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Nadal Ready to Play Miami Despite Ankle Scare

http://www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March/Nadal-Ready-to-Play-Miami-Despite-Ankle-Scare.aspx

Rafael Nadal is ready to play at this week's Miami Open after suffering an ankle twist during a practice session.
The Spanish star spoke to reporters shortly after finishing another practice session on Tuesday. Despite early photos showing Nadal lying on court in pain, he was able to get up, exit on his own and take time to sign autographs for nearby fans.
“In the beginning I thought it was going to be the end of the tournament,” Nadal told Reuters.com. “But I don’t know now, I don’t think so. I think I am going to be able to compete here.

“Today, if I have to say one thing, for sure I am going to be on court on Friday."
Nadal, who reached the Indian Wells semis this past weekend, is still not feeling 100% confident entering his upcoming second round match. Nadal did undergo a scan of his ankle and was assured by doctors that his injury was not that serious.
"It is still painful but I practiced here today for a little bit more than one hour," Nadal added.
"It bothers me but I didn’t push myself very hard. I don’t know how I am going to answer when I try to get at 100 percent, which is what I need to compete well. But I am confident I am going to be ready.”

Nadal will play the winner of the first round match between Nicolas Almagro and Sergiy Stakhovsky.
Despite Nadal's many career accomplishments, Miami remains an elusive title for his resume. The former No. 1 has reached the Miami finals four times but has to win the event.
"Every week I am competing," the 28-year-old Nadal said. "I am improving a little bit. That gives me confidence, positive feelings and positive energy."

Well you know me. I am worried 1/2 to death. Right now I am worried that the same ankle can sprain again.

We just need him out of Miami with no more injuries.

here is the draw for Miami:


http://www.atpworldtour.com/share/event-draws.aspx?year=2015&eventid=403&draw=ms

Tough road for Rafa. What's new about that?

Quote from: thetruth on March 24, 2015, 11:02:09 pm

Nadal Ready to Play Miami Despite Ankle Scare

http://www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/March/Nadal-Ready-to-Play-Miami-Despite-Ankle-Scare.aspx

Rafael Nadal is ready to play at this week's Miami Open after suffering an ankle twist during a practice session.
The Spanish star spoke to reporters shortly after finishing another practice session on Tuesday. Despite early photos showing Nadal lying on court in pain, he was able to get up, exit on his own and take time to sign autographs for nearby fans.
“In the beginning I thought it was going to be the end of the tournament,” Nadal told Reuters.com. “But I don’t know now, I don’t think so. I think I am going to be able to compete here.

“Today, if I have to say one thing, for sure I am going to be on court on Friday."
Nadal, who reached the Indian Wells semis this past weekend, is still not feeling 100% confident entering his upcoming second round match. Nadal did undergo a scan of his ankle and was assured by doctors that his injury was not that serious.
"It is still painful but I practiced here today for a little bit more than one hour," Nadal added.
"It bothers me but I didn’t push myself very hard. I don’t know how I am going to answer when I try to get at 100 percent, which is what I need to compete well. But I am confident I am going to be ready.”

Nadal will play the winner of the first round match between Nicolas Almagro and Sergiy Stakhovsky.
Despite Nadal's many career accomplishments, Miami remains an elusive title for his resume. The former No. 1 has reached the Miami finals four times but has to win the event.
"Every week I am competing," the 28-year-old Nadal said. "I am improving a little bit. That gives me confidence, positive feelings and positive energy."

Well you know me. I am worried 1/2 to death. Right now I am worried that the same ankle can sprain again.

We just need him out of Miami with no more injuries.

I know how you feel. I guess he's playing it because he's never won here. But, the articles say he was lying on the ground for ten minutes. That's a long time. He should have pulled out and went to a more giving surface. I have to agree with you on this.

Still, he's Rafa and his legacy is already set in stone. We have to be positive, although it's difficult with some of the decisions he's making. Fingers crossed.

order of play for tomorrow:

http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=403

Nando is inconsistent off the ground lady TT.


I expect a straight set win for Rafa.


I am also glad it is an afternoon match. the warmer the better for Rafa.

Quote from: Clay Death on March 26, 2015, 08:57:34 am

I don't want Rafa here so earliest possible loss the better.


he should have never gone to Miami with RG on the line this year.

He definitely should be on the clay. RG is looming. It'll be here before we know it, and Rafa still isn't up to speed. Hopefully, everything will work out. For now, we have to wait and see.

Rafa just wont let go of the old habits. he has won so much on clay for a decade that he takes it for granted even as it is slowly slipping away from him.


monre carlo, Barcelona, and rome were definitive locks for him in the past. and of course RG.




now other players are simply working harder than ever and are more hungry than ever. they are more focused than they have ever been.



Rafa just cant afford his RG crown. he has to try to hold on to it for at least another year.

I will say this again:

clay is the wellspring from which he flows.


he had exactly zero business being in Miami. his game is in shambles and his fitness is in a dramatic decline.

he just wasted 10 days that he could have spent on the red clay.


he cant beat anybody in this condition. why is he not getting this?

Rafa is in very bad shape physically.


he cant beat anybody in this current shape even on clay. certainly not the top players.



tony was right. he is worn out and goes away in the middle of the match.



he had 12 break opportunities against nando and made good on just 3 of them.


he was trying to return from the parking lot. his shots have no depth, power, and no accuracy.


he had 32 unforced errors against a guy he owns.


he said he was nervous out there. bullshit. he was worn out in the 3rd.


and his game is not there. so no game and no fitness. that is the real reason why he was shaky and nervous out there.



at this rate it is going to take a miracle to win RG.

2 things have to happen:



1. he has to find some fitness and enough game to get on a roll. and then he has to win monte carlo, Barcelona, and rome.

that will put him on the right track.



2. he has to get very lucky in paris. he has to take them all out in straights pretty much.

and it would help if somebody can take out nole. maybe somebody out there can play a match of a lifetime and derail nole.


rafa has continued to let hit fitness decline rather significantly and is now paying steep price for it.



he will have to refocus and find the relentless will and the relentless hunger again. talk is cheap.

i am not seeing any progress.


it is just the opposite: he is getting worse.


he made a terrible mistake by going to Miami in the shape he was in. he could have really gotten injured and nearly did.


there are enough points to be had in monte carlo, rome, and Madrid. there was no need to go to Miami and embarrass himself.


i am really worried now.