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There is only one god on clay and that's Nadal, his critics wrote him off, his injuries didn't deter him his resolve like a rock, he's unbeatable on clay. He's been my favourite from the days when he was able to stop FedEx, had never imagined someone would able to, and when I see him play it's like he turned the years back what grace and skill. Keep on going like that and keep on winning.
What a legend Nadal is as he has just won his 50th straight set on clay to break the long-standing John McEnroe record of 49 straight sets on clay. This record was one of the longest running records in Tennis which hadn't been broken for 34 years until now. Nadal has won 38 of his last 39 matches on clay and is now looking to win his sixth title in Madrid after taking his trophy hauls at Monte Carlo and Barcelona to 11 titles each. He looks unstoppable leading into the French Open.
I watched his form today and it was perfect against Diego Swartzmann.There is no one who can beat this man on clay. And this being his home court it will be impossible to even win a set let alone a match when he is playing like he has been thru out this Spanish open in Madrid.
He will be facing Domnic Theim next and will have no problem passing him to face the next opponent in the round of the quarter-finals.
Watched Theim's match too and he is having trouble with pulling back his shot and is overshooting the ball outside the lines on the back court.
What a legend Nadal is as he has just won his 50th straight set on clay to break the long-standing John McEnroe record of 49 straight sets on clay. This record was one of the longest running records in Tennis which hadn't been broken for 34 years until now. Nadal has won 38 of his last 39 matches on clay and is now looking to win his sixth title in Madrid after taking his trophy hauls at Monte Carlo and Barcelona to 11 titles each. He looks unstoppable leading into the French Open.
Alessandro Bega/Lucas Miedler - David Guez/Yannick Mertens (2)
Scott Clayton/Jonny O'Mara - John Paul Fruttero/Igor Sijsling (1)
Nicolas Jarry - Ricardo Ojeda (2)
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Scott Clayton/Jonny O'Mara - John Paul Fruttero/Igor Sijsling (1)
Nicolas Jarry - Ricardo Ojeda (2)
good luck
Damn, this Nadal is outstanding. He hasn't lost any set since his return. Amazing!
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
I have been watching Tsitsipas in few matches in Barcelona and I must say he impressed me with the level of play he managed throughout this tournament. This is first time I have seen him play and he has strong game, good serve with solid ground strokes.
Nadal will win this one for sure but I am hoping we will have a match. i played contra handicap on Tsitsipas (+7,5) @1.65.
Nadal won first set easily and he is going great in second as well, leading 3:0. It seems he will it prety easily.
However, Tsitsipas' time is yet to come. I am sure we will be seeing him at the end of tournaments much in upcoming years.
Well he demolished the youngster and sending the message. Damn it was Nadal's 11th in Barcelona Open and he is really unstoppable now. As for Tsitsipas, well he has a lot to learn but I'm sure meeting Nadal in the finals is already a "win" for him. I think this kid will win a trophy in the future, he is really talented but he needs more experience. Give him 2-5 years and I'm sure that he can stand with the big boys.
That was a great display of dominance by Nadal today and he looks in fine form leading into the French Open which is good to see as he seems to be over the injury he picked up in the Australian Open. I must say that this young kid could go far in the French Open as he does look like a fine young player that won't be a push over in the early rounds of the French Open.
Damn, this Nadal is outstanding. He hasn't lost any set since his return. Amazing!
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
I have been watching Tsitsipas in few matches in Barcelona and I must say he impressed me with the level of play he managed throughout this tournament. This is first time I have seen him play and he has strong game, good serve with solid ground strokes.
Nadal will win this one for sure but I am hoping we will have a match. i played contra handicap on Tsitsipas (+7,5) @1.65.
Nadal won first set easily and he is going great in second as well, leading 3:0. It seems he will it prety easily.
However, Tsitsipas' time is yet to come. I am sure we will be seeing him at the end of tournaments much in upcoming years.
Well he demolished the youngster and sending the message. Damn it was Nadal's 11th in Barcelona Open and he is really unstoppable now. As for Tsitsipas, well he has a lot to learn but I'm sure meeting Nadal in the finals is already a "win" for him. I think this kid will win a trophy in the future, he is really talented but he needs more experience. Give him 2-5 years and I'm sure that he can stand with the big boys.
Damn, this Nadal is outstanding. He hasn't lost any set since his return. Amazing!
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
I have been watching Tsitsipas in few matches in Barcelona and I must say he impressed me with the level of play he managed throughout this tournament. This is first time I have seen him play and he has strong game, good serve with solid ground strokes.
Nadal will win this one for sure but I am hoping we will have a match. i played contra handicap on Tsitsipas (+7,5) @1.65.
Nadal won first set easily and he is going great in second as well, leading 3:0. It seems he will it prety easily.
However, Tsitsipas' time is yet to come. I am sure we will be seeing him at the end of tournaments much in upcoming years.
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Damn, this Nadal is outstanding. He hasn't lost any set since his return. Amazing!
