Wimbledon

[SCUDSBROTHER]

That was great tennis.Nadal can't beat Federer on this surface.I am surprised he had a chance to.Twice Blew chances to break serve in the 5th set. Had him 15-40 2 different times.Federer finally found his game.I don't think Nadal will get that chance again.

[ArlJim78]

nadal has pushed Federer farther each time.
After today there is no doubt that he can beat him on grass at some point.
I hope he doesn't because I like Federer better.
some of the rallies today were beyond belief how they kept painting the lines.

What a great rivalry and looks like on that will last a few years.

Federer was incredible in the fifth.

[Samarta]

That match was simply amazing. As much as I hate to say it, I think today was saw the beginning of the passing of the torch. This match helped Nadal a lot more than it helped Federer from a competition perspective. Federer has that extra gear that he seems to be able to switch on when he needs and almost becomes super human. That 8 out of 9 point stretch he put on late in the 5th was some of the best shotmaking that has ever been seen. What a treat....Was really nice to see Borg there. He looked good all things considered.

Big props to Roger and the white suit....in a world of spoiled superstars it's nice to see people like Roger and Tiger show the amount of class they do.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Samarta

...Was really nice to see Borg there. He looked good all things considered.

What does that mean?

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

What does that mean?

Well,you know...hair loss...skin damaged by sun....

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Well,you know...hair loss...skin damaged by sun....

Oh ok. I thought maybe he had some disease or something

Borg fell on some very hard times. Apparently tried to commit suicide ohhh about 15 years back? , money problems, girl problems... the works.

This was Nadal's big chance. This grass was playing like a hardcourt. Balls were bouncing very high (no low skidding which is a killer for 2 handed backhands) providing for long rallies, a perfect chance for Nadal. Federer had not been pushed and I dont think played particularly well all tournament. This Wimbledon might have had some of the longest rallies I have ever seen.

Having said all of this, I think Nadal is a killer competitor. I dont think he is as talented as Federer but the kid finds ways to win. He has clearly learned how to adapt. Lets hope he does not burn out because he is still very young. This kid is a very smart player for his age, hugely talented in the head category. He really had an ideal chance to do it this tourney with the way the grass was playing. Nadal is not as talented. Serve still needs to get better. His forehand adjusted very well this time around. I think Nadal is mentally tougher than Federer, especially after the French win. I thought Federer lost his will, he did not think he could win. Nadal always believes he can win.

[Byebyemermaid]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Borg fell on some very hard times. Apparently tried to commit suicide ohhh about 15 years back? , money problems, girl problems... the works.

This was Nadal's big chance. This grass was playing like a hardcourt. Balls were bouncing very high (no low skidding which is a killer for 2 handed backhands) providing for long rallies, a perfect chance for Nadal. Federer had not been pushed and I dont think played particularly well all tournament. This Wimbledon might have had some of the longest rallies I have ever seen.

Having said all of this, I think Nadal is a killer competitor. I dont think he is as talented as Federer but the kid finds ways to win. He has clearly learned how to adapt. Lets hope he does not burn out because he is still very young. This kid is a very smart player for his age, hugely talented in the head category. He really had an ideal chance to do it this tourney with the way the grass was playing. Nadal is not as talented. Serve still needs to get better. His forehand adjusted very well this time around. I think Nadal is mentally tougher than Federer, especially after the French win. I thought Federer lost his will, he did not think he could win. Nadal always believes he can win.

Professor Pat,hows the summer going so far?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Having said all of this, I think Nadal is a killer competitor. I dont think he is as talented as Federer but the kid finds ways to win. He has clearly learned how to adapt. Lets hope he does not burn out because he is still very young. This kid is a very smart player for his age, hugely talented in the head category. He really had an ideal chance to do it this tourney with the way the grass was playing. Nadal is not as talented. Serve still needs to get better. His forehand adjusted very well this time around. I think Nadal is mentally tougher than Federer, especially after the French win. I thought Federer lost his will, he did not think he could win. Nadal always believes he can win.

Ok I will admit that I dont really know much about tennis except what I hear John McEnroe say but how can you say that #1 Nadal is not as talented as Federer and #2 Nadal is mentally tougher and always believes he can win when Federer almost always does?

Nadal looks to me to be as good as athlete as any tennis player I ever saw. The guy covers more court than anyone.

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

What does that mean?

Just been through the ringer since he quit playing...most of it financial....broke my heart when I saw he had one of his Wimbledon trophies for sale....I think he got things straightened out finally is everything is okay now...