แมทพึ่งจบไปเมื่อกี้เองค่ะ ราฟาเอาชนะ Richard Gasquet 3-0 เซ็ท 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 รอบต่อไปราฟาจะเข้าไปเจอกับ Nicolas Kiefer ค่ะ จะแข่งในวันศุกร์ค่ะ เชียร์ราฟาต่อค่ะ
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I practiced one week here before, and I was practicing well, said Nadal. I went to the match, and I felt OK, so Im very happy to be in second round and win against difficult opponent like Richard.
I think I'm practicing and playing with good tactics and a positive attitude, said Nadal. That's the important thing right now. Later, Ill try to get more rhythm and more confidence winning matches.
"Now Im happy because I am playing," he said. "Thats the most important thing for me. Because the last three months were really hard for me so I just want to enjoy my situation. I can play. I can practice. I was really sad when I couldnt play. It was the hardest part of my life, for sure."
I am fresher than ever in this tournament, said Nadal. I don't know if this kind of fresh is good. But I am fresh, so no excuses in the past... Every year I play a little bit better. I made the semifinal last year. I didn't win, but semifinals always is a positive result, and here Ill to try to improve.
ราฟาพูดถึงคีเฟอร์คู่ต่อสู้ในรอบสองค่ะ : Always he is dangerous player because he is aggressive player, Nadal said of Kiefer. I have to play well if I want to have chances to be in the third round.
Like I said earlier that Rafa would beat Ricky easily. I am at work now but I am really glad that Rafa has won and I hope that there will be more victory for him.
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Nadal makes first-round statement against Gasquet By Joshua Rey Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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I practiced one week here before, and I was practicing well, said Nadal. I went to the match, and I felt OK, so Im very happy to be in second round and win against difficult opponent like Richard.
I think I'm practicing and playing with good tactics and a positive attitude, said Nadal. That's the important thing right now. Later, Ill try to get more rhythm and more confidence winning matches.
I am fresher than ever in this tournament, said Nadal. I don't know if this kind of fresh is good. But I am fresh, so no excuses in the past... Every year I play a little bit better. I made the semifinal last year. I didn't win, but semifinals always is a positive result, and here Ill to try to improve.
แล้วก็ Match Facts
- Nadal won 33 of 35 points on his first serve (94 percent).
- Nadal won 19 of his 23 net approaches (83 percent).
- Gasquet won only eight of 27 points on Nadal's second serve (30 percent).
- Gasquet falls to 0-7 lifetime against his fellow 23-year-old.
So what is in his immediate future? Safin, who in 2007 aborted an attempt to climb Cho-Oyu, the worlds sixth tallest mountain, humorously refused to confirm a comment by Novak Djokovic that he would go mountain climbing in South America. Djokovic has the breaking news, huh? I think he should keep his mind into tennis instead of giving up my private life, Safin said deadpan.
ซาฟินขอบคุณเทนนิสที่ได้ให้อะไรหลายอย่างมากกับเค้า ทำให้เค้าได้ช่วยเหลือครอบครัว Safin said that he appreciated the opportunities the sport provided to him. It gives you freedom. I worked my way. There wasn't a rich father or rich family that paid for everything that I have right now, so I worked my way. I'm really proud of myself that I really made it, and I made it myself and I'm supporting my family. I help my sister, and everything I achieve is thanks basically to the sport."
ตอนเอาชนะ Pete Sampras ได้ในปี 2000 US Open ไม่ได้คุยโม้ แต่ไม่ได้หาใครอายุ 20ปี ทำได้แบบ ซาฟินง่ายๆเลยนะ...แกเป็นดาวแต่เด็กเหมือนกัน Safin said that, as a 20 year old, he wasnt prepared for what was to follow. This match was just a miracle for me. I didn't expect anything from this year, because I started 25, I dropped to 45 and then like in three months I was No. 1 in the world. I beat here Sampras, and I really didn't believe I could get anywhere close to the final of a Grand Slam. And then after beating Sampras, I never really understood what happened, [or had] some time to have a chance to think how big this thing really was. It was difficult, because I was also 20 years old. I wasn't ready for this, so it's really difficult to understand it I wasn't prepared."
Everybody is hard on her why she's No. 1. You have this contest issue, is she a real No. 1 or not? You open the page, she made eight double faults, 43 unforced errors. She struggled, almost lost to 18 years old. Who cares? I mean, she's No. 1 in the world. I have to protect my sister. The poor girl, she's trying her best. She's doing really well. She gets the attention, but not the kind of attention that a person deserves, especially when you're No. 1 in the world.
