Rafael Nadal Reacts To Drawing Novak Djokovic In The French Open Quarterfinals [Video]

When Rafa is uncomfortable, or upset, he may talk the PR standard boilerplate about it not mattering, because you play it one match at a time – but his face and body get all twitchy on such occasions.

And both his hair and his English seem to be regressing.

May 22nd, 2015 at 7:10 am

What can you expect ranked 7th
Seed 6
Big winner Federer
He will make the final if he plays good
Nadal vs Djokovic quarter final that’s terrible for both but on form Djokovic should win
Then play Murray
Then 1 vs 2 final
The French organisers don’t want Nadal to win 10😡

May 22nd, 2015 at 7:52 am

cf1. FOS!!

May 22nd, 2015 at 8:35 am

“The French organisers don’t want Nadal to win 10”

That was one of my first thoughts (other than also that Roger doesn’t seem to have anybody to play in his half other than Ferru … and maybe Le Monf if he’s in form and the crowd is behind him).

May 22nd, 2015 at 10:14 am

He looks normal to me to be honest. And what can one expect him to say: novak in quarters? Oh what a doodle of a match. Walk in the park. Lol: it’s normal. I think both rafa and novak privately will be thinking: f*** f*** and f***. Both came out losers with the lottery of the draw IMO.

May 22nd, 2015 at 10:18 am

Seems like No1e or Rafa have to earn this French Open. I agree with you Brando. This draw is more about them trying to stop Rafa to get to 10 and to make it a cake-walk for Roger to at least get to the final. If No1e is firing on all cylinders he should get there. But even as a die-hard No1e fan, I can’t sit back and think he has this in the bag because of Rafa. I’d like to say this is the year, but that’s why they play the tournaments. We shall see…

May 22nd, 2015 at 11:48 am

http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2015-05-22/rafa_my_form_looks_bad_but_im_ready.html
Great interview.
Vamos Champ!

May 22nd, 2015 at 11:52 am

Winner of this QF holds the trophy, no question.

May 22nd, 2015 at 12:50 pm

As strange as it may seem, I believe Rafa’s chances of winning the FO are overstated right now. His form doesn’t warrant him being anything better than a No.6 seed.

In the back of the minds of most Rafa fans (myself included), I’m wondering if he makes it to the 2nd week. I initially thought he would come out roaring at this FO but his Euro red clay results have been disastrous by his standards. And I can’t see his health getting better playing physical best of 5’s.

None of this means Rafa can’t win this tournament. This is Rafa after all. But, this is Novak’s tournament to lose. If Rafa and Noval do meet in the quarters, all the pressure will be on Novak. On paper, I think Novak wins this match handily but tennis matches aren’t played on paper. We’ll see if Novak can keep his eye on the prize.

May 22nd, 2015 at 12:55 pm

A more interesting scenario could involve Novak bombing out before the quarters and Federer potentially getting a kick at a less than prime Rafa in another FO final.

Not going to happen…but as always, it’s fun to ponder the possibilities.

May 22nd, 2015 at 12:59 pm

He’s lucky he has an “eye” after that “cork” incident!’

May 22nd, 2015 at 1:05 pm

interesting to whom? not me!

May 22nd, 2015 at 1:08 pm

No1e isn’t bombing out before the quarters. Not in his current form and not in a best of 5. Clearly No1e is underrated on clay because Rafa has stopped him 6 times (all have been in the SF and Final except for 2007). Nothing like being the 2nd best clay court player of your era.

May 22nd, 2015 at 1:32 pm

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/rafa-nadal-on-the-eve-of-the-french-open/

May 22nd, 2015 at 1:47 pm

interesting use of 2nd person point of view.

May 22nd, 2015 at 1:55 pm

That’s all drama queen stuff. Don’t worry there’ll be plenty more in the next 2 weeks. It’s getting very boring already.

May 22nd, 2015 at 1:55 pm

Giles – “That’s all drama queen stuff. Don’t worry there’ll be plenty more in the next 2 weeks. It’s getting very boring already.”

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Yes, Your Highness. Whatever you say.

May 22nd, 2015 at 6:24 pm

come on rafa joker Andy & Federer
give us hard fought matches

May 23rd, 2015 at 9:32 am