2014 Masters Series Rome Final: Djokovic v. Nadal

[kskate2]

Rafa breaks again 4-1

 

[Front242]

And it gets worse. 3 errors in that game.

 

[Moxie]

Novak needs to clean up these errors.

As long as he keeps going for his shots, I think they will start to fall in. I say that as his forehand down the line sails way wide. :nono

He does often start slowly, especially against Nadal, then catches fire. Believe me, and not relaxing by any stretch! :nono

 

[calitennis127]

NADAL IS JUST COMPLETELY DOMINATING THIS MATCH!!!!! UP 4-1!!!!!! MAN OH MAN IS THIS IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!

 

[Riotbeard]

Novak needs to clean up these errors.

As long as he keeps going for his shots, I think they will start to fall in. I say that as his forehand down the line sails way wide. :nono

He does often start slowly, especially against Nadal, then catches fire. Believe me, and not relaxing by any stretch! :nono

You have anxiety?! Classic rafa fans making it all about them :lolz:

 

[masterclass]

If the wind dies down, then Nole will have a chance. Otherwise, I don't think so. His footwork is not as good as Nadal's. Movement yes, footwork, no.

Respectfully,
masterclass

 

[Riotbeard]

Ever the gentleman, Rafa gifts novak love 30

 

[kskate2]

0-40 for Nole on a lucky netcord

 

[kskate2]

but that dropper is a bad idea

 

[Riotbeard]

Great job novak taking advantage of great return, with the worst dropshot in history.

 

[Front242]

Can't remember the last time a drop shot worked for Novak. Wish he'd just stop doing it. Especially in the wind. :nono

 

[TsarMatt]

I wish this match was played under lights like the 2011 Rome final. For some reason, night matches on clay look awesome.

 

[kskate2]

gets one of the breaks back 4-2

 

[Riotbeard]

Well at least he took advantage of rafa's gift.

 

[Front242]

^ Seems we all agree on the drop shot!

 

[Front242]

Well at least he took advantage of rafa's gift.

Pity he was just as charitable last game himself though :nono

 

[Riotbeard]

Novak's body language is rough, when rafa is looking far from perfect.

 

[nehmeth]

If the wind dies down, then Nole will have a chance. Otherwise, I don't think so. His footwork is not as good as Nadal's. Movement yes, footwork, no.

good point MC

 

[Moxie]

TBH, I think they've both been pretty tentative so far.

 

[kskate2]

Some good serves and he holds. 4-3