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Davis Cup is our Olympics. The Olympics is far below Monte Carlo and Indian Wells for tennis. The format is strange and its strangeness is explained well in Sampras' first book.

Just caught the interview with Rafa and Carlos post match (loss), and its obvious that both are gutted. They truly believed they would make it further, but interestingly I feel Rafa is somewhat in denial about how important skill and tactics and positioning is when it comes to doubles. He just brushed off their win as "we played not well well and they played well". No. They played with skill, strategy and acumen, not just blasting balls and hoping to trip up the net player. It felt like that seemed to be a key hope from Carlos and Rafa, that rifling the ball would be enough. A little humble pie. I was sad to see them go, but at the same time, I did feel in some way there was a little justice, in that last week Rafa knocked out I think the 2nd/3rd seeds with a "practice" match with Ruud. He then decided to ditch the doubles a couple of days later. Those guys who probably eek out a living as doubles players lost to Ruud/Nadal for no reason. I just felt it wasn't a good look. Anyway felt bad more than anything for Carlos who was desperate for that magical journey with his war horse compatriot. But in many ways the ending is fitting for the sport. You aren't gifted wins. You have to earn them, and they frankly, for all the star power don't have the doubles skills.

a lot of buzz around that Murray - Evans match too

So after Djoker-Rafa at the Olympics, isn't it time to change the name of the show to "One And A Half"?

Nadal deserves to Carrying ths torch he win14 cram Slams in Roland Carros I am happy to see him with the torch 🔦 😄

It's a joy listening to Gill, Amy and Joel who exude sheer love of the game. A strapped Novak at the Wimbledon final against Carlos. And now an unrested (certainly not untested) Rafa against a slightly fitter and fresher Novak. Tennis wins each time, every single time. 🎉🧨💥

Great insight as always. Thanks!

Novak lost literally one game today…

I loved to see Nadal with the torch, that meant so much to him, playing of his country is a honour for him. In regards playing against Novak, Novak will win no doubt and I am Nadal fan.

The copium in this podcast is bit too much for me.

Nadal will duck joker for sure

Does anyone know what date they might play? I was guessing Monday the 29th, but the order of play for 27th doesn’t have Nadal playing singles, so I can’t deduce when these 2 might meet in R2

I’m stunned that you guys are picking Nadal over Djokovic! 🤯

I felt sad that Novak didn’t help with the torch l hope Novak wins 👏👏👏👏❤️

Djoker for the GOOOOOLLLLLDDDDD! Think R2 vintage Nole vs Rafa will be fun to watch! Nadal/Alcaraz is the bigger splash! Thanx J-A-G 💙 Cheers, MIlan

I can't for that match. 😍

Many people won IW and it hasn’t made any real impact, but I remember exactly how Massu and Puig won their gold and it was a huge deal.

for Serbs, it is an honor and a privilege to represent their country much more than some bigger countries, and we are a very proud nation with a history, that's why the Olympics are sacred for us, and nobody understands that. Serbia do Paris idemoooo

Monica punk

I would love Novak vs Rafa 60# match where if Rafa dont withdraw, Rafa not a chance it will be in 2 straight set, Amy on what drugs are you did you se Gomes whipe out Rafa, he cant move properly oh dear

On a broader note, it was nice to see Rafa, Serena, and Amelie Mauresmo all involved in the torch bearing in quick succession. We worry about the popularity of tennis a lot but it feels like it's in a pretty good place at the moment to me.

at slams, one plays for oneself. at the Olympics, one plays for one's country. so, for Djokovic and Nadal, the Olympics are huge because they have that patriotism or nationalism that shows they care for their home countries...

Done That Nadal has 14 RG titles…but this is Olympics…. The world sports platform… and N❤LE has the highest No titles with him so they could have involved him as well with Serena n Nadal

I was dis heartened… to see that N❤LE was not there…. I mean common. He has 24 slam titles… record breaking stats of the game … common… this is sad, Agreed Nadal is the king of clay… RG is his backyard or front yard…stilll

Give me a new body, please😊

clay court 250* in bucharest romania:D

hmmm... are you one hundred percent sure roger would have not preferred to win an olympics singles gold rather than the indian wells title? if it were his only masters missing and he got that gold instead? not sure, just wondering.

