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Ferrer is the one spaniard who doesn't seem afraid to beat Nadal, he's also the highest seed Nadal could have got. So I wouldn't say it's an easy quarter-final for Nadal by any means (assuming they both make it).

I think it is not just Ferrer but Verdasco is also not afraid to beat Nadal or at least push Nadal.

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Chief Wiggum

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Original post by cab12

I think it is not just Ferrer but Verdasco is also not afraid to beat Nadal or at least push Nadal.

Verdasco just doesn't seem to have the mental strength to beat Nadal. He can give him a very close match, but seems incapable of closing it out.

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cab12

Original post by Chief Wiggum

Verdasco just doesn't seem to have the mental strength to beat Nadal. He can give him a very close match, but seems incapable of closing it out.

I can see where your coming from because of recent results. I think Verdasco can play Nadal around the court and is one of the only few players who can get Nadal fatigued. But I do tend to agree about him having a lack of mental strength but I think that is what happens to many players when facing someone like Nadal.

Reply 783

Jetmouse

Anyone else think that hurricane Irene heading for New York might put the tournament back a bit?

Reply 784

cab12

Original post by Jetmouse

Anyone else think that hurricane Irene heading for New York might put the tournament back a bit?

I'm not sure. I haven't seen anything on the internet either.

Reply 785

Ultimate1

Apparently the hurricane might cause a 1/2 day delay. Hopefully not and I hope everyone stays safe in NYC.

Reply 786

Jetmouse

It's meant to go over New York tomorrow, apparently it has caused a bit of a slowdown to the qualifying, but I imagine 1/2 a day seems sensible for any delay. Aslong as it's not put too far back tomorrow, otherwise I'm gonna need a lot of sugar to stay up watching it

Reply 787

Sirocco11

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Heather Watson playing an awesome match against Sharapova atm. Not seen her play that often but she moves excellently and serves pretty intelligently.

Sharapova's serve is as flaky as ever though.

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yashradia

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what channel US open broadcasts in the uk?

Reply 789

Meteorshower

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Original post by yashradia

what channel US open broadcasts in the uk?

Sky sports, and failing that Eurosport

Reply 790

TheRabbit

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http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/66035/

Doesn't seem very sporting of Djokovic, but I guess its not illegal yet.

Reply 791

Meteorshower

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Original post by TheRabbit

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/66035/

Doesn't seem very sporting of Djokovic, but I guess its not illegal yet.

Bit dodgy if you ask me... At least he's open about it I guess.

Reply 792

Hood_Man

Really proud of Watson, she played brilliantly last night. Sure Sharapova was very up and down but Watson was for the most part very steady, and more importantly she wasn't intimidated and was willing to hit the big shots.

I'm gutted she lost, but she'll improve with age.

Maybe with her and Laura making a splash this year that will take some of the pressure off Murray for once!

Reply 793

TheRabbit

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Original post by Hood_Man

Really proud of Watson, she played brilliantly last night. Sure Sharapova was very up and down but Watson was for the most part very steady, and more importantly she wasn't intimidated and was willing to hit the big shots.

I'm gutted she lost, but she'll improve with age.

Maybe with her and Laura making a splash this year that will take some of the pressure off Murray for once!

Yes, its really good to see young British female players coming into wider view. I think Watson has been unlucky this year in the slams but she has definitely got a lot of potential.

Reply 794

sadboy

Original post by Hood_Man

Really proud of Watson, she played brilliantly last night. Sure Sharapova was very up and down but Watson was for the most part very steady, and more importantly she wasn't intimidated and was willing to hit the big shots.

I'm gutted she lost, but she'll improve with age.

Maybe with her and Laura making a splash this year that will take some of the pressure off Murray for once!

what channel did you watch on seeing your from the uk?

Reply 795

Hood_Man

I was watching a live stream off the internet. Dunno if we're allowed to post links to streaming sites here or not, so if you google Livescorehunter that'll take you to a page full of links :smile:

The Wiicast if you see it is a particularly good stream by the way.

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Chief Wiggum

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Original post by TheRabbit

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/66035/

Doesn't seem very sporting of Djokovic, but I guess its not illegal yet.

He's only used it once or twice.

I can't imagine it having any real impact on his game if he's used it so sparsely, and I think he said as much in an interview.