posted Jun 9, 2007

I think you're right, Jonny....

Nadal to win in five, and Henin to win in straight sets. Who would've thought it would've been a Henin-Ivanovic final when this competition started?

In contrast, who predicted a Nadal-Federer final in the men's?

With the men's competition, I felt the urge to fast-forward to the final, because I already knew who would be in the final. That said, the final should be a cracker....

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posted Jun 9, 2007

Who is this ragaman n can some1 tell us something we do not already know?

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posted Jun 9, 2007

As far as the Men's final, Federer has every chance against Nadal.

Still he does.

Nadal is a beast on clay, but only Federer knows that he has the talent and the shots to do it, if he can raise his game yet higher compared to the way he had to do so against Robredo and Davydenko.

On paper, it's a big task to ask of Federer, but he is the only one capable of beating Nadal on clay, and if he can play the clay court match of his life and play to the shot-making brilliance that he can play, there are times he's made Nadal look ordinary, like last year's 1st set of the final.

I really want Federer to do it, and funnily enough, maybe sometimes fate does play a part, maybe he is destined to win it this year?

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posted Jun 9, 2007

Ragaman_julie’s comment is really good and makes lots of sense. I agree with almost all the points he has said.

As we all expected the top two players play for the title on Sunday, which once again proves that the other players are way behind them.

I feel Roger Federer has a better chance to win the final. Though Federer’s match record is 4-7 against Nadal, he has beaten Nadal twice in their last three meetings, which clearly suggests that Federer must have figured out a way to deal with Nadal.

While Nadal is ruthless in his run to the final, Federer’s game is a bit fluctuating. In the quarterfinal match against Tommy Roberdo, Federer pocketed the last two sets under 45 minutes and was in full flow, whereas against Davedenko he appeared a bit unconvincing through out the match.

Federer should execute his master class tennis in the final. If Federer peaks on Sunday, and if Nadal comes up with ruthless tennis, it could be all the more interesting. If Federer plays the final the same way he played against Davedenko in the semifinal, he will be finished. Federer must surely raise his game in the final.

A thriller in the offing for all of us fans. The match would go neck to neck.

I feel Roger Federer, who always has the habit of playing bigger points and bigger matches better, will go on to win his first French title and 11th grand slam on Sunday.

Comments on this are welcome!

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posted Jun 9, 2007

On clay Rafa has been a refreshing and exciting marvel. However, as we all know, once Federer reads his opponents game as he has said about Rafa's, beware. I have a feeling it will be Fed in 3 sets, and do not be surprised if another bagel pops up. I do believe Fed has saved his best for last. I hope Rafa plays a tactically sound game and not just the power game he so often employs. If Federer serves and volleys he is a technically astute player and has the athleticism to trouble Rafa's game. Federer is more dangerous this time round because he has the believe. All the same Vamos Rafa.

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posted Jun 9, 2007

Fed to win in 5, then win the next two G.S to become the greatest of all time.

c,mon Fed

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posted Jun 9, 2007

My heart and hope is Ana and Roger but my head says Justine in 2 and Rafa in 4.

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posted Jun 9, 2007

I think Henin is going to win pretty easily as shes playing really well, so I dont think its going to be much of a final.

As for Fed and Nadal, we all knew it was coming. I really want Fed to win and I think he deserves it. It would be great because he would hold all the grand slams at the same time and compelete the set. I just think hes a much more interesting player to watch but I think its going to be tough.

Come on Fed!

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posted Jun 9, 2007

I agree Sathishlara.Fed has the unique talent to do it.He has to play his best,which he will no doubt.Sampras,Mc Enroe,Connors and Edberg have never won the French Open, however fantastic they were.Federer is better than all of them,he's a really complete player.It could be neck and neck,as Nadal is so good on clay,but for the beauty of tennis,let us hope grace,talent and variety of shots prevail!
Come on Fed! you can do it.

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posted Apr 20, 2008

Rafael Nadal, of course! (Keeping it simple, no explanation required.)

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