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
I have been watching Tsitsipas in few matches in Barcelona and I must say he impressed me with the level of play he managed throughout this tournament. This is first time I have seen him play and he has strong game, good serve with solid ground strokes.
Nadal will win this one for sure but I am hoping we will have a match. i played contra handicap on Tsitsipas (+7,5) @1.65.
Damn, this Nadal is outstanding. He hasn't lost any set since his return. Amazing!
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
He is playing Barcelona final today against Tsitsipas. I think he will resume his amazing streak.
Federerr skipping clay court makes absolute sense, Nadal is in absolute form of his life and he knows he faces a certain defeat, but when it comes on grass he's the king and a fitter body will help him. That's a smart move to preserve yourself for the long term. The joker has really lost his form I doubt he'll create any trouble.
Exactly, a champion like Federer should always know how to pick his moments and it makes every sense now that age isn't on his side either to get enough rest before the US open just like Cristiano Ronaldo is doing and escaping league games for the champions league and it seems to be working for him.
Federerr skipping clay court makes absolute sense, Nadal is in absolute form of his life and he knows he faces a certain defeat, but when it comes on grass he's the king and a fitter body will help him. That's a smart move to preserve yourself for the long term. The joker has really lost his form I doubt he'll create any trouble.
Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
He is the best at this 
He knows that nobody can touch Nadal on clay right now , I see only a very few players namely Thiem , Djokovic ( if he is at his best ) who can defeat Nadal , apart from them I don't really think anybody else got a chance.Yeah he is as we saw last year, it worked out perfectly for Federer picking the right tournaments to enter and winning 2 Grand Slams in the process which he could do once again this year and maybe even go one step better and win 3 Grand Slams. I agree with you on Thiem being Nadal's main danger and Djokovic if he is 100% fit and ready to go. Apart from that I think we'll see Nadal French Open Champion once again.
Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
This is one factor one Roger was still in tip top shape and in form because he chooses to enter tournaments that he has a chance to win. Not entering clay is a good move. And yes, maybe he is preparing something big like the Wimbledon. Nadal was really unstoppable in clay so it doesn't make sense for Roger to even enter the tournament when Nadal will clearly take the trophy.
Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
He is the best at this He knows that nobody can touch Nadal on clay right now , I see only a very few players namely Thiem , Djokovic ( if he is at his best ) who can defeat Nadal , apart from them I don't really think anybody else got a chance.
Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
He is the best at this He knows that nobody can touch Nadal on clay right now , I see only a very few players namely Thiem , Djokovic ( if he is at his best ) who can defeat Nadal , apart from them I don't really think anybody else got a chance.Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
He is the best at this He knows that nobody can touch Nadal on clay right now , I see only a very few players namely Thiem , Djokovic ( if he is at his best ) who can defeat Nadal , apart from them I don't really think anybody else got a chance.Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
He is the best at this He knows that nobody can touch Nadal on clay right now , I see only a very few players namely Thiem , Djokovic ( if he is at his best ) who can defeat Nadal , apart from them I don't really think anybody else got a chance.
Roger Federer will skip the clay court season again like he did last year so that he can be fit and ready for Wimbledon. Federer could return at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle or Stuttgart in June. I was hoping to see him at the French Open but I guess he feels his not up to playing on clay and challenging Nadal.
Given the performance of Nadal in Monte Carlo, there is only 1 favorite to win another Roland Garros. I am curious to know what odds the bookies will give us 
Yeah I'm pretty certain that Nadal will win the French Open once again this year. I'm expecting the odds to be low as he is in fine form on clay heading into the French Open. I'm just glad to see him fit for the Open as it looked like a couple of months ago that he might miss this years French Open.
He could very well win the French open but with all the other players coming back to play in better form since they all rested and didn't have to togh it out to get to a finals except for Alexander Zverev, they all have that on their side.
Sometimes it makes me wonder as to what year it was because you didn't expect that Rafa and Federer are playing high tennis up to this moment.
. Back in January or February, everyone was writing off Rafa because of injuries, but again he proved them all wrong and now he is the big favorite again to win the French Open, and it is said the Rafa owns this tournament and its hard to see him losing it. Maybe there will be players giving him a good match, specially in the top 10 but I don't see them having a chance to stop him specially at this point.
I really think that the players now days are a lot more professional then back in the day. This is why we are seeing players continue to hold their top form late into their 30's. As long as injuries don't hold them back but as we have seen with Nadal he has come back from several injuries which might of ended many players careers.
I'm looking forward to the French Open even though there are some players in top form, I still can't see Nadal getting beat unless injury strikes him down mid way through the tournament which I hope doesn't happen.
In addition, maybe nutrition and sports therapist also improved a lot in the last decade or so that's why top players who hire good coaches and nutritionist/therapist to help them cope with the demands of high tennis that's why those veterans are still in the league and still playing a level of tennis unheard.
Worst comes to worst, its Nadal himself who will prevent him from raising another trophy this year. I really can't think of anyone matching him in French unless we got a freak injury mid day as you have pictured it.
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