'22 AO Day 14. OoP and Discussion
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Re: '22 AO Day 14. OoP and Discussion
Fairly close, but the Czecks are making a few more errors. Cut those, and they are back in.
And now they are.
And now they are.
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It happens almost every time he plays Djokovic on a hard court. When Novak starts to outplay him, which often happens, Nadal knows that he has to do something different so he tries switching it up, but he often over compensates and starts missing. Based on their levels from the matches I have seen so far, Nadal absolutely needs to get a fast start here to have a chance, he won’t win this match playing catch upDeuce wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:30 amOf all the things that might happen, I would put Nadal overthinking things - or showing mental weakness in any other area - at the very, very bottom of the list.Liamvalid wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:10 pm Medvedev in 3. I feel he will win a tight first set, then Rafa will start missing by putting too much on his shots and overthinking things. Maybe 7-5 6-3 6-2. Nadals level hasn’t been 100% and it’s his will to win that has gotten him this far, but he can’t expect any let offs from Medvedev like he got against Shapo
Very likely not even on the list of things that might happen...
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Medvedev is like the sea pounding the cliffs, sooner or later they have to crumble
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I disagree and still say that if Nadal loses this match, it will not be because of any anxiety or nervousness or poor decision making or any other mental fragility. He is the most focussed, determined, and psychologically strongest player tennis has ever seen, in my view.Liamvalid wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:59 amIt happens almost every time he plays Djokovic on a hard court. When Novak starts to outplay him, which often happens, Nadal knows that he has to do something different so he tries switching it up, but he often over compensates and starts missing. Based on their levels from the matches I have seen so far, Nadal absolutely needs to get a fast start here to have a chance, he won’t win this match playing catch upDeuce wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:30 amOf all the things that might happen, I would put Nadal overthinking things - or showing mental weakness in any other area - at the very, very bottom of the list.Liamvalid wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:10 pm Medvedev in 3. I feel he will win a tight first set, then Rafa will start missing by putting too much on his shots and overthinking things. Maybe 7-5 6-3 6-2. Nadals level hasn’t been 100% and it’s his will to win that has gotten him this far, but he can’t expect any let offs from Medvedev like he got against Shapo
Very likely not even on the list of things that might happen...
If he loses, it will very likely be due to physical fatigue or illness. The strongest mind in the world cannot overcome physical deficiencies of a certain degree.
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I'll be honest, at the end of the quick 1st set, I thought it was going to be 3 sets Medvedev.
But here we are in the 4th, coming up on 4 hours. And Medvedev is looking more tired now. That 2-2 game...hmmm....
But here we are in the 4th, coming up on 4 hours. And Medvedev is looking more tired now. That 2-2 game...hmmm....
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No-one should ever, ever count Nadal out.
His level of competitiveness is other-worldly.
His level of competitiveness is other-worldly.
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and set 5...here we go!
Considering how badly Medvedev was outplaying Nadal in set 1, this is still slightly shocking to me...Nadal's competitiveness or not
Considering how badly Medvedev was outplaying Nadal in set 1, this is still slightly shocking to me...Nadal's competitiveness or not
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Even I was thinking that it wasn't looking good for Nadal when he lost the 2nd set, and was looking kind of tired. And Medvedev is 10 years younger...
That said, I am not even a tiny bit surprised that he has come back.
He is incredible, no?
That said, I am not even a tiny bit surprised that he has come back.
He is incredible, no?
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Maravilloso
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Just..wow. I'd never underestimate him mentally but I honestly didn't think he had the physical reservoir after his extended time off and Covid illness to battle back this way.
Amazing win from Rafa! #21
Amazing win from Rafa! #21
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Incredible. 21...but better than that, Nadal finally gets a 2nd Aussie Open win.
Anyone else about to take a nap now though?
Anyone else about to take a nap now though?
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I know Daniil is a bit controversial, but he definitely has a very personable style when he wants.
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