Federer can win if he is able to approach the final with a clear head. There can hardly be any doubt about Federer's technical superiority, but Nadal is mentally tougher, and is tactically superior. Players often make the mistake of engaging Nadal in long rallies, and not just losing important points, but also losing their energy reserves, which Nadal has in inexhaustible quantity. Federer should not make this mistake. That, and his Service, could take him through.
If Federer Wins ,then He will be Second person in Open Era to Win Every GrandSlam Twice. Only Rod Laver has done it. If Nadal wins he will equal Borg with 6 French Open Titles. Borg has 6/8 ration at French open Nadal will have 6/7 , Nadal will be ahead.
Re: If Federer Wins !!
by extreme on Jun 04, 2011 09:59 AM
no offense same thing I fell when I watch Tendulkar bat and his shots no wonder he hit most number of 4s in IPL...
While watching fedex in full blossom, tennis looks like an easy game to play....whenever I sit to watch a game played by fedex, it really is a joy to watch....Rafa is a great player and he has proven it by the career slam....no offense to anyone.....but given an option, i would prefer to watch fedex in action.....
Re: just a view...no offense to anyone....
by Anil Nair on Jun 04, 2011 09:52 AM
he is like a poetry in motion. he is the best ever.makes it look so easy when he is in full flow.i have not seen him play this way in the last 2 -3 yrs.
Re: Re: just a view...no offense to anyone....
by Ashok Rajashekar on Jun 04, 2011 10:58 AM
very true my friend!! Yday's match, we saw Fedex at his best, those passing shots were treat to watch
Re: Re: just a view...no offense to anyone....
by Don on Jun 04, 2011 10:01 AM
Federer WAS Best to Watch. But his game NOW appears to be average. Federer of 2005-2007 has gone, Nadal has better chances of winning. Federer Was among Best three to watch in 2007, Those three were -Sachin, Ronaldo and Federer, Sachin at 38 is still great to watch , Federer may not play till age 38 !!!
Re: just a view...no offense to anyone....
by shambhu sharan on Jun 04, 2011 09:42 AM
I completely agree with you, watching federer play is like watching a flowing river, like a melodious song...
Re: Re: just a view...no offense to anyone....
by john kannattu on Jun 04, 2011 09:48 AM
feder is full of grace,artistic play, wonderful to watch, the forehand is amasing.
Nadal Won Semi-Final easily against Murray. Federer on other hand was clearly struggleing to Hold the serve several times. Nadal is Favourite to win. Match 60- 40 In favour of Nadal.
I haven't seen a more talented and versatile player than Fed ex.I haven't seen a more powerful and tenacious fighter than Raf Nad.If they both play their best in the finals,it will be one of the best finals in the history?
Federer's chances against Nadal depend solely on his Service. Even against Djokovic, the greatest difference was his Service: He was able to come up with a big one, when in distress; he even won the match point with an ace. If Federer is able to serve at least as well as he did against Djokovic, he has a 50% chance of toppling Nadal. And by the way, if Federer wins, Djokovic takes over as no. 1.
Re: Federer's chances
by Aby Koshy on Jun 04, 2011 07:22 AM
Djoker lost a semi final last year so he defended his points this time round. The winner gets 2000 while the finalist gets 1400. This is assuming that both players did not win a match last year. if Nadal wins this time, he would have defended what he achieved last year, so he will not get additional points. However, if he loses, he will lose 600 points leaving him with 11670 which is just 5 points ahead of Djoker. And therefore, even if Roger wins over Nadal, Nadal will still remain No.1
Re: Federer's chances
by surya das on Jun 04, 2011 07:08 AM
I will rather go for Rafa's 10th Grand slam title.. and equal to legend Bjorn Borg's record 6th French open title.. But history can be made on Sunday, if Fedex stop this.. and Rafa's 2nd loss only at Roland garos arena.. wait and watch
Re: Federer's chances
by aftab alam on Jun 04, 2011 11:57 AM
Its not only his serve my dear, one of huge difference in last game was his back hand rallies, i think that make huge difference as well. Against Nadal, only good serve wont work, he will have to get his rallies right as well as Nadal will break u doesnt matter how well u serve. And, against Nova all the pressure was on him to be number-1, 42 winning streak, First RG final, and he started favrt, here, even though Nadal will start favrt, Roger wil be under pressure as well to win GS once again after huge gap, 4 grand slam gap (First time in his career).
