[1] NADAL vs. [3] FEDERER - Semifinal Miami 2011

[Love Game]

[1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [3] Roger Federer (SUI)

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
3rd Match on Stadium Court
Not Before 7:00 PM

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N409&oId=F324

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[Hood_Man]

Haha, that didn't take long

Come on Roger, let's get closer to double figures!

 

[tennis_pro]

Federer in 2

 

[kishnabe]

14-9 tommorow for Federer! Federer in 2! At least one meeting in 2011 is assured!

 

[Semi-Pro]

Federer in 2 is what I am hoping for.

 

[Li Ching Yuen]

High Topspin Forehand Coming To The Backhand!!

In Coming!!!!

 

[Deleted member 54563]

 

[enishi1357]

As a federer fan I really want nadal to win cuz i think only nadal can beat djokovic

 

[Love Game]

WOW ... you guys are FAST!!! :shock:

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semifinal we all wanted

 

[Ripster]

Federer in 3.

 

[Legend of Borg]

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[MichaelNadal]

Macho Man Rafito Savage in 3.

 

[CMM]

I think Federer will win.

 

[President]

I'm actually going to say Federer in 3, predicting a pretty similar match to their WTF encounter. Nadal's play has been pretty scratchy lately whereas Federer has been solid.

 

[Rhino]

Hmmm, my head says this is 50/50, maybe even 55/45 in Nadals favour, but as a Federer fan I REALLY want him to win this.
It's up to Federer. If he sprays them long and has those periods in a match where he goes to sleep for 20 minutes, Nadal will run away with it. But if Fed can stay cool on the big points and serve well, then he can win it.

Better here than Monte Carlo, that's for sure.

 

[Mustard]

Nadal in 2 sets.

 

[niff]

What a shame nadal_slam_king isn't here to inform us all about their outdoor hardcourt H2H.

I'm guessing two tight but not quite sets from Fed but hey, prove me wrong <3

 

[Kwanfan]

Nadal will roast Fed like a turkey you will see.

 

[Deleted member 54563]

As most of the time in this matchup, it's all about the breakpoints. Whoever plays them better wins. Fed will need to serve well throughout the match and stay 100% of the time focused or else he's toast. Rafito just needs to show up.

 

[JoelDali]

Vapour 8 in 3 sets

 

[Cassius Clay]

I'm still worried about Nadal's shoulder. If he recovers properly he will crush Federer tomorrow.

 

[SuperPhong]

Error Prone Fed vs. Consistent Nads...I pick Nads in two routine sets... 6-4, 6-4...

 

[Ralph]

I'm still worried about Nadal's shoulder. If he recovers properly he will crush Federer tomorrow.

Heart says Roger, reality says Ralph. But it's good to know that if Ralph were to lose, then we already know why.

 

[Cassius Clay]

Heart says Roger, reality says Ralph. But it's good to know that if Ralph were to lose, then we already know why.

Of course. We already know who the better player is. So if Roger wins it's fair to think that Rafa has some kind of injury/sickness.

 

[NadalAgassi]

Good, Nadal gets to tie their head to head on hard court again. Hopefully they play again on it soon after this win so he can go ahead.

 

[MaiDee]

One man standing, one man down. No excuses.

 

[Ralph]

Of course. We already know who the better player is. So if Roger wins it's fair to think that Rafa has some kind of injury/sickness.

I seeeeee..... and it's fair, because?

 

[ninman]

I would like to remind the winner of the Stephen Edberg sportsmanship award about one little thing.

Yes, taking 30 seconds between points, getting coached illegally and unnecessary medical time outs are all CHEATING. The only reason Nadal is 14-8 against Federer is because he wasn't called out for his BS sooner. He cheated Federer out of numerous matches in the past too.

 

[AtomicForehand]

Heart says Roger, reality says Ralph. But it's good to know that if Ralph were to lose, then we already know why.

Who is Ralph?

 

[danielrios]

Federico in easy 2 sets. Nadal injured. Classy.

 

[AtomicForehand]

Yes, taking 30 seconds between points, getting coached illegally and unnecessary medical time outs are all CHEATING. The only reason Nadal is 14-8 against Federer is because he wasn't called out for his BS sooner. He cheated Federer out of numerous matches in the past too.

Cool story, bro.

 

[ninman]

Cool story, bro.

It would be cooler if it wasn't true, that I just made it up all. The truth hurts doesn't it?

 

[Semi-Pro]

Federico in easy 2 sets. Nadal injured. Classy.

Ralph will be injured tmrw

 

[ninman]

Does anyone suppose this is what humbalito will be driving to the match?

 

[Semi-Pro]

Ralph's injuries are about as legit as this:

 

[niff]

Ralph will be injured tmrw

Why does the universe conspire against this poor sweet prince

 

[Fiji]

Federer.

Nadal is playing like crap since after the USO.

 

[CMM]

I would like to remind the winner of the Stephen Edberg sportsmanship award about one little thing.

 

[Hood_Man]

How many pages will this hit before the match even starts, any takers?

I'm going for 12 8)

 

[Semi-Pro]

Why does the universe conspire against this poor sweet prince

I only like to poke fun, I'm sure he will be fine tmrw

 

[bluetrain4]

I'm thrilled that this match is actually happening. Used to be common, but quickly became pretty rare. And, even with this match, I don't see Fed and Nadal ever going back to having as many matches as they used to. I'm betting Fed-Nadal matchups are still relatively rare events. So, I'll enjoy it while I can.

It's been so long. I'm really interested to see how it plays out.

Can't believe Nadal pulled a Sampras when he was down 0-40 in the third set and started ripping consecutive aces. Lol. Unreturnable or weak-return serves would be one thing, but actual aces?

 

[ruerooo]

[1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [3] Roger Federer (SUI)

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
3rd Match on Stadium Court
Not Before 7:00 PM

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?

pId=N409&oId=F324


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Best-Looking SemiFinal Award.

 

[staxor]

Fed in 3, but that's more wishful thinking rather than my actual thoughts on the result.
Nadal in 3 if he's serving badly, which he probably will (shoulder is still bugging him it seems).

Otherwise, Borg in 5 sets.

 

[ninman]

Whoever loses has to do this to their car.

 

[niff]

How many pages will this hit before the match even starts, any takers?

I'm going for 12 8)

I expect only TTWs finest.

 

[Hood_Man]

I think the old ATP photos looked better, the lighting is really unflattering on Feds face and Rafas hair looks a mess :/

 

[T Woody]

How many pages will this hit before the match even starts, any takers?

I'm going for 12 8)

I'll go with 15. There will be a lot of time and energy wasted in the next 20 hours.

 

[ninman]

I hear uncle tony has been pracitising these.

 

[Fiji]

I just realized Rafa has beat Roger 5 times in a row, twice O.O

Madness. O.O

 

[Ralph]

Who is Ralph?

I am Ralph, for sure, no?