這場賽事或許是這兩年所看到,雙方你來我往最close的肉搏戰了
兩人都猶如拼了最後一口氣般的跑動與堅持
老實說 這一場比賽,真的讓球迷對寶貝完完全全的刮目相看
因為照他以往的慣性 他很難堅持到這種的地步呀
世界各地的新聞記者及專欄作家,都對這一場比賽給與很高的評價
真的為寶貝高興呀
雖然他是這場比賽 結果上的輸家
不過他卻是這場比賽 場面上的贏家呀
有的英國記者以這場賽事為題,提醒英國希望Murray還要再再再再再再的努力
有位美國網友把比賽過程也寫出來 讓人感到賽事歷歷在目
為了幫輸家寶貝留下 大家都很稱讚他的記錄
還是把他們文章中,提到寶貝的部份摘要記錄吧
When you see the levels achieved by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Madrid on Saturday, one thing is certain: it will not be easy to emulate Britain’s last Wimbledon champion.
~ from Dailymail.uk 某作者~
Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic in the Longest Masters Series Match in History
以下省略其中"落落長"有關英國本國報導及對Murray的建言部份,只取跟寶貝有關的內容紀錄
http://www.dailymail.co.uk
By Mike Dickson
18th May 2009
When you see the levels achieved by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Madrid on Saturday, one thing is certain: it will not be easy to emulate Britain’s last Wimbledon champion.
Roger Federer's 6-4, 6-4 triumph over Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Masters final sets up the season’s most important six-week phase perfectly.
Could this be the switch that flicks on the confidence that has been so obviously lacking in the Swiss great, especially against his big three rivals?
We will have to see, but when the Roland Garros draw is made later this week Nadal’s main concern is that he is in the opposite half to Novak Djokovic, whom he took four hours to subdue in Saturday’s epic semi-final.
Djokovic is in superb form and softened up the Spaniard for Federer yesterday
以下則是美國網站的報導文
by Rajat Jain (Scribe) May 16, 2009
Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic in the Longest Masters Series Match in History
There are times when you are watching a tennis match, and after a period, you just stop passing comments, and succumb to its excitement. You do not have anything left to say, because, even as a spectator, you are emotionally drained by the quality, excitement and drama of the match.
On one hand, you desperately want the underdog to win so there is a change at the peak, but at that very moment, the top dog comes with something so phenomenal that you cannot help but admit that the latter deserves to edge through.
On the other hand, you want the contest to get over, so that your heart can take some rest from the excessive pounding it has endured during the match, while at the same time, you do not want it to finish because the quality of tennis cannot, possibly, reach better heights.
Ultimately, you are in a very confused state of mind and just wait for the inevitable to happen. Once it happens, though, you feel every moment of your time or money worth spent, and happily savor the memory of something special that you had the fortune to witness.
This was precisely my state of mind as Rafael Nadal edged through Novak Djokovic, 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(9), in the longest three set match in a Tennis Masters Series history, at the Semi Finals of the Madrid Masters 2009.
The Serbian did everything that a human could possibly conjure up to try and dismantle Nadal's supremacy at this surface. He took the bull by the horns by giving Nadal a dose of his own medicine, and breaking him right away to race up to a 3-0 lead.
Nadal, who was out of sorts with his forehand, has never looked under more pressure, and in a state of panic, than in the opening set of the game.
Djokovic pushed Nadal back off the baseline, and for most of the first set Nadal retorted to his old style of play by looping in high shots towards Djokovic’s backhand from six feet behind the baseline.
Djokovic, surprisingly, obliged by beating Nadal in his own game. He attacked, he defended superbly, played drop shots and volleys which would even make Stefan Edberg proud.
There was a deafening silence among the twelve thousand spectators, as Djokovic prevailed by taking the first set 6-3. An upset looked very much on the cards.
Nadal rejuvenated and again looked like the Rafa that we know. Both players served immaculately and the first few games went like a breeze as they held serve comfortably.
The pressure was surely mounting on both players as Nadal took a short medical timeout after the fourth game, although no damage was done. Djokovic, meanwhile, was matching Nadal-of-the-old in defense and the semi-finalists were battling through some breath taking rallies.
The definition of the word athleticism was assuming a different meaning altogether.
Nole used his improved defensive skills to good measure and Nadal found himself in a scary position at a set and 15-40 down. It was then, it seemed that comparison of Nadal with Pete Sampras proportioned its full meaning.
