Finally, last year's finalist Nadal prevailed in 2 hours and 53 minutes of play after defying a strong challenge of the American Mardy Fish, who pushed the World No. 2 to the limits, but the Spaniard showed his true class in the decisive tie-breaker and earned a hard-fought victory. Nadal made a winning start here.
Served By: M Fish Won By: Nadal Nadal - Fish
6 - 2
3 - 6
7 - 6
Game
M Fish to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, short rally, Fish comes to net, attempts a backhand volley but fails to make it
6
3
R Nadal to M Fish : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a good one, Fish works a forehand return, good rally, Fish cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
5
3
R Nadal to M Fish : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Fish only reaches to it.
3
4
M Fish to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Fish!!! Nadal crafts a backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Fish smacks a forehand winner down the line.
2
4
M Fish to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Fish!!! Quick out-wide serve, Nadal return goes wayward.
4
1
R Nadal to M Fish : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Bodyline serve, Fish has no answer to it.
3
1
R Nadal to M Fish : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! High kick serve, Fish fails to control it.
1
2
M Fish to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Fish!!! Sizzling serve. ACE !!!
0
2
M Fish to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Nadal crafts a backhand return, testing rally, Fish cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
1
0
R Nadal to M Fish : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick out-wide serve, Fish return goes wayward.
So the final set tie-break will decide the outcome of this exciting opening day round robin match. Fish avoids drama in the 12th game of the set and wraps up a love service game to push things into a decisive tie-break.
Served By: M Fish Won By: Fish Nadal - Fish
6 - 2
3 - 6
6 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Fish!!! Nadal returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Fish blasts a forehand winner down the line.
40
0
IN, Winner: Fish!!! Massive serve in the middle. ACE !!!
30
0
IN, Winner: Fish!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Nadal only reaches to it.
15
0
IN, Winner: Fish!!! Fish aims a high kick serve, Fish reaches to the net and places a forehand volley winner
As the battle nears the three-hour mark, Nadal ensures a confident service hold to keep his hopes alive in the match. Fish, on the other hand, will have to keep hold of his nerves and serve to push this one into a deciding tie-break.
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal Nadal - Fish
6 - 2
3 - 6
6 - 5
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Nadal vs Fish, ATP World Tour Finals 2011
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Finally, last year's finalist Nadal prevailed in 2 hours and 53 minutes of play after defying a strong challenge of the American Mardy Fish, who pushed the World No. 2 to the limits, but the Spaniard showed his true class in the decisive tie-breaker and earned a hard-fought victory. Nadal made a winning start here.
Nadal - Fish 6 - 2 3 - 6 7 - 6
So the final set tie-break will decide the outcome of this exciting opening day round robin match. Fish avoids drama in the 12th game of the set and wraps up a love service game to push things into a decisive tie-break.
Nadal - Fish 6 - 2 3 - 6 6 - 6
As the battle nears the three-hour mark, Nadal ensures a confident service hold to keep his hopes alive in the match. Fish, on the other hand, will have to keep hold of his nerves and serve to push this one into a deciding tie-break.
Nadal - Fish 6 - 2 3 - 6 6 - 5
08Oct 12:20
0
5
1
19Aug 12:00
0
3
4
29Jun 15:15
1
3
3
7
4
26Jun 14:50
3
6
7
6
18Oct 18:50
2
6
6
18May 15:45
2
6
6
17May 15:50
2
6
4
6
16May 15:00
2
1
7
6
15May 18:30
2
6
6
12May 15:00
2
6
6
12Mar 10:00
2
77
77
10Mar 10:00
1
3
6
4
01Sep 21:05
1
1
7
6
3
30Aug 12:00
2
6
77
2
1
2