2019 Roland Garros Semifinal: Nadal (2) vs Federer (3)

[Luiz Felipe]

Should federer be fined for not trying?

 

[Tennisgods]

Now that he’s relaxed in the 3rd, he’s pulling away and playing some really good stuff.

 

[-NN-]

Of course Fed would run into a Nadal in really good form on the day.

Effective tactical IW withdrawal he saved his knee from certain destruction.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Conditions won't be sunny.

To me Nadal's serve is the main weakness.
Fed has not been able to break as much. But Novak will make him pay in every single game, and break Rafa continuously.

Easier said than done. There’s a reason the guy’s 11-0 in finals at the french. This is his turf like the Aussie was Djokovic.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Guess it's Alex Morgan time. @Poisoned Slice

Hi Alex.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Bamos

You left me all alone in the match thread with the crazy Fed fans

 

[AndyM]

I can't believe 35% of people dreamed that fed was going to win this

 

[Sephiroth]

Nadal is one with the clay right now, 2 breaks, GOAT point

Plane for Federer to Halle

 

[RF-18]

Fed did well for the first two sets and with a bit more fortune he could have grabbed the 2nd. He played pretty well and stood up to Nadal. Even though the end result is inevitable, would have been fun to see a 1 set all situation wich I think Fed could have gotten. From that standpoint it's sad the match is ending this way.

 

[mike danny]

Federer at 37 has still kept the clay GOAT more on the court than Next Gen star Zverev has kept Djokovic yesterday. I consider that an accomplishment.

More proof that the younger guys suck.

 

[MichaelNadal]

May I ask why you're cheering for Thiem?

Thiem is epic

 

[brinkeguthrie]

I've seen some spin on Nadal shots that doesn't seem possible. Like a curve in baseball that just drops so suddenly, the batter has no chance. Nadal with the super A game today.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Should federer be fined for not trying?

I think you should be fined.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything
What have I become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liars chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here
What have I become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
If I could start again
A million miles away
I will keep myself
I would find a way

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Courier just said this is a joke

You surprised? This match has been pretty much lame.

 

[DragonBlaze]

Nadal too good.

Nadal just showing Fed how to actually follow up after a drop shot...

 

[tennis_pro]

Well Nadal has outperformed Federer at the US Open last 3 years and even outperformed him at Wimbledon last year.

Call me back in 3-5 years if Nadal is still in Slam semis.

 

[augustobt]

Federer had his chances at 4x4 40-0 and he squandered them all.

 

[Terry Tibbs]

Nevermind Fed fans, plenty to look forward to at Wimbledon with Federer playing at this level when he can play on a proper surface. At least I got something out of this loss. Put £100 on Nadal to win in straight sets for £60 profit.

 

[VaporDude95]

Well Nadal has outperformed Federer at the US Open last 3 years and even outperformed him at Wimbledon last year.

And why do you think that is?

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Guess it's Alex Morgan time. @Poisoned Slice

Should post a better pic.

There.

 

[E36BMWM3]

Order's being restored. "You come at the King, you best not miss." VAMOS!!

 

[mike danny]

Thiem is epic

Translation: Thiem is gonna gift Rafito an easy win. Epic, no?

 

[-NN-]

I said before the match the mission was to avoid bread. It's on a knife-edge as to whether this will be accomplished.

 

[TheIntrovert]

With the wind being this extreme, I’d say it’s advantage thiem due to his heaviness

 

[Imperator]

Well, it’s been a good ride.

 

[Subway Tennis]

This is what im saying. people said he had no chance before the match, his own fans, yet they are on here ******** that hes playing garbage.

Is that not what yous expected?

I think in some respects people were hoping Federer would play a smarter tactical match. I was expecting that, and it had me worried as a Nadal fan. But he hasn't really been "allowed" to control the play patterns.

Nadal has excelled in incredibly hostile conditions and I think Roger has not had as many chances to play first strike tennis having been on the back foot more than he'd expected to be. In the beginning he was hoodwinked into grinding waaay too much (imo).

To be honest when I heard it would be damp and heavy with high winds I figured Nadal would be disadvantaged more but he dealt with it well. To be fair, Federer and Nadal have always both been great in windy conditions (imo).

