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[Dr.Acula]

Man, Federer was runner up four times to Rafa. You just can't understate Rafa's dominance on clay. Even with his troubles as of late, to only have one career loss at Roland Garros...

 

[greenleaves]

How bad was Nadal's serve again? Looks like one of the best returners of the game couldn't handle it.

Murray's always had problems with left handers though. That and he had just played a five setter. Novak looks like he is returning Nadal's serve alright.

 

[MIMIC]

Murray hired Mauresmo as his coach? Wow.

 

[cackhyena]

Wow, Mauresmo coaching Murray? Weird. Kinda forgot about her. Always rooted for her when I caught her playing.

 

[DemurOnion]

How bad was Nadal's serve again? Looks like one of the best returners of the game couldn't handle it.

Nadal has gotten smarter with his serve. I don't think it is anywhere near a top serve really, at least not compared to the best.

 

[thehypocrite]

Did Nadal scratch his backhand?

 

[Ash_69]

Murray hired Mauresmo as his coach? Wow.

What? I legitimately lol'ed. Just can't see how she's going to improve his game.
Murray world number 50 confirmed.

 

[Kensuke]

Nadal has gotten smarter with his serve. I don't think it is anywhere near a top serve really, at least not compared to the best.

Yeah, it's very precise and varied. That makes up for the lack of speed a little. No aces yet, nut how many times has his serve forced Novak to make an error? It's really annoying actually.

 

[thehypocrite]

It seems he still using it.

 

[Dr.Acula]

Hmm, I don't see anyone running away with this...

 

[cackhyena]

Hmm, I don't see anyone running away with this...

Good.

 

[Diprosalic]

I don't want much for christmas but please let djokovic win tennis god.

 

[MIMIC]

6 games and no BPs for either man? Wow

edit: 7th game it is! lol

 

[Deku Tree]

112mph couldn't return. Now break pt.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Wow at that coaching hire. Just incredible. I speechless.

 

[MIMIC]

Novak dared Nadal to go up the line.

And he did.

 

[Deku Tree]

Deuce !!

 

[MIMIC]

They're BOTH daring each other to go up the line. lol

 

[cackhyena]

Joker in slow motion looks the polar opposite of someone like Federer.

 

[Smellycat]

OH SHIT

 

[Kensuke]

Wow Nadal's forehand gave Djokovic the game. 3 errors.

 

[Sax Russel]

Hnnnngh

 

[John Dunbar]

nadal hit three forehand misses in that game from the returns. gifting it away there.

 

[MIMIC]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

 

[MIMIC]

Novak serving out sets has been laughable this year.

 

[Deku Tree]

Nadal trying hard to break back.

 

[Kensuke]

Crap game from Djokovic. He needs to focus.

 

[Diprosalic]

Djokovic you idiot.

 

[cackhyena]

Wow, Nadal.

 

[Peru]

Mauresmo seems a pretty logical hiring - worked with Michael Llodra, then great success w Bartoli in short time (on grass), and of course as Fed Cup captain for France.

 

[Diprosalic]

great tennis....

 

[MIMIC]

Most nervy game in the history of tennis, lol

 

[Reyne]

That was tight from Djokovic. Glad he served it out.

 

[Diprosalic]

thank you based tennis god.

two more.

 

[Sax Russel]

Tennis gods saw Djokovic fucking it up and steadied the ship, phew

 

[MIMIC]

PHEW

 

[Kensuke]

Awesome recovery from Djokovic. This final is looking promising!

 

[John Dunbar]

Most nervy game in the history of tennis, lol

that was nothing compared to murray trying to serve it out at wimbledon.

 

[DemurOnion]

Joker has the best forehand the game as seen, for a winner, since Fed. That thing is awesome to watch. Murray too on certain courts I guess and a couple others are up there. But Joker is most consistent.

 

[Faith]

Djokovic never lost a GS final after winning the first set.

This is his day. This is history.

 

[greenleaves]

Clutch. Nadal's errors on break points remind me of the AO final. He just isn't making the shots he was last year.

 

[Smellycat]

WOW

Come on Djokovic! He really got away with that service game. Reminds me of the first set in the AO final.

Edit: ^^ Great minds think alike

 

[MIMIC]

OK, Novak. Put your legs up and auto pilot this bitch. The hard work is over.

 

[DemurOnion]

Djokovic never lost a GS final after winning the first set.

This is his day. This is history.

I am going to wait. I am tired of being disappointed in later sets. If he can put two down I'll be confident he can pull it out. He looks really precise today.

 

[Diprosalic]

nadal's going for the calendar year finals loss Grand Slam.

 

[MIMIC]

Djokovic never lost a GS final after winning the first set.

This is his day. This is history.

He has never lost a final PERIOD after winning the first set.

 

[Cinders]

Is this when Nadal turns it on, or is Djokovic going to win a Career Grand Slam?

I'm hoping for the latter.

 

[darkwing]

If Djokovic wins this, it would be amazing to have 3 active players winning career grand slams

 

[Slayerx]

Lol

 

[greenleaves]

Novak making sure not to touch the net on a putaway. lol