Nadal fired down an ace and service winner to get back to deuce, saved two more break points with precise serving and survived the toughest service game of the set to lead 5-4.
Both battled for three more tough service games to get to the tie-breaker at 6-6.
Even though Djokovic survived those close sets, his body language was starting to deter. Nadal took full advantage of it and breezed through the tie-breaker to level the match at one set all!
The third set became a matter of will, rather than skill, as we witnessed the BEST tennis of the match—and possibly the year—with every possible strategy being worked out. Winners were struck out of nowhere and inhuman passes were made which fondly reminded of the epic five hour match at Melbourne.
The set also showed that the Novak Djokovic of May ‘09 is a much fitter and mentally stronger player than the Djokovic of Jan ’09.
Djokovic suffered from cramps right after breaking Nadal to get to 3-1, and took a full medical timeout during the process.
He played the rest of the match in pain, and got broken immediately after, but showed resolve of steel—being attended by the physio after during every changeover—to fight point to point against the Spaniard, and still managed to hold many break points in between.
Both players held serve to go on to 6-6, and produced one of the best tie-breakers of all times in the deciding set of the semi-final. There was never a relaxing moment during the tie-break, and each point looked like an uphill journey.
Each held match points, trading several mini-breaks, and ultimately Nadal got that additional mini-break of Djokovic’s serve at 9-9 with an outwordly passing shot that even he would be proud of!
He closed out the match on his serve, and fell to the ground as the LONGEST match in a Masters Series ended at 4:02 hours.
Twelve thousand Spaniards rose to give Novak Djokovic a deafening, and well deserved, applause as he, visibly heartbroken, guided himself to the dressing room.
Much can be said about Djokovic’s inability to convert break points (he could convert only two out of eight opportunities), or his visible fatigue due to injury in the decider, but it was evident that he was the better player for most of the match.
He was ahead of Nadal in all the statistics (even broke Nadal more) producing more winners, lesser unforced errors, higher number of breaks, and total number of points won.
But it was Nadal who prevailed during the most important points of the match and proved just how difficult it is to beat him on any surface, leave alone clay.
My salute to Nadal and Djokovic. Too bad there was only one person walking out as the winner.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176889-rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-in-the-longest-masters-series-match
兩人都猶如拼了最後一口氣般的跑動與堅持
老實說 這一場比賽,真的讓球迷對寶貝完完全全的刮目相看
因為照他以往的慣性 他很難堅持到這種的地步呀
世界各地的新聞記者及專欄作家,都對這一場比賽給與很高的評價
真的為寶貝高興呀
雖然他是這場比賽 結果上的輸家
不過他卻是這場比賽 場面上的贏家呀
有的英國記者以這場賽事為題,提醒英國希望Murray還要再再再再再再的努力
有位美國網友把比賽過程也寫出來 讓人感到賽事歷歷在目
為了幫輸家寶貝留下 大家都很稱讚他的記錄
還是把他們文章中,提到寶貝的部份摘要記錄吧
When you see the levels achieved by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Madrid on Saturday, one thing is certain: it will not be easy to emulate Britain’s last Wimbledon champion.
~ from Dailymail.uk 某作者~
Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic in the Longest Masters Series Match in History
以下省略其中"落落長"有關英國本國報導及對Murray的建言部份,只取跟寶貝有關的內容紀錄
http://www.dailymail.co.uk
By Mike Dickson
18th May 2009
When you see the levels achieved by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Madrid on Saturday, one thing is certain: it will not be easy to emulate Britain’s last Wimbledon champion.
Roger Federer's 6-4, 6-4 triumph over Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Masters final sets up the season’s most important six-week phase perfectly.
Could this be the switch that flicks on the confidence that has been so obviously lacking in the Swiss great, especially against his big three rivals?
We will have to see, but when the Roland Garros draw is made later this week Nadal’s main concern is that he is in the opposite half to Novak Djokovic, whom he took four hours to subdue in Saturday’s epic semi-final.
Djokovic is in superb form and softened up the Spaniard for Federer yesterday
以下則是美國網站的報導文
by Rajat Jain (Scribe) May 16, 2009
Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic in the Longest Masters Series Match in History
There are times when you are watching a tennis match, and after a period, you just stop passing comments, and succumb to its excitement. You do not have anything left to say, because, even as a spectator, you are emotionally drained by the quality, excitement and drama of the match.
