Tennis 🎾

[Shutterbug99]

Swiatek's match only lasted an hour. Rafa up next!

 

[Humphrey Rudge]

It looks like the rain has arrived again as outside matches are getting stopped.

Thank God we have two roofs. Not sure if that will help or hinder Rafa.

 

[londongirl2001]

The bad thing is obviously that Rafa isn’t his old self and that Zverev brings the confidence of a recent masters win with him. Good thing is that the audience will be on Nadal‘s side and that Zverev still folds under pressure.
*prayer circle*

 

[Yel]

Eek that's quick, wasn't expecting it for another hour.

I've heard a few people say it could go Rafa's way if it's over in 3 sets or at a push 4 but no chance at 5

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

I’m so glad that I don’t have access to this match, and that I’m about to head out so won’t be able to follow it online

 

[veronica71]

I want Nadal to win so bad!!!

 

[londongirl2001]

I do have access to this match and I’m home now so I could actually watch - but I just can’t. After seeing Andy lose in three last night, I’m not ready to let go of Rafa the same way especially not against this opponent

 

[veronica71]

Now we have a match on

 

[RedPotter]

I think this match could end up going to 5, Nadal does look like he's moving well, hopefully it continues!

... Oh no I might have jinxed him!

 

[Draculaura]

My nerves are gone

 

[Shutterbug99]

Oh dear

 

[Hannahebee]

I'm sorry to say but I don't think Rafa is going to come back from 2 sets to love down.

 

[Draculaura]

This is not good

 

[LipstickCherry]

Oh Rafa. His body language and his facial expression at the end of that tiebreak was heartbreaking.

 

[veronica71]

Agree with what the commentators have just said - its an awful draw as Nadal playing like this would have beaten so many other players and made it further into the tournament. Guess thats just the way the draw goes

 

[RedPotter]

I know it's such a shame this was the draw I really hope he decides to continue and this isnt his last!

 

[Hannahebee]

I know it's such a shame this was the draw I really hope he decides to continue and this isnt his last!

So am I because as soon as the draw came out I was like yeah he isn't going to win that match. I hope he decides to continue and that it isn't his last Roland-Garros but I have a feeling it might be.

 

[Humphrey Rudge]

He's looked quite good considering the injuries and form coming into the tournament. He's going out today but if he can stay fit and get more matches under his belt he could have a decent run at Wimbledon.

 

[veronica71]

He’s playing a hell of a lot better than Andy last night.

 

[Suzesnooze]

He’s playing a hell of a lot better than Andy last night.

I should think so when he’s won the French Open 14 times! It’s his best surface.