Twitter Reacts to Gulbis-Nadal

Check out this ridiculous get from Ernests Gulbis. It was just one of the things that kept Twitter buzzing during the Latvian's battle with Rafael Nadal.

By Chris Oddo

(March 13, 2013) -- Rafael Nadal's scintillating 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 edging of Ernests Gulbis took two hours and thirty-two minutes to achieve, and during that time, Twitter was aglow with comments about the match. In case you were wondering if it lived up to the hype, see the video above. This was one of many resplendent points that the pair played.

Here's a sampling of the Twitter buzz about this match:

1. So true. Rafa's indomitable will was in full effect. And it was beautiful to see.

Geez.... I've missed Rafa. Love the struggle, love the fight, love the emotion, love the hate to lose attitude. #vamosrafa
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) March 14, 2013

2. You'd need a masters in geophysics to understand it, Miss Robson.

I don't understand what's going on with Gulbis' forehand but I kinda like it.
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) March 14, 2013

3. Is Gulbis going to lose his next six matches, all to players outside the top 100? I hope not.

Win or lose, vs Nadal, Gulbis has showed off a lot of game and poise tonight. Maybe he is actually serious about being serious this year
— Matt Cronin (@TennisReporters) March 14, 2013

4. Not so fast. It was Nadal he was playing.

I originally called for Gulbis in 3. I'm now thinking Gulbis in 2.
— Romi Cvitkovic (@RomiCvitkovic) March 14, 2013

5. Honestly, Vito. I think it's you. But Gulbis was damn serious about this match, and it was nice to see.

Is it me, or is Gulbis doing his Rosol stare?
— V@ Blacklabel Tennis (@vblacklabel) March 14, 2013

6. I guess we'll never know...

Pretty sure Maria Sharapova would dedicate the new Sugarpova flavor to Gulbis if he can close this out in 2. #BNPPO13
— Beyond The Baseline (@SI_BTBaseline) March 14, 2013

7. That backhand is his backbone. It's a fantastic shot.

Impressed by Gulbis backhand. So balanced and always steps in when he can, which really hurts #Rafa.
— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) March 14, 2013

8. And another, and another.