"...muchas gracias..."Rafael Nadal was more an escape artist than a top baller today at the Paris Masters today.
The Majorcan Matador had to save five match points down 5-6 in the second set and overcame a 3-5 deficit in the decider to oust compatriot Nicolas Almagro 3-6, 7-6(2), 7-5. The single-handed slinger clearly had a case of the nagging nerves and needed multiple rub downs for cramps during the 3 hour 15 minute bout. The second seed will face another Spaniard, Tommy Robredo, in the third round.
I imagine Rafa's form will get much better in the next round especially against someone who has no real weapons and who'll give him a nice, steady ball to hit. Oh, the 5-0 H2H in the 23-year old's favor doesn't hurt either.
UPDATE: Here's the new ad for the Balearic Islands that I previewed back in August. It's DEF not better than the first one Rafa shot. No chance.
(Photo: Getty)
the ad is horrible, he better play tennis and go shirtless on court...
ReplyDeleteIt is kinda cheesy and for one heck of a long spot there's scaringly little of Rafa in it.
ReplyDeleteBut I won't complain about some open-shirt-Rafa-running-his-fingers-through-his-hair. o_O
Nadal looks like ghost there in the first pic.He doesnt look fresh at all.
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