Week 20 - ATP Masters 1000 - Rome, Italy - Clay

indiana · Tennis legend

RE: Week 20 - ATP Masters 1000 - Rome, Italy - Clay

philwrig · Hall of fame

6 hours on court in 24 hours, so if Rafa ever gets tired (doubtful) this could be a good time for Andy to strike.

Still can't quite believe it's more 2.5 years since they last met.

TMH · Futures qualifying

philwrig wrote:
6 hours on court in 24 hours, so if Rafa ever gets tired (doubtful) this could be a good time for Andy to strike.

Still can't quite believe it's more 2.5 years since they last met.

I know it was 6 years ago now, but I still have fond memories of Nadal out of breath, hands on his knees after Andy won a monumental point to set up match point back in the 2008 US Open. He definitely gets tired, just hides it well.

indiana · Tennis legend

.... and then Rafa played a poor drop shot on that MP which Andy swatted away :)

gattolibero · Social player

Jaffa wrote:
That was a fantastic set of tennis from Andy.

I completely agree, I saw this match live in Rome two days ago (I am Italian) and I really enjoyed it.

I really hope that tonight Murray beats Nadal, I know that it is a mission almost impossible on clay, but Andy come on!!!

On another note I would like to say that we were all very impressed by Murray's kindness, he stopped to sign autographs to EVERY child (and there were really a lot!) and he was the only champion who did it (most champions sign a few autographs and then go away), thank you Andy.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Andy v Rafa under way and Andy leads 3-0 - but he had to battle hard to hold the last game.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Another break - *4-0!

BeefyDeedz · Pro player

I can't say that I'm expecting more than a three-set Rafa win but this is very promising.

Armchair · County player

Oooh err missus, am I dreaming Murray 5-0 in the first.

Yup I must be....

airsmashers · County player

Awesome point to bring up game point for 5-0

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

And 5-0* - am I dreaming?

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Some brilliant stuff :)

indiana · Tennis legend

You just never know...

Rafa, for whatever reason has been a lot of the time below his best in this clay court season. So maybe a combination of that continuing and Andy near his clay best could just maybe...

But yes, I am not counting any chickens for now.

TMH · Futures qualifying

gattolibero wrote:
Jaffa wrote:
That was a fantastic set of tennis from Andy.
I completely agree, I saw this match live in Rome two days ago (I am Italian) and I really enjoyed it.
I really hope that tonight Murray beats Nadal, I know that it is a mission almost impossible on clay, but Andy come on!!!
On another note I would like to say that we were all very impressed by Murray's kindness, he stopped to sign autographs to EVERY child (and there were really a lot!) and he was the only champion who did it (most champions sign a few autographs and then go away), thank you Andy.

That's nice to hear. Thanks for your input - it's always interesting to hear the viewpoint from a different perspective!

TMH · Futures qualifying

That backhand is absolutely on fire tonight.