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Bookies have Federer as the favourite at the moment. Surprising tbh
Well, it's hardcourt...understandable.
Bookies have Federer as the favourite at the moment. Surprising tbh
Bookies have Federer as the favourite at the moment. Surprising tbh
I don't know about that. Federer hasn't lost an official ATP match since the US Open (he's now on a 23 or 24 winning streak), he beat Nadal in their last official match very easily 6-3 6-0, he's the only player left in the tournament who hasn't lost a set yet, dismantled an in-form Del Potro without breaking a sweat, Nadal on the other hand had a poor post US Open 2011 season, lost to Monfils in straight sets earlier this year in Doha, struggled big time against Berdych today (was 1 point away from going 0-2 in sets). So it isn't necessarily surprising
You may have jumped the gun if Rafa has an off day.
(And I'm still mad Roger and Rafa are in the same half; I was dying for a FEDAL final.)
DelPo had one; Roger played brilliantly, but DelPo could have put up more of a fight.
We'll have to see.
:-?
Winner of Nadal-Federer get 2 days off before the final. That is a nice advantage to have, knowing Ferrer/Murray/Djokovic tend to play long points/matches.
Winner of Nadal-Federer get 2 days off before the final. That is a nice advantage to have, knowing Ferrer/Murray/Djokovic tend to play long points/matches.
I think bookies usually have Federer as the favorite, or did at all the Wimbledons and the AO 2009, anyway.
I better start fixing my sleep cycle. That way I can sleep through this match.
Federer in 3. He played very well against Delpo and is looking in better form than Rafa at the moment. Worst case scenario Fed in 4.
That's good to know.
I wonder what Federer is thinking after watching Nadal's win (if he indeed stayed up to watch or will watch tomorrow)?
He must fancy his chances here nonetheless. Federer is playing with an extra something that I haven't seen from him in a slam since the FO 2009.
Jim Courier said Federer stays up late every night to get his sleep pattern right for night matches, and that he would have watched all of Nadal's match.
Jim Courier said Federer stays up late every night to get his sleep pattern right for night matches, and that he would have watched all of Nadal's match.
Federer bet Del Potro 6-3 6-0 6-0 at the 2009 AO. I guess the AO surface helps Federer a lot in that matchup.
LOL really? That's kinda weird.
Winner of Nadal-Federer get 2 days off before the final. That is a nice advantage to have, knowing Ferrer/Murray/Djokovic tend to play long points/matches.
That's not weird, that's what an incredible serious and motivated 30 year old champion does to be as fit as possible on thursday night. He knows the tournament starts there
Sigh, I know it's sad to have such a gloomy outlook but I've also been burned far too many times with Fed-Nadal matches before.
Nadal is playing well now. Fed seems to be as well but in the case of Nadal he needs to not just play well, he needs to play perfect.
Nadal in 4.
Still I will watch. Hopefully old man puts all his heart into it in 2 days time, I will be happy with that I think.
Fed is playing like his prime, maybe better, and Nadal started to play amazing near the end of the fourth set against berdych. Can he recover from another exhausting match and beat Federer again like he did in 2009, I'm picking Nadal in 5 sets
I am a federer fan but I bet 100 dollars on nadal at 2.38.
If federer wins, I will be very happy and wont care about the money and if nadal wins, the extra cash will help soften the blow.![]()
I am a federer fan but I bet 100 dollars on nadal at 2.38.
If federer wins, I will be very happy and wont care about the money and if nadal wins, the extra cash will help soften the blow.![]()
Whatever. 2005-2006 Federer would beat the crap out of 2012 Federer
I see many Fed fans falling into the same trap yet again. Thinking how Fed plays in previous rounds has any indication of how he will play against Nadal.
Would anyone believe me if I told them that the last time Roger beat Rafa on an outdoor hardcourt was Miami in 2005? In fact, the only time Roger beat Rafa on an outdoor hardcourt was Miami 2005:shock:
Would anyone believe me if I told them that the last time Roger beat Rafa on an outdoor hardcourt was Miami in 2005? In fact, the only time Roger beat Rafa on an outdoor hardcourt was Miami 2005:shock:
That's because they rarely meet on outdoor hardcourts.
I see many Fed fans falling into the same trap yet again. Thinking how Fed plays in previous rounds has any indication of how he will play against Nadal.
I am a federer fan but I bet 100 dollars on nadal at 2.38.
If federer wins, I will be very happy and wont care about the money and if nadal wins, the extra cash will help soften the blow.![]()
If They close the roof, Federer might have à 5% chance
Nadal in 4.
Djokovic in 3 to defend his title.