A page and forum to discuss all things Rafael Nadal.
Current ranking: 14
Last result: Australian Open second round (lost to Mackenzie McDonald)
Next tournament: Roland Garros
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A page and forum to discuss all things Rafael Nadal.
Current ranking: 14
Last result: Australian Open second round (lost to Mackenzie McDonald)
Next tournament: Roland Garros
Copyright © 2024 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes
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Rafa’s quarter
https://twitter.com/genny_ss/statuses/462267596738662400
Sorry!
It’s Rafa’s quarter
https://twitter.com/genny_ss/statuses/462267596738662400
The 3rd attempt. Rafa’s quarter
https://twitter.com/fedeerriikkaa/status/462271611656482816/photo/1
Thanks, Augusta. The draw is still not up on the ATP website.
[1] Nadal vs Bye
Melzer vs Monaco
Nieminen vs Haase
Qualifier vs Haas [14]
[12] Dimitrov vs Carreno-Busta
Copil vs Granollers
Anderson vs Stepanek
Bye vs Berdych [6]
[4] Federer vs Bye
Paire vs Simon
Seppi vs Verdasco
Bautista-Agut vs Robredo [16]
[11] Tsonga vs Roger-Vasselin
Qualifier vs Hewitt
Qualifier vs Almagro
Bye vs Murray [7]
[8] Raonic vs Bye
Rosol vs Chardy
Garcia-Lopez vs Andujar
Dodig vs Nishikori [10]
[15] Youzhny vs Qualifier
Delbonis vs Lopez
Qualifier vs Tursunov
Bye vs Wawrinka [3]
[5] Ferrer vs Bye
Ramos vs Mahut
Qualifier vs Kohlschreiber
Qualifier vs Isner [9]
[13] Fognini vs Dolgopolov
Gulbis vs Janowicz
Cilic vs Sousa
Bye vs Djokovic [2]
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The draw
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/1536/mds.pdf
Rafa and Iker Casillas (the captain of FC Real Madrid and the Spanish national football /soccer team) arranged the Charity Day to raise money for needy children.
Among other things, Rafa was a cameraman at the event
https://twitter.com/BernardaPeraFan/status/462275540553302017/photo/1
Both foundations (Rafa’s & Iker’s) received 23,500 euros each
https://twitter.com/sabrine931/status/462299611940392961/photo/1
A summary video of the Charity Day
http://as.com/videos/2014/05/02/portada/1399062620_166943.html
Wow!
https://twitter.com/enriquedelafue/status/462320376748318720/photo/1
Fairly balanced draw IMO. Perhaps Fed with the toughest quarter and certainly the toughEST overall (if Rafa is 60% or better).
(please, anyone, let me know if you need an explanation of how the -est suffix is used.)
🙄
#VamosGOAT
^^^^^What is the emoticon for ‘I am sniggering’ ? That’s what I’m doing now.
I think Rafa has a good draw to the quarterfinals. Dimitrov is the only one that got my attention. Then Fed and Murray could meet in the quarterfinals. So Rafa will only play one of them. All in all, it’s decent.
I also think that Novak has a tricky draw. Isner, Gulbis, Fognini. Cilic as a possible first match opponent. He could face Stan in the semis. I don’t think he has a cakewalk at all. Fed seems to have gotten all the Spanish players. Also Tsonga again. Stan has a good draw. Nishi or Raonic in the quarterfinals.
I am really looking forward to seeing Rafa again. His words are encouraging.
I just happened to check out good old tennis-x. Wonder of wonders, Sean Randall has picked Rafa to win Madrid! 😉
@RITB prediction special: Ricky to pick Wawa for the win.
if @pseudoRicky doesn’t beat him to it.
Wawa for the win !!
#yourwishismycommand
#willtherealRickypleaseStandup
So where is the real Ricky? Not a dicky bird from him for days now.
1st round match-ups from heaven (or hell, take your pick):
Fognini v. Dolgopolov;
Gulbis v. Janowicz,
Paire v Simon.
and the winner of Fog Vs Dolgo faces winner of Gulbis Vs Jerzy!
Well what do you know! Tignor is back on board, picking Rafa to win the Madrid final over Wawa! He predicts Wawa will beat Novak in the semis. 😎
Hello people… Good draw for rafa !I hope he gets monaco in the first round… Dimitrov as a potential qtr finalist is quite a challenge given the uncertainy surrounding rafa these days… if rafa can beat dimitrov/berdy and get enough confidence, I think he’l have enough to overcome federer (who’s path to the semi is also not easy)…
If novak’s wrist is still causing any issues or he lacks confidence due to it, then gulbis could be a difficult challenge for him… Ferru vs Djo is always tough and you cannot completely rule a fresh ferru (remember he got knocked out of barca much earlier this time) against a potentially hurt novak ..
Wawrinka vs Novak would be a cracker if it were to take place !
A nice ,balanced draw…. Rafa has the best one IMO….and I don’t think novak’s wrist will proffer further issues..
^^^^^ Rafa has the best one IMO
Dont you mean bestEST?
vamosrafa,
Good to see you back here! Just in time, right before the start of Madrid. I am feeling good about Rafa’s draw. It’s interesting that Madrid was the one clay tournament where I initially thought Rafa might not defend his points. Of course, that was before the clay season started. Now I think it would be ironic if this is where Rafa gets his mojo back. He will have his home fans cheering him on all the way.
I do think this is overall a balanced, fair draw.
haha, true ! we all are banking heavily on madrid now. The home support can surely furnish the much needed positive energy rafa needs…. At least rafa sounds a little optimistic now.. If he can play at the level he had in set 1 against almagro and stay tough in pressure moments, he’l win…
The problem is not with his shot-making, it is his inability to combat nerves and pressure situations. his biggest quality is evading him so the overall pressure on his game starts elevating. By far the most skilled clay court player in the world is failing to win routine matches just because he momentarily lacks the necessary mental fortitude. Tennis is so much more than pure skills…. there cannot be a bigger proof than this…
Looking back with nostalgia to the days when we could all be relaxed about the draw – safe in the knowledge Rafa would be there in the final. And bite the trophy.
ed, that crossed my mind the other day, but I’m sure it’s a temporary blip and normal service will be resumed soon.
My Rafa con Pico fix…….sorted:
https://www.facebook.com/Nadal/photos/a.456161351025.251362.64822581025/10152200922111026/?type=1&theater
I hadn’t realised he and Pico were such good pals. Rafa looks as if he hasn’t a care in the world.
Rafa and Pico have been good friends for years.
http://www.livetennisguide.com/wp-content/uploads/Rafael-Nadal-pleased-fans-support.jpg
^^They are. In fact, Pico regularly trains in Manarco, especially during the off-season.
Augusta@ 10:30am
Holy smoke! ?
^^ditto!
Why oh why, do you have to be this good-looking, Rafa? Should be a law against this…..