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Apparently the other thread got deleted 
Don't derail the thread and keep it clean lol.
My pick: Nadal in 3 tight sets
Don't derail the thread and keep it clean lol.
My pick: Nadal in 3 tight sets
AustinTx24
Hall of Fame
Wow must of been good!
StanTheMan
Hall of Fame
Why was the other thread deleted??
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Charlie
Guest
Again, there is no Federer needs to just forfeit option in the poll.
Come on Roger.
Come on Roger.
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There you go!Again, there is no Federer needs to just forfeit option in the poll.
Come on Roger.
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
I didn't realize I had so many sicko's on ignore, as I didn't notice anything being 'wrong' with the earlier thread...
Okay, once again: I feel Rafa will take this, most possibly in three.
Court and circumstances suit him, and he's looking very fine indeed. Yep, obviously the easier part of the draw, but then again, perhaps he made all those expendable characters look as bad as they did by actually playing well himself?
It would be nice to see him finally bag Miami, after having been in the final so many times (4? 5?) before.
Fed has already had a huge share of the 2017 Cake, let Rafa have his part, too!
I tend to be awfully wrong in my predictions lately, though. So take it for what it's worth.
Overal chances Fed - Nadal: 40-60.
Okay, once again: I feel Rafa will take this, most possibly in three.
Court and circumstances suit him, and he's looking very fine indeed. Yep, obviously the easier part of the draw, but then again, perhaps he made all those expendable characters look as bad as they did by actually playing well himself?
It would be nice to see him finally bag Miami, after having been in the final so many times (4? 5?) before.
Fed has already had a huge share of the 2017 Cake, let Rafa have his part, too!
I tend to be awfully wrong in my predictions lately, though. So take it for what it's worth.
Overal chances Fed - Nadal: 40-60.
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G.O.A.T.
I didn't realize I had so many sicko's on ignore, as I didn't notice anything being 'wrong' with the earlier thread...
Okay, once again: I feel Rafa will take this, most possibly in three.
Court and circumstances suit him, and he's looking very fine indeed. Yep, obviously the easier part of the draw, but then again, perhaps he made all those expendable characters look as bad as they did by actually playing well himself?
It would be nice to see him finally bag Miami, after having been in the final so many times (4? 5?) before.
Fed has already had a huge share of the 2017 Cake, let Rafa have his part, too!
I tend to be awfully wrong in my predictions lately, though. So take it for what it's worth.
Overal chances Fed - Nadal: 40-60.
I think Federer wins if he serves very well, and it has to be very well. Chances of Federer serving very well? 40%
Deep run confirmed, at least.
Federer and Del Potro
Talk Tennis Guru
Wait there was literally nothing wrong with the other thread, what on earth? Just usual 90's Clay picks Nadal in straights, others memeing him, and that was it.
Seemed fine to me.
Seemed fine to me.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
I have nobody on ignore and it seemed perfectly fine to me. Odd.I didn't realize I had so many sicko's on ignore, as I didn't notice anything being 'wrong' with the earlier thread...
Okay, once again: I feel Rafa will take this, most possibly in three.
Court and circumstances suit him, and he's looking very fine indeed. Yep, obviously the easier part of the draw, but then again, perhaps he made all those expendable characters look as bad as they did by actually playing well himself?
It would be nice to see him finally bag Miami, after having been in the final so many times (4? 5?) before.
Fed has already had a huge share of the 2017 Cake, let Rafa have his part, too!
I tend to be awfully wrong in my predictions lately, though. So take it for what it's worth.
Overal chances Fed - Nadal: 40-60.
Are you sure you will cheer for Nadal? Or will you be switching during the match?
Lord Anomander
Professional
I hate it when threads and discussions disappear. Anyways, Roger takes this in 2. The court is slower, but Roger adapted very well to the conditions. Nadal was his nemesis, but the H2H would be different had they met more often the last 2 years.
Roger will serve well and drop backhand bombs on the return. 6-3 6-3.
Roger will serve well and drop backhand bombs on the return. 6-3 6-3.
