2022 Australian Open Men’s Final: Rafael Nadal vs. Daniil Medvedev

[don_fabio]

Medvedev has become a force. He is determined to stop both from reaching more slams, at least on HC

 

[rafanoy1992]

just popping in briefly... I'm only watching intermittently. Medvedev seems to have both Rafa and Novak's number. It's quite alarming

I think Medvedev have everyone’s number on Hardcourt. Good for him though…

 

[Federberg]

I don't even want to imagine what he would do with the old man. How does he look on the dirt?

 

[tented]

The only way Rafa "wins" this is if Medvedev gets injured and retires.

 

[don_fabio]

Rafa gave up too easy that point at 5:3 and serve. Sounded like some rather easy UF.

 

[Moxie]

Hi, Federberg. Not so much chops on the dirt, though everyone here will tell you the game should translate.

 

[Federberg]

yes that's my thinking. His game is actually reminiscent of Novak's but with much much better touch. He's very impressive. And I like his (if I can use this word, given who I'm chatting with)... moxie

 

[don_fabio]

Imagine Rafa takes this to the 5th

 

[rafanoy1992]

Rafa gave up too easy that point at 5:3 and serve. Sounded like some rather easy UF.

He actually had the right idea, Medvedev just hit a great return shot, that’s all.

 

[Federberg]

anyway I'm going back in my box. Other things to do. Good luck to all sides

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Imagine Rafa takes this to the 5th

Imagination can be a fools paradise at times lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

anyway I'm going back in my box. Other things to do. Good luck to all sides

Bye thanks for dropping in

 

[Moxie]

I'm just your fool!

 

[Jelenafan]

Medvedev was feeling the pressure in the set but Rafa simply couldnt capitalize on it.

The announcers annoy me when they say Rafa doesnt “care” if he gets #21 so why should he feel pressure. Totally miss what Rafa is trying to convey.

 

[Moxie]

If they say he doesn't care, you're right...total misread.

 

[tented]

Medvedev was feeling the pressure in the set but Rafa simply couldnt capitalize on it.

The announcers annoy me when they say Rafa doesnt “care” if he gets #21 so why should he feel pressure. Totally miss what Rafa is trying to convey.

The McEnroe brothers aren't capable of the required subtlety to grasp it.

 

[don_fabio]

Everything was on the line in that 2nd set.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Interestingly, the Big 3 won their 20th Slam on their first final attempt. However, they each lost their 1st Final attempt at the 21st Slam.

 

[Moxie]

BP

 

[Moxie]

Thank you darren cahill who says work the FH