MONTE CARLO ROLEX MASTERS - Apr. 12-20 - 2014.

[Murat B.]

GGL has some serious wheels. The point that Nole won, the long rally, GGL had no business even being in it. Well deserved set for him but his only claim to fame this week might be that he was the only person to get a set from Nole.

 

[DarthFed]

Just when I'm cockily writing off the little terrier, he's got Rafa at 15-30, second serve... :nono

Nadal isn't playing well enough and hasn't been all year. Contrary to popular belief, Ferrer doesn't just fold when he plays against him. So don't expect this match to be particularly pretty or for Nadal to cruise.

Not another day at office. I guess, good Friday is a holiday.

Man you got any more bags of salt on you? You're pouring it thick today!

 

[Front242]

Let's face it, if Nole loses, it's easier for the others. If Roger loses, the others get it easier. If Rafa loses - especially on clay - it's better for the rest. Much better. There's no guarantees they'll win anything, but it's better without those guys around to get in the way.

Nole doesn't fear Rafa like Roger does - Nole can go through Rafa at a major - but he'd be a fool if he didn't feel a twinge when Rafa lost - and it wasn't a twinge of regret...

Nole may not fear Rafa like Roger does. But, Nole does fear Roger when the field is clear
of Rafa.

Maybe three years ago. I think Nole sees rafa as a much bigger threat than roger. He didn't have to bring his best to win Indian Wells.

No, it took a horrendous 3rd set tiebreak from Roger :snigger

 

[DarthFed]

Let's face it, if Nole loses, it's easier for the others. If Roger loses, the others get it easier. If Rafa loses - especially on clay - it's better for the rest. Much better. There's no guarantees they'll win anything, but it's better without those guys around to get in the way.

Nole doesn't fear Rafa like Roger does - Nole can go through Rafa at a major - but he'd be a fool if he didn't feel a twinge when Rafa lost - and it wasn't a twinge of regret...

Nole may not fear Rafa like Roger does. But, Nole does fear Roger when the field is clear
of Rafa.

Maybe three years ago. I think Nole sees rafa as a much bigger threat than roger. He didn't have to bring his best to win Indian Wells.

Not sure I agree with that. Since 2011 they've been about equal as far as how much of a threat they are to Nole. But I don't think Nole has any fear of Roger especially off fast surfaces.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I see Nadal only won 1 point in the tiebreak first set as well. That's a shocker.

He also made 44 unforced errors. That's right. FOURTY FOUR, in 2 sets. I genuinely wonder if this is a record for him on clay (and not the good kind).

 

[brokenshoelace]

Just when I'm cockily writing off the little terrier, he's got Rafa at 15-30, second serve... :nono

Nadal isn't playing well enough and hasn't been all year. Contrary to popular belief, Ferrer doesn't just fold when he plays against him. So don't expect this match to be particularly pretty or for Nadal to cruise.

Not another day at office. I guess, good Friday is a holiday.

Indeed.

Speaking of good Fridays, Stan's hopes of beating Rafa on clay are only slightly worse than someone rising from the dead.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Nole must be happy to see Nadal's level today. Even if Manacor's bull wins today, I don't think he'll win MC this year...not with this level (and he's NOT injured !!)

Wait, are you sure, We may hear something in the next few days.

 

[Front242]

I see Nadal only won 1 point in the tiebreak first set as well. That's a shocker.

He also made 44 unforced errors. That's right. FOURTY FOUR, in 2 sets. I genuinely wonder if this is a record for him on clay (and not the kind).

Horrendous. It had to be a bad day to lose to Ferrer in fairness.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Nole must be happy to see Nadal's level today. Even if Manacor's bull wins today, I don't think he'll win MC this year...not with this level (and he's NOT injured !!)

Wait, are you sure, We may hear something in the next few days.

Asked if a back problem was responsible for his under-par performance, he replied: "No, no, the back is not an excuse.

"No, the back is in good shape. The physical performance is fine. No problem about that."

https://eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-nadal-admits-lack-confidence-144614383--ten.html

D'oh.

 

[Kieran]

Nole must be happy to see Nadal's level today. Even if Manacor's bull wins today, I don't think he'll win MC this year...not with this level (and he's NOT injured !!)

Wait, are you sure, We may hear something in the next few days.

Why would we?

 

[calitennis127]

I see Nadal only won 1 point in the tiebreak first set as well. That's a shocker.

He also made 44 unforced errors. That's right. FOURTY FOUR, in 2 sets. I genuinely wonder if this is a record for him on clay (and not the good kind).

Yeah.....that's so insane. I wish I could root for a player whose greatest asset over the years has been not hitting lots of unforced errors.

 

[calitennis127]

Great comeback by Roger, particularly how he took the breaker. Typical AWOL third set by the ruggedly toughnut French geezer...

It's a shocker, considering how old Federer is, that he could come back and win a 3-setter. Federer kind of approached being down like Vladimir Putin would - with clarity of mind and resolute intention.

 

[Front242]

What a point by GGL. He's like Canas.

 

[Moxie]

What a point from GG! Some court coverage.

 

[Kieran]

Great comeback by Roger, particularly how he took the breaker. Typical AWOL third set by the ruggedly toughnut French geezer...

It's a shocker, considering how old Federer is, that he could come back and win a 3-setter. Federer kind of approached being down like Vladimir Putin would - with clarity of mind and resolute intention.

Except for the fact that the last time Roger played a Ukrainian, he lost...

 

[Front242]

What a point from GG! Some court coverage.

Very fit too considering he's 31 in June.

 

[Front242]

Commentator here showing stats and GGL hasn't lost a point yet serving out wide to Djokovic's forehand.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I think this makes David Ferrer just the third player to win 2 matches against Rafa on Clay.
Can someone confirm that.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I think this makes David Ferrer just the third player to win 2 matches against Rafa on Clay.
Can someone confirm that.

Federer, Djokovic, Ferrer, Gaudio...

 

[Front242]

GGL is playing his heart out.