Did anyone else think that gulbis almost beating nadal was skill or was it a fluke?

Question

because when i was watching wimbledon a few days ago an di was watching that match and i think it was skill because he did pretty well in the french open and i personally think that it was skill, wahts your opinion?

Answer 1

It was skill. Gulbis is a young rising star in the mens game and could go very far in the years to come. He is definitely top 20 material for now and could crack the top ten in the not too distant future with some solid results.

And you have to understand, Nadal is very tough on clay. On any other surface, a good opponent has a chance against him. As long as they can stay with Nadal during the match, they can beat him!!!! Nadal breaks down his opponents in matches like this by out rallying them and playing a mental game with them. But if the opponent puts up a fight on every point, like the way David Ferrer does, they can beat Nadal. It's the simple!!!

Answer 2

Gulbis got to the quarters of Roland Garros, so it certainly wasn't a fluke.  He trained at the same academy as Djokovic, and has been touted as one of the players to watch by the pundits.  He's talented, and I wouldn't be surprsied if he gets to the semis of a slam or even further later on.  He's top 10 material.

Answer 3

totally skill..was lucky for nadal..he make too many mistake

Answer 4

It was all skill. Gulbis is an young talent who is a rising star. He will get better once he plays in more big time matches at important tournaments like the Grand Slams. He will be in the Top 20 by the end of the year.

Answer 5

I'd say a little of both...

Fluke: because Nadal wasn't at the top of his game, and it was grass( we all know Nadal isn't a big grass guy, more clay).

Skill: Because Gulbis is young, he had a disadvantage, but you could see he is going to rise sooner or later, cuz he has talent for sure.

Answer 6

all skills

Answer 7

No it was definitely skill....he is a great tennis player and only 19, I'm sure he'll improve....

Answer 8

FLUKE Nadal was playing bad that day...