Tennis: Australian Open - Who opens the new season with a bang (2 Viewers)

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #151

OK...now we've got a match.

Stan finally won a set against Nadal and has all the confidence in the world.

Nadal has awakened and seems to be finding some rhythm.

This next set should go to Nadal...but will be a battle.

3rd and 4th set will show us what Stan is made of mentally. How do you respond once Nadal has shown up to play?

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #152

There's the battle...gotta love the way Stan is playing...wow.

 

Kumerica

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #153

Holy sheite . . . Stan's out-Rafa-ing Rafa right now . . .

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #154

Fowler has this guy "sending a message" on every point. Find a new angle.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #155

Nadal still not finding the depth on his shot.

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #156

Rafa broken again. Message sent.

 

Mr. Pickles

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #157

Neat game.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #158

What was that sound during Nadal's serve...a pterodactyl?

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #159

Whoa. Stan swinging for the fences and connecting almost every time. Can this hold up?

 

Kumerica

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #160

TenTimes said:

Whoa. Stan swinging for the fences and connecting almost every time. Can this hold up?

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Held up against Djokovic.

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #161

Nadal was -660. Thank God that nasty blister scared me off.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #162

Never seen a guy just wing on every shot like this and have barely any unforced errors...Stan is in a groove.

Nadal obviously still trying to find his groove.

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #163

Google search says thats a cukaboro in the background

 

The General

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #164

Nadal's PED cocktail should start kicking in anytime now.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #165

Nadal just cannot get that 1st serve to land.

 

Mr. Pickles

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #166

Here come the excuses..

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #167

Uh oh.

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #168

Win at all costs. No shame in his game.

 

Kumerica

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #169

Nadal steppin' out for aspirin and tapas.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #170

Gotta do something to hopefully get Stan out of his rhythm...take a break and hope some tightness steps in...


But honestly though...that physical type of play has to wear on you...


I'd be surprised if Stan doesn't end up with back problems with the way he plays all arms...

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #171

F it. Might as well put on a pot of coffee at this point.

 

Moe.

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #172

I think Chris McKendry is a robot.

 

Mr. Pickles

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #173

"Call Stephan. Call 'im!"

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #174

Stan ...

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #175

This is rough. Nadal is a genius.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #176

Geez Stan...you know exactly why Nadal is off the court...what is the reasoning for this argument?

Dude is going to get wound up and out of his rhythm and end up losing some fans over this nonsense...

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #177

Mr. Pickles said:

"Call Stephan. Call 'im!"

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Wood-eee... I'm going to steal your girlfriend!

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #178

Nadal with no spring...doesn't look like it was gamesmanship...

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #179

That's how you take out frustration.

 

The General

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #180

this is over.

 

Mr. Pickles

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #181

Let's put a fork in this.

 

The General

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #182

He broke his back whipping Fed's ###.

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #183

tdoss said:

Nadal with no spring...doesn't look like it was gamesmanship...

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Agree. Nadal looks on the verge of resignation.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #184

Damn...he's badly hurting...that back won't let him do anything right now...

Just gotta hang on and hope the meds kick in and it loosens up...

 

Gawain

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #185

I don't like Nadal, but I don't like this even more.

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #186

My mother drives faster than Rafa's serves.

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #187

He walks at 2-0.

 

D

Daywalker

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #188

Chance for greatness.

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #189

Stan picking up the pace, smart.

 

Kumerica

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #190

Has it been pinpointed specifically when Rafa hurt his back?

 

Mr. Pickles

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #191

Kumerica said:

Has it been pinpointed specifically when Rafa hurt his back?

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I believe it became a strong possibility after that first set drubbing.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #192

Can't believe these @zzhats booed Nadal when he came back out...

 

Kumerica

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #193

Mr. Pickles said:

Kumerica said:

Has it been pinpointed specifically when Rafa hurt his back?

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I believe it became a strong possibility after that first set drubbing.

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That was my thought as well. Wasn't sure if maybe he twisted/stretched something out when I went to the fridge for a Bell's Hopslam.

 

Raider Nation

Devil's Advocate

• Jan 26, 2014

• #194

This is hard to watch. Stan just pulled out the ol' bucket of confetti gag.

 

The General

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #195

This is pretty stupid. Nadal really going to play this out?

 

Kumerica

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #196

Advil's kickin' in.

 

TenTimes

Backhoe Operator

• Jan 26, 2014

• #197

In the end you have to feel bad for Stan. The way he was playing I think he could have taken Nadal at full strength, but now we'll never know.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #198

The General said:

This is pretty stupid. Nadal really going to play this out?

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I commend him...gut it out...don't just quit...unless there's a high chance of injuring yourself.

 

tdoss

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #199

Stan will move up to 3rd in the World, right?

 

Mr. Pickles

Footballguy

• Jan 26, 2014

• #200

tdoss said:

The General said:

This is pretty stupid. Nadal really going to play this out?

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I commend him...gut it out...don't just quit...unless there's a high chance of injuring yourself.

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With Nadal, there is. It's one reason Fed's record is likely safe.