Rafael Nadal

[Kamileki]

Djokovic na początku sezonu broni masę punktów.

Do Madrytu broni 2415 pkt, z czego na jego ulubionym AO 2k, także jak na jego standardy nie taką masę.

To fakt, że Novak też niewiele broni po AO - nawet mniej niż Rafa, ale trzeba pamiętać o tym że już teraz jest 640 pkt różnicy (a może jeszcze wzrośnie - choćby o 200 za wygraną z Cipasem) no a przede wszystkim o tym, że wiosna to ulubiona część sezonu Hiszpana i zawsze zdobywa wtedy znacznie więcej punktów od Novaka - ten rok był wyjątkowo słaby bo łącznie w Monte Carlo, Barcelonie i Madrycie wpadło ledwie 900 pkt... najmniej od 2004 roku. Oczywiście Djoko może wcześniej nadrobić w Indian Wells i Miami ale żeby być blisko w rankingu musi wygrać koniecznie AO. Dla mnie sprawa jest prosta - jeśli AO 2020 wygra ktoś inny niż Serb to Nadal na 90 % trzyma jedynkę do USO.

[Kiefer]

Fed bierze WTF, AO i luzuje Rafę na jedynce, pasi?

[Kamileki]

Fed bierze WTF, AO i luzuje Rafę na jedynce, pasi?

Co ciekawe istnieje taka opcja

[TennisUser]

Fed bierze WTF, AO i luzuje Rafę na jedynce, pasi?

Żeby tak się stało, Nadal nie może nic już wygrać na tegorocznym WTF i musiałby przegrać w 1/4 AO.

Oczywiście to jeden z wariantów XD

[Michael Scott]

Nie jest to wcale mało prawdopodobna opcja, w przyszłym roku Rafie stuknie szesnasty AO, a triumfował tam tylko raz. Bez wątpienia najbardziej niewygodny szlem.

Najlepszą szansą dla Rafy na nabijanie punktów jest Acapulco oraz początek sezonu na clayu. Tam można zdobyć sporo punktów, zwłaszcza po tych kilku półfinałowych porażkach.

De facto bezpiecznie jest do momentu, aż Djokovic nie wygra AO. Jeśli nie wygra, nieistotne jest, na jakim etapie turnieju odpadnie Rafa. Ja jakoś nie jestem w stanie uwierzyć w Feda biorącego pakiet WTF + AO. Prędzej obstawię Nadala wygrywającego dwa szlemy (obowiązkowo RG), notującego świetny sezon na mączce, dorzucając jakiś Masters na hardzie i ciągnąc na jedynce do końca roku Jeśli zdrowie dopisze, kto wie?

[Kiefer]

W sumie w żadną z opcji nie wierzę, napisałem bardziej dla beki. Pan Szwajcar jest dopiero w półfinale i równie dobrze na tym może zmagania zakończyć. Natomiast Rafa ma dużą szanse by być na jedynce minimum do Indian Wells nawet jeśli Novak wygra AO to ma na to spore szanse, a przecież może on jeszcze zapunktować teraz w Londynie.

[Barty]

No proszę, jeszcze niedawno podawano pewnego przystojniaka ze Wschodu jako tego, który ma zluzować Fabsterów na szczycie rankingu, a wystarczyły 2 nieudane turnieje i już inna retoryka.

[Michael Scott]

Zluzuje, spokojnie. Wszystko w swoim czasie - w 2020 roku myślę, że kwestia jedynki rozegra się między Nadalem (z oczywistym pole position przed resztą stawki), Djokoviciem i właśnie Daniłem. Med ma tę przewagę, że punkty nastukał sobie w drugiej połowie roku, a de facto do sierpnia niczego nie broni.

[Kamileki]

[Damian]

Nadal Outlatsts Tsitsipas In London Marathon

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Spaniard prevails on Friday
Rafael Nadal has already clinched year-end No. 1 in the ATP Rankings, but he wants more at the Nitto ATP Finals. The Spaniard prevailed in a 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5 marathon on Friday against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Group Andre Agassi.

