A Rare Miami Classic! | Rafael Nadal v. David Nalbandian | Miami 2010 R3 Highlights

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Experience a high-stakes baseline battle featuring intense rallies and precise net play. These two heavyweights test each other's endurance and shot-making ability in a dramatic three-set contest.
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a little fortunate there perhaps didn't quite do enough with the forehands
i'm guilty of not doing enough with the approach that you've got to make up your mind and just
rip that ball the doll's so ready for it right into his bread basket there's the little variation
from the spaniard instead of going cross court with that forehand goes to the weakness of the
exhibition stuff playing out the legs in the end
really good stuff boy did he construct that point well then when he got the short ball we see so
many players rush the shot they don't want to hit it but he puts himself in a perfect position
really good stuff nice clean crisp volley super now he's starting to find his range
the first really important thing albania's been able to win when both players from the baseline
again there's that pace it's exquisite that mistimed return nicely done
going to the well once too often the truck's not good enough the doll on the run he saw it coming
yeah he made a heck of a shot no doubt about it and that's an excellent response
that's outstanding brilliant and that was a heck of a point but now bandian had control of it
it's good length and another excellent service game that's a nice positive start
he's been really able to use that one two combination extremely well rock solid
oh such a great play serving volley the doll didn't expect it he got the high
response and then just took it straight down
what a serve what a bad serve
i said a couple bad ones i've never seen him miss one by that margin before oh it's good stuff and
the guy just had to roll that serving in order to make sure he didn't put enough pressure on
well this is a couple of good hours good stuff a much better point from the doll
that's the shots awfully tempting wasn't it for several times during that point
but he chose the proper moment to play it he's missed it hence the opening sets
but the argentine eventually prevails after 66 minutes of pure drama
there's a good strike i love a get out of trouble shot there from the doll
that's a big hold from love 34 nadal just to steady the ship a bit
a lot of approval there from now bandian
is struck so cleanly from now bandian
oh i thought he might go for the four and up the line again
now now bandian is really taking it to the doll the doll's having to play more and more defense
it's just too good that first serve opening up the court and the doll just barely getting the
ball back now this is the pressure that he had trouble with in the opening set
same guy what a difference down frozen there beautifully didn't he that's a good serve i'd
and it's really starting to break down what you're talking about bad game for now bandian
smart one from nadal jaw dropping from the spaniard the doll playing with a lot more energy
and a lot more momentum right now
such good fights we expect nothing less from the number four seed well be interesting to see how
much he has left in the tank so good at being able to take that backhand either cross court or
up the line oh spreads the court beautifully there it is again again just not able to execute it's a
wonderful play it's a good surprise tactic the camp's fired up there it is again pumping away
he's inflicting his game to another level
ending of this match now bandian couldn't lose a backcourt exchange such good ball striking
fans thoroughly appreciating the artistry of both players
oh that time he makes some stilettos can pace that time getting the better of now bandian
that's a low percentage shot he went for all or nothing there and that's exactly what nidal
was
in our sports now bandian threw everything at him a nice gesture between two heavyweights
he's just too good on the day rose to the challenge the best match this week by a long way
lap us through in three and he's had to take the long routes six seven six two and six two
