2014 Miami Final: Nadal vs. Djokovic

[kskate2]

love hold 3-1

 

[tennisville]

He missed 3 in that game of the first set against stan right

 

[nehmeth]

Spectators not going to be happy if it keeps going like this... no semis, and a short final.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Now keep in mind everything I say about this match-up is related to their match-ups in general, as I havent been watching this

 

[brokenshoelace]

...but, part of Nadals problem against Novak is that hes terrible at returning his second serve for whatever reason

 

[tennisville]

Paid to sit at home is a good deal for Becker

 

[tented]

Rafa shouldnt be "confused" as Fowler says. Thats ridiculous. Whats confusing about this happening again?

 

[brokenshoelace]

Its pretty odd as he returns Feds second serve (and first), both of which being vastly superior to Novaks, much better

 

[Front242]

Novaks BH is on fire today

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Rafa better watch out and not get broken here.

 

[nehmeth]

Rafa! You can not drop your topspin inside the service line and not expect to eat it

 

[tented]

Rafa usually has an almost preternatural read on Rogers serve.

 

[Front242]

its like Berdychs uncanny read of Feds 2nd serve

 

[Front242]

but the opposite

 

[tennisville]

That was a vintage forehand

 

[Riotbeard]

Hes is making rafa work for every point

 

[brokenshoelace]

Yes Riotbeard. Thats the match-up problem against Novak on hards in a nutshell. Nadal has to work harder for every point.

 

[kskate2]

this 2nd serve is getting abused

 

[nehmeth]

Wow.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

points: Rafa 29, Nole 44