Showing posts with label nadal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nadal. Show all posts

Friday, May 22, 2009

FRENCH OPEN IS ALL SET TO OPEN ON SUNDAY

French Open is approaching and all the players landed in Roland Garros. Top players like Nadal, Federer, djokovic and Murray were set for a big platform. Nadal will look forward to win his fifth grand slam in French Open. Federer will also look forward to match Pete Sampras. Federer recently won against Nadal in Madrid open and it will be a bonus to Federer as he win Nadal in clay court. Fans were extremely happy as they can see a fantastic contest. Nadal will meet only either Djokovic or federer in the final. Nadal most likely to meet andy murray in the semifinals. Nadal said that his only pressure is to play good tennis against anybody and comeback with his form.







Saturday, May 16, 2009

NADAL MEETS ROGER IN MADRID OPEN FINALS


Rafael Nadal will meet Roger federer in the Madrid open finals after Nadal wins Novak Djokovic for a record of 4 hours and 3 minutes match that ended in 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(9) on saturday. It was definitely a tight match and the match went for so longer. Roger federer and Nadal will face for championship just before the french open.

Both of them knew well and both of them were excellent with their performance. Nadal wins his 33rd straight win on clay and this lifted him to his seventh final this season. Federer has lost his last five matches against Nadal, including the finals at the French Open, Wimbledon and Australia in February, when the Swiss player was in tears after the defeat.

But now Roger is so confident that he can win this and the grand slam which is approaching as well. Fans were excited for a wonderful and exciting match on sunday.






Thursday, May 14, 2009

QUATERFINALIST IN MADRID OPEN

Rafael Nadal, top seeded advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. He tool charge against opponent and he won so comfortably. He is naturally tough player and now he is becoming even more tougher. As the day progresses he skills getting improved. While Andy Murray and Roger federer also advances to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.

Nadal passed easily as the opponent Philipp Kohlschreiber withdrew after leg injury. Nadal will play against Fernando Verdasco in the next round. Murray defeated Tommy Robredo 7-5, 6-1. Roger federer will next face Andy Roddick, who defeated James Blake 6-2, 6-4. Novak Djokovic defeated Andreas Seppi 6-4, 6-4.

Federer told that he has played against Roddick previously and now we will play in different surface. In the women's section Dinara Safina won against Lucie Safarova 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

NADAL ADVANCES TO THIRD ROUND IN MADRID OPEN


Rafeal Nadal playing well in the Madrid open and he just passed his second round victory over Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 6-1. Nadal feels playing very high above the sea level is always difficult. Nadal just made three unforced errors and converted all of his 4 break points to victory. The only break in Nadal's concentration came when a ball girl fainted and had to be carried off the center court for medical assistance in the second set.

Nadal was very comfortable playing against any opponent and he can easily pass semifinals to meet someone in finals. Nadal dont speak much with mouth but his bat and playing skills speaks more. Novak Djokovic also passes to the third round by defeating Oscar Hernandez 6-3, 6-3. Djokovic now ranking No.4 was troubled by his opponent in the second set but managed to get passed it. Djokovic feels that the ground is bit watered which luckily didnt hurt him in injury concern. Djokovic needs to pay more attention towards winning matches and not on rankings. Nadal will face Phillipp Kohlschreiber, who just passed Marin cilic 6-1, 6-7 (5), 7-6(2).

Sunday, May 3, 2009

NADAL IN 4TH ROME MASTERS TITLE


Rafeal Nadal won his fourth Rome Masters title on Sunday against Novak Djokovic quite easily 7-6 (2), 6-2. It was the third clay court title for Nadal within three weeks. Nadal is all set for French Open as he made all the three clay court this time to set very well for the French open (Grand slam).


Nadal was one who won 4 times Rome Masters title, most by an ATP player in the Open era. He won 8 career wins against Novak Djokovic on clay without a loss. He was the second by acquiring 15 Masters 1000 titles after agassi, who won 19. This win against Djokovic made him to win 30 consecutive clay court victory.

