Before stepping out on No. 1 Court, Rafael Nadal had this unfortunate moment in his warm-up. Ouch! That’s gotta hurt!
After the match, Rafa said:
It’s okay. Just a small accident.
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Well, that was nerve-racking, and neither of them really deserved to lose.
Sorry to say this but why didnt Rafa change his return position? 4 meters behind the line does not work against a serve and volley player.
I just do not understand, why? Can somebody explain…
I don’t think anyone can explain this behavior. Rafa, after those 4-break points at 8-8, didn’t make an impression on the Muller serve at all. I hate to say this but the writing was on the wall towards the end. Rafa was completely unwilling to change his return game, and the no-tiebreak situation hurts someone with that adamant mindset.
We should be gracious in defeat as Our Champ gave it all….I think Moya effect was clearly seen today as he saved many Match points first time in his career on grass but Muller Serve was on another level….Win or loss We are with you Champ!!!
Don’t want to go too far but it’s now Rogers to lose
I hope I am wrong!!!!
Vamosssssss Rafa
This one is going to hurt. Big
Nadal is going to kill me !!!!
STOP STANDING SO FAR BACK WHEN RETURNING SERVE!!!
Please step in, at least on the second serves. Please RAFA?!
Margo are you there? – This is too nerve wrecking 😜😳
VAMOOS RAFA!! 🎾💪🏼🍀❤️🤞🏻
Now I am. I stopped coming here during Rafa’s matches for obvious reasons.
Now that Rafa’s match is over I feel for him. He must be thinking “so close.”
The upside is that he got to play on a surface he loves. Earlier I said if Rafa loses, he should forget about Wimbledon in the future to concentrate on other surfaces. I await to see if he plays it in 2018. Rafa may try again and I will be behind him 150%.
RAFA ROCKS 150% TODAY AND EVERY DAY
RAFA TOTALLY ROCKS TODAY AND EVERY DAY!! 😌❤️🌟🍀
I can’t stop thinking of that nasty bang Rafa got on his head before the match – hope he’s really ok and didn’t seriously hurt himself… 😥🤕😧😘
The best to you sweet Rafa ❤️🍀 Tomorrow’s a new day ☀️
Me too, Rafantastic. I’ve been putting it way back in my mind because it really looked painful. Rafa laughed it off but that may have been a shock reaction. Geez, I hope he doesn’t have a bump on his head or a headache. That was a wallop.
RAFA ROCKS 150% bumps and all
Rafa, no one deserves that standing ovation more than you, and that’s even before you have clinched this match , which you will
Spot on Maria 😊👍🏻
Hi Rafantastic, I think I will be beach ready as they say after this match, as I must have sweated off at least two stone in the last 4+hours Lol.
You holding in there Susie.😰
I am not moving Maria until this is over. Stay with it
Come on Rafa, stop teasing Muller and show him the door pronto.
2 sets a piece! Come on Rafa come on Chaaaaamp!
Levelled it like the true fighting champion he is. Take him down in the 5th rafa as I can’t stand much more.
We believe in you Champ…..2-2 finally
Ufffffff some tension that was….!!!!
2:2 in sets. Keep it up, champ! Vamos Rafa <3
One can only hope that Muller has peaked too soon. Rafa looks a far better player in this 4th set – only issue is his turned ankle. I really hope he is not injured
The Wimbledon crowd are a little subdued today , they need to start being a bit more active and get behind Rafa. Susie you need to get down to the grounds asap with a megaphone and liven court one up.
YES RAFA 😀 COME ON
Lol Maria. Told you this would be tense but didn’t think it would be quite so heart pounding. Rafa got 3rd set and now needs to take muller down!!!
I know, I keep switching matches to calm me down , but doesn’t help when I see Roger claim his first set so easily.
Oh screw Rogers match Maria. Rafa just broke in the 4th. Yeeesssss!!
Come on Rafa , u can still do this. vamos man vamos
And Rafa breaks!!! Yay! I have to leave work now so can’t watch anymore, but will be following the scores and willing you on Rafa. Vamos!
Thing is nearly all of Rafa’s stats are better (not the aces obviously 🙁 ) At least try to get to a tie-break Rafa! I haven’t given up yet, and neither must you!
Come on Rafa, you can still do this.A drop of rain wouldn’t go amiss right now, and a quick check up.
I was just hoping for rain Maria. Great minds
hope you are okay – that was some bang – all my best to my hero that always gives me pleasure to watch. Your 70 year old fan for many years. Go RAFA.
Oh no. Rafa broken in 2nd set
He said he was ok as soon as he’s done it. Let’s hope he is. This is a tense match so far
WTF ??!!! It is a huge bang !!! Hope he is okay !!!
I’m with you on that Lily, a bit worrying.
Outch sweet Rafa, really do hope you’re ok – that was a nasty bang 😣😢😘
Come on Champ – you can do this 🤗❤️🍀
VAMOOS CHAMP! 🎾💪🏼
omg. rafa. please take care of yourself. please win.