2022 Australian Open Men's Semifinals: Rafael Nadal vs. Matteo Berrettini

[MargaretMcAleer]

I would rather say those things than say Nadal has this match easily now.

I get your point....still I am nervous like you

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I never thought I would see the day Medvedev returning serves like he does now

 

[rafanoy1992]

Tented, guess what? A Nadal missed 2nd serve return because he stand way back

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Someone texted me and said this is Rafa 2010?

 

[Moxie]

See? Even McEnroe says his shoulders are getting tired. And Matteo is 6'5". It's a good strategy v. Matteo, but I'd like to seem him work on getting closer in on the 2nd serve.

 

[Moxie]

what a return!

 

[rafanoy1992]

See, I don't like this from Nadal. Why are you standing way back on returning serves?! Be aggressive and don't let Matteo dictate!

 

[rafanoy1992]

See, two great returns and you win the point! Just be aggressive!

 

[Moxie]

because he can hit a return like that from where he is comfortable. You argue with him.

 

[Moxie]

Doh!

 

[rafanoy1992]

Ah! Just hit a CC BH there, Nadal! No need to run to hit a FH...

 

[Moxie]

Here comes the competitive set from Berrettini? I could do without it. Please.

 

[rafanoy1992]

The reason I am tough on Nadal about ROS is because when he starts missing on his ROS, he gets nervous therefore it affects his serve and aggression.

 

[Moxie]

Understood, and agreed. Good hold there.

 

[rafanoy1992]

I am being serious here: Nadal CAN NOT afford to play a 4th set here. You want to conserve/save energy as much as possible for the final!

 

[tented]

Beautiful FH DTL!

 

[Moxie]

There were listening to us...they have brought in Cahill. Great DTL FH there.

 

[Moxie]

Too early the feel the break?

 

[rafanoy1992]

Yikes, Matteo! That was a Federer shank forehand

 

[Jelenafan]

Nadal, that volley was a gimmee!!