Rome Masters semi: Rafa v Grigor

[Riotbeard]

I picked rafa in 3, but wouldn't be shocked grigor pulls the upset.

I still don't think he will, either, but stranger things have happened so far this season.

I would be surprised if he won, but not shocked.

 

[tented]

From now on let's have two polls: one for what people want to happen, and another for what they'd bet their houses on actually happening.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

sir grigor is in a sf of a masters dunno who's gonna win though, is rafa tired ?.

 

[zalvar]

I voted: Grigor in 2.

This is totally the opposite of what I want. but ...

-playing three three-setters in a row
-not playing too well
-youngster seeking blood

.. not very promising for Rafa who's looking a little vulnerable this week.

We shall see. I'll be rooting for the bull!

 

[Kieran]

From now on let's have two polls: one for what people want to happen, and another for what they'd bet their houses on actually happening.

Yeah, I never understand people who vote in polls according to what they wish will happen. I've see it before, a sulky post, "Rafa will thrash him," then you look at how they voted, "Rafa's opponent in straights..." :laydownlaughing

 

[tented]

From now on let's have two polls: one for what people want to happen, and another for what they'd bet their houses on actually happening.

Yeah, I never understand people who vote in polls according to what they wish will happen. I've see it before, a sulky post, "Rafa will thrash him," then you look at how they voted, "Rafa's opponent in straights..." :laydownlaughing

Exactly!

"I'm sick of Rafa! Ryan Harrison in three close sets!" :lolz:

 

[Kieran]

From now on let's have two polls: one for what people want to happen, and another for what they'd bet their houses on actually happening.

Yeah, I never understand people who vote in polls according to what they wish will happen. I've see it before, a sulky post, "Rafa will thrash him," then you look at how they voted, "Rafa's opponent in straights..." :laydownlaughing

Exactly!

"I'm sick of Rafa! Ryan Harrison in three close sets!" :lolz:

"Even a blind idiot can see that Murray is crap on clay and will meltdown in straights. I vote Andy to win in three!" :Lolz:

 

[isabelle]

Manacor's bull in 2

 

[Denis]

I think Dimitrov has matured enough and Rafa declined enough to make it a very interesting match. I voted Dimitrov in two, but I hope Im wrong. I'd like to see Novak polish up the h2h with Rafa with a nice win on clay tomorrow.

ps I just saw that Dimitrov will play the doubles semifinal 'after suitable rest' following his match against Nadal at 8 pm. LOL! What does that mean? He will play at midnight? Great prospect for the final if Dimitrov wins...

 

[herios]

I think Dimitrov has matured enough and Rafa declined enough to make it a very interesting match. I voted Dimitrov in two, but I hope Im wrong. I'd like to see Novak polish up the h2h with Rafa with a nice win on clay tomorrow.

ps I just saw that Dimitrov will play the doubles semifinal 'after suitable rest' following his match against Nadal at 8 pm. LOL! What does that mean? He will play at midnight? Great prospect for the final if Dimitrov wins...

He is young and strong. He will be fine and good for him and Rosol to make it this far.

 

[Kieran]

I think if Grigor wins against Rafa, he'll withdraw from the doubles. It wouldn't make sense to play doubles with a huge match tomorrow...

 

[herios]

I think if Grigor wins against Rafa, he'll withdraw from the doubles. It wouldn't make sense to play doubles with a huge match tomorrow...

That would make sense. I said he will be fine playing tonight back to back

 

[kskate2]

Nadal for his 4th 3setter

 

[nehmeth]

Tracy Austin just picked Dimitrov to win; Annacone picks Rafa.

 

[kskate2]

I heard that. Let's see if they acknowledge their picks after the match.

 

[zalvar]

Vamos Rafa!

 

[rahulpawar]

Great Start by Nadal !

 

[nehmeth]

Ralf seems to be starting faster than previous matches.

 

[kskate2]

Nadal w/ the early break 2-1

 

[zalvar]

Ralf seems to be starting faster than previous matches.

Can he hold serve this time? god I hope so lol