Nadal needed to defeat Tsitsipas in order to maintain his chance at advancing out of round-robin action at The O2 in London. Daniil Medvedev must now beat Alexander Zverev in the night session in order for the Spaniard to secure his place in the semi-finals. If Medvedev prevails, Nadal will finish first in the group and face Roger Federer for a place in the title match.

“I don't know if I [will] see you tomorrow because it depends on the match this afternoon. I did all the things that I could today. I fought until the end, two days ago [and] today,” Nadal said to the crowd in his on-court interview. “If I am able to play in front of you tomorrow against Roger, it will be a huge honour. And if not, I really hope to see you next year. So many thanks. Thank you very much everyone.”

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The World No. 1 is trying to reach the last four at the season-ending championships for the first time since 2015 and sixth time overall. He is 5-2 in final round-robin matches at this event.

The Spaniard secured year-end No. 1 in the ATP Rankings after Federer defeated Novak Djokovic on Thursday. It’s the fifth time that Nadal has finished a season in the top spot. He received the year-end No. 1 trophy in an on-court presentation ceremony following his win over Tsitsipas.


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Neither player faced a break point in the opening set. Nadal and Tsitsipas remained even until 4/4 in the tie-break, when the Greek secured a mini-break after Nadal hit a backhand into the net. Tsitsipas closed out the set with an ace two points later. He finished the set with 13 winners and 13 unforced errors.

But Nadal wasn’t ready for his time at The O2 to end. He earned the first pair of break points of the match at 2-2 in the second set, but couldn’t convert. A third break point came and went at 3-3 after a strong first serve from Tsitsipas. But Nadal made good at 4-4 and roared in approval after Tsitsipas launched a forehand wide. The Spaniard comfortably held in the next game to even the score. Nadal produced 11 winners to just six unforced errors in the second set and lost five points on serve (20/25).


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It appeared that Nadal might run away with the match after knocking off a backhand volley to grab two break points at 2-2 in the deciding set, but Tsitsipas bravely fought back with aggressive play. The Greek then saved another break point at 3-3 with a big first serve. Both men saved their their best tennis for the final stages of the match and traded high-quality winners with each other.


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A forehand passing shot winner on the run at 5-5 gave Nadal two more break points, but Tsitsipas again pulled a Houdini act and brought the score to deuce. But Nadal was not to be denied. He earned his fifth break point of the set after prevailing in a lengthy baseline exchange and finally converted after Tsitsipas pushed a backhand volley wide.

The World No. 1 raised his arms in triumph after holding serve at 6-5 to prevail after two hours and 52 minutes. Nadal finished the day with 38 winners to 30 unforced errors and didn't offer his opponent a break point.


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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER COMEBACK. @RafaelNadal recovers from a set down to defeat @StefTsitsipas and stay alive in the #NittoATPFinals

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Nadal improved to 5-1 in his FedEx ATP Head2Head rivalry with Tsitsipas. All three of their previous clashes this year took place in the semi-finals. Nadal prevailed at the Australian Open and Internazionali BNL d’Italia, while Tsitsipas scored an upset at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Tsitsipas qualified for the semi-finals on Wednesday by winning his first two matches in Group Andre Agassi. The Greek is making his debut at The O2 this week.

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[Damian]

Nadal Honoured With ATP Tour No. 1 Trophy

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Spaniard finishes as year-end No. 1 in ATP Rankings for a fifth time

Rafael Nadal was honoured on court Friday afternoon at the Nitto ATP Finals, receiving his ATP Tour No. 1 trophy from ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode for finishing as the year-end No. 1 in the ATP Rankings.

“This trophy is an achievement for all year round, so personally today I can't thank you all enough for all the support for this match [today] and all the time I have been playing here in London,” said Nadal, during the on-court ceremony.

“I would like to thank, because it's something I really feel from the bottom of my heart, all the fans, all around the world, who give me the support every single week that I am playing.

“It's very difficult to describe the feeling when you are on court, when you walk on and you feel the support and the love from that many people. So just thank you very much everybody, all around.”


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Nadal, who replaced Novak Djokovic at World No. 1 on 4 November, has enjoyed a stellar season, capturing four titles — including two Grand Slams and two ATP Masters 1000s. He has compiled a 53-7 match record in 2019, following his Group Andre Agassi victory on Friday over Stefanos Tsitsipas. At 33, Nadal is the oldest player to finish year-end No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings (since 1973).