Everybody is giving her hard time about: Are you really No. 1 in the world? Yes, yes, she's really No. 1 in the world. Go check on the ranking. She didn't do the ranking. Apparently there is some guy who made the ranking. On this ranking, she's No. 1 in the world. Serena, she didn't say even though she won two Grand Slams this year, she's No. 2. Sorry, but that's the way. Deal with that.
"I have to protect her. I feel like she deserves a little bit more than what she's getting right now you can't imagine how crazy she is about sport. I don't think there is one person in the world who is more professional than her. Everybody is like hitting on her and giving her a hard time about this, how many, what happened to this serve, what happened this, what happened with that? Leave her alone. Give her a little bit less questions. So it's just all to you guys. Make her happy. That's it.
Normally you are a little bit pressure to play the first round, and against big opponent like Gasquet, said Nadal.
ชอบประโยคตอนนี้ว่า I went on court without pressure, no, just thinking I feel very lucky guy to be here playing and enjoying this sport. Is a hobby for me play tennis. Is my work, too. Is a very positive thing.
ราฟาบล๊อกและตอบคำถามแฟน ๆ ค่ะ ^^ Rafa replies: Why I hope Andy Murray doesn't win the US Open
I was wondering if the All England Club at Wimbledon have ever asked for an item from you to display in their museum. If so, what was it? Julie RN: Yes I have but I don't remember exactly what. Not sure if it was a shirt I used or the shoes.
Do you think Andrew Murray will win the US Open this year? Mahesh Patel RN: Sure he can win it... but I hope that's note the case... you know what I mean...
I just wanted to ask, this was a rumour, but was it true that you and Novak Djokovic were going to play doubles together in Cincinnati? If you were, do you hope to play doubles again with him anytime soon? And are you and him good friends off the court? Ivan RN: Yes, we were going to play in Cincinnati. We talked about it some time ago, I think it was in Rome. So we decided to play in Montreal or Cincy. He had already arranged to play with Vemic in Montreal so we entered in Cincy. Unfortunately I had some minor problems with my abdominal so decided not to risk. Another time.
What is the weirdest thing you have signed for a fan and what are you willing to sign? Denisse RN: I can't really remember. But I have seen a few.
Are you superstitious? Do you have a good luck charm that you carry with you to your tennis tournaments? Amanda RN: No. Nothing.
Do you prefer day or night games at the US open? Hiromi RN: I prefer day matches.
Do you study other players and try to use things you see in your game? Are there specific techniques of Bjorn Borg, Andre Agassi, or other tennis greats that you have adopted? Trina Singson RN: Yes sure. I look at what others do and try always to improve.
Do you think that Uncle Toni is a harder coach on you than Francois Roig is? June RN: I think Toni is harder.
If you were ever to play mixed doubles which of the ladies would you choose as a partner? Val RN: I don't play doubles at the Slams so I won't answer this one... and I know what you wanted to hear
There is so much food in New York City. When you are here, what's your favourite type of cuisine to eat? Christie RN: I love to go to Japanese and Italian.
If you were to choose football over tennis, what position would you play? Jo RN: Left wing is what I used to play.
I heard that you may possibly be returning to your signature 'sleeveless' kit sometime next year? Can you please confirm that this is true? Trish RN: I had a good time in Montreal playing the first round with it. Felt great. We leave this open. maybe yes, maybe no...
It felt great to win and put some difficult months behind me
Hello everyone,
Back again on this blog and very happy with the way I played my first round here in NY. It as a tricky match before it started since we both were coming from a period with out big competition.
I did play Montreal and Cincinnati which are important tournaments and so I had a bit more rhythm. But still this was the first round match and Richard I am sure was also expecting to play after those horrible 3 months he's passed. So I have to say I felt great and at a very good level.
Tomorrow I will practice in the morning at 11.30 am and that will allow me to have the whole afternoon free. I might do some shopping here in the city or I might go again to the Mamma Mia musical. I'll see after the practice and decide.
Hope you enjoy also the answers. You are getting very sharp and into detail with them!!!
Q. You hit a lot of winners, very few errors, and moved very well. Is this your best feeling since coming back from the injury? RAFAEL NADAL: I played well, no? But in Cincinnati I did well a few matches, too. Very happy, no? I practiced one week here before, and I was practicing well. I went to the match and I feeled okay. So very happy to be in second round. Very happy to win against difficult opponent like Richard.
Q. What changes happen to your attitude when you've been hurt and you've been out of play for a while? Do you have to psych yourself up to get back to a winner mentality? RAFAEL NADAL: No, no, no. Seems like I was two years outside of competition. I was two months. I was one month and a half outside the competition, no? That's all. No, I have an injury. That's normal in sport. And then here, back here to try my best another time. So that's all.
