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Old 07-06-2008, 05:27 PM
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I think it came down to unforced errors. Nadal was just a rock. Federer played out of a few holes in amazing fashion but also made some rather poor shots coming into the net. Nadal did choke a couple times but overall was just a little bit better. Great match and recorded it starting at 9 am which means if I got 6 hours I still didn't get it all.

Oh well,

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Old 07-06-2008, 05:50 PM
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I think it came down to unforced errors. Nadal was just a rock. Federer played out of a few holes in amazing fashion but also made some rather poor shots coming into the net. Nadal did choke a couple times but overall was just a little bit better. Great match and recorded it starting at 9 am which means if I got 6 hours I still didn't get it all.

Oh well,

Spydal
Federer used to finish those points off much earlier. He is not as sure of himself. Lets Rafy dictate the points now. Like I said, it's both(serve not as good, and ground game not as aggressive as it once was.) On grass, it should be Federer's power game dominating Rafy's shot-making finesse. If his power ground strokes aren't working, then it should be backed up by his aces (with his serve.) He should have a double wall of protection. Neither wall is as good as it used to be.
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Old 07-06-2008, 07:10 PM
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Federer pulled out some huge serves but all in all he
did not play his best and he knows it. Nadal's focus
is incredible for a kid that young.

I really have come to like this kid. Going up and having
the grand hugfest with his parents and coach. I wish
I had his ability to concentrate for that long. Amazing.

This could be the type of match that makes Federer
try and get better. He clearly is not as good now.
I have my doubts.

The legend of Borg is safe in my mind.
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Old 07-06-2008, 07:30 PM
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Missed the last three sets, and now wish I hadn't. Not a big tennis fan, but this was obviously great. Nadal
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