Nadal v Medvedev

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Nadal v Medvedev

Post by XDS » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:45 pm

Apologies if this is already on here, but I have just watched one of the greatest sportsmen win his 21st grand slam, what a warrior best part of 5 and a half hours at full pelt against a man 10 years younger absolutely brilliant entertainment, full marks to Medvedev for playing his part not sure you should call him a loser/runner up after that game both were winners.
The one thing that immediately springs to mind is footballers moan about playing 2 or 3 times a week yet these guys play every other day or so for God knows how long then produce a final of that length and quality, I take my hat off to them.
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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by KLClaret » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:49 pm

Seconded. What a fantastic match

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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:55 pm

One of the all time classic finals, and what a comeback from Nadal, but Medvedev more than played his part in an epic.

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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by Jamesy » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:00 pm

I backed Nadal at 3/1 when he was well behind in the first set. Thanks Rafael, you are a true tennis warrior.

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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:05 pm

On a par with that Classic he had at Wimbledon way back.
And he's still doing it now.
Great athlete, great Champion.
And Medvedev played his part.
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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by Jamesy » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:13 pm

Buxton and XDS, spot on guys. That final made for some fantastic viewing. Hats off to both of these tennis players.

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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by clansman » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:16 pm

One of the greatest matches ever.

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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by ashtonlongsider » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:31 pm

Absolutely epic final. Both players were incredible but Nadal was superhuman.

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Re: Nadal v Medvedev

Post by Claretitus » Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:24 pm

Absolutely incredible. Thought the writing was on the wall for Rafa when Medvedev broke him back for 5 - 5 in the fifth, but what a superb recovery to take the match. One of the greatest matches ever, and history made with a 21st Grand Slam.

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