Q. Is it in the back of your mind about the knees, or now you don't think about it at all when you're playing? RAFAEL NADAL: I don't have pain, so I don't think.
Q. You never had trouble on your serve today. Was that a product of you serving well, or do you think he struggled on the return? RAFAEL NADAL: No, I am serving well. I did well in Cincinnati, was serving really well, except last match against Djokovic. But the rest of the matches I was serving really well. I think I'm practicing, playing with good tactic, and positive attitude. That's the important thing right now. Later try to get more rhythm and more confidence winning matches.
Q. Did you lose weight because you haven't trained for two months? RAFAEL NADAL: No. No. The same.
Q. I have this impression you're coming back the same way you did when you missed the Davis Cup and China last year and you came back to win the Australian Open. RAFAEL NADAL: I would love be in same comeback. Right now I am in second round. We will see (smiling). Sure, I am here to try my best. Repeat the same like Australia is very, very difficult. I am not thinking about that. Right now just thinking about next opponent, thinking about play well, no? I know I am in the right way, so I think if I have the chance to win few more matches and I get the confidence, we will see what happen later.
Q. Do you feel at this point in your career you need a lot of matches to play well, or are you experienced enough now to have fewer matches and then find the confidence, your top level? RAFAEL NADAL: Well, you know, I always played well when I have few tournaments in a row, no? In the past, the experience says me that, no? This year not. This year I started very well in Australia. But the past years I started playing very well in Indian Wells, Miami, and later the clay season, no? So normal when you get more experience, more years on tour. Well, with less you can play easier, no? But always is much better if you are in competition, because you see the routines, how you win the points. You have automatic things. So you need this automatic things to play really well, no? So I am feeling well right now after two tournaments. We will see what happen, no? My feeling was -- I feeling much better than what I expect in Cincinnati. I expected have very tough comeback, but I did quarterfinal and semifinals. So that's very good results. Right now I am in second round here. So just very happy for everything.
Q. It's been suggested you never have done well in this tournament or won because you were tired at the end of the year. Do you think that's valid? If it is, the fact you missed some time, could that help you this time? RAFAEL NADAL: I am more fresh, yeah, (smiling) fresher than never in this tournament. I don't know if this kind of fresh is good. But I am fresh, so no excuses in the past. No excuses about being very tired. Only last year a little bit because I arrived totally destroyed in semifinals. But for the rest of the years, I didn't play well because I didn't play well. So that's the reason. But the true, every year I play a little bit better, no? I did semifinal last year. I didn't win, but semifinals always is a positive result, and here to try to improve.
Q. The injury you had to your knees, do you think it's specific to you or your style of play, or is it something that you can see with other players because of surface or the schedule or some other factor? RAFAEL NADAL: I am watching lot of players with the bandage on the knees. Not only me. So maybe somebody have to think about that, for what reason we have lot of injuries in the knees, and nobody to say why.
Q. Next round you're playing against Nicolas Kiefer. RAFAEL NADAL: Well, he's very, very good player. Player with unbelievable experience. Yes, I have to continuing play well if I want to have chances to win, no? So the important thing is play well, no? Always he is dangerous player because he is aggressive player. So I have to play well if I want to have chances to be in the third round.
Q. A few weeks ago you were saying it was impossible to think about winning the Open here. Can you now think about winning? RAFAEL NADAL: I said was impossible in that moment think about win the US Open. So right now is impossible think about win the US Open because I have second-round match in one day and a half. So how I can think about win the tournament when I am only win one match, no? Is the same, no? You can think about win the tournament when you are in the final. But before...
Q. You have such an adoring fan base, young, old, a lot of people wearing your T-shirts. Did you miss them when you were away? How would you describe these fans who are always so excited to see you? RAFAEL NADAL: No, you know, when I was at home, I had few weeks outside of the world. The first one week and a half, first two weeks - I was in Mallorca for one month and a half - but the first two weeks I was loose at home and having a lot of time of recover, doing nothing. But after that, I just can say thank you very much all the friends, all the family, all the people who interest on me with the website, with the message, the mobile phone. You know, when you have a hard time at home, receive all this support, always makes you feel much better, no? So was very positive thing for me. But I miss the competition, yes. I was for the last five years playing every week at my hundred percent. I had one month and a half doing the summer in Mallorca, so was a bad moment for holidays, but best moment for have holidays in Mallorca. So I enjoyed the summer in Mallorca.