Zebrev
Hall of Fame
I think people are writing Roger off here, wrongly. He has won the last 3 matches against Rafa, and is riding a confidence high at the moment. I don't think he is too tired to play a 3 set final at all. One match, and Roger can take a month off, whereas Rafa has a lot coming up that he needs to be ready for. I think it will be a closer match, but Roger should take it in 2 tight sets, or 3 if he has a lapse mentally. If anything, I think the kurious match has focused and centred Roger. He might be tired, but he will be confident after coming through that one.
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
Nadal has to serve really really well if he's going to win. Fed was constantly getting to 30-30/ deuce when Nick was firing bombs down the T. Loopy serves to Fed's backhand won't cut it imo.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Apparently the other thread got deleted
Don't derail the thread and keep it clean lol.
My pick: Nadal in 3 tight sets
LOL what happened? Why did it get deleted? I mean it was a match thread.
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
Apparantly the talk there was all about the last tie break and the shameless crowd.LOL what happened? Why did it get deleted? I mean it was a match thread.
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Deleted member 512391
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Rafa has yet to face an elite returner in this tournament, so it's still not clear where his serve is as of now. The guys like Kohlschreiber, Mahut, Sock... are not the players who would exploit his serve constantly enough and put a pressure on Nadal in his service games. Had he played Nishikori, Novak, Murray..we would've had a better picture of how good his serve actually is.
Federer has been returning extremely well yesterday (he broke Kyrgios twice and had 12 break points; for comparison, Novak couldn't break Nick in two matches they played) and I expect him to do even better tomorrow. He seems to be very confident after winning the last two matches he could've easily lost. And, finally, I don't think he's afraid of Nadal anymore, the victories in Australia and Indian Wells confirm that he's beaten the demons of the past and that he clearly has an effective game plan.
Voted for Roger, but expecting a good match, both players are playing well right now.
Federer has been returning extremely well yesterday (he broke Kyrgios twice and had 12 break points; for comparison, Novak couldn't break Nick in two matches they played) and I expect him to do even better tomorrow. He seems to be very confident after winning the last two matches he could've easily lost. And, finally, I don't think he's afraid of Nadal anymore, the victories in Australia and Indian Wells confirm that he's beaten the demons of the past and that he clearly has an effective game plan.
Voted for Roger, but expecting a good match, both players are playing well right now.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Good analysis. Good point on Federer's return game. It's true that Novak couldn't even get to a BP in two matches against Kyrgios. But that has also to do with the match up. Federer has too much variety for power players whereas someone like Novak needs to be very sharp to beat them.
I agree that Federer is not afraid of Nadal at all now. He played freely against him at Indian Wells and it was Rafa who looked clueless in their match. So, if Rafa somehow beats Roger tomorrow, it would be because he's the better player. At least in the match.
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Deleted member 512391
Guest
Totally agreed and the potential "he was tired" excuses for Fed will be a usual crap. I won't buy a mental tiredness (because of the year he's had) either, because we could use the same excuse for Nadal, having in mind the amount of tennis he's played (the AO/Acapulco/Miami finals and the QF at IW).
tenisdecente
Hall of Fame
It is crazy tickets are almost $600 for the cheapest seats. I will be there to witness this and cannot be happier. It will be a lot of fun and drama
asifallasleep
Hall of Fame
Like someone else said, if Fed serves well he wins in 2, if he has a lapse he still wins, but in 3.
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Deleted member 512391
Guest
I'm sure you'll have a great time there, man! It's a dream for a tennis fan in this era.
AceSalvo
Legend
Apparantly the talk there was all about the last tie break and the shameless crowd.
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But-hurts blame the crowd for the Double Fault after 5-5.
Real tennis fans know Cheerios crumbled under pressure.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
It's interesting to see so many people confident that Federer will win tomorrow. The guy has played a lot of tennis this tournament. And he is 35. Nadal is much fresher.
Anyway, whatever happens, it feels like a dream to see Fed in the finals in all 3 of AO, IW and Miami. The fact that he won 2 of these 3 finals is even better. So no matter what happens, he is still the best player of this season so far.
Anyway, whatever happens, it feels like a dream to see Fed in the finals in all 3 of AO, IW and Miami. The fact that he won 2 of these 3 finals is even better. So no matter what happens, he is still the best player of this season so far.
