2014 Aussie Open QF: Federer vs. Murray

[Goldenboy]

Roger is my 2nd favorite player. But I will definitely be pulling for Rafa on Friday

 

[brokenshoelace]

Yeah thats actually part of what makes it so interesting. As far as form goes, Fed is playing much better.

 

[brokenshoelace]

And its not just that Fed is playing great, its that Nadal is playing poorly.

 

[Front242]

yeah, weve seen that so many times before though and he turns into Toxic Avenger

 

[brokenshoelace]

I honestly dont recall them playing after Nadal playing this poorly though.

 

[britbox]

I cant see him beating Rafa but itll be a competitive match.

 

[brokenshoelace]

But who knows, it might be the same old story.

 

[Goldenboy]

Depends on Rafas blister

 

[DarthFed]

Well he has shown he can be at a competitive level again and thats really more than we saw in 2013

 

[Goldenboy]

Roger will beat Rafa if he plays crap, see Madrid 2009 and Hamburg 2007

 

[brokenshoelace]

If Nadal serves like he was in the first week, it will be tough for Roger. But the kind of serving he showed today was awful.

 

[britbox]

If Federer does win, Im sure well get to hear plenty more on that blister.

 

[Front242]

oh, he only beats him if he plays crap ? :

 

[DarthFed]

He has to play like he did for the 5.75 sets vs. Tsonga and Murray to have a chance

 

[Denis]

Fantastic showing by Fed. Retirement plans can be put in the basement again. Congrats to all his fans out here. Let's hope he can come up with something special again against Nadal to make it interesting.

 

[Goldenboy]

Rafa needs to start the match strong. If he can win set 1, I like his chances, blister or no.

 

[DarthFed]

if he plays like he did from 5-4 up in the 3rd to the end of the match it doesnt matter how bad Rafa might play

 

[Front242]

agreed Darth

 

[Front242]

the aggression rom sets 1 and 2 and 75% of set 3 all turned to passive play at 5-4 set 3

 

[Goldenboy]

Front, I picked those examples as the surface favored Rafa and he was a heavy favorite. Like he will be on Friday on paper