Roland Garros 2011 Final: Rafael Nadal (1) vs Roger Federer (3)

[JeMar]

This is good. If Nadal loses a little serve rhythm during the delay and Federer cam somehow break, the courts will take a lot of bite off Nadal's backhand.

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

awful tournament. 5-4 deuce, delayed

 

[Ledigs]

So awkward !!!! Right next to each other

 

[Deleted member 3771]

vloody rain....roof desperately needed

 

[Buckethead]

Will Fed get some coaching now??

I hope He does, it'll help Fed to get his act together.

 

[Magnus]

God is crying due to Fed's horrendous play.

LOL we said the same thing

 

[zagor]

Suspended at deuce when Rafa is serving for the set. Not good!

Not good because the final will drag even longer,you can't tell me you're seriously worried about Nadal winning at this point.

 

[billnepill]

Time Federer to receive at least 2 laud slaps in the face from his camp

 

[SAFINATORZ]

fed needs to go and watch some video of his match with the djoker for some inspiration

 

[Outbeyond]

The rain gives Fed (and us!) a breather...

 

[MichaelNadal]

I wish Rafa could have at least closed that set before the rain.

 

[crocon]

Just when it can't get worse, mother nature decides to make the torture last a bit longer.

 

[SAFINATORZ]

perfect time for a starbucks run! lol

 

[Seany]

This could become just like the wimbledon 2008 final, I fully feel like Fed could take this to 5 still...rain delays, drama, I see some similarities.

 

[DragonBlaze]

Rain delay can only help Federer.

Can Mirka just b**tch-slap Roger, and tell him

TO MAN THE F**K UP!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Buckethead]

The rain would only be good if it were only drizzling and cold, to the balls wouldn't bounce as high, and Fed would have a better footing and grip on the surface allowing him to set up the shots in balance.

 

[Aeropax]

Watch Federer break after the suspension. Nadal is trying very hard to choke away this set (failing break points early that would have given him an otherwise insurmountable advantage) and now finds himself having failed a set point and having to serve it out at deuce.

 

[Crayola Oblongata]

I love these Eurosport funny vid things. I can't remember my favourite one, though.

 

[Deleted member 21996]

vloody rain....roof desperately needed

you mad google bag? have you recovered your memory now?

 

[gsharma]

I am as well,even if Fed faces Nadal.He'll be able to get more free points with his serve which might make him feel more relaxed.

I called it at the Madrid match between Fed and Lopez. If Fed serves as well as he's serving now (which is the best I have seen him in 1.5 years), he'll win Wimbledon.

 

[Mustard]

Not good because the final will drag even longer,you can't tell me you're seriously worried about Nadal winning at this point.

Not good because Nadal has to be right on his game straight away when they restart play, otherwise the second set is up in the air.

 

[AM95]

paul needs to yell at this idiot like gilbert did to agassi.

 

[rafaelnadalfan1234]

There would be a rain delay

 

[JeMar]

Someone get Gil Reyes and Brad Gilbert in there.

 

[zagor]

Watch Federer break after the suspension. Nadal is trying very hard to choke away this set (failing break points early that would have given him an otherwise insurmountable advantage) and now finds himself having failed a set point and having to serve it out at deuce.

Nice sense of humor and please don't talk about Nadal choking after Fed couldn't win that 1st set after being 5-2 up and having a SP.

 

[bezs]

Hopefully Rog turns things around here a two set deficit would be so hard to comeback from

 

[fedhingis515]

Can they receive coaching? Cause Fed's camp should get in line and slap him across his forehead!

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

They say it's set point? Isn't it deuce?

 

[zagor]

Not good because Nadal has to be right on his game straight away when they restart play, otherwise the second set is up in the air.

Heh you're a funny guy Mustard,you're OK.

 

[sarmpas]

I can't believe Nadal fans believe a rain delay will cost him the match against Federer.

 

[kobe3pointer]

Come on federer...

 

[MichaelNadal]

Not good because Nadal has to be right on his game straight away when they restart play, otherwise the second set is up in the air.

Completely agree, we may end up at 1-set all in 10 mins after play resumes.

 

[Deleted member 21996]

Mr Doosh is going to mad. how dare the gods make it rain when he was serving for a two set lead?

 

[Wilander Fan]

Fed is playing well but its clear he is not going to be able to hit through Nadal on the clay. He really needs to be more patient rather than go for winners so early in points.

 

[mandy01]

Why did Roger go into the Trainers Room? Think I saw him lying down (not even sure if he practised yesterday).

 

[powerangle]

Are they heading back to play already?

 

[billnepill]

Confidence from the past. In my opinion, Fed hits with too much topspin, especially on his approach shots and hence, Nadal's sick passing shots.

Yes, that is it.

That is why Djokovic is and would be more successful against Nadal on clay.

Me thinks Federer should give more the initiative to Nadal. He has the tendency to increase UEs if he has to construct points by himself

 

[rommil]

The French installed sprinklers to help Fred.

 

[Cup8489]

I can't believe Nadal fans believe a rain delay will cost him the match against Federer.

No faith, haha.

 

[AM95]

Someone get Gil Reyes and Brad Gilbert in there.

same. i don think paul is the right person for inspiration. he's to calm (or so it appears). federer needs someone like gil and brad, or better yet lundgren so that they could tell him what they think of his sh1t play after he blew the 5-2 lead.

then again, maybe its best to keep fed calm so he can serve better? im not sure, its going to be up to paul and severin to decide.

 

[Deleted member 3771]

hopefully Rafa doesnt need another half a set to warm up and find his rhythm like in the first set.

 

[mandy01]

LOL we said the same thing

I guess that's one positive.Roger's play has the power to make Gods cry .

 

[Magnus]

Nadal fans actually worried is funny to say the least.

 

[Legend of Borg]

Sup guys.

Enjoying the 5 set thriller with mystery and drama?

I really can't tell who's gonna win this one.

It's so close and full of good point construction and creativity.

It's bursting with pressure and suspense.

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

Are they warming up?

 

[powerangle]

What a short break. Hope the rain stays away for the remainder of the match.

As for match momentum, Rafa is too mentally strong for this short break to affect him.

 

[Outbeyond]

I can't believe Nadal fans believe a rain delay will cost him the match against Federer.

not sure where you're getting this...a bit overboard there, matey

 

[Telepatic]

On a positive note for Fed fans, Fed will win Wimbledon if Nadal skips it like in 2009.

 

[iriraz]

Looking back at the results of last couple of years we rarely get close finals.Last tight final was Gaudio-Coria.Since Nadal stepped in,most of the finals were a lot easier.Also Federer-Soderling wasn`t a close final either.

 

[Recon]

nadal calling medical time out in approx. 20 minutes.

...Nadal, best clay courter of all time!! its not hard to hate this guy.