Rafael Nadal’s latest bid for a 21st Grand Slam singles title ends with a battling four-set defeat by Novak Djokovic in Paris.
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1.rafa short balls allowed novak to get to baseline and play aggressive . usually rafa used to hit depp and dictate the points from baseline to opponent.
2. The FHDTL shot which rafa often use in big matches was missing
3. the BH of rafa which is so goood gave trouble to rafa
4. the night conditions caused ball to bounce low and humidity caused rafa wearing down physically
i think it was all physical aspect and condition if rafa would have physically right he would have pulled of this match because just few day ago he got win against novak in rome so confidence of beating novak was there alwz.
i am 200 % sure rafa know what happened to him and he will find solutions in next RG
rafa i think will skip 2021 wimbeldon even he played great match match against novak in semifinal in last edition of wimbeldon and i fell he for sure can win wimbeldon once again
rafa will lift USO 2021
rafa also i think wil skip AO 2022
more power to you rafa …get rest and come stronger
On a different note, what’s happened to Rafa’s serve ? Second serve especially ? 8 doublefaults ? Pretty much in every match ! Needs to get more kick on the 2nd serve – needs to be relaxed to serve well. That’s what’s lacking – relaxation – he’s been tense this whole clay season. Too much weight of expectation. Poor thing – doesnt handle expectation as well as Novak does – certainly these days. Too many doubts and tensions creeping in. Body wearing him down also perhaps. Hope he has a good rest on his lovely boat and returns to play Wimbledon. He can win it if he’s relaxed enough. I’m sure of it.
I’m devastated by Rafa’s loss – and equally by Novak’s 19th GS win and double GS achievement at all slams. Vajda thinks Novak could win the calender slam this yr and a golden one is what they’re aiming at. Novak’s unshakeable self-belief is the foundation of his flawless game and astounding successes this last decade. His coach(es) must have had a lot to do with this unwaning self-belief and confidence. Contrast Vajda’s sweet and fatherly demeanour to Uncle Toni’s harsh and overly strict treatment of Rafa – his first GS French win at 19 on his debut attempt was brushed aside by Toni with a harsh putdown and squashing of celebrations ! Toni obstructed Rafa’s self-belief in gross and subtle ways, that has made Rafa a doubter – always wary of opponents even in early rounds at the French ! Leaving Toni at long last was the best thing for Rafa – Moya is so much kinder and psychologically astute.