I Zero hope at the moment.
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OhYes
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Nadal really has no chance, but in all honesty no matter how quick he finished semi he still wouldn't stand a chance against Roger.
Just remember UO 2015, unless you are at peak of your powers, you won't stop him.
Just remember UO 2015, unless you are at peak of your powers, you won't stop him.
nadal_winning
Banned
federer's WILANDERS shrink to the size of peas whenever he faces Master NADAL. There are three certainties in life- death, taxes, and NADAL beats federer in slams.
eagletennis
Semi-Pro
Antijinx.....nice.... very nice
Are there participants in this forum who actually believe in "jinxes" and "anti-jinxes"? I.e., they think the opinions expressed in their posts can have some influence on the outcome of a match? Seriously?
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Hmmm....Federer also just came through a long and difficult 5 setter and has complained of another muscle tear so his fitness and readiness are also on the line. If both turn up for the final it seems they are probably evenly matched.
Omega_7000
Legend
I know you're insecure but get a life man! You realize that neither of them will give you any money if they win?
Dont post thing because it is cool and fun you think get to someone. The number of posts you post you spent much more time than me about these things ı guess.
By the way you are in my ignore list now.
terribleIVAN
Hall of Fame
I believe the match is going to be closer than people expect.
Rafa hasn't played for months, so his body can reasonably recuperate.
But he will need to hit deep in the court, or Fed will exhaust him side to side.
One unknown factor will be how long will Fed's knee hold after 6 victories and 2 five setters?
For Fed to have any hope, he will need to win the first set.
But i still think Rafa will get it done, probably in 5.
He's been clutch on important moments, and that's the whole thing in tennis.
Rafa hasn't played for months, so his body can reasonably recuperate.
But he will need to hit deep in the court, or Fed will exhaust him side to side.
One unknown factor will be how long will Fed's knee hold after 6 victories and 2 five setters?
For Fed to have any hope, he will need to win the first set.
But i still think Rafa will get it done, probably in 5.
He's been clutch on important moments, and that's the whole thing in tennis.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Tennisanity
Legend
Doesn't matter, Fed is injured, game over.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
no no... Federer's doctor told him that if he takes off 6 month, he will add 3 more years to his career. so that is why Roger said it was worth it to take off 6 month
Fed's in awesome shape for a 35yr old but as stated his years over Nadal are the wrong side of the curve. Fed even in his prime was physically no match for Nadal but now..........Nadal is at the age when historically a lot of players think about retirement, whereas Fed is still playing at an age when most have already long retired. Federer's layoff/long off-season has definately helped him to get in better shape than in the last few years when he played a full schedule.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Agree,,,,i think Fed did that hair transplan like RAFA did,,,,he would have won this final for sure but now he has no chance
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Op zero grammar at the moment.
eagletennis
Semi-Pro
You should watch the Basel final of 2015.
And don't tell me it doesn't count or whatever.
Both were desperate to win it.
how about serena and venus williams at 35 and 36?
uhmm.... i think they are stronger than most wta younsters..., no?
Gazelle
G.O.A.T.
are you reverse jinx-ing it?
Nah, I don't bother with that stuff. No reverse jinxing will help Fed on sunday.
i agree.
both players' forms are mystery at this point.
it's crab shoot.
fed gotta win this in 4 sets. up to 4 TBs.
5th set is a nightmare with nadal.
Gazelle
G.O.A.T.
It doesn't count.
GTFO
How about Chang, Hewitt, Santoro, Simon who aren't.
Legends of Sport
New User
Roger vs Rafa : 34 matches. Nadal leads 23-11. Nadal leads in Grand Slams 9-2. Nadal leads in GS finals 6-2. Nadal leads in Australia 3-0. Nadal leads on hard courts 9-7. Nadal leads on surfaces not clay 10-9. Nadal leads Fed on just about every stat other than indoor hard courts. So Federer fans... start your rain dance now!!!
Dan (LOS)
Federer vs Nadal history: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4tN5hCHizV-kwzPmcLjzXg
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Agassi said yesterday that the difference between a 35 year old tennis player and a 30 year old is "beyond belief. It's just epic the difference."
He should know.
It doesn't matter if Roger had a walk over 8 days ago and Rafa played 12 hours the day before the final, Rafa still has every advantage in the final because he's 5 years younger.
cc0509
Talk Tennis Guru
Can we stop making excuses already (both fan bases.) Yes, Nadal is five years younger but Federer has an extra day to rest and both players are past their primes. They are both coming off injury lay-offs. Also, Nadal has looked like crap in slams for over two years whereas Federer has has more success in those years. This match is being played on a hard court (not clay.) Yes, it is a high-bouncing hard court which gives Nadal the advantage but it is also slightly faster conditions this year. Really, the conditions are as neutral as they possibly can be for both players.
Whichever player wins will deserve it and will be the best player on the day especially if Federer can somehow overcome his mental demons at this late stage vs Nadal. If he is to be called the undisputed GOAT then Federer should be able to do it, right? If he doesn't do it, he will still be the achievement GOAT until somebody surpasses his records most importantly the slam count.
Whichever player wins will deserve it and will be the best player on the day especially if Federer can somehow overcome his mental demons at this late stage vs Nadal. If he is to be called the undisputed GOAT then Federer should be able to do it, right? If he doesn't do it, he will still be the achievement GOAT until somebody surpasses his records most importantly the slam count.
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
in Xmas TUEs you don't believe ?
Omega_7000
Legend
Dont post thing because it is cool and fun you think get to someone. The number of posts you post you spent much more time than me about these things ı guess.
Not sure what you're talking about. I quote you twice and I'm spending too much time on you? lmao
You've gone off the deep end man. Relax, get out of your mom's basement and get some fresh air. You're jinxing and poking Federer voodo dolls isn't going to change the result of the match nor will it affect the life of either nadal or federer. They will continue to be millionares.
Feather
Legend
We agree there mate! I don't understand how can people think that jinxing and anti jinxing affect the outcome of the match
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
It reminds me more of a slight OCD, ala Rafa with his bottles and Roger with his hair.
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Deleted member 307496
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What did I just read?
Omega_7000
Legend
Heyo....How'd the jinxing workout for you?
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