On one hand, you desperately want the underdog to win so there is a change at the peak, but at that very moment, the top dog comes with something so phenomenal that you cannot help but admit that the latter deserves to edge through.
On the other hand, you want the contest to get over, so that your heart can take some rest from the excessive pounding it has endured during the match, while at the same time, you do not want it to finish because the quality of tennis cannot, possibly, reach better heights.
Ultimately, you are in a very confused state of mind and just wait for the inevitable to happen. Once it happens, though, you feel every moment of your time or money worth spent, and happily savor the memory of something special that you had the fortune to witness.
This was precisely my state of mind as Rafael Nadal edged through Novak Djokovic, 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(9), in the longest three set match in a Tennis Masters Series history, at the Semi Finals of the Madrid Masters 2009.
The Serbian did everything that a human could possibly conjure up to try and dismantle Nadal's supremacy at this surface. He took the bull by the horns by giving Nadal a dose of his own medicine, and breaking him right away to race up to a 3-0 lead.
Nadal, who was out of sorts with his forehand, has never looked under more pressure, and in a state of panic, than in the opening set of the game.
Djokovic pushed Nadal back off the baseline, and for most of the first set Nadal retorted to his old style of play by looping in high shots towards Djokovic’s backhand from six feet behind the baseline.
Djokovic, surprisingly, obliged by beating Nadal in his own game. He attacked, he defended superbly, played drop shots and volleys which would even make Stefan Edberg proud.
There was a deafening silence among the twelve thousand spectators, as Djokovic prevailed by taking the first set 6-3. An upset looked very much on the cards.
Nadal rejuvenated and again looked like the Rafa that we know. Both players served immaculately and the first few games went like a breeze as they held serve comfortably.
The pressure was surely mounting on both players as Nadal took a short medical timeout after the fourth game, although no damage was done. Djokovic, meanwhile, was matching Nadal-of-the-old in defense and the semi-finalists were battling through some breath taking rallies.
The definition of the word athleticism was assuming a different meaning altogether.
Nole used his improved defensive skills to good measure and Nadal found himself in a scary position at a set and 15-40 down. It was then, it seemed that comparison of Nadal with Pete Sampras proportioned its full meaning.
Nadal fired down an ace and service winner to get back to deuce, saved two more break points with precise serving and survived the toughest service game of the set to lead 5-4.
Both battled for three more tough service games to get to the tie-breaker at 6-6.
Even though Djokovic survived those close sets, his body language was starting to deter. Nadal took full advantage of it and breezed through the tie-breaker to level the match at one set all!
The third set became a matter of will, rather than skill, as we witnessed the BEST tennis of the match—and possibly the year—with every possible strategy being worked out. Winners were struck out of nowhere and inhuman passes were made which fondly reminded of the epic five hour match at Melbourne.
The set also showed that the Novak Djokovic of May ‘09 is a much fitter and mentally stronger player than the Djokovic of Jan ’09.
Djokovic suffered from cramps right after breaking Nadal to get to 3-1, and took a full medical timeout during the process.
He played the rest of the match in pain, and got broken immediately after, but showed resolve of steel—being attended by the physio after during every changeover—to fight point to point against the Spaniard, and still managed to hold many break points in between.
Both players held serve to go on to 6-6, and produced one of the best tie-breakers of all times in the deciding set of the semi-final. There was never a relaxing moment during the tie-break, and each point looked like an uphill journey.
Each held match points, trading several mini-breaks, and ultimately Nadal got that additional mini-break of Djokovic’s serve at 9-9 with an outwordly passing shot that even he would be proud of!
He closed out the match on his serve, and fell to the ground as the LONGEST match in a Masters Series ended at 4:02 hours.
Twelve thousand Spaniards rose to give Novak Djokovic a deafening, and well deserved, applause as he, visibly heartbroken, guided himself to the dressing room.
Much can be said about Djokovic’s inability to convert break points (he could convert only two out of eight opportunities), or his visible fatigue due to injury in the decider, but it was evident that he was the better player for most of the match.
He was ahead of Nadal in all the statistics (even broke Nadal more) producing more winners, lesser unforced errors, higher number of breaks, and total number of points won.
But it was Nadal who prevailed during the most important points of the match and proved just how difficult it is to beat him on any surface, leave alone clay.
My salute to Nadal and Djokovic. Too bad there was only one person walking out as the winner.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176889-rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-in-the-longest-masters-series-match
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