Is Nadal still invincible at RG

[Hs0022]

I tend to like flatter shots, more than topspin, on most surfaces overall. Maybe clay would be different.

What do you think overall, about the two types of shots?

It would be advantageous to play the topspin especially in long rallies simply because it’s a safer high percentage shot to keep the ball inside the court but if you have the flat shot in your arsenal ( it’s just a matter of adjusting the grip ) you can end the points when you can displace your opponent enough to get the open court. On clay the topspin is better because of the high bounce it can cause that can displace your opponent behind the baseline unless he is tall and wants to end the point quickly then he will pounce on the high rise shot.

Mind you it’s hard to get to the flattening shot grip if you are hitting like thirty balls topspin and then want to end the point with the flat winner. Because unless you are a pro who has done thousands of drills like that your shot may end up landing outside the court if you don’t hit the ball right or have the exact grip adjustment to hit the flat ball.
Flat shots have lesser risk for injuries to your shoulders and elbows because there is less torque. Same with flat serves as opposed to kick serves. It’s good to have a balance of both.

 

[nuraman00]

It would be advantageous to play the topspin especially in long rallies simply because it’s a safer high percentage shot to keep the ball inside the court but if you have the flat shot in your arsenal ( it’s just a matter of adjusting the grip ) you can end the points when you can displace your opponent enough to get the open court.

Yes, that's what I like about them.

 

[gohusk]

He's got to lose to say otherwise. The guy's straight set'ed the tournament more times than anybody but Bjorg has won it.

 

[Hs0022]

Looks like Rafa about to go down a break in the third to Djoker.

 

[Hs0022]

Wow saved two bps at 2-2 in the third, one set all.

 

[Hs0022]

Another BP ad Djoker!

 

[Hs0022]

3-2 lead for Nole. On the other side Tsitsipoo is fully exhausted after a five set win vs Zverev. This one better go the distance as well.

 

[Hs0022]

TWO BPS doe Nadal now. One saved by Djoker.

 

[Hs0022]

Saved again spectacularly by Djoker. Deuce. Best rally of match so far. The twelve people in the stadium are really making a lot of noise trying to sound like the stadium is half full.

 

[Hs0022]

Ad Nadal a third break opportunity.

 

[Hs0022]

He’s got it! Steals the break back Nadal. 3-3

 

[Hs0022]

and just as quickly the big letdown follows and Nadal down a 0-30 hole in his service game. Now 0-40. Seen on clay a lot.

 

[Hs0022]

Broken back at love. 4-3 lead for djoker with service to come.

 

[Hs0022]

Starts with a first serve fault then still wins the point. 15-0
30-0 he is scoring in the hair department as well over Nadal baldy patches.

30-15 now. Two UEs wide gives Nadal 30-30.

 

[Hs0022]

And 30-40 now after a third UE hits the tape.

bp baldy!

djoker’s tosses are really low. More Error prone on the serve this makes one.
deuce.
And now Nadal bh sails long game p for Noler.

fault first serve. Nadal pulls the trigger too early. Hits wide attempting a winner with inside out fh
5-3 Djoker

 

[Hs0022]

15-0 Nadal serving down 3-5
Two good serves
30-0
Good backhand winner from Nole at a stretch 30-15
40-15 Nadal hits the baseline

game Nadal.
5-4 Nole to serve for set.

 

[Hs0022]

Falta from Nadal and gives 30-0 to Nole.

he gives one back. 30-15

brilliant pass from Nadal 30-30

30-40 two brilliant points by Nadal the matador. Djoker is being turned into a Djokeroni dish.
Nadal gets the break back. Now 5-5

 

[Hs0022]

Let’s go Baldy!!

Nadal to serve. Now Nadal turning up the fh heat. Inside out winner.

15-0

15-15. Nole bh sails long. 30-15 Nadal.
Underwear routine and onto the next point.
30-15

falta first serve. djoker hits a winner

 

[Hs0022]

30-40 BP chance for the Vulpine one.
And Baldy saves one with a thunderous overhead.

 

[Hs0022]

Nadal trying to Attempt another Djokeroni at 40-40 but Nole wins an intense rally that could have been won by either.