War in Italy: Nadal vs Tsitsipas

[Conqueror]

War will break out tomorrow in Italy between a Spanish and a Greek warlord.

In Spanish, " Nadal" means "Warrior". In Greek, "Tsitsipas" means " Fearless".

Give us your take on this battle.

[leetreaper]

[DavidGoliath5003]

From what i saw this morning, Nadal backers (myself) were lucky that Verdasco was running on fumes. A fast paced clay in the mid afternoon helps Tsistpas more than Nadal. Tsistpas is one of the few guys that has a massive forehand and Backhand. I also noticed Nadal is standing deep on returns. I think you have to go with Tsistpas again or atleast +1.5 sets

[jtoler]

nadal obviously he can always rely on high heavy topspin to backhand against tips

[DavidGoliath5003]

nadal obviously he can always rely on high heavy topspin to backhand against tips

Yeah but he has no answer for Tsistpas forehand. One of the few guys on tour with lightning in both hands

[jtoler]

Yeah but he has no answer for Tsistpas forehand. One of the few guys on tour with lightning in both hands

which is why he wont be be going there much havent seen either this tourney though rafa wasnt that sharp last time I saw him but much slower conditions this time around not as much elevation we'll see for value purposes Im taking tipsy prematch

[DavidGoliath5003]

which is why he wont be be going there much havent seen either this tourney though rafa wasnt that sharp last time I saw him but much slower conditions this time around not as much elevation we'll see for value purposes Im taking tipsy prematch

From what is saw vs Fognini, Tsistpas didnt look fully energized. You could tell hes played a ton lately... he was a badmatchup for fogs really. Fognini was bad really. This is a tough match because i would like to think the oddsmakers know what they are doing.

[Vyasports]

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