Re: Wonder what a few ardent Federer fans prefer - (1) or (2)
by rajesh on Jun 04, 2011 04:32 AM
hahaha..nadal fan is scared and coming up with wierd questions:) dont worry dude, i am federer fan and i have to accept that nadal is the fav to win the final..dont get too tensed and type these questions..so dont worry and sleep well:)
Re: Wonder what a few ardent Federer fans prefer - (1) or (2)
by rajesh on Jun 04, 2011 04:32 AM
hahaha..nadal fan is scared and coming up with wierd questions:) dont worry dude, i am federer fan and i have to accept that nadal is the fav to win the final..dont get too tensed and type these questions..so dont worry and sleep well:)
Re: Re: Wonder what a few ardent Federer fans prefer - (1) or (2)
by aftab alam on Jun 04, 2011 12:01 PM
Ahahahahhahaa, Critic is absolutely right only, all this year, fedex fans were praising Nova and being happy by thnkng he came to stop Rafa from going better than Fedex. Let me tell u one thnig as Rafa himself said many time and once again yesterday post his match. The best player ever against current best player. Look at his class and ours byy accepting it, have heart to accept the greatness Rafa.
Re: Wonder what a few ardent Federer fans prefer - (1) or (2)
by sandeep singh on Jun 04, 2011 12:20 PM
there will be some fed fan , even if he lost but there will be no rafa fan if he lost. this is the first time rafa will have some tension about no 1 ranking in rg. o wait & watch.
This is what legends are made of. Before Novak streak started, Federer was the one who beat him last year at World Tour Finals and Federer is the one who ends Novak's streak. and the tennis world will remember this from years to come. Not only does Federer stops Novak from becoming No.1 (Nadal should thank federer) but he stops him from beating McEnroe's record. This is the match of the year. What an exciting semifinal. Even after being past his prime and 30 yrs of age, Federer managed to beat Novak. Man! you are the greatest tennis player ever and I am very proud to be your fan and proud to witness your greatness. No tennis player can play this well at the age of 30. You played the match of your life. This is Federer's fifth french open final. Federer is a rare tennis player who has been successful on every surface and has great record on every surface. If Federer can beat the undefeated Novak, you can easily top Nadal. Best of luck in the final.
Re: The legend Federer does it again.
by aftab alam on Jun 04, 2011 12:04 PM
Big salute to Fedex, one of best match played by him in last couple of years (Specially his backhand rally and Serve). U said everythng right. But i have question for u?? Can he really topple Nadal easily. Easily..
Re: The legend Federer does it again.
by rajesh on Jun 04, 2011 03:49 AM
oh yes..i dont have anything more to say about federer..u said it all.truly a great player and i am proud to be his fan..and by the way it was an awesome match and except federer's fans,others predicted a different result..fedex proved allof them wrong!! cant get better than this..
(1) An extension to his World No.1 Ranking (2) An end to Djokovic's 41 consecutive matches winning run (3) An very huge opening for Rafa to win his 10th Grand Slam.
Re: Federer gave Rafa the best give on his 25th birth day.
by rajesh on Jun 04, 2011 03:47 AM
I remember u said djokovic will thrash federer in 3 sets..LOL..look what happened now..i am very happy thinking about federer's haters faces now:)
Re: Re: Re: Federer gave Rafa the best give on his 25th birth day
by rajesh on Jun 04, 2011 04:29 AM
hahaha is it?? u r big liar dude..now u r talking like a neutral becoz federer won..had federer lost, your response would have been different..i have seen u putting many bad comments about federer..not that all r dreams..sometimes i am awake and saw it real:)
