“All in all, it seems that completing the La Décima, if you want to call it like that, could be rather tough for Nadal this year, especially if he gets a bad loss or two during the lead-up to the Grand Slam. It seems a given that he will complete the feat at some point, but, as things stand at the moment, Novak Djokovic is to be considered the main favourite for the title. ”
Rafa has a decent draw. The early rounds look good. The only difference is that Stan is now set to meet Fed in the quarterfinals. He’s not in Novak’s half of the draw.
I think Rafa got the draw that he needed. He has a good shot to get to the semis or finals. I hope that the clay tournaments helped him get into better form and that title should give him a nice boost of confidence.
I am really looking forward to a top level tournament finally with all of the top players there.
Fans are everywhere.
https://twitter.com/maddypurrrrr/status/574388151847944192/photo/1
Fans are everywhere.
At Indian Wells:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_m6f02UgAEo4cf.jpg
At Indian Wells:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_rLML-UIAErWsx.jpg
Thank you, Gussie! Keep ’em coming!!!
At Indian Wells (not this year):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_r654JUIAABz7w.jpg
Monday’s practice
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_vzh3TWQAEyGtb.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_uaGL0UsAAQVp_.jpg
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/roger-federer-grand-slams-rafael-nadal-pass-him-french-opens-17-14
Interesting. Federers veiled backhanded dig at Rafa only winning French opens is not unnoticed 🙂
^^Thanks for this, @Sanju, and people are surprised that most Fedfans are as$h%l@es….
#LikeFatherLikeSons
“All in all, it seems that completing the La Décima, if you want to call it like that, could be rather tough for Nadal this year, especially if he gets a bad loss or two during the lead-up to the Grand Slam. It seems a given that he will complete the feat at some point, but, as things stand at the moment, Novak Djokovic is to be considered the main favourite for the title. ”
http://www.stevegtennis.com/2015/03/evaluating-rafael-nadals-chances-for-the-roland-garros-2015/
Hahahaha! Hahahaha! Hahahaha! ROFL……………
The annual “big up Novak’s RG chances at Rafa’s expense” ritual begins…………….
Okay, if it makes you feel better Thomas Nielsen (who the heck are you??) here it is: Novak is the favourite for RG 2015.
Anybody who says that Novak is the main favorite to win RG this year, doesn’t know what they are talking about! Baloney!
The winner of nine RG titles, the man who has only been defeated ONCE at this slam is the prohibitive favorite until he is dethroned.
Long Live the King! 🙂
The IW draw:
Top half: Djoko – Murray
Bottom half: Rafa – Fed
Projected QFs:
Djokovic – Ferrer,
Murray – Nishikori,
Nadal – Raonic,
Wawrinka – Federer
Rafa’s first rival will be either Sijsling or a qualifier.
Potential 4R matches (not my predictions):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_xPuoRUgAA8aC9.jpg
Rafa’s quarter:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_xT7JYWQAAWccg.jpg
The draw
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/404/mds.pdf
Rafa has a decent draw. The early rounds look good. The only difference is that Stan is now set to meet Fed in the quarterfinals. He’s not in Novak’s half of the draw.
I hope Rafa has got rid of the rust and is now match fit and ready to kick a**.
Fans are everywhere.
At Albertson’s:
https://instagram.com/p/0F26AgEHrR/
Practice on Wednesday:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_2AERGUgAA-dHc.jpg
I think Rafa got the draw that he needed. He has a good shot to get to the semis or finals. I hope that the clay tournaments helped him get into better form and that title should give him a nice boost of confidence.
I am really looking forward to a top level tournament finally with all of the top players there.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/~/media/941DE8A623BB4AB6899C92868B917EA7.ashx
Iconic
Not sure this will work
^^^It didn’t 🙁
It did work.
Looks like Roger is being interviewed. Perhaps Rafa was next?
Rafa’s interview at Indian Wells on Wednesday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZYToxwUmus
http://www.atpworldtour.com/~/media/941DE8A623BB4AB6899C92868B917EA7.ashx
Fedal
^^^Duplicate. I thought I’d got the link in the right format.
http://www.pe.com/articles/lesson-762149-nadal-obsession.html
Rafa’s page should be at the top of the player pages drop down menu, he is the most popular player on Tenngrand, no?
Rafa & Pablo Carreno Busta won their doubles R1 match.
Vamos Rafa & Pablo!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CACv97cWcAAY2PW.jpg