davidylan:

then you havent been watching any tennis. He was downright diabolical in his first Rome masters match this year to Paolo Lorenzi.

His forehand is firing, he's only up against an equally good retriever.

i didnt follow that. thank God i didnt, might be in the hospital then with hyper blood flow!

I already made up my mind that any of the top 4 can win here . . . these guys are just too good.

Nadal's footwork would be his only Hope tonight. Tie break time

i wish i can switch off this TV and hear the result later .
ohhhh 4-2. peace!

Nadal takes third set 7-6 (4)

A-40:

Nadal's footwork would be his only Hope tonight. Tie break time

that's why he is number 1 in the world. You cant win that many grand slams without good footwork. The best tennis players are those with excellent attack AND DEFENCE (you need footwork here).

davidylan:

Nadal takes third set 7-6 (4)

that's why he is number 1 in the world. You cant win that many grand slams without good footwork. The best tennis players are those with excellent attack AND DEFENCE (you need footwork here).

Some people's adrenalin will soon be running wild.

A-40:

Nadal's footwork would be his only Hope tonight. Tie break time

davidylan:

Nadal takes third set 7-6 (4)

that's why he is number 1 in the world. You cant win that many grand slams without good footwork. The best tennis players are those with excellent attack AND DEFENCE (you need footwork here).

but he's injured that left foot, thats why it would be difficult for him to win tonight, though nothing should be taken from Del he's been amazing and that giant serve of his.

Yes! Fed won 1 peace, 1 to go!

Finally! Rafa breaks serve after over 2 hrs!

Finally! some peace!

Not yet uhuru. Rafa is notorious for dropping serve right back.

Tough match for Nadal.
Del petro is GOOD but @ 4th set, he is showing signs of tiredness.
Nadal still kicking strong.

davidylan:

Not yet uhuru. Rafa is notorious for dropping serve right back.

he is still doing good! hopefully he ends this soon.

question:

Tough match for Nadal.
Del petro is GOOD but @ 4th set, he is showing signs of tiredness.
Nadal still kicking strong.

Rafa is a[b] BULL[/b], wonder how he's got so much strenght. Did you see him walk to the line while Del was still relaxing in the 3rd set?

question:

Tough match for Nadal.
Del petro is GOOD but @ 4th set, he is showing signs of tiredness.
Nadal still kicking strong.

Fitness is a key part of the game. Djokovic and Murray were always dangerous floaters, the minute they improved their fitness they became genuine contenders. Federer can comfortably play 6 sets with no probs.

vamos rafa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why i love mens tennis, the top dogs ALWAYS deliver.

davidylan:

why i love mens tennis, the top dogs ALWAYS deliver.

yeah! Rafa the bull deserves the victory!
the Ladies fumble the most when you expect them to get through and amazingly to one unseeded player.

Nadal go need Alabunkun after This game. Game set match Nadal

harmeenut:

It's looking like Serena comeback might be ended too soon. Bartoli is on fire and the long absence is taking its toll on Serena

Bartoli was d bomb. Aggressive and Hyperactive
Love the way she bounces the ball before serving

Caroline Wozniacki na Fraud. How is a number one player so consistent at failing to get to semis of grand slams never mind actually winning

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Caroline Wozniacki na Fraud. How is a number one player so consistent at failing to get to semis of grand slams never mind actually winning

I guess by winning as many tiny tournaments as possible.

davidylan:

Nadal takes third set 7-6 (4)

that's why he is number 1 in the world. You cant win that many grand slams without good footwork. The best tennis players are those with excellent attack AND DEFENCE (you need footwork here).

His endurance is Demonic. He could play all night!! Me I no fit carry my woman near am tho.

That Wozniacki is just disgracing everyone whose ever been Number one

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That Wozniacki is just disgracing everyone whose ever been Number one

She's far better than Jankovic, at least she wins some titles.

Ola-Ray:


Narvatilova is on 18, Steffi Graff is on 22, Serena is on 13, a full fit Serena could easily win both Australia and Wimbledon, French! well she could kiss that one good bye, the US Open well Kim normally stands in her way, She could easily surpass both Evert and Martina

U have to factor her power game makes her injury prone. Plus she always has trouble with Clijsters nd Henin especially me I won't class her with the Great Steffi Graf nd neither Navratilova perhaps Seles prior to her unfortunate stabbing but as far as this era circa 2000 till date Serena is light years ahead

A-40:

U have to factor her power game makes her injury prone. Plus she always has trouble with Clijsters nd Henin especially me I won't class her with the Great Steffi Graf nd neither Navratilova perhaps Seles prior to her unfortunate stabbing but as far as this era circa 2000 till date Serena is light years ahead

I guess it's the same aggressive style that makes Nadal Injury prone. I can't remember the last time Federer was out of action for up t o 6 months but the advantage Nadal has is that he makes use of his comeback effectively unlike Serena. Of all the present crop, she seems to be the one to go far even though I wont rate higher than my favourite - Martina Hingis

U have to factor her power game makes her injury prone. Plus she always has trouble with Clijsters nd Henin especially me I won't class her with the Great Steffi Graf nd neither Navratilova perhaps Seles prior to her unfortunate stabbing but as far as this era circa 2000 till date Serena is light years ahead

Her main head-ache has been Henin, but Henin is more geared to the clay court! and that Ghost has been buried! Steffi Graff had no competition most especially when Sele's got stabbed (Novotna, Sanchez or Muscle woman Mary Jo were no competition), Martina was all about power just like venus and had no rival the moment Evert disappeared from the scene! Serena covers more ground when playing than Graff, Martina or Seles put together when playing, Yes she hits the ball harder as well, I would like to see how everyone from BJ King to Steffi Graff would perform during in this era, knowing that Venus serves sometimes at 135 mph with a lighter ball than the one used in the 90's

I guess it's the same aggressive style that makes Nadal Injury prone. I can't remember the last time Federer was out of action for up t o 6 months but the advantage Nadal has is that he makes use of his comeback effectively unlike Serena. Of all the present crop, she seems to be the one to go far even though I wont rate higher than my favourite - Martina Hingis

I do agree I feel Nadal would retire earlier than expected because he does put his body on the line, its like he wants to take tennis into the Colossium or a fighting arena, But Serena is not agreessive she only hits the ball very hard,

baby-boy:


I do agree I feel Nadal would retire earlier than expected because he does put his body on the line, its like he wants to take tennis into the Colossium or a fighting arena, But Serena is not agreessive she only hits the ball very hard,

hahahahahahhaa true dat. A very good and talented player but I fear he will have load of injuries.

But I pray the lord keep him strong cus if he stop playing, I will stop watching tennis.

baby-boy:


I do agree I feel Nadal would retire earlier than expected because he does put his body on the line, its like he wants to take tennis into the Colossium or a fighting arena, But Serena is not agreessive she only hits the ball very hard,

Nah. . . .just usual youthful exuberance; as he ages, he'll learn and settle into the more graceful, less aggressive side of the game!

rokiatu:

hahahahahahhaa true dat. A very good and talented player but I fear he will have load of injuries.

But I pray the lord keep him strong cus if he stop playing, I will stop watching tennis.

Nadal has trailer loads of injuries cos of his pattern of play and die hard, never-give-up spirit. He is fighting to retain his chieftancy title as World Number 1.

Well, soldier come soldier go. Top seed is nobody's birthright.

It happened to all former #1s (borg, boris baker, pete sampras, even Federer).

As soon as old hands start getting tired, rusty and worn out, younger ones quickly step up and take over.