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I think he was at the end of a great season and he wasn't doing half what he was capable of. Probably needs to go out and have a good rest. He did look tired

The way Rafa served tonight had no fight in it. I don't think he could care less. Djoko needs this much more than he does and Rafa knows this.

Oh come on Rafa DO something!

Well I didn't even expect Nadal to get this far and that is why I went to see him at the start of the week so this is a bonus!

Well there must be some reason for those double faults

I was there on Tuesday and I reckon this must be the hardest place to play tennis. Its very enclosed and hot and the noise (which you don't hear on tv) is drowning. When there is a break point they roll the drums. Same as match point. I wouldn't mind betting that the players just want to get home!

Oh for heaven sake . The players have to accept that this is the situation - whether they like it or not. The finals are always like this at the end of the year.

Doubt if we will see much of Rafa now (even in London) playing at his best until January and the AO. This seems to be the winding down period

What am I dreading.... the fact that there is not many people on the horizon who has the commitment of the big four.

Isn't it amazing that Rafa still has the attention even after a six month break in a world whereby you can be forgotten if you are out of sight for a time. He certainly has that factor that draws people to him even if he isn't always playing at his best

Same here in the uk. Saturated with football

We need them to participate as you did and not just be spectators like many do in the soccer matches. People often complain tennis is a rich peoples' sport but in fact you can rent a court for as little as £5 per hour in some places. As a kid I practised for ages just knocking a ball up...

I dread the thought of what will happen 3-4 years from now.

Well done. This is the best contribution I have seen on this site. Someone who cares about the future of tennis

Both Nadal and Djoko will have to be on their guard. Both their opponents have had a taste of victory big time. They will be ready to play like never before and risk taking will be part of their game - so get ready !

I wonder if we will see a continuation of his performance against Murray. If so then we may see something close to Federer

There is a very quiet determination from Wawrinka that we will see when he plays Djoko. If he can keep his nerve his is in with a good chance.

Yes it is a disgrace that there was no respect for the players. Do you think tennis is such a walkover these days that you don't have to try. Suggest you give it a try!

What day is the final now as I am confused about it going over into another day

Well I would have backed Rafa when I was at Wimbledon for the final this year if he had been playing Murray. Sad though it sounds but I have been his fan for too long even though I am a Brit.

Thats a lovely expression I must remember that!

Ferrer may not have won a slam but that doesn't mean he isn't one of the greatest players. He is always a joy to watch. Ferrer is what real tennis is all about - he never gives up

I just wonder if they both start to think when they are tired that they may have to go through this again with Nadal and can they face it

Think of it this way. On a day when a sixty something woman has swum from Cuba to the USA proves that everything is possible. You should never never give up. Age isn't what it used to be but you do need time out more than when you are younger. He could surprise us all again. Federer is a very...

I think Federer needs to do a Nadal and have a long rest. I don't think he is finished by any means but he may be having a sort of melt down where tennis is concerned and the tour is pretty heavy going

Yes but one thing I noticed when I tried the two handed backhand for about a month was the fact that I had pain in my lower bank and it was much tougher on the legs.

Tennis is also a stylish game. Federer has been known for that as well as his incredible wins. In fact he will stand out from the rest because of that long after the rest have gone. I am no fan of Federer as a person but when I want to try and perfect a shot I look to his game and it works.

The fact that they were not great reminds me of the ones I took at Wimbledon this year...don't worry

It won't be so much his game that will make the decision for Fed to retire as the fact his children will need a stable educational background. Like children the world over they need to go to school and make friends, have fun and a real home.

You sound as if you are having a fabulous time and your photos are very rewarding