AO Semi: Rafael Nadal (9) vs Grigor Dimitrov (15)

[Vince Evert]

It might also be due to the faster courts and/or balls this year at the AO.

 

[britbox]

True broken, but they had such a long way to fall then they'll always be relevant.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Also, let's not act like this match is a done deal. Nadal is playing too crappy for that.

 

[brokenshoelace]

One thing I don't understand this match is what happened to Rafa's serving. It was exquisite in the first set.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Agreed BB. Which is why one is in the final and the other is a set awray.

 

[Vince Evert]

HE's tensed up a lot since.

 

[Federberg]

funny how both Rafa and Roger seem to have tightened up in these semis. Shows how much it means, and I guess their doubts about how many more they'll have

 

[Moxie]

Step on his neck, Rafa!

 

[DarthFed]

Too bad, the match and tourney is over now

 

[britbox]

Hewitt said Rafa took pace off the first serve to improve his percentage.

 

[Vince Evert]

Another Roger vs Rafa final will silence their critics who've written both players off.

 

[Moxie]

Taking pace off of a slow serve? I don't buy that.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Yup Federberg. The really weird thing with Nadal this tourmament is how nervous he's getting after winning the first set.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Moxie, he definitely is taking pace off. He was serving bigger in the first set.

 

[DarthFed]

Losing a final isn't silencing critics for whoever it is

 

[Moxie]

Agree with you both. So much on the line and even Rafa can't keep it out of his head.

 

[shawnbm]

I have to get a start on my day, so I am unable to finish this match. I will check in with you all to see what is going on

 

[Vince Evert]

Go Dimitrov take this match into a 5th.

 

[britbox]

Most if the top ex-players say the nerves kick in a lot more toward the end of your career.

 

[DarthFed]

This will be a 6-2 set