Sunday, April 23, 2006

Sunday: Rafa vs. Federer (Set 1)

Okay, I'm awake. And so is Rsfa so far.

2-0, RN.

Rafa is serving. RF has BP. Mishit by RF. JB (John Barratt) says total mishit. BH goes long. Ad RN. RF has lots of UE's, according to JB. Deuce. As Rafa hits inhto net. Winner by Fed. Ad Fed. Winner by RN. Deuce. Great serve. Ad, Rafa. Vamos!!! Fed into Net. Game, RN.

4-0, RN.

Fed to serve.

Commentators are talking about how well Fed did against Martin and Ferrer. 15-0. But they are saying Rafa is a different proposition. Mishit by Fed. 15 all. Mirka is being shown on TV. 15-30. Volley by Fed. 30-30. Great shot by Rafa. 30-40. Another BP. Good serve. Deuce. FH winner by Fed. Ad Fed. Another FH winner. Game, RF

4-1, RN.

Rafa to serve. They are showing the flags from Switzerland and Espana. Rafa getting ready to serve, adjusts socks and such. Fault. Fed has won 7 of 9 points at the net. 0-15. UE by RF. 15-15.

Please let folks know I'm doing the blog this time.

Fed going to the RN backhand. 15-30. 30-30, as Rafa does great FH's. Fault. My alarm is going off again. Just in case I didn't get up. But I am. 40-15. Fault. Fed hits long. Game RN

5-1, RN.

Fed to serve. UE by Rafa, and then DF. 15-15. Fault. FH winner by RF. 15-30. Fault. Fed is really going for it. He has to. RF hits long. 30-30. Amazing BH winner by Rafa. 30-40. Another BP. Set point. Short ball, and Fed replies. Deuced. RF is trying to figure out how to handle Rafa on clay. Ad Fed. After a good serve. Great gets by Rafa. Deuce. Commentators are saying that with Rafa you have to win the point a couple times against Nadal. BH goes wide. Ad Rafa. Vamos!! Another set point. Fault. Return error by RN. He yells. Deuce. Volley winner by Fed. Ad Fed. Rafa hits FH long.

5-2, RN.

Rafa to serve. Newe balls. Rafa serving for set. Fault. FH goes wide. 15-0. My impression is that Federer is working to see how to figure out how to play Rafa on clay. Great drop shot by Rafa. 30-0. Rafa is doing the appropriate adjusting. And he's playing well. 40-0. Three set points on his own serve. BH error. He wins the set. 6-2. Vamos!!!

28 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

hello SUSAN! it's so great you're awake this time *lol*
thank you for keeping us updated
diva

6:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good morning Susan. I just about to get my phonebook.

Vamos Rafa

6:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SUSAN, I think it's 4-0 now

6:05 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

thanks for updates, i have big money on rafa so hoping for the best.

6:06 AM  
Blogger Susan said...

Nice to see you all. :D

6:08 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He's certainly doing well so far, according to the scores.. Is he playing well too or is Federer not in great shape today? Well, who cares anyway, as long as Rafa wins, I'll be happy ;)

6:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's a 5 set match. I'm going to sit back and enjoy the tennis for a while.

I think Rafa will do well. But he will have to work for the win.

Vamos Rafa

6:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello Susan.. thank you for getting up. I was trying to send you wake up vibes earlier!
What are your first impressions? Rafa seems to be in good form!(cannot see the game!)
>>>>>
Susan... wake up wake up! It started. Rafa is doing well, 2-0 first set...
(note to self, remind Vamos Brigade to get together to get a new alarm o'clock for Susan this Xmas!... well no right away...with all European tournaments coming up, we cannot wait). Susan when is your birthday?

6:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good Morning Susan! live streaming isnt working for me anymore, so ive moved here! thank you!

6:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Susan!! Mary Walsh

6:20 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF RAFA!!!

VAMOS!!!

6:26 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Susan! Thanks for doing the blog. Now I can freely move between live scores, your analysis and the cheering thread. Keeps me busy and distracted from my anxiety attack that I am about to have :-))))

VAMOS RAFA!!! Hope he can keep up the good work!

6:27 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for the undates Susan. Good to see Rafa come out strong in the first set. Vamos!!!!

6:27 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rafa looks good. I'm sure he remembers Miami 2005 better than anyone. I bet he is not taking anything for granted eventhough Roger has looked better this week.

I see Fed is not being repaired so maybe JB will stop talking about Rafa having his finger taped

Vamos Rafa

6:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAY TO GO RAFA!!! Mary Walsh

6:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SUSAN,what's your impression of Rafa? Is he playing better than with Coria or Gaudio? And how does Fed looks-is he irritated or calm?

6:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WHATS THE SCORE??

6:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WHATS THE SCORE??

6:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

For the person asking for the score it is 1 set won byRafa in the 2nd set it is 2-2 on serve.

6:47 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

THANK YOU. MY LIVE SCORING IS DOWN

6:49 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I guess Susan must have wandered off for a bit of breakfast.

It is now 3-3 still on serve. The commentators say Fed looks a bit frustrated. I doubt but Rafa is till looking good

Rafa just broke Fed serve 4-3.

Vamos Rafa

6:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

rafa has a hold over fed in the big games....its continuing

6:58 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rafa consolidated his break 5-3

Vamos Rafa

6:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

score?

7:11 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

has anyone got any updates? looks like fed is playing better now

7:29 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

has everyone gone to sleep?

7:39 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hello?

8:08 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Simply the Best! Rafa Wins Monte Carlo!

10:32 AM  

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