Rosol vs. Nadal
Wow! This match was incredible. Rosol played at such a high level throughout the match. He never once wavered or dropped his level. He went for every shot and never lost confidence.
This match had the feel of the 09' French Open when Nadal played Soderling.
Rosol, bit of an unknown journeyman. Big guy. Flat ball. Gave Nadal no rhythm
Nadal was hitting the ball short. Not service line short, but well inside the service box short. Last time I remember him hitting it that short was against Soderling at French Open. Rosol was quick to attack on every short ball. Didn't seem to care about missing shots. Just had to play hard flat mindless unconscious tennis with no regard the moment.
Here's the stats...
Lukas Rosol (CZE) Rafael Nadal (ESP)
22 Aces 19
3 Double faults 2
92 of 137 = 67 % 1st serves in 93 of 139 = 67 %
76 of 92 = 83 % 1st serve points won 73 of 93 = 78 %
26 of 45 = 58 % 2nd serve points won 29 of 46 = 63 %
134 MPH Fastest serve 130 MPH
124 MPH Average 1st serve speed 118 MPH
101 MPH Average 2nd serve speed 95 MPH
22 of 28 = 79 % Net points won 14 of 21 = 67 %
4 of 8 = 50 % Break points won 3 of 4 = 75 %
37 of 139 = 27 % Receiving points won 35 of 137 = 26 %
65 Winners 41
29 Unforced errors 16
139 Total points won 137
This match was a classic. I was confident that although Rosol had a good start to match, those missed set points in the 1st set tie-beaker would be enough to spur Nadal on to a higher level. Rosol was not emotional after losing crucial points and stuck with his game. Rosol saw that Nadal was having to step up his game, not him. He was a high level throughout.
I'm a big Berdych fan, but crushed when he lost 1st round to Gulbis. Perhaps Lukas Rosol can help sooth that hurt. Another tall, big hitting Czech. 26 years old and finding his game. Better late than never. Wimbledon just got good!
Sincerely,
Kyle LaCroix
Wow! This match was incredible. Rosol played at such a high level throughout the match. He never once wavered or dropped his level. He went for every shot and never lost confidence.
This match had the feel of the 09' French Open when Nadal played Soderling.
Rosol, bit of an unknown journeyman. Big guy. Flat ball. Gave Nadal no rhythm
Nadal was hitting the ball short. Not service line short, but well inside the service box short. Last time I remember him hitting it that short was against Soderling at French Open. Rosol was quick to attack on every short ball. Didn't seem to care about missing shots. Just had to play hard flat mindless unconscious tennis with no regard the moment.
Here's the stats...
Lukas Rosol (CZE) Rafael Nadal (ESP)
22 Aces 19
3 Double faults 2
92 of 137 = 67 % 1st serves in 93 of 139 = 67 %
76 of 92 = 83 % 1st serve points won 73 of 93 = 78 %
26 of 45 = 58 % 2nd serve points won 29 of 46 = 63 %
134 MPH Fastest serve 130 MPH
124 MPH Average 1st serve speed 118 MPH
101 MPH Average 2nd serve speed 95 MPH
22 of 28 = 79 % Net points won 14 of 21 = 67 %
4 of 8 = 50 % Break points won 3 of 4 = 75 %
37 of 139 = 27 % Receiving points won 35 of 137 = 26 %
65 Winners 41
29 Unforced errors 16
139 Total points won 137
This match was a classic. I was confident that although Rosol had a good start to match, those missed set points in the 1st set tie-beaker would be enough to spur Nadal on to a higher level. Rosol was not emotional after losing crucial points and stuck with his game. Rosol saw that Nadal was having to step up his game, not him. He was a high level throughout.
I'm a big Berdych fan, but crushed when he lost 1st round to Gulbis. Perhaps Lukas Rosol can help sooth that hurt. Another tall, big hitting Czech. 26 years old and finding his game. Better late than never. Wimbledon just got good!
Sincerely,
Kyle LaCroix
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