They clearly want Nadal to win - Tennis fans react to scheduling of ATP Finals 2022 Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

They clearly want Nadal to win - Tennis fans react to scheduling of ATP Finals 2022

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The 2022 draw was announced this Thursday, with and being placed in separate groups. Players in Group Red have a more challenging route to the semifinals, with three former champions - Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Daniil Medvedev - along with Andrey Rublev, forming part of the group. Additionally, Group Red will play on the second of two matchdays during the round-robin stage, which means they will not have a day off before the semifinals. Meanwhile, Group Green, featuring Nadal, debutants Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime, as well as Casper Ruud, will play their matches on the first matchday of each round-robin stage, getting a day's break before the semifinals. Tennis fans reacted to the scheduling and the draw, with many feeling that players in Group Green have a bigger advantage than those in Group Red. Others resorted to accusations and conspiracy theories. "They clearly want Nadal to win," one fan opined on Twitter. They clearly want Nadal to win They clearly want Nadal to win "Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday. So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals. This is hilarious. And not in a good way," another fan expressed. Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals.

This is hilarious. And not in a good way.Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday.So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals.This is hilarious. And not in a good way. Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans to the scheduling of the group stage draw of the 2022 ATP Finals, starting on Sunday: make the Group red exhausted on the court. Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals.

This is hilarious. And not in a good way.Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday.So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals.This is hilarious. And not in a good way. make the Group red exhausted on the court. EVERYTHING is done for Nadal to get #1 again. EVERYTHING is done for Nadal to get #1 again. Indoor hard court titles:

Green team: Nadal:2 / Ruud:0 / Auger: 4 / Fritz: 0

Red team: Tsitsipas: 4 / Medvedev: 7 / Rublev: 6 / Djokovic: 15

Random draw. ? Indoor hard court titles: Green team: Nadal:2 / Ruud:0 / Auger: 4 / Fritz: 0Red team: Tsitsipas: 4 / Medvedev: 7 / Rublev: 6 / Djokovic: 15Random draw. ? sorry state of affairs...just like 2021 US open.Djokovic tougher draw and played always last match of each round sorry state of affairs...just like 2021 US open.Djokovic tougher draw and played always last match of each round I dont understand why at least there’s one match pr group pr day. One group does afternoon match, the other group evening match.
That equals it at least somewhat out… I dont understand why at least there’s one match pr group pr day. One group does afternoon match, the other group evening match.That equals it at least somewhat out… Not into conspiracies much but this is soooo tailor made for Rafa to have the best possible chance at winning Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals.

This is hilarious. And not in a good way.Group Green will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; Group Red will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday.So not only Group Green is by far the easier one, they'll also get 1 day rest between the last group match and the semifinals.This is hilarious. And not in a good way.Not into conspiracies much but this is soooo tailor made for Rafa to have the best possible chance at winning The schedule is another aspect that could be changed in . Why should the singles matches be played 7 hours apart. Ideally they should be back to back but there may be some commercial reasons to have two sessions. Still @ATPtour could start evening sessions by 5 PM

SUNDAY
11.30am: Arevalo/Rojer-Glasspool/Heliovaara
2pm: Auger Aliassime-Ruud
6.30pm: Ram/Salisbury-Granollers/Zeballos
9pm: Nadal-Fritz

MONDAY
11.30: Kyrgios/Kokkinakis-Koolhof/Skupski
2pm: Medvedev-Rublev
6.30pm: Mektic/Pavic-Dodig/Krajicek
9pm: Djokovic-TsitsipasSUNDAY11.30am: Arevalo/Rojer-Glasspool/Heliovaara2pm: Auger Aliassime-Ruud6.30pm: Ram/Salisbury-Granollers/Zeballos9pm: Nadal-FritzMONDAY11.30: Kyrgios/Kokkinakis-Koolhof/Skupski2pm: Medvedev-Rublev6.30pm: Mektic/Pavic-Dodig/Krajicek9pm: Djokovic-TsitsipasThe schedule is another aspect that could be changed in . Why should the singles matches be played 7 hours apart. Ideally they should be back to back but there may be some commercial reasons to have two sessions. Still @ATPtour could start evening sessions by 5 PM

It was an unforgettable year - Rafael Nadal reflects on his incredible achievements this season

Rolex Paris Masters - Day Three Before participating in the ATP season-ending tournament, Rafael Nadal took some time out to his 2022 season, which he called "an unforgettable year." Nadal won his second Australian Open title against the odds at the start of the year, becoming the first man in tennis history to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. He then battled serious injury issues to extend his own Majors record with his 14th French Open title. He holds the French Open win in special regard, given the circumstances. "Each title is different, each moment you enjoy in a particular way," Rafael Nadal said in a recent interview with Brazilian media outlet ge. "This year, I experienced exciting moments in winning the Australian Open and at Roland Garros. It was a very good year, but difficult at the same time, as I had physical problems." "But, if I put all this into context, it was an unforgettable year. I reached 22 Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros, an unforgettable moment for me, due to all the issues surrounding the tournament." The Spaniard will begin his 2022 ATP Finals campaign against Taylor Fritz in a night session match on Sunday. He is searching for his maiden title at the season-ending championship and bidding for the year-end No. 1 ranking. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1382 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found