ATP 1000: Monte Carlo

Tenez wrote:Why is Djoko trying to shorten the rallies?

Good question. Aggression that comes with eagerness I suppose.... No time to be proving anything yet, Nole. Just stick to the original plan and Nadal will combust.

Tenez wrote:Why is Djoko trying to shorten the rallies?

I was thinking the same. That threw the set away, perhaps.

Nadal could have been VERY nervous at first. He's typically a very slow starter. May just come back to surprise us.

Set point -4 for ND

DF on setpoint, nice.

And it's one big loud happy
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Nole, plese hold the serve, that is all needed. Otherwise the brilliant the first set

gallery play wrote:DF on setpoint, nice.

IIRC last year Djo had double faulted against Nadal on set points.

Unbelievable, he double-faulted
his game away to give Djoko the set. No bakery goods for the first set but 6:2
is just as sweet.

So far so good, reminds me of the beatdown he got from Fed in WTF'12

I really like it that Nadal never abuses his racquet. I have never seen him break his racquet, has anyone?

Nadal pinned to the his BH corner, what a sight

Nadal must be the most technology-manufactured player out there. Without those strings and racquets, his game would be completely impossible to pull off.

gallery play wrote:DF on setpoint, nice.

Yes, the "mentally toughest" player being weak when matched by someone as fit. Nothing new there!

Is Nadal the best clay courter ever? Another question that will need answering soon.

Interesting to observe how the 25 sec rule affects the server more than the receiver.
Nole toying with Nadal. Looks beautiful

Nadal's spirit is broken, his game frozen. Anyone thinks he can still come back? Just curious

Where is the Trainer man, come on now? Nadal losing a match and there is no MTO??? Its almost incomplete.

What is this?

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:I really like it that Nadal never abuses his racquet. I have never seen him break his racquet, has anyone?

Tony once said to his young nephew: if you'll ever break your racket i'll will stop being your coach.

(Typical propaganda from team Nadal though)

When Nadal wins a point all you hear is hysterical women screaming....I wonder if Wooffie is there today

I'm watching a stream with Arabic commentary. Its quite funny. "Mumtez"

"Marhaba" "Marhaba"..

gallery play wrote:

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:I really like it that Nadal never abuses his racquet. I have never seen him break his racquet, has anyone?

Tony once said to his young nephew: if you'll ever break your racket i'll will stop being your coach.

(Typical propaganda from team Nadal though)

ha aaha.. No No I really like that part of his game. I never like anyone abusing his racquet.

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:I'm watching a stream with Arabic commentary. Its quite funny. "Mumtez"

I couldn't stand it so I changed it. But Sky one is pro-Nadal so looking for a third one now

Impressive hold from Nole. Now go for the kill and break NOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

noleisthebest wrote:

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:I'm watching a stream with Arabic commentary. Its quite funny. "Mumtez"

I couldn't stand it so I changed it. But Sky one is pro-Nadal so looking for a third one now

ha heheh. ya they could be annoying. I understand a bit of Arabic, so maybe its not that bad for me. But one thing for sure, the commentator has no clue about the game.

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:Nadal must be the most technology-manufactured player out there. Without those strings and racquets, his game would be completely impossible to pull off.

Yes this is why I called him 6 years ago the Frankeinstein of tennis....I got a lot of angry people on 606 for that!

Nothing's sweeter than Nadal hitting 5 of his best shots in a row, yet losing the rally and looks aggrieved after.
Payback dude

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:Where is the Trainer man, come on now? Nadal losing a match and there is no MTO??? Its almost incomplete.

What is this?

He didn’t plan for it. Didn’t
expect Djoko to wipe the floor of his home turf with him. Besides, no body will buy that cheap old over-used tricks, only his deluded fans fall for it now,

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:I'm watching a stream with Arabic commentary. Its quite funny. "Mumtez"

I couldn't stand it so I changed it. But Sky one is pro-Nadal so looking for a third one now

ha heheh. ya they could be annoying. I understand a bit of Arabic, so maybe its not that bad for me. But one thing for sure, the commentator has no clue about the game.

The Sky ones are horrible and the only other one available. Switching to the Arabic stream again, at least I don't understand what they're saying

It's funny to see Toni wearing his cap very low over his eyes almost and bending the head so Llyani cannot see him coach Nadal.

i'm afraid Nadal will win this match

gallery play wrote:i'm afraid Nadal will win this match

Do not underestimate the spirit of Novak Djokovic.

Nole should not bite Nadal's bait and come to the net.

noleisthebest wrote:

gallery play wrote:i'm afraid Nadal will win this match

Do not underestimate the spirit of Novak Djokovic.

I don't, but the energy Nadal is able to put in is what worries me

gallery play wrote:i'm afraid Nadal will win this match

Is that a ballerina one?

I actually do not think so. It's just a blip from Djoko and the 3rd set if we come to that will see Nadal tired.

Tenez wrote:

gallery play wrote:i'm afraid Nadal will win this match

Is that a ballerina one?

I actually do not think so. It's just a blip from Djoko and the 3rd set if we come to that will see Nadal tired.

Indeed it is . Nole breaks back, 4 all.

Nadal netting that sitter overhead was the best thing I've seen in a long time!
He's done it to so many players so many times....Too many times...

Djoko really threw that game set and match away. 3 terrible points!

Tenez wrote:Djoko really threw that game set and match away. 3 terrible points!

yes, esp that premature and unnecessary BHDTL....

Nadal breaks. Not over yet.
GO NOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Amazing. Signs of nerves but never the slightest sign of fatigue from nadal. Djoko tiring and losing sharpness??

How awesome and gutsy was THAT game/break from Novak!!!!

Oh yes

El Toro is finished!!!!

Vamos Djokovic!!

Straight sets demolition on his beloved slow clay...this is gonna hurt...and screw with his head...
Things are looking good for Novak to win RG

Now having to listen to SKY commentators to backpaddle with their hearbroken little voices

Nole, you made this month the happiest ever. The greatest congratulations to Nole. Such a performance

The world no. 1 absolutely deservedly and hopefully for many years

Time for some wine.... Cin-cin everyone!!!

I knew it. The king of clay is falling down, falling down.

Virtual drinks on me everyone.

To Djoko Many many thanks You didn't let us donw.

Yes, Djoko has often blips of form when you don't expect them, like in teh set he lost in the Wimby or USO 11 but you know that against Nadal like against everybody else almost, he recovers and comes back...if not within the set, certainly within the match.

That is what makes him so tough to beat.

His great advantage over Nadal is not so much his stamina but the mouvement. He can be relatively well placed and pull decent shots in all position.

It also shows how poor was Djoko last year as opposed to 2011.

Good win for Djoko. Its over but 8 years in a row is one hell of court dominance. Its would perhaps be impossible to win 8 ATP250s in a row.