Q. How many days did it take you when you were in Mallorca to actually start enjoying it after the Wimbledon pullout? Were there days when you were thinking that you really wanted to defend the title? RAFAEL NADAL: You know, was a lot of things, no? My feeling was I arrive with bad conditions in two of the more important tournaments of the season, so that's makes you feel bad. You have to be at home recovering, so I needed two weeks, no? Two weeks. Two weeks later, you know, slowly you try to get the illusion every day, no? The true, I am very happy to be here another time, and I am enjoying much more right now practicing with better attitude than when I was playing in clay season with pain in the knees every day. So finally when you are practicing every day, and we are doing more sacrifice than usual, is very difficult to enjoy the sport and be very happy to play. Is hard to go practice every day and have pain. Right now anyway, in Cincinnati, I was very happy to playing that match. Today I went on court. Normally you are a little bit pressure to play the first round, and against big opponent like Gasquet. I went on court without pressure, no, just thinking I feel very lucky guy to be here playing and enjoying this sport. Is a hobby for me play tennis. Is my work, too. Is a very positive thing.
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Q. Any reason why you cut your hair shorter? RAFAEL NADAL: You don't like (smiling)?
Q. Just wondering if there's a reason why. RAFAEL NADAL: That makes me feel younger, no (laughter)?
I could never work in an office and has Roger copied my haircut?
You said before that you failed P.E. once at school. Why was that, and what subject were you best at? Julie Westbrook-Finch RN: It is not really like that, true that it happened, but it is a long story. Maybe one day I'll tell the whole story...
Is it true that you asked All England Club to let you have the net used during 2008 Wimbledon final? If so, what are you going to do with it?! Use it on a court, or just keep it safe as a souvenir? Afsaneh RN: Yes and they very kindly gave it to me right after the final. I have it back at home as one of my favourite souvenirs.
If you had not become a professional tennis player and also not a soccer player, is there any "ordinary" profession you can imagine you would have carried on? Maybe anything with fishing? Annika RN: I think I would have always been a sportsman. Don't see myself in an office.
You are a very organized person on court. Are you that organized at home? Fernanda RN: No, not at all.
What language do you and Richard Gasquet speak when you are together? Do you speak French, Spanish, or maybe even English? Sam RN: English
What do you think about when you are down in a match in order to come back? Simone Silver RN: That I have to win the next point, and the following, and the following,...
Do you smoke and have you ever been drunk? Axèle RN: never smoke, I really hate it, and I have not been really drunk.
I've noticed that you always elect to receive when you win the toss, isn't it an advantage to serve first to be one game ahead if neither player drops his serve? Jemma RN: Yes but the other way to look at it is that if I break early I am already in advantage and 2-0 if I win my serve putting pressure on the rival.
What do you think about the return of Kim Clijsters to the womens tour and how much her return will affect the level in the WTA? Zainab Salrafi RN: I think it is great. I really like Kim a lot and I am happy to see her again. She is very nice.
You alway's bite the trophy when you win a tournament. At what tournament did you bite the the trophy for the very first time and why did you bite it? Val RN: I did it at my first event title (Sopot)
I read an article that said that your haircut looks like Roger Federer's now. Were you aware of that? Sneha, Canada RN: No, not really. Does it?
Shopping on Fifth Avenue and working hard on my forehand
Hello everyone,
Here we are again with a new post to this blog.
At every Grand Slam tournament there is always one day off in between matches. Today it was that day so the only thing I really do is to practice in the morning and take it easy in the afternoon after I am back at my hotel. I practiced not too late. At 9.45 I took the car to get me to the site and at 11.30 I had my over hour and half practice.
Today I practiced with Ryan Harrison who is an American kid that is only 17. It is good to hit with these kids since they are helping you out and allowing me to work on specific shots or movements. For example my serve and backhand worked really well yesterday so I played a bit more of forehands. I prefer when my forehand is not working since it is a more natural shot for me and it comes back earlier. I suppose you know what I mean, right?
Then this afternoon I took it easier and stayed in my room for some time. At around 7 I decided to have a walk by the 5th avenue and did a bit of shopping. Bought a few things I needed. I don't usually go out there shopping during tournaments, and definitely not when I am on holidays... and things like this but felt like it today and a bit of walk is also nice to clear the head.
Q. Next round you're playing against Nicolas Kiefer. RAFAEL NADAL: Well, he's very, very good player. Player with unbelievable experience. Yes, I have to continuing play well if I want to have chances to win, no? So the important thing is play well, no? Always he is dangerous player because he is aggressive player. So I have to play well if I want to have chances to be in the third round.
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