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Nice point by Wawrinka. Not an easy shot that last one.
 

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Stan looks like he has a bit of a belly on him. Rafa should make him move!
 

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Denisovich said:
Going to the net with an approach to Nadal's backhand is suicide. People should know that. I've only seen Novak getting it somewhat right.

You are telling me that you would rather take your chances approaching his forehand at the net? :D It's simple really, the guy can hit some glorious passing shots off of both wings.
 

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Kieran said:
Stan looks like he has a bit of a belly on him. Rafa should make him move!

Stan just looks fat. Apparently, it's because of his single-handed backhand and the upperbody strengh that he needs for it. Or so Ive been told. :-/
 

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Puppet Master said:
Denisovich said:
Going to the net with an approach to Nadal's backhand is suicide. People should know that. I've only seen Novak getting it somewhat right.

You are telling me that you would rather take your chances approaching his forehand at the net? :D It's simple really, the guy can hit some glorious passing shots off of both wings.

His backhand passing shot is much better.
 

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Denisovich said:
Kieran said:
Stan looks like he has a bit of a belly on him. Rafa should make him move!

Stan just looks fat. Apparently, it's because of his single-handed backhand and the upperbody strengh that he needs for it. Or so Ive been told. :-/

It's prolly from eating junk food from the chipper since he went back to single life again...
 

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There's Rafa's stalker. Manolo Santana...
 

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To borrow Front's words: Stan you muppet!
 

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Come on, you're up for Rafa, Denis. What about the H2H!
 

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Unbelievably, Rafa won a rally over 6 shots...
 

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Kieran said:
Come on, you're up for Rafa, Denis. What about the H2H!

Im okay with Rafa reaching the finals if Novak makes it too. But I'll enjoy a win by Stan more. Looks like Stan is derailing himself now though.
 

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Denisovich said:
Kieran said:
Come on, you're up for Rafa, Denis. What about the H2H!

Im okay with Rafa reaching the finals if Novak makes it too. But I'll enjoy a win by Stan more. Looks like Stan is derailing himself now though.

Peculiar. He literally chunked that game from 15-all. Rafa up a break...
 

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Stan brain farts the 7th game. Ralf will gratefully accept. Roger's next for him. What a wonderful way to play into form for the Frencher. Now if only Ferrer would knock out Nole.
 

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nehmeth said:
Stan brain farts the 7th game. Ralf will gratefully accept. Roger's next for him. What a wonderful way to play into form for the Frencher. Now if only Ferrer would knock out Nole.

Steady now. I'd much prefer to face Novak than Ferrer. Bigger test...
 

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Kieran said:
nehmeth said:
Stan brain farts the 7th game. Ralf will gratefully accept. Roger's next for him. What a wonderful way to play into form for the Frencher. Now if only Ferrer would knock out Nole.

Steady now. I'd much prefer to face Novak than Ferrer. Bigger test...

Damn glad you aren't Pinocchio. :snicker