Needless to say once the sun came out Nadal just sprang to life and it was party time - using all the angles of the PC court like a puppet master and pulling off the freaky stuff that only he can do.

 

[MugOpponent]

If it's windy like this, Nadal will destroy Novak as well. Precision tennis has no chance against the Nadal topspin.

 

[Darwinovic]

Should post a better pic.

There.

Apparently she's a red devil too!

 

[jimjam]

OK.

Maybe if we all focus really hard and wish for the greatest comeback in Tennis history... it could happen?

What you say guys?

 

[augustobt]

Well Nadal has outperformed Federer at the US Open last 3 years and even outperformed him at Wimbledon last year.

Then he was conveniently injured for the indoor season.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I can't believe 35% of people dreamed that fed was going to win this

Nobody dreamed that. Everyone knew nadal was the favorite. He will be the favorite over novak as well. You just wanted a better effort. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[tennisjedi]

Unreal slice winner.

 

[mike danny]

Well Nadal has outperformed Federer at the US Open last 3 years and even outperformed him at Wimbledon last year.

But Federer has outperformed Nadal at AO and Wimb the last 10-11 years.

 

[lud]

Nevermind Fed fans, plenty to look forward to at Wimbledon with Federer playing at this level when he can play on a proper surface. At least I got something out of this loss. Put £100 on Nadal to win in straight sets for £60 profit.

That's pretty good bet. In here you have to put 150$ for 15$ profit - for just win. As for straights it was 1,75. Pretty good.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Should post a better pic.

There.

I'd poast her swimsuit pictures but I'd get banned

 

[Gorecki]

Twas competitive until that 40-0 ending in a break back in the second set.

Now let's enjoy the other semi, this one is done

 

[TennisFan3]

Easier said than done. There’s a reason the guy’s 11-0 in finals at the french. This is his turf like the Aussie was Djokovic.

I agree with you in principal.

The only problem is that Nadal is no longer the player he was when he won all those 11 finals. A pale shadow of the former player he used to be.

Let's see. But I think the best opportunity for Novak to win the title and get a Nole slam. This is not the Nadal of 2012 2013 that gave Novak fits.

 

[junior74]

Sick dropper from Don'tgivetwofuckserer

 

[Neno]

Tbh,this semi was horrible,just a complete letdown

 

[Tennisgods]

Yeah. Fed wants out of there.

About time. I never wanted him here anyway.
Rest. Then grass. If he stays fit and healthy, playing like this he has a chance at Wimbledon.

 

[Steve0904]

Fed should just keep this match in perspective. It's his own fault if he lets this affect him on grass and HC. Nadal has played way too well today, and Fed never really stood a chance. I hope he actually believes that so he can put it behind him easily.

 

[Eren]

If it's windy like this, Nadal will destroy Novak as well. Precision tennis has no chance against the Nadal topspin.

Less easily though, this is just pure lol. At least Djokovic has a steady BH.

 

[Berasategui94]

Federer could’ve taken a set but that’s about it, Nadal is still a too tough matchup for him on clay.

 

[VaporDude95]

Order's being restored. "You come at the King, you best not miss." VAMOS!!

Rafa isn’t the king lol. He’s only warming that seat for 2 weeks out of the year

 

[AndyM]

I repeat Sunday cloudy 68 degrees Fahrenheit no wind no rain

 

[MeatTornado]

Federer at 37 has still kept the clay GOAT more on the court than Next Gen star Zverev has kept Djokovic yesterday. I consider that an accomplishment.

More proof that the younger guys suck.

And he's even doing it without his serve. Not like he's been getting a ton of cheap points for free games.

 

[tudwell]

Yikes, think we’re looking at a breadstick third set. Honestly, I thought Fed would grab a set but I can’t say I’m too surprised. Nadal is just too ridiculously good on clay. I’m ready for him to not be so dominant lol. Then the clay season might be more exciting again!

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Good job by the Clay GOAT. Clinical as usual.

Grats Ned fans and gl in the final.

You bring the dreams and I'll bring the memes.

 

[AceSalvo]

Federer had his chances at 4x4 40-0 and he squandered them all.

Hope Fed does not carry this over to the rest of the season.