It was the best I've seen in the open so far. Rafa was unbelievable. He showed his mettle and I loved it when he asked the crowd to applaude for Murray too. I think if he plays well like this he can go all the way(maybe not all the way coz of Federer). But I'm a huge fan and I absolutely wish Rafa best of luck.
Yeah, Murray played well.
2007-01-22 02:22:44 · 12 answers · asked by SAPPHIRE 3 in Sports ➔ Tennis
i too loved the match it was fantastic.i was a bit scared that nadal might lose but like a true champion he didnt lose heart and went on to win the match.
ilike u even i am a big nadal fan.not only his game but his attitude,fist pumps,dressing sense and humility make him so good.also he is damn focussed.
2007-01-23 02:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by suvs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Rafa first broke on the scene, I was absolutely enthralled with everything Nadal -- his passion, his power, his endless ability to run...
I have to say though that this time, he got lucky. Murray should have won the second set after being up 4-1, and the fourth set would have been a completely different story if the linesman hadn't made a horrible error and called an in ball out on Andy Murray's break point. Had that call been challenged, the set would have started out at 3-1 instead of 2-2.
But well done Rafael, you got it done in the fifth set. Good luck against Fernando Gonzalez.
2007-01-22 04:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by keemaa 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Both players played brilliant tennis most of the time, which made the match an absolute thriller, so I didn't dare watch the last set anymore. (I know, I'm a piece of chicken-sh*t for that....I'll watch the replay, LOL)
It could have gone either way up till the fifth set, but, being a Nadal-fan like you, I'm really glad he won in the end.
2007-01-22 09:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by Joshua 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
great match for the two future of tennnis. i really like the outcome because nadal outlasted murray in five set knowing murray is an inform player and a great one who defeated players the like of federer, roddick, davydenko. now nadal had a big chance to reach the final with his nemesis berdych is out of the open. and also hoping that he could beat federer in the final.
2007-01-22 02:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by coo_here 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just watched a little bit of it. I didn't want to watch it because I pretty much knew Nadal was going to win. Not that im complaning, I like Nadal
Edit - I just saw the scores. Its looks like the match was really intense. Maybe I should of watched it after all =/
2007-01-22 08:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by december_chick_89 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I completely agree with you. Murray deserved the applaud, the match was tilting towards him, but for that waist problem.
2007-01-22 02:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i applaud his perseverance.He is a phenomenal player and today's game proves it all.Even after loosing the 1st set (7-6) he kept his cool & went on winning the 2nd set and finallyyyy.... the 5th set.The amazing rally of 25 shots b/w the two(too long) was the best part of all.loved the game.superb performance by Nadal.He is certainly inspirational.
2007-01-22 03:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by SS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it was pretty good match. Rafa showed good sportsmanship as well... nicely won match by him. i actually wanted Murray to win.. but oh well lol.
2007-01-22 04:26:07 · answer #8 · answered by tennisboyusa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it really was i wanna b a tennis player too but i dont think i will make it as good as rafa did you actually go and see it? i didnt but saw it on the tv
i am a big fan too!!!! go rafa
2007-01-22 03:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure Vamos Rafa
2007-01-22 06:11:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