Federer-Nadal WTF Finals RR 2011

tennis_pro · 11-17-2011, 12:35 PM

I know this thread comes early but still, the Fedal match-up is the most anticipated one in men's tennis even though the final score is predictable at times. Here, however, Fed has his biggest chance to take down Rafa. Thoughts?

Hood_Man · 11-17-2011, 01:29 PM

I'm going with Federer in 2.

Mike Sams · 11-17-2011, 02:57 PM

I wonder if Federer can get into the double digits of the win column in his H2H against Nadal like Djokovic has.

Legendary · 11-17-2011, 03:10 PM

I think Federer will win this in 3 sets. He always has a tough time against Nadal and I don't expect it to be different. Fed will win though because he has been playing so well and Nadal hasn't.

Mustard · 11-17-2011, 03:46 PM

I'm going for a Nadal win in 3 sets.

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billnepill · 11-17-2011, 03:55 PM

Federer 30 yo against prime nadal.
Mhhm interesting

Carsomyr · 11-17-2011, 04:09 PM

Federer in 2. Can't see Nadal doing much damage on his worst surface after a long lay-off against possibly the best player ever (though past his prime) who's played excellent tennis of late on a surface he still rules.

joeri888 · 11-17-2011, 04:13 PM

Nadal in two. Nadal is still in his prime, Federer is aging. The fact that he's still so good is a true testimony to his legendary status, but he never likes to play Nadal.

tudwell · 11-17-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carsomyr

Federer in 2. Can't see Nadal doing much damage on his worst surface after a long lay-off against possibly the best player ever (though past his prime) who's played excellent tennis of late on a surface he still rules.

You're right that he still rules indoor hard. In 2010 and 2011 he's 28-1 on the surface, his only loss coming to Gael Monfils in Paris last year. I hadn't realized he was so dominant indoors!

By comparison, he went 31-1 on indoor hard between 2004 and 2006. Seems like he's pretty much still at his best on the surface!

BigForehand · 11-17-2011, 05:41 PM

How is this the most anticipated matchup?

Topspin moonballer relentlessly abusing Fed's backhand point after point, serve after serve. Nothing new, nothing exciting.

Netspirit · 11-17-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigForehand

How is this the most anticipated matchup?

Topspin moonballer relentlessly abusing Fed's backhand point after point, serve after serve. Nothing new, nothing exciting.

Federer (and everybody else) abuses Nadal's backhand just as much. Nobody wants Nadal on the opposite side of the court hitting forehands. Thanks, but no thanks.

Hood_Man · 11-17-2011, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigForehand

How is this the most anticipated matchup?

Topspin moonballer relentlessly abusing Fed's backhand point after point, serve after serve. Nothing new, nothing exciting.

Assuming it's the same surface as last year, the lower bounce will subdue the backhand abuse enough for Federer to be able to cope. It's when he's hitting backhand after backhand from shoulder height or higher that he struggles.

kishnabe · 11-17-2011, 07:18 PM

Fed going to get 2 wins against Nadal one in rr and one final! TY Nadal!

niff · 11-17-2011, 09:51 PM

I pick Nadal, as always, but hopefully Fed plays well enough.

Big_Dangerous · 11-17-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tudwell

You're right that he still rules indoor hard. In 2010 and 2011 he's 28-1 on the surface, his only loss coming to Gael Monfils in Paris last year. I hadn't realized he was so dominant indoors!

By comparison, he went 31-1 on indoor hard between 2004 and 2006. Seems like he's pretty much still at his best on the surface!

Why wouldn't Fed be? The conditions indoors are so much better. He doesn't have to deal with the elements, or poor lighting.

And Nadal is the ultimate elements player. Hard courts are his worst surface and indoors only makes it worse.

I saw based on what I've seen from Fed the past 2 tournaments and the fact that Nadal hasn't played, I'm going with Fed in 2.

Netspirit · 11-18-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

Hard courts are his worst surface and indoors only makes it worse.

Indoor conditions do not make it worse for Nadal. They are just better for his opponents - shotmakers, who do not possess his footwork, or safety margin given by his topspin. Only indoors, with the true bounce of HC, absense of wind and sun, do they get the opportunity to swing away and paint the lines with higher percentages.

This is why Federer normally wins and Nadal normally loses.

TennisLovaLova · 11-18-2011, 12:32 AM

End of season seems to be good for Roger. He is in a good rush, he buolt his momentum. I think the outcome of this match will also dependbon how he will play against Tsonga.
He is now a a good level of confidence, all he has to do is to keep his head straight and repeat the Berdych execution in london.

djokovicgonzalez2010 · 11-18-2011, 05:49 AM

Federer in 3
6-2 6-7 6-4 or something.

11-18-2011, 06:00 AM

Federer in 2.

View Poll Results: Federer vs Nadal WTF Finals RR 2011
Federer in 2	93	54.71%
Federer in 3	52	30.59%
Nadal in 2	5	2.94%
Nadal in 3	20	11.76%
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11-17-2011, 12:35 PM	#1
tennis_pro G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,700	Federer-Nadal WTF Finals RR 2011 I know this thread comes early but still, the Fedal match-up is the most anticipated one in men's tennis even though the final score is predictable at times. Here, however, Fed has his biggest chance to take down Rafa. Thoughts? __________________ "By the Nalbandian logic, I could beat Federer when I'm "in form". Nalbandian is only a threat to linesmen." - pvaudio

11-17-2011, 04:09 PM	#8
Carsomyr Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,318	Federer in 2. Can't see Nadal doing much damage on his worst surface after a long lay-off against possibly the best player ever (though past his prime) who's played excellent tennis of late on a surface he still rules. __________________ "I can cry like Roger, it’s just a shame I can’t play like him." - Andy Murray

11-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#14
kishnabe G.O.A.T. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 14,276	Fed going to get 2 wins against Nadal one in rr and one final! TY Nadal! __________________ Why fight over who is G.O.A.T., when the world is just an abstract of reality~ http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/525347

11-18-2011, 12:32 AM	#18
TennisLovaLova Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,207	End of season seems to be good for Roger. He is in a good rush, he buolt his momentum. I think the outcome of this match will also dependbon how he will play against Tsonga. He is now a a good level of confidence, all he has to do is to keep his head straight and repeat the Berdych execution in london. __________________ It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again