USO 2013 Men's Final - Nadal v. Djokovic (with poll!)

[aldeayeah]

OK, we have a match.

Let's see if it lasts.

 

[Solo]

This ain't over till the fat lady sings ladies and gents.

 

[ditli04]

it's gonna be a long night ...

 

[ktid]

I don't know he did it, but well ****ing done!

 

[All-rounder]

Wow he actually took a set....

Ok

 

[Ray Mercer]

Djokovic is the guy dictating. He is trying to hit flatten out and hit winners Nadal just loops and slices and hopes for the error. That's just gutless tennis. It would be a tragedy to see Nadal win this.

 

[Down_the_line]

YESS!!!!! 2nd set to Novak Djokovic!

We have a whole new match now, Nadal fans.

 

[Fiercer]

DTL BH to get the set. Looks like we got a match.

 

[powerangle]

Novak takes the second! One set a piece! This was never gonna be routine either way.

 

[Chico]

1-1 Take that!

Despite numerous UEs from Nole.

Why do Novak always give first set away

 

[TennisFan3]

Pathetic tennis from Nadal. Probably going to lose this match. Gone back to the clay court 100 ft behind the baseline defending. Nole dictating play and moving him left and right.

 

[Djokodal Fan]

and its heating up.....go go go Novak!!!!

 

[Shangri La]

This is good stuff!

 

[eliars]

1 set all. Well deserved by Djokovic here.

I told you, these guys don't know how not to play close matches.

 

[jaggy]

Now that's what I call a little bit more interesting

 

[PSNELKE]

Couldn't get worse for Nadal right now.

Confidence boosting 2nd set win for Novak, Nadal too passive.
Oh boy.

 

[onyxrose81]

Yay Novak!

 

[cucio]

What the hell's Nadal doing?? Why isn't he going for a winner?? Cuz Nole sure as hell won't hit the UE!

So far Novak was indeed giving away a nice number of UEs and short balls, but now that Novak has found back his forehand Nadal is going to have to take some risks and mix things up.

 

[President]

Now we have a great match. Nadal needs to step up his aggressiveness, he is letting Djokovic dictate too much.

 

[Towser83]

at least now he got a set!

The way this has gone though I feel Nadal will come back strong, but Nole has to keep his level up and that's tough

 

[m2nk2]

Can't see how Nadal can come back after this. Djoko is on god mode.

 

[TennisandMusic]

Totally awful set from Nadal. Went into passive clay court mode. Predictable. Djokovic will probably take this in 4 if nothing changes.

I can't believe he still does this after all these years of it not working.

 

[jackson vile]

Son of God, making the come back! Nadal looking lost.

 

[ATXtennisaddict]

Can't see how Nadal can come back after this. Djoko is on god mode.

Do you even know what god-mode means?

 

[Michael Essien]

Damn it, couldn't just be a simple straight sets could it

I reiterate my earlier post: How are other Rafa fans here so confident of him winning? Cause I'm sure as hell not, I never am against Djokovic.

 

[powerangle]

What a way to win that set....with that forceful BH DTL shot. It seems Nole has his confidence back, and that's what needed for him to win.

 

[Solo]

That 54 rally which Djokovic win I think might have been the decider for this match to give Djokovic a massive confidence boost now.

 

[Tomxc]

What a backhand DTL to finish the set!

Djokovic - Nadal
[1 - 1]

6 - 3
0:15, 15:15, 15:30, 30:30, 40:30 SP

5 - 3
0:15, 15:15, 15:30, 15:40, 30:40, 40:40, 40:A, 40:40, 40:A, 40:40, 40:A, 40:40, 40:A, 40:40, A:40 BP

4 - 3
0:15, 0:30, 0:40BP, 15:40 BP, 30:40 BP

4 - 2
0:15, 15:15, 30:15, 30:30, 40:30 BP

3 - 2
15:0, 30:0, 30:15, 40:15

2 - 2
0:15, 0:30, 0:40

2 - 1
0:15, 15:15, 30:15, 40:15

1 - 1
15:0, 30:0, 30:15, 40:15 BP, 40:30 BP, 40:40, 40:A, 40:40, 40:A

1 - 0
15:0, 15:15, 30:15, 30:30, 40:30

[0 - 1]

2 - 6
15:0, 15:15, 30:15, 30:30, 30:40 SP

2 - 5
0:15, 0:30, 0:40 BP

2 - 4
0:15, 0:30, 0:40

2 - 3
15:0, 30:0, 40:0, 40:15

1 - 3
15:0, 30:0, 30:15, 30:30, 30:40, 40:40, 40:A

1 - 2
0:15, 15:15, 30:15, 30:30, 30:40 BP, 40:40, A:40, 40:40, 40:A BP

1 - 1
0:15, 0:30, 15:30, 15:40, 30:40, 40:40, 40:A

1 - 0
15:0, 15:15, 30:15, 30:30, 40:30

 

[fatichar]

Just too many slices from Nadal. Not gonna help.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

The Nadal fans a little more concerned, the Nole fans a little more optimistic.