Novak. Olympic is bigger than a slam. I would take novaks words over u 3 who are just keyboard warrior's anyway. And novaks words matters while u 3 can say Olympic is lesser than 250 it doesn't even matter wat u say Period

Nadal beating Djokovic now ? What is Amy smoking ? Also Nadal will run away. He won’t play this tournament : mark my words

I do think people are giving up on Nole a lot more quickly than they did on Nadal..yes 2024 hasn't been great, primarily and clearly because of lack of motivation earlier in the year. But I wouldn't doubt a motivated Nole, even if he puts pressure on himself. I would give it more time before you get into the habit betting against him . One thing I am willing to bet my Trek bike on (it's not cheap) is that this Rafa retiring thing is a farce. He will play in 2025....and this will motivate Djokovic.

Man sometimes i feel like you guys do a great job with these, and sometimes it feels like you are milking an old dry cow 😂 Fortunately the latter is less frequent.

Rafa might not pull out of Singles given this is his last and best chance to beat Djokovic.However,Rafa might end up not winning against Fucsovics...

Wonderful surprise. Great Nadal!!

They shouldn’t play this SATANIC event… Did you all see how openly France mocked Christianity? This is outrageous, the athletes should just boycott them… But sadly, Im aware of the fact that the selfish desire for “gold” is sometimes stronger than one’s personal dignity and self respect

Novak with an insanely hard draw of course, his entire history has been rigged against him. I don’t want to hear about 1 lucky tournament, he’s had to face and beat the most top 5 and 10 players in history.

What ever other achievement they have make, Nadal probably really want to finish with a 30:30 record agaist his biggest rival.

Novak will another Olympic Game.. Novak will carry the torch for 2028 Olympic Game. Lol

Novak Djokobic wi carry the torch in the Australia Olympics Game.

i really was not impressed with Nadal level in sweden recently, you can see he's not moving well at all Novak should crush him (but you never know)

I am not sure whether Rafa's going participate in singles..? But if he does Djokovic will be beaten black & blue..?

....and the you get the case of that woman from Puerto Rico who won the gold medal, she currentlt works at The Tennis Chanel, and I am like...Wtf, How in the world did she made it ???? I can't even remember her name....so that's why I wonder how important an olympic medal in tennis can be????

Fucking awesome! Only one of them could make it to the gold round! no faves here ...

Country to Country forget about individual performance which Country produces best…? We will see 2024

Ebden being pulled out of doubles - and he's not the only one - to fill a gap in singles which he hasnt played in some years is why the Olympics isnt really rated. Yes, if you win Gold or Silver, ie you reached the Final, then you can talk about it. The issue is the flag-waving and the kudos of the medal for your country. End of. Which is why it's so important for the ultimate Nationalist, the Djoker. The Olympics is supposedly the pinnacle of any sport, but that is far from the case in tennis. I agree with Joel, it should be a Team event.

I've seen practice clips of novak at roland garros olympics. He is still a step slow when he has to run wide or make a sudden explosive footwork movement. I predict Rafa will beat novak in the 2nd round.

I think Rafa is kind like a leader of player to make Olympic such an inspiration event, back in 2008 beating Djokovic to tear to win gold. After that, players would like to participate more. Judgment of Olympic seems to change to much bigger picture. Before that, even Federer do not care much.

I hope Nadal doesn't withdraw from singles. I want to see #60 of Rafa-Nole.

I don't see Nadal winning this match against Djokovic, I think his best chance for a medal is in the doubles with Alcaraz

I love Rafa and am no fan of Novak. But Nadal is not beating Djokovic.

Djokervic did not play the high level he did at Wimbledon 23 and easily lost to Alcarez this year. Nadal should win