Nadal was very happy with his performance just before the French Open. Djokovic was little bit high on pressure which overtake him and lead a chance to Nadal.






Saturday, May 2, 2009

NADAL WILL FACE DJOKOVIC IN ROME MASTERS FINAL


Nadal, top seeded and the No.1 player on clay court won against Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Nadal extended his clay-court winning streak to 29 matches, stretching back to an opening-round loss here last year.

Nadal will face Djokovic in the sunday's final as Djokovic won the terror match against Roger Federer. Djokovic won the match with 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Federer was not upto his mark as he gave the match to Djokovic quite easily.

Roger says" I didnt miss opportunities like this before, but this was a blunder". He hasn't won a tournament since taking the title in October at home in Basel, Switzerland. Djokovic reached his second round of consecutive Masters series final on clay, losing to Nadal in Monte Carlo Masters two weeks before. Nadal holds a 12-4 career edge over Djokovic.
In Monte carlo, Djokovic became the only player to win a set against Nadal on clay court this year.



Tuesday, April 28, 2009

WHO WILL WIN WHEN "NADAL FIGHTS WITH WILLIAMS SISTERS"



Nadal, top seeded in men and a strong guy in general, who has excellent skill and rally with him. Will Nadal wins against Williams sisters i.e. both venus and serena on one side and Nadal on other side. It will be definitely a tough match and no doubt about it. But it seems to be of high chance for Rafeal as his serve will be excellent and he wont miss out any of his serve. He can also break either serena or Venus serve to win the match. I welcome tennis lovers to say something about the result.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

NADAL WON HIS FIFTH BARCELONA TITLE


Rafeal Nadal, top seeded won his fifth straight Barcelona Open title on sunday beating his rival David Ferrer 6-2, 7-5. Both of the players are from spain and they are good friends apart from tennis. Ferrer was not consistent with his serve as Nadal easily broke his serve in the first set. Rafeal Nadal have just won his fifth Monte Carlo Masters final and now he has won his Barcelona open for the fifth time.

Rafeal Nadal becoming the hottest guy for this season and he can become a giant in Tennis. Rafeal played really well and he didnt made any error for the opponent to take charge. While David ferrer made too much of mistakes to take advantage of rafeal Nadal. Normally ferrer wont make mistakes but these mistakes may came of from his pressure against nadal. Nadal won for the 35th time in 44 finals.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

RAFEAL NADAL IS ALL SET FOR FIFTH TITLE IN BARCELONA


Rafeal Nadal will face Davis ferrer in the finals on sunday. Nadal won against the Davydenko 6-3,6-2. It was a very easy match match said Nadal. He like this past year as he was started good in the clay court and he will continue to do it again and again. He won his 24 clay court match consecutively. He is the "king in clay". Nadal feels that he can win the title this time too as the match on sunday is just a repeat of last season. Ferrer is a good player and he needs to work very hard to win against Rafeal Nadal. Nadal has not dropped his serve in the tournament and saved all six of Davydenko's break points in windy conditions. Ferrer rallied to defeat Fernando Gonzalez 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5) in Saturday's semifinals.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

NADAL CLOSING TO HIS VICTORY IN BARCELONA OPEN


Rafeal Nadal is the strongest player ever tennis have seen in clay court. He has excellent temperament especially in clay court. He won his 23rd straight match on clay court on thursday, beating Christophe Rochus of Belgium 6-2, 6-0 to reach Barcelona Open Quarterfinals.

The top-ranked Spaniard is looking to win a fifth straight Godo trophy in Barcelona. He got one step closer when quarterfinal opponent Nalbandian withdrew with a right hip injury on Thursday.

Nalbandian is a fantastic player of this generation and he has won over Nicolas Almagro of spain 6-3, 6-4.

Rochus wilted in the warm conditions, losing his serve twice in the opening set as Nadal overcame a number of unforced errors.

