I have generally been on the Nadal side of the Fed-Rafa rivalry. From what I have seen the past few weeks, I'm going with Fed in 3, maybe 4 sets.
The faster court surface, the new racquet for Roger, the Edberg factor, the Nadal hand blister, the 100% health and movement of Fed all contribute to my prediction that Federer will win somewhat convincingly.
Here's what to look for from Fed in this match…
1) Aggressive down the line returns off both side 2) Down the line forehands and backhand ground stokes 3) A greater conviction to get to net with better execution on volleys 4) A clear game plan and purpose on break points 5) Hard inside out forehands into the Nadal forehand 6) Hard serves to the forehand in the deuce and ad courts 7) A little serve and volley to mix it up 8) More belief in himself that he can beat Rafa
I have generally been on the Nadal side of the Fed-Rafa rivalry. From what I have seen the past few weeks, I'm going with Fed in 3, maybe 4 sets.
The faster court surface, the new racquet for Roger, the Edberg factor, the Nadal hand blister, the 100% health and movement of Fed all contribute to my prediction that Federer will win somewhat convincingly.
Here's what to look for from Fed in this match…
1) Aggressive down the line returns off both side 2) Down the line forehands and backhand ground stokes 3) A greater conviction to get to net with better execution on volleys 4) A clear game plan and purpose on break points 5) Hard inside out forehands into the Nadal forehand 6) Hard serves to the forehand in the deuce and ad courts 7) A little serve and volley to mix it up 8) More belief in himself that he can beat Rafa
Despite the above mentioned reasons, I feel that Nadal will still win. I feel that dimitrov player at a very high level comparable to Federer and gave nadal trouble due to the bigger serve.
Despite the above mentioned reasons, I feel that Nadal will still win. I feel that dimitrov player at a very high level comparable to Federer and gave nadal trouble due to the bigger serve.
Rafa's blisters has been blown up by the media. You think Rafa would talk so candidly about it if it was really such a big issue. He wants to claim the underdog status by saying it bothers him
Rafa's blisters has been blown up by the media. You think Rafa would talk so candidly about it if it was really such a big issue. He wants to claim the underdog status by saying it bothers him
Nadal will wear the old man down. He will grind and grind and grind and make it a 5 setter if he has too. Tennis is a young mans game and this will be shown tonight.
Nadal will wear the old man down. He will grind and grind and grind and make it a 5 setter if he has too. Tennis is a young mans game and this will be shown tonight.
What I worry about with Fed is his mental state against Nadal. I did, however, take him to win the first set because that's his only chance of winning this match.
What I worry about with Fed is his mental state against Nadal. I did, however, take him to win the first set because that's his only chance of winning this match.
federer - murray, 2nd set tie break, fed 6-4 up and then he lost 4 points in a row barely playing at the level of a challenger player, i cant take federer because he is weak mentally, especially against nadal of which he is so scared, like a little girl scared of the big bad wolf
federer - murray, 2nd set tie break, fed 6-4 up and then he lost 4 points in a row barely playing at the level of a challenger player, i cant take federer because he is weak mentally, especially against nadal of which he is so scared, like a little girl scared of the big bad wolf
Despite the above mentioned reasons, I feel that Nadal will still win. I feel that dimitrov player at a very high level comparable to Federer and gave nadal trouble due to the bigger serve.
I don't agree that Dimitrov is comparable to Federer. As you mentioned, Dimitrov's game is his big serve and power. Federer has a complete game. Even more complete now that he added a stronger net game. I would compare Dimitrov with more someone like Jerzy Jenowicz.
Despite the above mentioned reasons, I feel that Nadal will still win. I feel that dimitrov player at a very high level comparable to Federer and gave nadal trouble due to the bigger serve.
I don't agree that Dimitrov is comparable to Federer. As you mentioned, Dimitrov's game is his big serve and power. Federer has a complete game. Even more complete now that he added a stronger net game. I would compare Dimitrov with more someone like Jerzy Jenowicz.
Ok well how many more chances will Fed get to beat Nadal??? Fed is getting on with it in age but atm he is in the best form for years....Nadal's win have been scratchy to say the least. His hand injury has to come into it...........Great spot for Fed...... Give me the 2.40!
Ok well how many more chances will Fed get to beat Nadal??? Fed is getting on with it in age but atm he is in the best form for years....Nadal's win have been scratchy to say the least. His hand injury has to come into it...........Great spot for Fed...... Give me the 2.40!
Im with you Cole. For all the reasons you mentioned. It's now or never for the Fed Express. It will be unlikely that Djokovic is knocked out so early again, and as Murray's fitness improves, this is his best chance this year (I dont think he will go as far as everyone thinks at Wimbledon).
Im with you Cole. For all the reasons you mentioned. It's now or never for the Fed Express. It will be unlikely that Djokovic is knocked out so early again, and as Murray's fitness improves, this is his best chance this year (I dont think he will go as far as everyone thinks at Wimbledon).
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