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[Sax Russel]

Anything, ANYTHING for a strong start to the 4th.

 

[Mimosa97]

He was out of the tour for 6 months due to his knee.

Explains it then. Thanks.

 

[PedroPanache]

I haven't followed Tennis for the past 2/3 years. How did Federer drop so low in the rankings ? Did he take a break ?

Also I feel so nostalgic right now watching these 2 legends battling it out. I don't think I'm the only one.

Injuries. He hasn't hit a ball in anger since his SF loss against Raonic at Wimbledon last year. It's what makes this all the more incredible, dude is on the brink of winning the Aus. Open and his last match was in the summer.

 

[RedAssedApe]

I can't watch. Lol

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Nadal started playing really differently in the last game or two of the second set and it just isn't working out for him. I think he must be tiring - I don't see why he'd still be trying to hit his forehand flat when Federer is taking it early so well unless he didn't have the power to hit it with enough topspin. This might be a quick fourth set finish.

 

[Goose_Se7en]

This is the first time in my life I'm rooting for Federer over Nadal.

I don't know why this is happening.

Because you're a fan of history. It isn't over yet tho, we know Nadal can come back. I don't wanna jinx shit but c'mon Federer!!!

 

[Slaythe]

And there we have it. Fed fans you can now come out from behind the couch and enjoy this final a little more. I'll be behind it with all the Nadal fans watching it in horror.

Ahah you're so cute and adorable.

You think us Fed fans haven't forgotten all the times he choked despite having 2 sets in ?

Never.

I'm gonna start enjoying this when he is on match point. (and even then)

 

[JBwB]

Come on Fed! One more set!

 

[Mimosa97]

He got hurt after the AO last year. Didn't play too many events. After Wimbledon he took the rest of the year off.

Injuries. He hasn't hit a ball in anger since his SF loss against Raonic at Wimbledon last year. It's what makes this all the more incredible, dude is on the brink of winning the Aus. Open and his last match was in the summer.

Wow ... I didn't know it was that bad.

Holy fucking shit what a comeback !

 

[Niraj]

Who would have thought Federer's backhand would be doing so well against Nadal?

 

[-bakalhau-]

Well, not in my wildest dreams I expected a 2-1 by now to Fed... Much less a 6-1 and a tennis lesson for the whole world and Nadal in the third set. I hope he wins, Nadal will get more chances in the future.

 

[Kobe24]

I came after some of those backhands

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Nadal's too tired. He's hiding it, but his play is designed around it right now. Think this is over.

 

[JBwB]

Important hold for Rafa.

 

[FTF]

Nadal struggling for wins even on his serve now.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Nadal's too tired. He's hiding it, but his play is designed around it right now. Think this is over.

If he starts trying to finish points at the net then I'll believe he's tired

 

[Mimosa97]

Do you reckon this could be Federer's swan song ?

 

[PedroPanache]

Nadal's too tired. He's hiding it, but his play is designed around it right now. Think this is over.

Yeah, I think it's been obvious since the start of the third set, dude is very tired. I don't think it's over, because if Fed goes off the boil and Nadal gets a break, it's amazing what that can do for you. However, he needs a second wind pretty soon.

 

[Niraj]

Quick hold, put the pressure back on him.

 

[PedroPanache]

Do you reckon this could be Federer's swan song ?

I think he loves tennis too much to disappear after this. I do think this is the swan song for their rivalry. I'm sure they'll play again, but not in another slam final.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

If he starts trying to finish points at the net then I'll believe he's tired

Trying to finish points at the net against is Federer is a much riskier proposition than it is Dimitrov.

 

[Kensuke]

Nadal's too tired. He's hiding it, but his play is designed around it right now. Think this is over.

He's definitely not his usual self. Slower and lacking in power and spin. It's also definitely not over yet though.

 

[VistraNorrez]

I don't think anyone saw Fed winning a set against Nadal 6-1.

 

[FTF]

Quick hold, put the pressure back on him.

Yup, Fed's holding easy and Nadal fighting hard on every serve game.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

There's so little depth on Nadal's shots, unreal.

It's a shame to see this match slide this way. It was high quality toward the end of the first set and throughout the second, but this is just a bit limp.

 

[Slaythe]

Yup, Fed's holding easy and Nadal fighting hard on every serve game.

Quite the roles reversal.

 

[PedroPanache]

Ahah you're so cute and adorable.

You think us Fed fans haven't forgotten all the times he choked despite having 2 sets in ?

Never.

I'm gonna start enjoying this when he is on match point. (and even then)

Oh, as a Murray fan, I know that feeling. Djokovic owns his soul and not until it's done and dusted and he's holding the trophy am I convinced that Murray can beat him.

Still, everything is there for Fed to win this. Nadal looking a bit laboured, the court's playing nice and fast and, at the moment, Fed breezing through his service games. But, dammit, man, I want that fifth set.

 

[Mimosa97]

I think he loves tennis too much to disappear after this. I do think this is the swan song for their rivalry. I'm sure they'll play again, but not in another slam final.

Prob his last grand slam final though

Why are they both sporting pink shoes ? Just a coincidence ?

 

[JBwB]

The match isn't in the bag for Fed yet. Hopefully he can keep up the pressure.

 

[Slaythe]

Oh, as a Murray fan, I know that feeling. Djokovic owns his soul and not until it's done and dusted and he's holding the trophy am I convinced that Murray can beat him.

Still, everything is there for Fed to win this. Nadal looking a bit laboured, the court's playing nice and fast and, at the moment, Fed breezing through his service games. But, dammit, man, I want that fifth set.

But Nadal HAS done it before.

Let Fed go ahead, then destroy him forever afterwards. =(

I am not gonna feel relaxed until we're 2 breaks ahead.

 

[PedroPanache]

Good hold for Rafa. Looking a bit better, but he needs to break Roger in the next two service games, I reckon.

 

[Leonsito]

Yup, Fed's holding easy and Nadal fighting hard on every serve game.

And thats why Nadal will break first and win this set...

 

[Sutton Dagger]

Nadal looking much better in this set so far.

 

[mcfrank]

Prob his last grand slam final though

Why are they both sporting pink shoes ? Just a coincidence ?

Feds last 5 majors - Final, final, semi, semi, final (maybe win).

Why on earth would this be his last final.

 

[JBwB]

Dammit Fed what the hell was that?

 

[Kensuke]

I mean if Federer breaks himself...

 

[Niraj]

Don't do this again Roger...

 

[Tekniqs]

Uhhh.. Couple of lose shots

 

[FTF]

Ugh, don't blow this game and let there be a third set.

 

[PedroPanache]

Return of the shank!

 

[Omzz]

Lol

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Terrible UE and bizarre shank for Federer. Letting Nadal back in unnecessarily.

 

[clemenx]

Lol.

 

[Dispatch]

I guess momentum is swinging back, sigh.

 

[AdventureRacing]

Here it comes. This is the big test, if momentum swings back I think it'll stay that way.

 

[JBwB]

Well shit...

The rollercoaster continues...

 

[Slaythe]

Return of the shank!

Do you SEE now what it's like to be a Fed fan ?

 

[perfectchaos007]

Good job Nadal! Keep fighting!!

 

[Tookay]

Fuck.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

lol total meltdown from Federer. Nadal shouldn't have won any of those four points, at all