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[PedroPanache]

Love watching the Aus. Open because here in the UK the match will be on at about 8.30am. What a way to start your day.

 

[autumnleaf]

I genuinlely expect Federer to win comfortably. He's had the tougher draw and is playing well, plus he's had the extra days rest and Nadal isn't that superhuman machine he was a few years back.

 

[scarlet]

I want my old man Fed to win. But we know it will be Rafa.

Let me cry now.

 

[Niraj]

One time.

 

[JBwB]

Just over 20 minutes till the match begins!

 

[perfectchaos007]

I'll take Nadal in 4 sets.

 

[MIMIC]

Tried to wake up for the Serena-Venus match. Alarm went off, I said, "Serena's gonna win anyway" and went back to sleep, lol. Saw the match later and wasn't surprised. The embrace at the net was so great, though. I love how they adore one another and are so supportive of each other.

As far as this Fedal match is concerned, I'm guessing that it's going to be super ugly...at least out of the gate. I've only seen a couple of Federer's matches this tournament, and in the first couple of games, he has played some of the worst tennis of his career. It's still surprising that he managed to get this far.

Nadal looks decent, but solid. I'd say he's a big favorite here. He'll just abuse Federer's BH like he always does, then drag him side to side. Federer's saving grace will be his serve. IMO, if that isn't clicking, then things will be over rather quickly.

 

[JBwB]

Aussie here... Curious to hear who's staying up / waking up early overseas to watch this.

Man... If I wasn't always broke I'd be at the finals myself. TV will have to do

Edit: They're heading on to the court now.

 

[Omzz]

It's 3 in the morning and I'm up. Don't let me down Fed

 

[Niraj]

Aussie here... Curious to hear who's staying up / waking up early overseas to watch this.

Man... If I wasn't always broke I'd be at the finals myself. TV will have to do

Edit: They're heading on to the court now.

US here, staying up, didn't sleep at all before this lol

 

[oti]

Time to write histrory.

 

[Tekniqs]

Here we go!

 

[Niraj]

This is so fucking crazy

 

[clemenx]

I think chances are 55% Nadal 45% Fed. If Fed has an slow start then it is 90% Rafa.

 

[EVO]

 

[JBwB]

I think it's like 60 - 40 in Nadal's favor after seeing them both play in the tournament so far.

I'm rooting for Federer regardless. Come on! Get that 18th!

Edit: Commentators are saying that the court speed is actually faster than Wimbledon's 2016 courts.

 

[Deadman]

Please Federer, just this once.

Spoiler

But also Wimbledon.

 

[legend166]

They just showed on Australian TV that the court this year is playing faster than last year's Wimbledon centre court.

 

[Mortemis]

Finally! Hoping for a great match.

 

[JBwB]

Nadal holds.

Fed please serve well!

 

[Niraj]

Please none of that 0-15 0-30 stuff you had in like every service game in the Stan match

 

[jett]

It annoys me that these two are wearing similar colors,

Anyway, let's go!

 

[shwimpy]

Nadal's already grinding Fed's ass.

 

[Omzz]

He's only gotten one first serve in this game...

Edit: thank god he held

 

[Tekniqs]

What happened to Nadal's hair?

 

[JBwB]

That double fault... Weirdly enough it's Nadal that's playing very tight atm.

 

[AxeMan]

I'm not really a tennis fan or know much about tennis but I saw how much Nadal has dominated over Federer so I want Federer to win

 

[Niraj]

Come on...

 

[Omzz]

Lucky af point lol

 

[Dispatch]

If Nadal continues to serve like that, then his chances aren't that great.

We'll see.

 

[jett]

What happened to Nadal's hair?

Baldness happened.

 

[JBwB]

Federer holds comfortably.

Who will break first?

 

[Niraj]

That's the kind of service game I like. Keep it up.

 

[Tekniqs]

Fed's bh looking capable today...

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Good play from Federer. Dictated the rallies with his backhand, don't often see that.

 

[clemenx]

Fed already hitting better volleys than whatever Dimitrov did in 5 hours lmao.

 

[Omzz]

Where are dipro and oti to give energy

 

[Niraj]

Better service game from Nadal there.


edit: peRFect

 

[clemenx]

No slow start pleases me

 

[JBwB]

I have a feeling Federer will break first. Nadal hasn't warmed up properly yet.

 

[Niraj]

Wow, Roger's backhand is actually looking good so far

 

[mercenar1e]

who do you think will win?

 

[Tekniqs]

Oh my
Edit: looks like it was out

Awwwww yissss!

 

[Omzz]

Niceee!

 

[shwimpy]

damn Rog... he wants this.

 

[Mortemis]

Fed's backhand ain't too bad today. Looking good so far.

 

[JBwB]

He does it!

 

[Niraj]

Holy shit! ROG!

 

[clemenx]

Color me surprised at Roger doing this well in rallies.

 

[Omzz]

HOLD PLS