The longer the match goes on (against Djokovic), the more Nadal is favored to win?

[thomasferrett]

I assume this is why everyone is saying that even though Djokovic might be able to sneak a win over Nadal in BO3 clay matches, by the time BO5 French Open comes around, Nadal will be able to use his superior fitness and athleticism to grind out the win?

So what do you guys think, is it still the case that - the longer a Nadal vs Djokovic match goes on, the more likely Nadal is to win?

 

[ivan_the_terrible]

Nadal has been complaining all this year of being tired the longer the matches go on and these are B03.

How do you expect him to get less tired in a B05?

 

[JanowiczJ]

Djokovic doesn't play as well on afternoon BO5 matches.

 

[beltsman]

Doesn't matter, Bull will make it a nice and easy 10th 8), whether it is short or long match

 

[dudeski]

AO2012 final says hello.

 

[Steve0904]

This year, I'd say the opposite.

 

[veroniquem]

Djoko is younger than Nadal and as fit as they come but you may have a point that on clay and with the very high bounce, Djoko may tire out a bit before Nadal. I think 2013's 5th set at RG pointed out to that. Djoko imploded toward the end, Nadal had some reserves left.
And of course Djoko can't be sick/ill on top or we'll just have a repeat of last year. One has to be perfectly healthy to face Rafa at RG (all this is provided Rafa hits form because if his form is similar to M-C or Barcelona, I believe Djoko won't need 5 sets to win).