Nadal, who has lost only three of his past 131 matches on clay, stretched to his right to send a backhand passing shot beyond Rochus to open the second set with a break. He closed it out on his second match point when the Rochus sent a backhand wide.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

NADAL "THE REAL CHAMPION"


Rafeal Nadal, the No.1 seed won easily in the Barcelona's second round on wednesday. I think he should be rested by himself as he need to play in upcoming big title French open and Wimbledon. He is naturally a hard worker but should give his full potential in all the tournaments he is playing. He won over Frederico Gil with 6-2, 6-2. As he was the four time winner in Barcelona, he came straight to second round as a bye. Nada feels" I should play hard tennis and not as I played now". He was the first man to focus on the stright fifth title in Barcelona. Nadal has lost only one of his 23 matches at Real Club de Tenis Barcelona. He's also on a 22-match winning streak on clay.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

NADAL WON FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TITLE IN MONTE CARLO MASTERS


Rafeal Nadal, the No.1 seeded won over third seeded Novak Djokovic in the final. Nadal won his straight fifth title after losing a set to Djokovic since 2006 to Roger Federer. Nadal took 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to win Djokovic. Nadal said" I knew that I am not serving well and its not to my full potential, especially the second serve were very slow". He also said" I need to improve in order to compete with the upcoming players in the oncoming tournaments. Djokovic is an excellent player and he will surely get the titles if his performance will keep pace a little bit higher. Djokovic said" Nadal is an excellent player in clay court and nobody is in his form since tennis turn up".He also said that he need to improve in order to beat Nadal.

RAFEAL TO MEET DJOKOVIC IN FINAL


Rafeal Nadal won his 26th consecutive match in Monte Carlo Masters since 2006. Rafeal Nadal won his semifinal against Andy Murray 6-2,7-6 (4). He is approaching to his fifth straight victory in this french open tuneup. He was extremely tough player and has excellent stamina and power with him. He is very strong in rallying with opponent. Rafeal has never lost a set since 2006 in Monte Carlo Masters.

Murray said"rafeal is the greatest clay court player ever he saw in his career".

Now Nadal has to face 3rd seeded Novak Djokovic in his final. Djokovic won over wawrinka 4-6 6-1 6-3. Wawrinka is the one who won over Roger Federer. The final frontier will start on sunday and let us hope that Nadal won his fifth straight title.

Friday, April 17, 2009

RAFEAL NADAL HEADING TOWARDS TO HIS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TITLE


Rafeal Nadal, top seeded in singles tennis, has just won Ivan Ljubicic 6-3 6-3. Rafeal Nadal has never taken to 3 sets since his win over roger federer in 2006 Monte Carlo Masters. He has taken 25 straight sets wins. Nadal played two matches on the day as the previous one was a rain delayed match and he won that against Nicolas Lapentti 6-3 6-0. Rafeal said" I am extremely fit to play the second match as the first match wasn't that tight". He feels being a sports player, he should have energy, stamina and power. In the next round Nadal meets Andy Murray, the fourth seeded, who won against Nikolay Davydenko 7-6(1) 6-4. In another match Novak Djokovic will face Wawrinka, who upset federer.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

RAFEAL NADAL IN MONTE CARLO MASTERS

Rafeal Nadal, the No.1 seed won his first match in Monte carlo Masters against Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2 6-3 in the second round of the Monte Carlo MASTERS. Rafeal has already won four title in Monte Carlo Masters and he is expecting for his fifth title. Whenever Nadal won his Monte carlo MASTERS, he will win the French open too. He like to play in Clay court and he is also very strong in Clay court. Nadal have to meet Nicolas Lapentti in his third round, who has won 2 times Grand slam champion Marat Safin 7-6 (6) 2-6 7-6(6). Nadal has previously won 17 matches in a row on clay and he lost only to Juan Carlos Ferrero in the Second round of the Rome Masters 2008. Nadal expressed that" he has little bit of tough times and good times" he also said that" he has tough times to overcome".