2017 Australian Open Final: FEDAL XXXV

[kskate2]

great minds think alike. heehee

 

[rafanoy1992]

Another one lol...

 

[Front242]

why go crosscourt there? Why? DTL was wide open

 

[atttomole]

Now its shankfest

 

[rafanoy1992]

I know I wanted Nadal to regain rhythm but I think Federer just lost his rhythm...yikes!

 

[kskate2]

Mac said hes reaching for the ball now because his footwork is not crisp

 

[Front242]

its pitiful

 

[kskate2]

whats it been 3 hours?

 

[kskate2]

actually i just spotted the court clock and it says 2:22

 

[rafanoy1992]

IMO, heres the key: Can Nadal get a rhythm or can Fed retain his rhythm? This service game is the prime example

 

[rafanoy1992]

Fed has shanked a lot of balls but Nadal has not really hit the ball authoritvely

 

[kskate2]

you can see the plan. get Fed involved in a baseline rally and Nadal will get his rhythm. Question is can he bait Fed enough

 

[Front242]

great point by both guys

 

[GameSetAndMath]

if this goes to fifth, Rafa is the favorite

 

[rafanoy1992]

That is the plan, kstate but Federer has maintained his fort and thats why he has the 2 to 1 lead

 

[GameSetAndMath]

the pace of shots has definitely slowed down in 4th set for both players

 

[Front242]

why oh why can does he serve like this at times and other times absolute gunk and tons of shanks :nono

 

[rafanoy1992]

Thats the point that Nadal wants he forced the winner with his forehand

 

[kskate2]

that OH was Nolesque

 

[Front242]

Jesus