Rio Open ATP 500 Clay

[Carol]

Is this match part of the show?
Vamos Rafa, turn on the batteries and finish fast

 

[Carol]

Genny SS ‏@genny_ss 5m5 minutes ago
Rafa to Carlos: "I'm gonna ask that you don't umpire me any more. I can't with you"

Genny SS ‏@genny_ss 5m5 minutes ago
Rafa to Carlos: "I have nothing against you, but you are the one on tour that puts more pressure on me. Look at the videos. I can't anymore"

Rafa's such a prima donna; can't take HIM! :cover uzzled :nono :angel: - Might have to take back what I said about Fognini not being an elite player; making Nadal look so bad now!

If we would start to talk about who is a real prima donna....

 

[Carol]

Hearing that Nadal was called for a time violation and got upset about it. Doesn't want umpires who stick to the rulebook apparently. :laydownlaughing

How do you win a set 6-1, have your opponent about to open a vein on the court he's so upset with what's happening, to actually being behind in a 3rd? What an idiot! :cover :nono uzzled :dodgy:

If we also would start to talk about who is an idiot......I can show you some vids.......

 

[kskate2]

Fog is so talented. Too bad he always looks like he would rather be somewhere else.

 

[Fiero425]

Hearing that Nadal was called for a time violation and got upset about it. Doesn't want umpires who stick to the rulebook apparently. :laydownlaughing

How do you win a set 6-1, have your opponent about to open a vein on the court he's so upset with what's happening, to actually being behind in a 3rd? What an idiot! :cover :nono uzzled :dodgy:

If we also would start to talk about who is an idiot......I can show you some vids.......

Neither Fognini or I are looking to be regarded the best tennis player of all time! :angel: :dodgy:

 

[kskate2]

0-30 for Fog to send Rafa packing

 

[kskate2]

MP

 

[Kirijax]

Match point Fog!

 

[kskate2]

Saved

 

[kskate2]

MP #2

 

[Kirijax]

Nadal starting his loser's limp?

 

[kskate2]

saved again

 

[kskate2]

MP #3

 

[Kirijax]

wow what a get by Fognini! Nadal is out!

 

[kskate2]

can't save this one. Rafa is gone. :wave

 

[Fiero425]

can't save this one. Rafa is gone. :wave

If Fognini hadn't run down that net cord, it would have been another fantastic recovery and come back for Rafa! Good thing he ran for it and flicked a winner crosscourt! Nadal and his fans will be shaking their heads over this one! Wow! :nono :cover :dodgy:

 

[Carol]

Oh, Nadal is out, ohhhh Nadal is out, ohhhhhh Nadal is out...ohhhhhhhhh Nadal is out, and????????
Fog has played better the second and third set, he has deserved to win and Nadal after his IRREGULAR up and down game has deserved to lose. Not big deal, it's not the first time he loses after to be out of the court for awhile

 

[Billie]

This might be a blessing in disguise for Nadal but

FABIO FABIO FABIO Forzaaaaaaa

I hope IH watched this match!!!:hug

I thought he was going to be dead after that net cord touch but EPH3 got fire under him, yes!!!

Congratulations to one of the most entertaining players on the tour!!!:angel::heart:

 

[Moxie]

can't save this one. Rafa is gone. :wave

If Fognini hadn't run down that net cord, it would have been another fantastic recovery and come back for Rafa! Good thing he ran for it and flicked a winner crosscourt! Nadal and his fans will be shaking their heads over this one! Wow! :nono :cover :dodgy:

The head scratcher is Nadal's performance in the 2nd, but I don't think have to be a fan to be surprised. And Fognini did pick it up a lot, as Carol said. They both played a lot of tennis yesterday. I was actually wondering if it would be better for Rafa not to win today, or else have to skip BA. Two long matches in one day is not a good way to begin the calendar year. So...he'll have a few days' rest.

 

[Billie]

Hearing that Nadal was called for a time violation and got upset about it. Doesn't want umpires who stick to the rulebook apparently. :laydownlaughing

That was his 2nd time violation so he was stripped of 1st serve. I would have been mad as well, but the ump followed the rule.