

 

[Moxie]

I like Fritz but I really don't think he has the game to beat Nadal.

 

[rafanoy1992]

So Rafa jumps up the 3rd in the ranking, surpassing Zverev. Tomorrow if he wins he ties Djokovic for most Masters Tournament wins. Also, if I'm not mistaken , it would be the first time Rafa wins 4 consecutive back to back HC tournaments. Mind you Rafa won 4 HC tournaments in 2013 in a row that he entered, but there were some clay and grass tourneys in between.

If he wins tomorrow, it will be the first time in his legendary career that he wins a HC Slam, HC Masters 1000, HC ATP 500 and HC ATP 250 titles in the SAME season. He has done it before on Clay (2005 and 2013) but not on HCs.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I want Ben Stiller to travel with Rafa to all tournaments this year!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is a bit of a 'sic stat' Rafa is into his 53rd Masters 1000 Final!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa Nadal will face Taylor Fritz in the IW final tomorrow Sunday,not before 3pm local time.