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“I am super happy," said Nadal. "Honestly, after all the things that I went through in my career, in terms of injury, I never thought that at the age of 33 and a half, I would have this trophy in my hands again. So it's something really, really emotional for me. A lot of work [goes on] in the shadows to be where we are today. And without all my family, who are here next to me, this would be impossible. I just want to say thank you very, very much everyone for the support.

“To all the fans and to all the ATP staff, we have a great tour. All the workers make us feel great every single week, all around the world, so many thanks to all the people who work for the ATP and make the players and the fans enjoy a great tour.”

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Having previously finished at the top in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2017, Nadal is the first player to hold, lose and regain the year-end No. 1 on four occasions. The Mallorcan is also the first player to finish No. 1 five times in non-consecutive years. The 11-year gap between his first year-end No. 1 season (2008) and his last (2019) is also a record.

Nadal is the fifth player to finish the year at the pinnacle of men’s professional tennis on five or more occasions, following in the footsteps of Pete Sampras (6), Jimmy Connors (5), Roger Federer (5) and Djokovic (5). This is the 16th straight season that the year-end World No. 1 ranking has been held by a member of the ‘Big Four’ — Federer (2004-07, ’09), Nadal (2008, ’10, ’13, ’17, ‘19), Djokovic (2011-12, ’14-15, ‘18) or Andy Murray (2016).

During the ceremony, Nadal additionally thanked Kermode, who is ending his six-year tenure as ATP Executive Chairman and President at the end of 2019. “Thanks Chris for everything,” said Nadal. “It is a real honour to receive this trophy from you. So many thanks for all the things you did well for our sport, Chris.”

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[Kamileki]

[Kamileki]

[arti]

[Damian]

Nadal Will Be Ready If He Faces Federer In London

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Spaniard finishes group play 2-1
Rafael Nadal has done his part, beating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5 on Friday to finish 2-1 in Group Andre Agassi. Now the World No. 1 waits to learn his weekend fate.

If defending champion Alexander Zverev wins the final Group Andre Agassi match on Friday evening, the German will win the group and Tsitsipas, who is also 2-1, will finish second. But if fourth seed Daniil Medvedev can earn his first win of the tournament and beat Zverev, Nadal will win the group and Tsitsipas will finish second.

“I'm not sure if I'm going to watch the match or not. I don't know. The only thing that is sure is I have to be ready for anything, so I think I did my work and I did it well,” Nadal said. “[I'm] happy for the victory. Now I have to wait.”

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Should Medvedev win, on Saturday afternoon, Nadal would face Roger Federer, who finished second in Group Bjorn Borg behind Austrian Dominic Thiem. The two would be meeting for the 41st time in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series.

Nadal leads 24-16 and won their last matchup at the Nitto ATP Finals in 2013, but Federer has won six of their past seven, including their Wimbledon semi-final in July.

“It is one of the surfaces that he feels comfortable on. He plays so well. He plays so fast. So I need to play a perfect match tomorrow if I want to have any chance to be in that final,” Nadal said.

“I think I am playing better, but it's true that Roger yesterday played unbelievable. So he will come to that match with plenty of confidence. So let's see. I hope to be ready to compete at the highest level possible if that's the case.”

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Should Zverev win and Nadal not make the semi-finals, however, the Spaniard will leave London feeling positive about his game. After a slow start against the seventh-seeded Zverev on Monday night, the year-end World No. 1 bounced back with two victories, including a comeback win against Medvedev on Wednesday in which Nadal saved a match point at 1-5 in the third set.

“I know how I arrived here. I know the preparation [was] very short for me and not the ideal one after the injury in Bercy,” Nadal said.

“For me, it was important to give [myself] a chance to compete better than what I did the first day. The first day [was] a tough day.

“It's the worst tournament possible to arrive without the best preparation possible, because in other tournaments sometimes you can be a little bit more lucky with the draw... But here, the first day you play one of the best players of the world on a tough surface. So if you don't arrive with plenty of confidence on your body and your movements and everything, things become much more difficult. And I think that's what happened. Then I think I have been improving my tennis every day.”

Nadal was reminded how much he's improved and achieved this year after his 53rd win when he was honoured on-court with the ATP Tour No. 1 trophy.

