nadal really started going after Blake's Forehand. I think he is realizing that he can't be afraid to go after the forehands of these hard hitters. He sets up the point nicely especially when he was returning Jame's serve.
Maybe that's the key, Nadal usually attacks hard hitters backhand to make their returns uncomfy (see how he plays against Federer on last French Open for an example), but players get used to that type of attacks. Anyway, on hard courts Nadal should make lower shots because players like Blake, Berdych or Djokovic love those medium-high topspinned balls to hit back very hard.
Finally! Rafa said "I'm sick of losing to James Blake! I wanna win!"
ErinAlexis86 3 years ago
i hate the british commentator, he hates nadal!
stealthpakfa 3 years ago
Excellent Video! Amazing games by Nadal. Blake did not lose, Nadal won.
Vamos Rafa!! Way to go.
imjimmy18 4 years ago 6
I prefer the guy with the sleeveless shirt and the big forehand.
rjamesyork 4 years ago 3
thats y his the defending champ. go RAFA
thundercat90 4 years ago 3
nadal really started going after Blake's Forehand. I think he is realizing that he can't be afraid to go after the forehands of these hard hitters. He sets up the point nicely especially when he was returning Jame's serve.
dragonslayer14 4 years ago
Maybe that's the key, Nadal usually attacks hard hitters backhand to make their returns uncomfy (see how he plays against Federer on last French Open for an example), but players get used to that type of attacks. Anyway, on hard courts Nadal should make lower shots because players like Blake, Berdych or Djokovic love those medium-high topspinned balls to hit back very hard.
evrynicktaken 3 years ago
go rafa...
qudzzienadal 4 years ago 4
<3 rafa <3
90th11 4 years ago
gracias... me kede dormido *.*
Gran partido
linkjesuli 4 years ago
Thank you so much!!!
azndolboy 4 years ago