Barcelona Open, Barcelona, Spain, ATP 500

[EdbergsGhost]

Nice push back from Nishikori.

 

[britbox]

Hi EG... who are you picking to win this?

 

[Moxie]

Great point.

 

[Moxie]

Hi, EG!

 

[britbox]

Nicely worked point from Nadal... turned it around totally.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

I would like to see Kei take it, but Rafa has been showing good form and building confidence.

 

[Moxie]

I think this is going to be a long match. Settle in.

 

[britbox]

Agreed. Cracking DTL from Kei.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Have enjoying Nishikori's forehand down the line shots. Needs some easy first serve points to last the match though.

 

[britbox]

I think Nadal is still fragile. A loss here would severely dent his confidence.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Nishikori channeling Djoker on that dropper

 

[EdbergsGhost]

What a rally for Ad.

 

[Moxie]

Haha EG re: drop shot.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

3 all

 

[britbox]

Nice hold by Kei. A statement of intent. I've got a feeling he might take this match.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Anyone thinking Nadal is feeling some pressure with Vilas' record looming in front of him??

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Nishikori should be confident. He's been in every one of Nadal's service games.

 

[britbox]

I don't think it's Vilas records so much specifically... but general pressure caused from his own standards and legacy...

 

[britbox]

Yep, Nadal has to work his socks off to hold serve against pretty much any half decent player these days. It's got to be exhausting.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Two very lax points and Nadal is one point from deuce