Wimbledon 2019 SF: Roger Federer [2] vs Rafael Nadal [3]

[Nadal_Django]

Nadal breaks. I repeat Nadal breaks.

 

[RF-18]

Flashes of last years SF.

Djokovic won 1st set, then had break points early but Nadal saved them and he was back Into it when he looked to be in huge trouble.

This match has that exact turn now.

 

[acintya]

This could be the the beginning of the downfall of Fed

 

[mightyrick]

Federer drops his level. That's been his problem. He is clearly in form, but he just can't hold his red-line level as long as he used to. Nadal can hold his level for longer.

That's the difference between these two guys.

 

[robert.s]

Lol, Federer, worked his ass off in the first, taking it just about at the end, and just switches off in the next set gifting it to Nadal.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

 

[StrongerThanAll]

I’m sure Nadal is the only one to break so far today. SuchBS

 

[icedevil0289]

Djokovic has literally nothing for either one of these guys

okay there is optimism and then there is plain delusion

 

[GFoederer]

Fed just spraying everything now...

 

[Deon Sanders]

When you dont even try to hit two returns in per game how you gonna win

 

[VaporDude95]

those BP's missed are going to cost Fed the match.

When will Fed get the message about BP's

Shoulve seriously been 6-4 3-1 right now

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Fed’s matches against nadal and djokovic for the most part are predictable.

 

[mandy01]

Somebody needs to remind Roger this isn't Laver Cup.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nadal breaks. I repeat Nadal breaks.

#MyCity

 

[tudwell]

This is shaping up to go like their 2012 Aussie semi. Still, Federer’s showing us some great tennis. No telling how long he can continue but he sure doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

 

[Goof]

Federer drops his level. That's been his problem. He is clearly in form, but he just can't hold his red-line level as long as he used to. Nadal can hold his level for longer.

That's the difference between these two guys.

This sounds right. And makes sense given 33 vs 37.9.

 

[Picmun]

Big fat LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL at anybody who thought Nadal has a chance. His mentality is soooooooooo overrated. He was leading with a minibreak twice, and I never had doubt he will still lose. Such a terrible mentality against Federer and Djokovic outside of clay since this AO 2014. He is never winning another non RG slam again unless his toughest opponent is somebody like Anderson.

 

[World Beater]

federer's level always goes up and down against nadal regardless of whether he is 23 or 37.

Nadal is so solid and consistent and that is why he beats federer in tight matches with few exceptions.

Nadal still has a really solid chance to win this match and federer continues to squander his opportunities.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Federer' ground game suddenly vanished. This is the worst BH display since 2014 racket switch.

 

[Ajosin]

It's hard to red line your serve for so long like Fed has been doing . Expect Nadal to take control of this over time.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Ferderer dumps a volley into the net.

40-15

 

[Fed881981]

What is this, Fed?!!! The same story, time and again!

 

[icedevil0289]

fed keep holding maybe you can get bp and break (idek how though)

 

[ACE of Hearts]

When you dont even try to hit two returns in per game how you gonna win

He’s a mental midget against this guy.

 

[robert.s]

Terrible. Again, going at the net too late, so he makes the volley from too far out.

 

[SonicNirvana]

cant wait for when f ed loses how much of a mug he is, nadal is a better grass court player, weak era etc

Obviously Federer is the best grass courter. This match won’t change that

 

[VaporDude95]

Whoever wins this is getting mauled in the final lol

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Yeah, Djokovic is going to crush whoever makes the final. Don't read too much into him losing a set to RBA. He's playing so much better and he's not going to squander these chances against either of them.

He wont crush this Nadal actually

 

[StrongerThanAll]

Might as well turn it off now

 

[I Am Finnish]

Set 1: clutcherer
Set 2: mugerer

 

[The Green Mile]

 

[-NN-]

This is the lowest level of play so far in the match from either player in Federer.

 

[tudwell]

What does it take for Rafa to get a time violation?

Firing every umpire and replacing them with all new ones.

 

[RF6777]

Shankfest started

 

[Tennis sensation]

Nadal holds and consolidates the break.

4-1

 

[icedevil0289]

i thought fed had nadal figured out in 2017 but oh well.

 

[Terry Tibbs]

Jesus, Nadal takes so effing long between his service points. Just get on with it!! Does my head in

 

[I Am Finnish]

Might as well turn it off now

Come on this is far from over

 

[MichaelNadal]

Shoulve seriously been 6-4 3-1 right now

He isn't out there with a mere mortal

 

[robert.s]

Vs Nadal on grass it should be mandatory to go at the net everytime you hit a deep strong forehand. Only Djokovic could beat him from far out.

 

[Smasher08]

Fred spraying right now, two small misses led to that break. Nads upped his intensity and switched tactics a little -- to great effect.

 

[GFoederer]

How did things unravel so quickly...

Bad misses, shanks, etc. Jesus.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Djokovic has literally nothing for either one of these guys

Oh dear oh dear.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nadal on top now! Seismic shift in momentum!

 

[TennisFan3]

The victor in this match is possibly heading to a slaughterhouse

The level of tennis is so different. I mean I would be really surprised if Novak even loses a set in the final, whoever he faces.

Was there EVER a larger gap between #1 and #2,3 etc? Looks like a different sport when Novak plays.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Whoever wins this is getting mauled in the final lol

Hello

 

[Terenigma]

Somebody needs to remind Roger this isn't Laver Cup.

Someone needs to remind the forum that Federer is 37 and Nadal has unlimited stamina cheat code. No but Seriously, the way Federer has been grunting, he just doesn't have the fitness to keep up with Nadal anymore and Rafa is making him run all over the court and living in England myself, i can tell you the heat and humidty here is absurdly high right now.

 

[Tennisgods]

Federer drops his level. That's been his problem. He is clearly in form, but he just can't hold his red-line level as long as he used to. Nadal can hold his level for longer.

That's the difference between these two guys.

Exactly. Turns out being nearly 38 makes a difference in these big matches.

 

[joekapa]

Shoulve seriously been 6-4 3-1 right now

But it isn't.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

What happened this set? I had to go do some chores.