Exhibition Match 2015

[pavlik89]

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[pavlik89]

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[MargaretMcAleer]

The linesperson that I interviewed at Apia International on the 12th of January,was one of the linesperson's on the match between Federer and Hewitt.

 

[mrzz]

I read reports on the unspecialized brazilian press (i.e., more than unreliable) that this different format (no add, no let, 4 games set, five point tie break) is still to be tested in four more occasions this year. Does anyone have some better info about this?

 

[Kieran]

This is the format Rafa is playing against Verdasco? Mini sets?

 

[mrzz]

Maybe he can't take much more than that right now...

 

[Kieran]

Well, hopefully that's not the case, but I was asking because several times Front mentioned Rafa tackling Verdasco in a best of five just before the AO, as if this was something we should be frowning upon, but when I saw Federer's gigglefest exo with Hewitt (and kids), a funball goof around with silly rules and mellowed crowd, I thought that maybe Rafa should have looked at something sterner, to get him match fit for the Open...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well, hopefully that's not the case, but I was asking because several times Front mentioned Rafa tackling Verdasco in a best of five just before the AO, as if this was something we should be frowning upon, but when I saw Federer's gigglefest exo with Hewitt (and kids), a funball goof around with silly rules and mellowed crowd, I thought that maybe Rafa should have looked at something sterner, to get him match fit for the Open...

Rafa's expo will be televised by one of our Sydney television stations tonight at 7.30pm Sydney time live.So I can give you a report how Rafa looked...Rafa will be playing Verdasco in 5 sets,btw Verdasco played earlier today at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne where he was losing to Richard Gasquet

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh No Rafa is in Fluro Pink,memories of RG 2009 just flooded back,okay this is just a expo no?

Rafa will play the hit and giggle tennis against the young Aussie who won the junior singles and doubles at the USO in 2014,he is also a lefty Omar Jasika is his name.Paul Annacone is one of the commentators on this match.

Uncle Toni just gave a selfie to a lady,Carlos Coster looks on with a very solemn face.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay love to see that whipping angle fhand from Rafa he breaks leads 2-1
Actually Omar Jasika reminds me of Rios in ways.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa with a smiley face wins 4-1,Omar Jasika did win 1 game,he said it was the experience of his life

Next up for Rafa is The Poo!!!!!!!!

Go get him Rafa!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Poo with a incredible serve and Rafa with a great ROS low to his feet wins the game.Great body serve for Rafa,jamming the Poo.Great volley at the net from The Poo.Nice high bhand volley from The Poo.Rafa does a tweener,the point was already over by the way.

Rafa leads 2-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Poo doubles fault and Rafa wins over The Poo 4-1

The Poo said it was too quick,it was a lot of fun.

Next up Rafa will play Verdasco

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Verdasco wins the Power Point and leads Rafa 3-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa with great soft hands at the net,nice drop volley.

1st set Verdasco 4-2

Rafa on the board in the 2nd set 1-0

 

[pavlik89]

Rafa Nadal vs #MarkPhilippoussis #Highlights HD #ExhibitionMatch2015

http://www.tennishdhighlights.com/atp/

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa with a Tweener and Verdasco says 'whatever' LOL!!!!!!!

Rafa leads 3-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

T/breaker now being played between Rafa and Verdasco

Players get 2 serves each,first to 5 points wins the t/break

Rafa gets 2 serves,Rafa with a Let Ace...LOL! you have to swing at it Verdasco LOL!

Rafa leading 4-3 and he smiles,Rafa with SP,oops Rafa fhand long

Rafa gets his fhand in this time and wins the t/break 5-4

1 set all

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

As long as Rafa dosent wear Fluro Pink at the AO I will be happy

This format is quick and fun that is about all.

Rafa is doing this for his charity foundation and also Tennis Australia will also benefit from this night at Margaret Court Arena.I cant take anything from this format how Rafa will play at the AO,or Verdasco either.

 

[Kieran]

Yeah, Rafa in pink again is something that would certainly seal his doom at Oz.

I know it's an exo but how does he look (apart from the pink!)?