Nitto ATP Finals, London

[rafanoy1992]

With this loss by Thiem, Nadal will end the year ranked number 2 in the world for a record 7th time! He has now 12 Year-End Top 2 ranking which is also an Open Era record for the Men’s side.

In addition and most importantly, Nadal will more than likely be seeded 2nd at the 2021 Australian Open which means he avoids Djokovic until the Final and he has a 50/50 chance of either getting Thiem or Medvedev in the semifinals.

 

[Kieran]

With this loss by Thiem, Nadal will end the year ranked number 2 in the world for a record 7th time! He has now 12 Year-End Top 2 ranking which is also an Open Era record for the Men’s side.

In addition and most importantly, Nadal will more than likely be seeded 2nd at the 2021 Australian Open which means he avoids Djokovic until the Final and he has a 50/50 chance of either getting Thiem or Medvedev in the semifinals.

Great information, thanks!

I think Rafa will win tonight - but it could be a brawl - and we may see one of those rare examples in the semis of a two players regretting that they won their groups...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just finished watching Rublev vs Thiem match which I recorded

Well done to the young Russian who has beaten Thiem before,Theim was below par,though I bet he finds his intensity in his s/final match?
Andrey finished his first ATP Finals campaign with his 41st (tour leading for now.Novak can pass him) beating group winner Theim.

 

[Fiero425]

Great information, thanks!

I think Rafa will win tonight - but it could be a brawl - and we may see one of those rare examples in the semis of a two players regretting that they won their groups...

I'm still trying to figure out Rafa fans! They say he's dominant, but then we see this comment about avoid'n Djokovic! WHY? Too Fk'n weird!

 

[Kieran]

I'm still trying to figure out Rafa fans! They say he's dominant, but then we see this comment about avoid'n Djokovic! WHY? Too Fk'n weird!

What do you mean? I’m predicting a Rafa Novak final...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am fast forwarding to where the ATP Finals will be played in Turin in 2021?
I wonder what surface it will be played on? is it too early to know I wonder?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am fast forwarding to where the ATP Finals will be played in Turin in 2021?
I wonder what surface it will be played on? is it too early to know I wonder?

All I know it will be indoors....no mention of the type of surface at the moment

 

[tented]

I am fast forwarding to where the ATP Finals will be played in Turin in 2021?
I wonder what surface it will be played on? is it too early to know I wonder?

It’s going to be indoors, so I’m assuming hardcourt.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It’s going to be indoors, so I’m assuming hardcourt.

Probably right.....Italy it should be Clay

 

[tented]

Probably right.....Italy it should be Clay

I’ve been googling it and can’t find anything beyond a reference on Wikipedia that it will be indoors on a hard court, but they don’t have a link to where they got that info.

 

[Kieran]

I read somewhere it's gonna be on hards, but I can't remember where. It's a pity they don't vary the surface, to reflect the journey the 8 take to reach there. but given the fact that the end of season tourneys are played indoors, it seems unlikely...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I’ve been googling it and can’t find anything beyond a reference on Wikipedia that it will be indoors on a hard court, but they don’t have a link to where they got that info.

Thanks

 

[tented]

I read somewhere it's gonna be on hards, but I can't remember where. It's a pity they don't vary the surface, to reflect the journey the 8 take to reach there. but given the fact that the end of season tourneys are played indoors, it seems unlikely...

They could go south of the equator, and play it in Buenos Aires, for example.

 

[Andy22]

Rublev is Thiem tennis Master having now beaten 3 times in a row in straight sets. The real Thiem killer LOL, this that I was talking about Thiem beats a old 34 year man on his worst surface. Than beats out of form player, plays his master and gets owned.

 

[kskate2]

On serve between Bull and Perseus 4-4

 

[kskate2]

Nads takes the first set 6-4

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thanks Rafa.....I have an early hairdressing appointment,so I will check the scores on my phone and watch this rest of the match when I get home.....lets win this in straight sets please.....

 

[Moxie]

What do you mean? I’m predicting a Rafa Novak final...

People say ridiculous things. Especially some people. Who wouldn't want to avoid the guy that's won the tournament 7-8 times until the last possible minute. Same with Nadal at RG.

 

[kskate2]

On a DF Nads broken at 5-4 and we're headed to a decider

 

[Kieran]

You need the patience of a saint to support Rafa sometimes, but this is why we love him. He's the most compelling figure in all of tennis. He creates drama and tragedy and sometimes high farce on his serve, when we wouldn't mind an early night now and then...