Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[tented]

Did anyone see Rafa’s match?

 

[Carol]

Did anyone see Rafa’s match?

Not me but I've read his service was working well but his movement still is not so good. The match right now is on Tennis Channel

 

[the AntiPusher]

Thanks again Miss Margaret..I woke up, heard the name Nadal and fell asleep again. How well did he played tonight?

No worries I'm watching Rafa's match now.. Interesting Mark Phillippoussis said what we all have been heard previously, Rafa hits a lot harder in practice than he does in the matches. Moya said what we heard previously, Rafa gets nervous. My question is WHY. He is no longer chasing Roger and Novak is in his side mirror If he can draw Novak and the youngins into a slugfest like he has with Thiem , I like Rafa's chances. Any thoughts on this?

 

[the AntiPusher]

Did anyone see Rafa’s match?

I tried but it was more Rafa watching me, I was knocked out.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I tried but it was more Rafa watching me, I was knocked out.

I was on night shift.I will try to find some highlights of the match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

No worries I'm watching Rafa's match now.. Interesting Mark Phillippoussis said what we all have been heard previously, Rafa hits a lot harder in practice than he does in the matches. Moya said what we heard previously, Rafa gets nervous. My question is WHY. He is no longer chasing Roger and Novak is in his side mirror If he can draw Novak and the youngins into a slugfest like he has with Thiem , I like Rafa's chances. Any thoughts on this?

I have seen Rafa in practice in tournaments and yes he hits like it is a tennis match,I have no idea why.Even his practice partners have said the same thing.I have no idea why....it is one of the big mysterious of the world

 

[the AntiPusher]

I was on night shift.I will try to find some highlights of the match.

I watched the replay today..Rafa played better but still very rusty with the cc BH and DTL FH..I think he had over 21 UFEs for 2 sets. That's real high for his status. He needs more matches..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa Nadal vs (Q) Maxime Cressy in the final.
Rafa will now look to win his 89th APT Tour Tittle
Rafa's match is on Sunday 9th January (that is for AP) not before 7.30pm local time on Rod Laver Arena.
Just read a little more on Cressy who likes to serve and volley?

 

[rafanoy1992]

Nadal is one win away from winning an ATP Tour title for a record 19th consecutive season. I think this record will stand for a while. Hopefully, he can extend it into 20th consecutive season in 2023

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa needs to just serve body serves to Cressy who is staying inside the baseline to return the service. Once he gets his rhythm, he should be able to time Cressy serve and power to hit a lot of winners. Still a dangerous opponent. Cressy position is bothering Rafa's service.. already 3 double faults

 

[the AntiPusher]

Absolutely horrible game by Rafa..he should be ashamed of himself missing those shots .An USTA 4.5 player could make those passes. SMH2

 

[the AntiPusher]

If this the best Rafa can play, he should just take out enough clothes for daily use He will not be around the 2nd week of AO. 4-5 double faults, 15 UFEs (I'm guessing). This is awful by the Spaniard.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nadal d Cressy 76(6) 63 to win his 89th career singles title in Melbourne.
( I will have to watch the match on replay as I feel asleep on the lounge

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Carlos Moyer and Marc Lopez will host @rafdalacademy coaching clinic for Rafa Nadal Masters participants (aged 12-15) on Saturday 15th January at Melbourne Park ( which is today)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa Nadal held his press conference today at 1.15pm local time Saturday 15th January,

Question....There have been a lot of distraction from all the Djokovic news.How different do you think this tournament would look with him in the draw and without him in the draw? What's the difference.

Rafael Nadal....I tell you one thing,it's very clear that Novak Djokovic is one of the best players of the history,without a doubt.But there is no one player in history that's more important than an event no?.The player's stays and then goes,and other players are coming.No one,even Roger,Novak myself,Bjorn Borg who was amazing at his times,tennis keeps going.Australian Open is much more important than any player.If he's playing finally,okay.It he's not playing,Australian Open will be great Australian Open with or without him.
That's my point of view.

 

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[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa Nadal believes that if he is healthy and able to play weeks in a row,have more or less a normal calendar,he believes he will have chances to be in important position on the tour,giving him chances to keep fighting for important things.
That's the main goal for me.First thing,be healthy.Then hold the passion.

 

[tented]

All right, Rafa fans, let’s do a fresh take on this, for a new year, before the AO final: if you were to rank his Top 5 best wins and Top 5 worst losses (in order), which would they be?

Top 5 wins:
1. 08 Wimbledon F
2. 09 AO SF/F
3. 10 USO F
4. 19 USO F
5. 13 RG SF

Top 5 losses:
1. 17 AO F
2. 12 AO F
3. 07 Wimbledon F
4. 18 Wimbledon SF
5. 21 RG SF

 

[rafanoy1992]

All right, Rafa fans, let’s do a fresh take on this, for a new year, before the AO final: if you were to rank his Top 5 best wins and Top 5 worst losses (in order), which would they be?

Top 5 wins:
1. 08 Wimbledon F
2. 09 AO SF/F
3. 10 USO F
4. 19 USO F
5. 13 RG SF

Top 5 losses:
1. 17 AO F
2. 12 AO F
3. 07 Wimbledon F
4. 18 Wimbledon SF
5. 21 RG SF

Really, tented? The day before the final too...

 

[Jelenafan]

To me the worse was that 2007 five set Wimbledon final loss to Federer. I believe Rafa had BP chances in both the 3rd and 5th games in the 5th set before he was broken by Roger in game 6, and I don't think I've ever seen him so gutted after a loss. That was a crazy Wimbledon weather wise, I think Federer had practically a 4 day break whereas Rafa had a Soderling match that stretched out seemingly over at least 3 days.