Rafael Nadal’s first match in four years at Queen’s does not go to planned. He’s lost to the world No79, Alexandr Dolgopolov, who was excellent, and his preparations for Wimbledon have been disrupted. There were flashes of class from Nadal and his fighting spirit remains intact, but he’s still not entirely comfortable on this surface. (via The Guardian Live Blog)
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Rafael Nadal of Spain during his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (June 15, 2015 – Source: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain during his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (June 15, 2015 – Source: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Europe)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Alexandr Dolgopolov (L) of Ukraine shakes hands with Rafael Nadal of Spain after their men’s singles first round match against during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves centre court after his defeat in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves centre court after his defeat in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (June 15, 2015 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after his defeat in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after his defeat in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after his defeat in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (June 15, 2015 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves centre court after his defeat in his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during his men’s singles first round match against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during day two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club on June 16, 2015 in London, England. (June 15, 2015 – Source: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Europe)
“Rafa is not reading your comments. He’s not looking for your tips, suggestions & advice.” ~ Debby(paraphrased)
LOL
Is he reading your comments Debby? Is he looking for your consolation, sympathy & coddling?
I doubt it.
But I’m pretty sure that there are some readers of this website who appreciate my comments, and even some who might appreciate yours.
Like I said earlier, nobody is forcing you to read comments/commenters whom you disagree with. If you don’t like those viewpoints, don’t read them. Calling them “silly”, “disgraceful”, “ridiculous”, etc… is not a mature or civil response, and reflects very poorly on the person spewing those pejoratives.
VAMOS!!!