federer just facing some psychological fear & low self confidence,(especially against Nadal) he can beat Djoko but not nadal. best of luck to nadal for the final
its great to see roger compete so well at his age. I just can't see Nadal playing this well at the age of 30. This match was like watching the last year French final. Federer again had so many opportunites to beat Nadal. Federer at his peak level would not have missed the opportunities he got in this match. Age is a big factor. Federer is still the greatest ever. Novak is one happy man since he knows he will face Nadal in the final if he wins against Murry and not federer. Novak has a tough time beating federer but with Nadal, the scoreline says it all. Nadal fans better pray Murray beats Novak.
Re: Re: Thriller???
by breddy last on Jan 27, 2012 06:03 AM
I love you are back... Why don'y to take drugs which nadal is using and become a tennis super star... Is it really that easy?
This is a refreshing change from the routine cricket dished out by the Indians and always losing.The Indians seniors shld learn from Federer on how to keep fighting till the last.Fedex never gave up.
Great tennis doled out by the 2 best players in present day tennis.
Re: A change from the routine
by S Shrikanth on Jan 26, 2012 09:50 PM
Yeah. Reminds of the matches of Edberg-Becker and Connors-Mckenroe. They used to be battle of nerves.
Yet again Rafa beats Federer to show the world who is the champion. No matter how many Grand Slams Federer wins, his inability to dominate his greatest rival Nadal will always find him standing one step below Rafa. I do not know if Rafa has a loosing record against any players currently active. I do know that if you want to be called a greatest tennis player of all time then you cannot have a loosing record against any player. 18-9 in favor of Nadal is an indication how dismal his record against Rafa. I think Federer has a loosing record against Murray also.
Hard luck Federer you will be the second best in the eyes of many.
Re: Nadal, a True Champion
by David Coulthard on Jan 26, 2012 09:23 PM
True, enough. Djokovic is too good to be beat. I'd say Rafa was lucky to get Federer in the last four. Fedex is making too many unforced errors and also losing out on age (see Djoker-Ferrer(29) match yesterday?)
Re: Nadal, a True Champion
by raja r on Jan 26, 2012 09:35 PM
True Nadal has proved to be a thorn in Federer's flesh. For Nadal, it is now Djokovic. With six losses in succession to Djoko, Nadal needs to put his best to win the championship
Re: Nadal, a True Champion
by Mind Releams on Jan 26, 2012 10:18 PM
@David Coulthard and @raja r
Yup I hope Djokovic beats Rafa again. Last year Djokovic had completely dominated Rafa, but towards the end he was plagued by injuries. This year Rafa has looked quite strong and whether you believe it or not, that aura of invisibility which Djokovic has shown has diminished a little bit since last year. May be it is due to injuries.
In all the matches last year Djokovic has consistently attacked Rafa's backhand. I do not understand why Federer doesn't do the same.
Re: Nadal, a True Champion
by bhanu d on Jan 26, 2012 10:41 PM
Well it is a foolish remark Mr.Mind Releams.You play your best when you are in prime of youth.Check this record 3 years back.Its a cycle for any sportsman unless they retire still young and going great guns.But then its a very personal call.I will look for you when Rafa will turn 30.It will be interesting to know your thoughts then.
Re: Re: Nadal, a True Champion
by Mind Releams on Jan 27, 2012 12:09 AM
Sorry I didn't understand your comment properly would you like to clarify? and why do you think my comment is foolish
Thanks :)
3 years back it was Rafa who was dominating both Federer and Djokovic. Nadal delivered a knock out punch when he won is first Wimbledon. Since th
Re: Re: Nadal, a True Champion
by Mind Releams on Jan 27, 2012 12:10 AM
Sorry I didn't understand your comment properly would you like to clarify? and why do you think my comment is foolish
See even in the winning how humble even if archestered - one should learn from these two great players .The oment a cricket team wins they talk utter non sense more often than not.
