Who will win: Nadal vs. Gulbis

Should be a tough match as Gulbis is playing good, plus is a hard hitter with a good serve.

However, I still think Rafa will win in 3 sets...

2 tought sets

1 easy set

Something like 7-5, 6-4, 6-2.

What do you think?

Hmmm. Well, if Gulbis can keep it together, I don't see why he couldn't take a set from Rafa.

Gulbis might take one set, if Rafa plays right-handed.

Considering Rafa didnt play too well against Beck, today, i think Gulbis will take 2 sets from him. A little chance to win.

If Gulbis plays extremely well he may take a set from Nadal but I think Nadal will win in three, one or two tougher sets and the other pretty easily

A very interesting and tough match for Rafzilla already in the 2nd round. :)

Rafzilla should clinch it, but I will have some Vcash on Ernest.

I think that someone will win this in 4 sets. It will most likely be Nadal, but Gulbis has game.

rafa in 3! come on rafa, send gulbis back to latvia although i have a funny feeling this is gonna be a rough one for king rafa....pls prove me wrong rafa and get thru this!

On this clay, I'd say Rafa in three.
Why they make the grass looks like clay these days?

Emm

i'll stick my neck out on this one

Nadal in 3

Gulbis is too inconsistent to cause any problems to Nadal. Maybe in a couple of years.

Rafa in five.

Gulbis is too inconsistent to cause any problems to Nadal. Maybe in a couple of years.
Good siggy!! ;)

Gulbis in 3 easy sets.

Rafa in 4.

This could be a tough battle for Rafa. I am thinking he wins in four.

sorry to ask this question but
who is gulbis and why is he hyped?

another "problem poser for rafa" = straight sets beatdown by Rafa

something like 6-3 6-1 6-2

I think it's interesting that 12 people picked Gulbis so far in the survey, but only one posted a comment that he would win.
Interesting :confused:

I'm going to pick the upset here and go with Gulbis in 4. A lot of Rafa's returns today were very short, and his top spin FHs were landing inside the service line. If he doesn't clean that up, I think Gulbis as a pretty good shot. If he does, I'll be WRONG !!!

maybe the toughest match for Nadal

I guess

it's hard to believe how much credit people give to Gulbis against a four time RG winner and recently Queens winner...i 'd say nadal in three pretty easily. Nadal is just warming up, he's going to notch up to a higher level in this match. No doubt.

Nadal in three. He's on a roll right now.

To my point of view Nadal will get through this one through experience. Gulbis will be trying to smash winners whenever he has chance. Nadal eventually will break Gulbis down. I believe it'll be 2 tight sets with the third one not so tough. But we'll see how it goes, Gulbis does have quite a game.

Rafa in three. Probably a tough first set requiring Rafa to dig deeper in his bag of shots. After that the Nadal stamina should do the job.

Nadal in 4.

nadal win in 3 sets 6-2 6-0 6-1 n signs my underwear and sends back to me!

what what i saw of gulbis against isner, i was hugely impressed by him. i think he'll get at least a set

I just hope Gulbis takes 1 set.

it's hard to believe how much credit people give to Gulbis against a four time RG winner and recently Queens winner...i 'd say nadal in three pretty easily. Nadal is just warming up, he's going to notch up to a higher level in this match. No doubt.

People have short memories and eager to hop on the bandwagon. See how much credit some are giving to a 12-time Grand Slam winner, 5-time consecutive Wimbledon champion and reigning World No. 1 for 230 weeks and counting.

Nadal in 4. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Gulbis wins it.

Nadal 6/2 6/3 6/2 if he plays awful...

Nadal will win. but I think Gulbis will take a set off of him.

People have short memories and eager to hop on the bandwagon. See how much credit some are giving to a 12-time Grand Slam winner, 5-time consecutive Wimbledon champion and reigning World No. 1 for 230 weeks and counting.

Careful now fedx, don't hit the people on this forum with to much logic and intelligence, you will overwhelm them considerably..

Nadal in four

I voted Nadal in 4 but I actualy think it will be in straight sets against "the terrible" Gulbis

gulbis in three

LOL now that Djokovic is defeated by God-Safin. I dunno I have a weird feeling about this match :P

I hope Gulbis wins. He certainly has atleast punchers chance in the match.

Nadal in 3 unless he plays a shocker.

Gulbis has the potential to beat Rafa, I just don't think he's ready yet :P

I think experience will decide it - Nadal in 4

Gulbis in 4.

Who is that nobody Gulbis ?


Rafa in 3 easy sets

Hmm... Didn't think Safin had a realistic shot against Djokovic today and he blew the Serb out of the water. Yet I seriously believe Gulbis has a decent chance tomorrow, especially if Nadal plays like he did in the first round, so the Latvian will probably be dismantled in straights :confused:

Gulbis in 4

Nadal in 3 exciting sets.

Nadal has mental edge toward everyone.
If Gulbis gonna breakthrough someday, it's not likely against Nadal.
I guess Nadal in 3 or 4.
Hope proven wrong.

Gulbis will get no more than 10 games here

it's hard to believe how much credit people give to Gulbis against a four time RG winner and recently Queens winner...i 'd say nadal in three pretty easily. Nadal is just warming up, he's going to notch up to a higher level in this match. No doubt.

That'd be my guess too as he asked to play early in order to make sure he can watch the Spain/Russia semi-final Euro match -- thus the reason he's playing in court 1 as opposed to CC.

He'll be in a hurry to get to get it over with and perhaps inspire the NT even more when they hear about it -- he's friends with a number of the footie players.

Straight set beatdown by Rafito. :zzz:

Should be a great match.

Luckily, us in The States will get to see Venus (playing first on Centre), followed by Lindsey (who plays second on Court 3).

God Bless America :(

Gulbis is very dangerous on fast courts, it should be an interesting match and a great test for Rafa.

I hope Rafa will win it in 3 :)