Australiaa Open

Federer should blink. He had a tremendous advantage with an extra day off and hasn't capitalized on it. It's clear to me Rafa is in his head.

[TheSpyder]

No doubt...losing focus fast

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Federer should blink. He had a tremendous advantage with an extra day off and hasn't capitalized on it. It's clear to me Rafa is in his head.

[GPK]

Only a Fed miracle now will save him.

[ateamstupid]

This was the sloppiest I've ever seen Federer in a final. He just doesn't have it like he used to. He can still be brilliant, but he's no longer consistently great. Rafa is king.

[TheSpyder]

Federer's serve killed him. He's usually money when he's down and needs one. Like Pants said, Nadal got in his head big time.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

Federer's serve killed him. He's usually money when he's down and needs one. Like Pants said, Nadal got in his head big time.

That too. Choking on his serve, and his backhand.

All Nadal needs is 5 more years of good health and a U.S. Open and he'll go down as the greatest of all time.

I dont think there is any doubt who
has the mental edge now.
I cant think of a guy that I have seen
who has such an iron will and ability to
shake off a bad play.

This type of mental attitude is very rare.

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

All Nadal needs is 5 more years of good health and a U.S. Open and he'll go down as the greatest of all time.

Good health will be his problem.
His shoulder, arm will get a beating
the way he swings, even though he
has cut down on the excess motion.

His trainer needs to be the best.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

LOL...Federer running around his backhand. That was hilarious.

[ateamstupid]

Woke up at the end of the fourth set. Nadal is playing flawlessly.