Australian Open Final: Rafael Nadal (9) v Roger Federer (17)

[mrzz]

even with an early break here it is still open

 

[shawnbm]

Yes, bb-- for Roger it has to be done here. With his nerves against the Spaniard, I cannot imagine him winning in the fifth set.

 

[Moxie]

Roger said he's throw everything at this even if he couldn't walk for 5 months. Rafa has to find that attitude.

 

[Federberg]

He has to go for it on Rafa's serve now

 

[shawnbm]

Yes, right in the beginning

 

[mrzz]

beautiful

 

[shawnbm]

Like that return

 

[britbox]

Fed's backhand return is much improved against Rafa.

 

[shawnbm]

Federer does not normally do this against Nadal

 

[Moxie]

True, BB.

 

[Vince Evert]

OMG ! who in their wildest dreams would've expected Roger to win the third, 6-1 !!! GO ROOOOOO-O-OGER !

 

[Moxie]

If Rafa doesn't look energized soon, this is over in 4.

 

[Moxie]

Well, you, RZ.

 

[shawnbm]

Agreed bb and moxie

 

[shawnbm]

Big forehand in corner by Rafa. Needs that

 

[Vince Evert]

This final is being played at a rapid pace. It's not going to be epic matches as the semifinals were.

 

[mrzz]

focus now Mr Federer

 

[shawnbm]

Huge hold for Nadal to stop bleeding. I predict that he breaks service now. That is the way the things usually go.

 

[DarthFed]

Bad misses from Roger there, had his chances

 

[Moxie]

What Rafa needs, though, is some winners.