US Open 2019, Flushing Meadows, NY USA - Grand Slam (Men)

[Double Bagel]

That's really the most fun time...first and second rounds. To see loads of people play all over the grounds.

You can also be on these small courts and up close and really see the power of the game. The nose bleed seats like you said it is much better watching it on TV.

 

[Double Bagel]

It looks like it is going to be one set a piece.

 

[Moxie]

It looks like it is going to be one set a piece.

Nah, too early to give up on this set.

 

[Moxie]

Helluva point from Cilic on that one, you have to say.

 

[Carol]

I know it's hard as it doesn't come naturally but please try hard to not be an idiot with this "injury" crap you keep posting about other players not named Nadal. With what's at stake here and all these guys playing for history, you'd want to be some clown to think he was faking an injury when he was the favourite to win the whole tournament. Btw no one said it was very serious but it was serious enough to cause him to stop playing so that in itself should be enough for you to stop the silly quotation bs around the word injury.

When you call someone 'idiot' then look at you in the mirror and you will see the champion of the idiots. And about the 'injury' AGAIN, we'll see how long he is going to be out of the courts. In my opinion (and many others) yesterday he should have finished the match because it was only four more games to play and he was playing very good but Stan was playing much better and I hope he continues playing so well until the final

 

[rafanoy1992]

I would say this: Nadal would not mind a little bit of good Cilic play here just because it might help him in the business end of the slams. Besides, he did play one less match going in so he should be physically fine hopefully.

 

[Carol]

I would say this: Nadal would not mind a little bit of good Cilic play here just because it might help him in the business end of the slams. Besides, he did play one less match going in so he should be physically fine hopefully.

I don't think Cilic allows to get good rhythm because the way is playing

 

[Moxie]

Nadal needs to step in more on 2nd serve, at least.

 

[Moxie]

The guy has been practically having yips on his serve. You have to pressure it.

 

[Double Bagel]

OK, Rafa needs to come out and pressure right out of the gate in this 3rd set, especially on Cilic serve the next time.

 

[Moxie]

Way too passive from Nadal. He has to risk something for reward.

 

[herios]

Ok guys, speed it up, I want to see Bianca!!

 

[Carol]

Well, hope Rafa plays better the third set otherwise he is going to take vacations before time

 

[rafanoy1992]

The guy has been practically having yips on his serve. You have to pressure it.

I agree, Moxie! The one thing I hate about Nadal's game is that he stands so far back when returning serves. He should not stand back that far when returning serves especially if the server (in this Cilic) is not serving big at all.

In the last game alone, Cilic hit two 90 mph second serves and Nadal hit it short both times and he got punished both times. He needs to attack the serve instead of just looping the ball high.

 

[Double Bagel]

Way too passive from Nadal. He has to risk something for reward.

Exactly, he needs to take chances and put pressure of Cilic.

 

[Double Bagel]

Ok guys, speed it up, I want to see Bianca!!

I know what you are saying. If this goes 5 sets, I have to go to work tomorrow morning.

 

[Moxie]

Ok guys, speed it up, I want to see Bianca!!

That's what I say. Stop being a stooge, Rafa...get it done!

 

[Moxie]

I agree, Moxie! The one thing I hate about Nadal's game is that he stands so far back when returning serves. He should not stand back that far when returning serves especially if the server (in this Cilic) is not serving big at all.

In the last game alone, Cilic hit two 90 mph second serves and Nadal hit it short both times and he got punished both times. He needs to attack the serve instead of just looping the ball high.

This is what Moyà and Roig are trying to tell him, too.

 

[herios]

I know what you are saying. If this goes 5 sets, I have to go to work tomorrow morning.

Ditto here, although I start at 10.30 so it is not that bad.

 

[Double Bagel]

That's what I say. Stop being a stooge, Rafa...get it done!

Hahahahaha, I can't be falling asleep on my patients when I am working with them. They are the ones that do that with me all the time.