Tennis Rules
Semi-Pro
as a rafa fan i hope that nadal can win it...but being realistic there is no chance for rafa to win it against this agressive federer.
if federer hits the ball like he did before than it would be like the match at indian wells
nadal needs to play agressive fromthe first point...if not...zero chance
if federer hits the ball like he did before than it would be like the match at indian wells
nadal needs to play agressive fromthe first point...if not...zero chance
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Deleted member 512391
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I think that the two-week format gives Federer enough time to recover physically and I expect him to be fresh tomorrow. He's played a lot of tennis prior to the AO final as well, and it's B05 format, but looked fresher in the final match.
And it's interesting that Nadal has played more official matches than Fed this year, 23 (19-4 W-L) compared to Fed's 19 (18-1 W-L), so I expect them to be equally fresh. If someone wins, it will be because he was a better player.
imonfire
Rookie
Fed had a difficult time against Bautista Agut and looked tired to me at the end of the Berdych match, but his movement was fine yesterday and it was the best he played in Miami. With a day's rest and his motivation, I don't think tiredness will be a factor tomorrow and will not attribute a Fed loss to to it. Fed is the favorite given his current level of play and confidence and recent history against Rafa, but it's clear it will be a closer match than IW and Nadal has a shot at winning this, I will be surprised if either player wins it easily.
Rusty Shackleford
G.O.A.T.
I can't understand why so many people think Nadal might win this. There is no way he will. Federer will win the Final easily. Nadal needs his FHDTL to win, and it has been MIA for a while. It's Fed's match to lose.
That being said, Vamos Rafa!
That being said, Vamos Rafa!
Fate Archer
Hall of Fame
Have a feeling Rafa will win this one. Oldman has been winning far too much lately, probably time to step down a little. It would be great to see Nadal finally capturing that Miami crown.
mental midget
Hall of Fame
this match is going to be about who can bring more sustained intensity. roger has the game to keep nadal at bay but it requires stepping in constantly, playing with intent and keeping that racket head speed working. if he shifts into neutral and starts stroking the ball nadal's going make him run, draw errors, and take it.
same for nadal, he needs to enter pain mode, extra oomph on the forehand, run like crazy...just get vicious like in olden days.
same for nadal, he needs to enter pain mode, extra oomph on the forehand, run like crazy...just get vicious like in olden days.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
The AO surface was faster. It was much easier to end points quicker.
I mean each of his 5 setters on average was as long as his Kyrgios match. That should tell you a lot.
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
Federer wins 3 and 4.
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Yes but tie breaks are usually more lengthy in nature and it was more of a "serve fest" yesterday for a 3 hours match. Fed played just 1 TB in his three 5 sets matches at AO in comparison.
To those asking why it got deleted, I am not exactly sure but my guess would be people were bringing in the Kyrgios match in it and started bashing the crowd and were offtopic.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Fed has played 7 tiebreaks in Miami so far. He has played more tiebreaks this tournament than the entire season before Miami
HolgerNova
New User
Kyrgios also took a hell of a lot of time between points, a lot of the points weren't even very long. Long match but I'm not sure it was as taxing as you might think by just looking at the match time.
Nadalgaenger
G.O.A.T.
Yeah. As with most of your posts, I agree.I think Federer wins if he serves very well, and it has to be very well. Chances of Federer serving very well? 40%
Deep run confirmed, at least.
Nadal is red hot at the moment and highly motivated for this match. I'd go so far as saying that Nadal has a 65% chance because of Fed's added fatigue.
A Fed win would mean more than a Nadal win at this point, as Nadal has the clay season to look forward to. A Fed win would be HUGE and would establish him as Roger 2.0.
kabob
Hall of Fame
Federer played a bunch of 5-setters against overall superior talent, was dealing with a leg injury and 6 months of rust, and went 5 sets against Nadal, too, at the AO Open. Still won. You guys worry about fatigue too much in 3-set matches following a day off.
The winner of this match will the guy that outplays the other, taking into account the conditions tomorrow. No more, no less.
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