Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[rafanoy1992]

I have been watching him serve the last couple of days and he has been going for his serves, also Moya and Lopez have been videoing his serve, and after the practice have been going over it with Rafa.I do not think Rafa or his team would go to Cinncy if his abs were still a problem.

The only worry I have is hopefully his abs doesn’t flare up during Cincy or US Open

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The only worry I have is hopefully his abs doesn’t flare up during Cincy or US Open

I take your point there, fingers crossed that does not happen at either tournament, he has had enough injury concerns this year.

 

[Moxie]

I'm with you both. I hate pushing the abs issues. I almost wish he would go to the USO with no tune up. I know he doesn't love that idea.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'm with you both. I hate pushing the abs issues. I almost wish he would go to the USO with no tune up. I know he doesn't love that idea.

When I think of Cinncy tournament, my mind goes back to 2013, when Rafa won both Canada and Cinncy then went onto win the USO

 

[rafanoy1992]

I'm with you both. I hate pushing the abs issues. I almost wish he would go to the USO with no tune up. I know he doesn't love that idea.

He probably treat Cincy like Madrid. Will try to play 2 to 3 matches and hopefully no injuries occur and just lose cleanly (no injuries!).

 

[Moxie]

He probably treat Cincy like Madrid. Will try to play 2 to 3 matches and hopefully no injuries occur and just lose cleanly (no injuries!).

I hope so.

 

[Jelenafan]

Look, the abs , like the ribs, like the knees, like the foot, etc are just part and parcel of Rafa's career story.

They can go off at anytime but the Cincy entry means he feels healthy NOW. I will take it.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa having a practice session at present with Holger Rune in Cinncy ( watching via video on twitter, as well as watching womens QF match)
Rafa winning the practice set 6-3

 

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[Moxie]

I don't know if anyone already said this on the rankings thread, but if Rafa should win Cincy, and Medevev fails to make the QFs, Rafa would get back to #1. Not that I'm counting on that, but interesting to note.

Rafael Nadal Has Shot At No. 1 In Cincinnati | ATP Tour | Tennis

Rafael Nadal will return to the ATP Tour in Cincinnati for his first appearance since puling out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury.

www.atptour.com

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I don't know if anyone already said this on the rankings thread, but if Rafa should win Cincy, and Medevev fails to make the QFs, Rafa would get back to #1. Not that I'm counting on that, but interesting to note.

Rafael Nadal Has Shot At No. 1 In Cincinnati | ATP Tour | Tennis

Rafael Nadal will return to the ATP Tour in Cincinnati for his first appearance since puling out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury.

www.atptour.com

I think Rafanoy has already posted that news

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa is in his 2nd practice of the day at Cinncy, trying to see who his opponent is ?

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa will be Aight

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa is in his 2nd practice of the day at Cinncy, trying to see who his opponent is ?

I'm available hit with him if he hooks me up to have a cup a coffee with his hot Mom

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'm available hit with him if he hooks me up to have a cup a coffee with his hot Mom

LOL! Roig is there with Rafa, at the moment, though he needs to shave off that fuzz, it ages him.The video dosent allow me to see who is Rafa's opponent at present.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa's potential draw for Cinncy,

First Rd Bye
R2 Coric/Qualifer
R3 Bautista Agut
QF FAA/Sinner
SF Alcaraz/Ruud
F. Medvedev

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Rafa's potential draw for Cinncy,

First Rd Bye
R2 Coric/Qualifer
R3 Bautista Agut
QF FAA/Sinner
SF Alcaraz/Ruud
F. Medvedev

Difficult draw, but the most important thing is that he is healthy and that he can peak at the USO.

 

[TheSicilian]

Difficult draw, but the most important thing is that he is healthy and that he can peak at the USO.

It would be good for him to be tested, FAA is a tough player for Rafa. But at the same time I would be happy with a lot of early upsets similar to Canada & hopefully an easy week for Rafa!

 

[Carol]

I love this vid, Rafa was 3 years old!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Difficult draw, but the most important thing is that he is healthy and that he can peak at the USO.

I dont think the draw is that difficult, I find it reasonable