DJOKOVIC VS. NADAL #6 : ~-The 2011 US Open FINAL-~

[Mustard]

Nadal is trying to shake up his routine, it seems.

 

[Fedace]

FDNY HAT ?????????? seriously ????????

 

[MichaelNadal]

He looks focused to me.

Yeah he looks ready to go. Trust me, Novak is nervous too.

 

[clayman2000]

if he wasn't making eye contact that would seem to be a bad thing. shows nervousness to me

No, a regular Rafa (as he did in Wimbledon) would put his arm around Novak than wish him luck before running to the baseline.

In my mind he is changing his attitude

 

[Ico]

Nadal wore the Wimbledon shoe colorway far more than the USO colorway. Both of them aren't wearing their best outfit.

 

[Mainad]

I'm going with Djokovic in 4. The tennis gods are clearly smiling on him this year! :wink:

 

[Fastpace Ace]

No way Nadal will win if he doesnt win cheap points on his serve.I dont think he is gonna win these long rallies as much as he does against other players.

Yep he need a high first serve % for sure. That and something different for a change!!! That is the only way.

 

[Mustard]

Carlos Ramos in the umpire's chair. Rafa's favourite umpire :razz:

 

[Jfolks259]

Nadal wore the Wimbledon shoe colorway far more than the USO colorway. Both of them aren't wearing their best outfit.

i thought the same thing. rafa's white/yellow crew is much nicer

 

[Fedace]

Man,,,,,,,,,Stop calling Novak,,,,Chokovic.....Dick Enberg

 

[norbac]

Why is this on the non-HD CBS station? :evil:

Be thankful that at least you're getting it on your TV.......

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Lets see if Rafa has change anything in terms of his tactics against Novak

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Why is this on the non-HD CBS station? :evil:

I am watching HD on CBS

 

[GOAT BAAH!!!]

So amped for this

Lets go guys!!!

May the best man win.

 

[MichaelNadal]

I am watching HD on CBS

I am too. For me it's channel 1105

 

[Mustard]

They've just finished their warm-up.

 

[Mustard]

Here we go, guys :twisted:

 

[Fate Archer]

Okay Novak, you will need to break his serve first. FULL ALERT MODE FROM THE START!!!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nadal WON the toss and decided to serve???!!! OMG!!! SMart!!

 

[Jfolks259]

novak's bh down the line is going to be trouble

 

[powerangle]

Rafa already getting burned with Novak's bh.

 

[Speranza]

My comment:

Nadal just elected to serve first, and he made no eye contact with Djokovic...... there is something different about Rafa, throw the mental edge out the window

Holmes: As I mentioned in a thread yesterday, I saw something different in his eyes and response to MJF after his semi final win in the interview.

 

[zagor]

Tired DTL BH from Novak.

 

[Hood_Man]

Nadal WON the toss and decided to serve???!!! OMG!!! SMart!!

A much better idea from him.

Nadal wins first point, Novak wins first rally, early signs?

 

[flyinghippos101]

First rally on a match and Djok already hits a blazing backhand winner.

 

[stevorino]

tbh i don't like anyone of these two. i dislike djokovic a bit less. so go djoker

 

[MichaelNadal]

VAMOS Rafa!! fn vamos!!

 

[scotus]

The level of play is very high from the get-go.

 

[DjokovicForTheWin]

Break him first game Djoker, send a message!!!!!:twisted:

 

[MichaelNadal]

Hold, you've GOT to hold Rafa.

 

[Mustard]

30-30.....

 

[Ico]

Djokovic winning too many rallies.

 

[Fate Archer]

Nadal expecting the cross court to his backhand... Novak is smoking on Nadal's forehand... like just Rafa change tactics lol

 

[flyinghippos101]

Novak is already making Nadal cover a ton of court...

 

[Hood_Man]

This sounds awful but it's times like these that I'm glad Roger isn't in a big final, I can sit back and watch a match neutrally

 

[winstonplum]

Too loopy Rafa.

 

[Speranza]

Holmes: I see they're gently warming into the match, taking it easy...

 

[Mustard]

Nadal holds, 1-0.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Great BH. 1-0 Rafa.

 

[Fate Archer]

It's gonna be a moonball final it seems.

 

[norbac]

Good start to the match. C'mon Rafa!

 

[winstonplum]

Okay. Rafa needs to hit about another 50 bh like that and he can win.

 

[Semi-Pro]

Nadalplaying a claycourt match

 

[Ico]

How was Djokovic at the start of the Federer match? He looks uninspired right now. What a boring final.

 

[kishnabe]

Nadal is playing a bit differently....though I don't what the change up is!

 

[Netzroller]

oh boy, feels like Rafa already ran a mile in that service game...

 

[clayman2000]

is it just me or is it really windy?? Advantage Rafa if it is.... and thats a huge advantage

 

[Jfolks259]

This sounds awful but it's times like these that I'm glad Roger isn't in a big final, I can sit back and watch a match neutrally

i know what you mean. watching this as a rafa fan is extremely stressful

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Nadal needs to hold more easier then that.Gotta get in first serves in that are unreturnable.

 

[powerangle]

This sounds awful but it's times like these that I'm glad Roger isn't in a big final, I can sit back and watch a match neutrally

I concur. Can just enjoy a quality tennis match without all the nerves.