“This trophy is the work of the whole year, a great year in all terms. To have this trophy with me is a big personal satisfaction,” Nadal said.

“I think we did a lot of things well during the whole year. Of course the team and the family played a very important role this year, even more than other times because [there] have been some tough moments at the beginning of the season, in terms of physical issues that demoralised me a little bit. So they played a very important role, so I can't thank all of them enough for all the support.”

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[Starigniter]

Gratulacje dla rafanów.
Ten rok chyba nie mógł być lepszy dla Nadala, a szczególnie po tym jak niepewnie prezentował się w połowie sezonu na mączce.
Wygrał w Rzymie (i Novak dostał bajgla), wygrał w Paryżu, obronił po raz pierwszy w karierze tytuł poza mączką w Kanadzie, wygrał US Open i został #1 na koniec.
W dodatku Thiem i Federer mu pomogli wyeliminować Djokovica, a na koniec roku jeszcze uniknął meczu ze Szwajcarem, z którym na bilans 1-6 pod dachem ; J

[DUN I LOVE]

Jeszcze #40-15 i pogoda w Paryżu podczas drugiego półfinału.

A, jeszcze walkowery Monfa w Kanadzie i Thanasiego na USO.

I Daniił na WTF.

Coś jeszcze pewnie.

[Starigniter]

Jeszcze #40-15 i pogoda w Paryżu podczas drugiego półfinału.

A, jeszcze walkowery Monfa w Kanadzie i Thanasiego na USO.

I Daniił na WTF.

Coś jeszcze pewnie.

No i 2019, czyli 20-19.
40-15 to bardziej dla Novaka.
Djokovic musiał też, z tego co pamiętam, bardzo późno rozgrywać mecz w Rzymie półfinałowy i to miało wpływ na to, że przegrał 0-6, 6-4, 1-6.
I jeszcze kontuzje Federovica w US Open. IMHO daliby mu radę tam.
Aaa! I ślub Rafałka <3
Tak akurat wyszło, że Nadal nie zagrał przeciwko Dziadererowi w Indian Wells w półfinale i być może przez to wiemy co się w finale stało
Edit: i jeszcze oczywiście Wimbledon, przez co Nadaliusz Ceglasty potrzebuje już tylko dwóch tytułów, a nie trzech, żeby wyjść na prowadzenie.
Kilka rekordów też by się znalazło (jak najstarszy #1 na koniec roku), ale o to trzeba pytać fanatyków jak Kamileki

[Kamileki]

Jeszcze #40-15 i pogoda w Paryżu podczas drugiego półfinału.

A, jeszcze walkowery Monfa w Kanadzie i Thanasiego na USO.

I Daniił na WTF.

Coś jeszcze pewnie.

Umęczony Novak w Rzymie

A żeby być uczciwym to sam Nole ma równie sporo szczęścia w tym sezonie co Hiszpan - krecz Keia w ćwiartce AO , 40-15 (to jednak przede wszystkim korzyść dla Serba) no i walkower Cilica w Madrycie. Można jeszcze wspomnieć o zmianie zasad na Wimblu co także było korzystne dla Novaka.

[Starigniter]

Można jeszcze wspomnieć o zmianie zasad na Wimblu co także było korzystne dla Novaka.

Też uważam, że powinno być jak 50 lat temu: pierwszy set 21-19, później 6-8 i w ten sposób.

A czy z tymi W/O czy RET to naprawdę aż taki fart? Fed dostał od Rafy walkowera w Indian Wells i nie uważam, aby to był fart.

Bardziej mi chodzi o to, że Thiem musiał w sobotę dogrywać SF w RG, co na pewno odbiło się na nim fizycznie tamtej niedzieli. No i kontuzje Djokovica i Federera w US Open, a moim zdaniem żadnego z nich by tam nie pokonał.
I w sumie nie oglądałem tenisa latem, ale jak to się stało, że Medvedev ugrał tylko 3 gemy w Kanadzie, a USA przegrał 2 pierwsze sety, ale i tak poległ dopiero w pięciu?
Bo przynajmniej teoretycznie wyglądało to tak, że dostał łatwego przeciwnika w US Open.