Wimbledon 2019 SF: Roger Federer [2] vs Rafael Nadal [3]
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MichaelNadal
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in 4
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
Federer in 4 tight sets.
Yugram
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I think the thread name was stupid and it got reported.
Sport
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Federer needs to serve huge to win, as Nadal is returning so great. Nadal destroyed Querrey in 3 sets and broke his serve 6 times. Querrey had made 100 aces before facing Nadal, Federer has made less than 50 aces so far. In fact, Nadal (47) has made more aces than both Federer (42) and Djokovic (40) this Wimbledon, which is a surprising stat.
Undoubtedly, the grass is slower nowadays than in 2006-2008, which favors Nadal. But Federer won Wimbledon 2017 when the court had a similar speed than in 2019. So Federer has proved that he can win with this speed.
I'm picking Nadal in 4, but Federer can win if he has a clutch performance.
Undoubtedly, the grass is slower nowadays than in 2006-2008, which favors Nadal. But Federer won Wimbledon 2017 when the court had a similar speed than in 2019. So Federer has proved that he can win with this speed.
I'm picking Nadal in 4, but Federer can win if he has a clutch performance.
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StrongRule
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If I didn't know you are pentiumdream I would laugh so hard at this prediction.
Yugram
Legend
Chill, Clarky.
MichaelNadal
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Breakpointerer
Legend
Nadal in 4.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Stop calling me with some random names. And it's time to understand there is a difference between RG and Wimbledon.
Serve&Volley7
Rookie
Don’t have a good feeling about this one...Rafa in 3
ACE of Hearts
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Nadal in 4. Hope i am wrong.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
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I think Djokovic will beat the winner in final but it’s still not a sure thing!
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
What's sadder is that neither Federer nor Nadal will be any closer to winning Wimbledon no matter which of them goes through. Nobody is going to beat Djokovic on this slow surface in the final. That's the reality.
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
It's a sure thing, man. This surface has been built for Novak's game. It's so slow! It's just not possible to hit anything by him. It's like playing the damn wall.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
I wouldn’t put it as a sure thing yet. We shall see but novak has a huge advantage if this goes 5 sets and over 3 hours long.
romeo8880
G.O.A.T.
You might be right. I never count Federer out though after what I saw from him against Djokovic in Roland garros 2011
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Can't believe this is actually happening. Wow. 11 years later.
If it is only half as good as the 2008 one, it will be good enough.
Now all we need is 1 meeting at USO. Let's go.
If it is only half as good as the 2008 one, it will be good enough.
Now all we need is 1 meeting at USO. Let's go.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Really man? Did you forget about last year’s match. Rafaelito went toe to toe with him.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
That was last year and Nadal still lost. This year we already saw AO final between them.
Yugram
Legend
In the final, hopefully. After Federer finally revenges Djokovic for that 2011 SF.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
2 of the 3 greatest players in history, thank you.
Do you know how many times people have thought that? Annnnnd they're still here. The field still cant compete. Somehow.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
The human wall, Djoko defence is incredible. He’s like a machine out there!
romeo8880
G.O.A.T.
True. Could never imagine 10 years ago saying Federer and Nadal would be playing for a spot in the Wimbledon final in 2019
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Novak had not won a tournament in over a year when he played Nadal in the SF of Wimbledon. And Nadal still lost.
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If Djokovic plays first and through into the final, and that too in imperious form, I will be very interested to see if that plays a part at the start of this match, with both knowing what awaits them.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Ha ha you got me thereIn the final, hopefully. After Federer finally revenges Djokovic for that 2011 SF.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Again i wouldn’t give the trophy just yet. I think nadal has played better than him to this point.
WarriorRafa
Hall of Fame
If Rafa is gonna win this and lose to Djoko in the final, whats the point? A loss in a final again to Djoko would be demoralizing for Nadal. If Djokovic is gonna end up beating either, then I hope Fed wins.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
In the final, hopefully. After Federer finally revenges Djokovic for that 2011 SF.
Haha that ship has sailed for Fed!
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Human walls don't generally work on fast grass where big hitting and big serving is rewarded. But on this slow green clay, you even have clay courters making deep runs. Like Bautista Agut. LOL!!!!
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Djoko has a habit of peaking in slam finals outside French Open! Plus, he knows Nadals game well and how to exploit it better than anyone else.
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Rafa fans are torn as are Fed fans. Who will win this semfinal only to go on to be destroyed by Novak in the final? The only confidence Nadal fans have is his epic Wimbledon match from last year against a Novak who was still not at his best. Novak is better now. Nobody is going to beat him in the final. And even worse, Sam Querrey had numerous BP chances on Nadal's serve. What do you think Novak is going to do to him?
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
That’s a good point. I think Nadal would probably be more nervous about meeting Djokovic than Fed. But I’m not sure it’ll end up affecting the match at all. We’ll see.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
Nadal in 4 close sets: 3-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4.
If Federer serves well, he definitely has a chance. Nadal has to serve well himself and not throw up those weak 2nd serves as he did against Querrey. And yeah, the BH DTL needs to be firing.
In general, Rafa has to play better than he did against Querrey/Sousa. And I think he can do that.
I guess the real question is what happens in the final. Based on what I've seen, both Fed or Nadal will get thrashed by Djokovic in straights.
If Federer serves well, he definitely has a chance. Nadal has to serve well himself and not throw up those weak 2nd serves as he did against Querrey. And yeah, the BH DTL needs to be firing.
In general, Rafa has to play better than he did against Querrey/Sousa. And I think he can do that.
I guess the real question is what happens in the final. Based on what I've seen, both Fed or Nadal will get thrashed by Djokovic in straights.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
We shall see. I just think you have to play the matches. Nole is the favorite like always but nadal always fight. I wish fed would be in the final but he always seems to have so many up and downs against novak.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
It'd also be interesting to see the effect if the unthinkable upset happened. Surely it would galvanize Fedal into thinking the title is theirs for the taking. It would turn the Fedal match into the real final.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
If you saw Novak's match against Goffin today, you'd know that is not likely to happen.
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