Nadal in 4.

 

[PSNELKE]

Pathetic tennis from Nadal. Probably going to lose this match. Gone back to the clay court 100 ft behind the baseline defending. Nole dictating play and moving him left and right.

That's the issue. Feels like 2011 all over again, Nadal being too passive, Novak moving him around at will.

 

[MurrayMyInspiration]

If novak closes up this set, I wil buy everyone new tennis racquet

HEAD Prestige MP please.. or Do you even know what that is?

 

[Djokodal Fan]

come on my djoker..... we wid you......

Pummel him from corner to corner!

 

[fastgrass]

WHO NEED BH DTL ?
HE HIT IT TO CLINCH SET 6-3
I STILL SAYING NOLE IN 4 SETS.

Nadals game not working at all
nole playing BETTER THAN 2011 NOW

 

[Down_the_line]

Djokovic is the guy dictating. He is trying to hit flatten out and hit winners Nadal just loops and slices and hopes for the error. That's just gutless tennis. It would be a tragedy to see Nadal win this.

Yep, Novak is starting to dictate and he's got Nadal on the defensive. Let's see how this plays out from a mental standpoint for the both of them. Is Nadal going to start getting a bit uneasy? Will Djokovic gain more confidence to continue dictating or will Nadal have the fortitude to come out in the 3rd and take control again?

 

[Deleted member 21996]

I feel like Rafa just has to pull this set out. Keep the pressure on for the next 15 mins.

Not more than 20 minutes ago you were gloating about the greatness on Sir mcfuentes

 

[90's Clay]

Nadal needs to hug the baseline more and hit flatter shots. Why is he back to loopy shots and 20 miles behind the baseline trying to defend in NJ?

 

[thor's hammer]

Oh well, sigh.

CBS, please show Jessica Alba again.

Till then...

 

[flyingboris]

This ain't over till the fat lady sings ladies and gents.

I think it's "It ain't over till the big uncle chirps".

Also: WTH is 'chirping' in this context? I must have missed this development..

 

[TheF1Bob]

At least Novak got a set.

 

[fastgrass]

WHO NEED BH DTL ?
HE HIT IT TO CLINCH SET 6-3
I STILL SAYING NOLE IN 4 SETS.

Nadals game not working at all
nole playing BETTER THAN 2011 NOW
21 WINNERS BY SOG IN SET2

 

[Speranza]

But Holmes, Novak just whooped Nadal using forehands

Holmes; No, I meant concentrate playing to his opponent's backhand. He did that to get the break.

 

[Josh Lyman]

 

[movdqa]

I'm a bit sorry that I missed the first set. Djokovic seems to have dictated play in the second - how did Nadal win the first?

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

That 54 rally which Djokovic win I think might have been the decider for this match to give Djokovic a massive confidence boost now.

One of the great rallies of all time to have taken place in a Slam final, one of the very best I remember at least from the last 18 or so years.

 

[paolo2143]

Yes now we have a match on our hands ,this could end up being another epic.

No matter what happens here on in Novak has proved he is the one guy that can give a real battle to Rafa even when Rafa is playing fantastic tennis.

 

[newyorkstadium]

How is Novak coping so well, I once caused myself to bleed by punching myself in the face cause I lost a game on football manager.

I always blamed my players. Don't punch yourself in the face, just verbally abuse the players or punch the keyboard. Plus, sometimes I would save before a big match and reload if I lose. Cheating I know, but you put too many hours in just to accept defeat in the play off final.

Off-topic I know but I am finding this match as dull as most recent finals have been.

 

[steenkash]

Nadal's forehand is like a punch from Hulk delivered whilst the mesmerizing tune of Elbow 'One day like this' is being played

 

[bullfan]

I just don't understand how anyone could accuse Djokovic of being a doper when it's Nadal who looks like a machine out there.

Loving Djokovic pushing for the break again. Talk about getting right back on the horse.

Seriously. Nadal lost weight to not put as much pressure on his joints. He can't win, either, he's too muscular and on roofs or he's skinny and on roids.

 

[ultradr]

3rd set will be tough for Nadal.