The apocalypse is upon us: Fed learns to go to Nadal's BH

[monfed]

Originally Posted by MichaelNadal

No, he is the GOAT, and the Maestro, and he played well. Nadal looked like complete hell though and there's no way you can deny that. I like Fed. I don't like Djokovic however, and had no problem admitting he beat Rafa while he was playing pretty damn well in the AO final.

Well, Nadal not playing well(I thought he was decent btw) when conditions were heavily in his favour is not really excusable. Fed was good in patches too if you look at how the scorecard fluctuated, the pattern was similar to their recent matches(except the WTF where Fed outplays him) only this time Fed came out on top. Credit to Federer for playing better in the clutch(Eg - the 15-30 point and a clutch MP ace AFTER a rain break.)

[kragster]

Originally Posted by MichaelNadal

Have u ever paid attention to his facial expression while he's "clapping"?

Have you?

I think you are referring to the ONE incident from USO fed semifinal where he had an angry look on his face while applauding but there are hundreds of others where he clearly has a look of admiration for the opponents shot.

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by MichaelNadal

Have u ever paid attention to his facial expression while he's "clapping"?

I have and it's not genuine at all. It's a smart*ssed smirk,and is totally patronizing.

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by monfed

Well, Nadal not playing well(I thought he was decent btw) when conditions were heavily in his favour is not really excusable. Fed was good in patches too if you look at how the scorecard fluctuated, the pattern was similar to their recent matches(except the WTF where Fed outplays him) only this time Fed came out on top. Credit to Federer for playing better in the clutch(Eg - the 15-30 point and a clutch MP ace AFTER a rain break.)

Really? You think Nadal was "decent" having hit,iirc,2 fh winners through nearly 2 sets of tennis? Come on,Monfed. Fed won fair and square,but Nadal should have stayed home with how awful he was.

[MichaelNadal]

Originally Posted by monfed

Well, Nadal not playing well(I thought he was decent btw) when conditions were heavily in his favour is not really excusable. Fed was good in patches too if you look at how the scorecard fluctuated, the pattern was similar to their recent matches(except the WTF where Fed outplays him) only this time Fed came out on top. Credit to Federer for playing better in the clutch(Eg - the 15-30 point and a clutch MP ace AFTER a rain break.)

Exactly, he played a better match than Rafa, and if the junk game Rafa brought was the best he could do on that day, it's his fault. Federer rightfully didn't feel sorry for him. But this new and improved backhand mess is a joke. He played the way he always does.

[monfed]

Originally Posted by MichaelNadal

Exactly, he played a better match than Rafa, and if the junk game Rafa brought was the best he could do on that day, it's his fault. Federer rightfully didn't feel sorry for him. But this new and improved backhand mess is a joke. He played the way he always does.

If you mean Federer's, I agree. Federer's new improved BH theory has been going on for quite a while now, never really bought it. It's just that it was more ON today judging by how many DTL BHs he made, a very tough shot to execute on a regular basis against the lasso FH of Nadal.

[MichaelNadal]

Originally Posted by monfed

If you mean Federer's, I agree. Federer's new improved BH theory has been going on for quite a while now, never really bought it. It's just that it was more ON today judging by how many DTL BHs he made, a very tough shot to execute on a regular basis against the lasso FH of Nadal.

Good post and I agree.

[Towser83]

Originally Posted by kragster

Have you?

I think you are referring to the ONE incident from USO fed semifinal where he had an angry look on his face while applauding but there are hundreds of others where he clearly has a look of admiration for the opponents shot.

yeah exactly. Most times he just looks like "too good, fair play"

I don't buy this crap that Djokovic in the heat of battle has enough presence of mind to fake applaud someone's shot so people will think he's nice. Seriously ridiculous when you can't applaud a shot without someone saying you're faking it.

[monfed]

Originally Posted by Clarky21

Really? You think Nadal was "decent" having hit,iirc,2 fh winners through nearly 2 sets of tennis? Come on,Monfed. Fed won fair and square,but Nadal should have stayed home with how awful he was.

Ok If you say so.

[li0scc0]

Originally Posted by Clarky21

Really? You think Nadal was "decent" having hit,iirc,2 fh winners through nearly 2 sets of tennis? Come on,Monfed. Fed won fair and square,but Nadal should have stayed home with how awful he was.

Clearly it is his new pee-pee problem injury, the bladder brace is on order