Big Al

I just rewatched the tiebreak .. Zverev served at 6-4, serve-volleyed(on clay against Nadal! ) but hit the volley long-have to say that was an unforced error -he had plenty of time on it , went for length instead […]

Its strange that . I conclude its the counterpunching style of play that goes with the never say die attitude- that weve seen over the years from Borg,Connors,Hewitt, Djokovic and Nadal – it seems more effective […]

Absolute shame, and missing Wimby looks likely – just heard Rafa has pulled out of same
Thats two big favourites gone

Pity about Zverev he really took it to Rafa and if not for all the double faults could well have won a set there. Rafa did play a couple brilliant points in the 1st set breaker as he always does on big points but […]

Djoko paying the price of being Novax .
He didn’t get enough match practise.
The whole standard hasn’t been great despite all the hype over Alcaraz and Cilic reaching this far instead of Tsitsi has got to be a […]

Carlos was the favourite for RG…
Maybe it’s time for a surprise winner…
Just like in 2015… I predicted Wawrinka believe it or not

I’m a Djoko fan and I get annoyed sometimes with his attitude.

Its amazing how Rafa keeps this talk of last match at RG when he still hasnt lost 4 matches there in 17 years.

Match with Zverev , usually would expect a fairly easy win from Rafa at RG- even without the foot playing up , of which theres been not a hint of yet.Interesting matchup if Zverev can get his court position right […]

I can’t see Zverev beating him unless he has a lights out serving day and the foot starts playing up.

Quite an up and down match but 57 winners Vs 48 is pretty good

It’s the same everytime Nadal is injured. Before the tournament started,it really looked like the draw was too much for him .But he makes a remarkable recovery …I take nothing away from his win as he always […]

OK. Ill not say anything about accusations about preferential treatment of Roger or Novak at other Slams- I think we know day, night , roof etc doesnt make that big a difference if the player is just better on the surface.

I agree, after all the crap talked . Rafas last match at RG? I never thought for one second, or Djoko to win that match once he lost the first set.

Not really … just being fair, after the night match bias thing…repeating what the commies said … as I said, it wouldnt have mattered.

The thing that really let Fed down on the slower courts is his backhand.
I’d agree about Fed on fast courts being better than the other two.
Djokos game is a good matchup for Rafa on any court and only on clay […]

Interesting how people pick their favourites.Go for who you think is the best overall, so that they less chance of letting you down? I tended to go for a particular style if play even they are a slight […]

That should have been Real Al but I like it

My answer to the problem is do away with all night sessions at Slams.
To say its preferential, Id have to see more examples than just the ones that didnt suit Rafa.

Whats wrong with Rafa having a tough draw , he’s the GOAT of clay and 13 RG titles ? Did you complain when he had a easy draw?

He trying to get the match shifted to the day, its not that hard to understand. I dont believe for one moment it is his last RG match even he loses tomorrow.

Looking at the schedule, Alcaraz and Zverev ARE during the day.