posted Oct 20, 2007

What I dont understand about Rafa is how he can do so well on the clay and grass and then when he goes onto hardcourts, which are much more similar courts to clay than grass he is no where near the player that he is on the other two surfaces. I mean look at his records unbeaten at roland garros, two consecutive wimbledon finals against the greatest player of all time (imo) and then in grand slams on hardcourts i dont think he has ever made it past the quarters.

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posted Oct 20, 2007

hi Data, as a catalan, I don't always root for the spanish players. but u know, it wud have benn nice if the armada had 1 or 2 representatives in the semis. it's good for the tourney and for the fans and for the atmosphere. I'm sad for felicito who had such a good run and gave federer a run of his money like he did in the open but it was not enough. TBH, I'm no longer intersted in this tourney and I'm happy that I didn't buy a ticket for the final. I don't like fed and djoko. I can't count on nalby and nico, well, I'm happy he is back after the surgery and the injuries. the only match i will be looking forward to watch is the doubles between the bryans and the argies. willy and nalby have formed a strong partnership and it will be nice to see if they can push the best team in the world. I just hope david doesn't withdraw from the match because of his singles.

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posted Oct 20, 2007

I do not think we should read too much into this lapse by Rafa.
The match with Andy was a thriller with some incredible returns and the outcome was always in doubt.
Nalbandian on his day is a killer as Fed knows only too well.
Rafa is not going anywhere soon but he imposes a terrific amount of stress on his body and has to be careful.
He in my opinion is not the type to throw a match and he is good for tennis with his vitality and skills.

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posted Oct 20, 2007

Elfenom...yep I get it. Nonetheless, looks like David is up for it though. Although they are question marks about Djokovic'c general condition.

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posted Oct 20, 2007

Right on Nalbandian another final, better luck this time around.

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posted Oct 20, 2007

BRAVO BRAVO DAVID

VAMOS VAMOS

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posted Oct 20, 2007

Fortune favours the brave, this time round, David takes out WN2 and then 3, I wonder!!!Roger unlike Rafa and Novak has not been tested unless Kiefer does something special today. But who would have guessed it David in the final. Unless there is a major upset, it is likely to be David vs Roger in the final. With David it's about confidence, so should make a good contest.

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posted Oct 20, 2007

Vamos Davide, the 'old' maestro is back. Well done!

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posted Oct 20, 2007

The 'old maestro', but David's performances are like a rollercoaster ride. I love watching him play, win or lose. So now he tempts us yet again. Another final, everyone knows if it's Federer in the final, he will be favourite. So David can you do it for us again? No disrespect to Roger, but a different outcome would be welcomed for a change. Doubt it though, Roger looks awesome a bit scary. Still in first gear methinks. Still great to see David make a final .

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posted Oct 20, 2007

Absolutely datadigdeeper, if Roger comes through, the final will be like the glory days of Roger and Davide. I'm a Fed fan, but have always loved Davide's exquisite tennis and he's been looking seriously focussed in this tournament.

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