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

[El Dude]

Roger's back to #10

 

[shawnbm]

Agreed RZ

 

[Tennis Fan]

I think so too, RZ. It brought him back.

 

[Federberg]

and this final for Roger has resurrected his slam winning potential in my view

 

[Moxie]

Me, too. Everyone though that was the one he'd go out.

 

[Federberg]

he has killed off all the pessimism that gets in his head in these moments

 

[shawnbm]

Agreed y'all-- these two could start whipping up on the other two again. Lol

 

[Vince Evert]

When Sampras won the 2002 US Open he too was ranked #17 but then retired.

 

[britbox]

I don't think Roger prepared a speech... he's just thanking evey

 

[Tennis Fan]

I miss the Wimbledon trophy ceremony. That's the best one.

 

[Moxie]

I really don't feel that bad. The Fed fans were so sure of the loss, and they discount the rivalry. Maybe now we can talk about it again.

 

[Federberg]

nope.

 

[Federberg]

It's all about winning titles Moxie

 

[Moxie]

LOL, OK I tried, FB.

 

[Federberg]

h2h is good for making bets on who'll win a specific match

 

[shawnbm]

Rafa looks a bit crushed. I feel for him. I really do; there is no way he thought Roger would hang in there and fight back to win.

 

[DarthFed]

I think Roger kind of just hinted at his plans. He said he might not be back next year, I think if he wins Wimbledon he is going to retire

 

[mrzz]

The thing, is Moxie, had Federer lost it would not be a rivalry....

 

[Tennis Fan]

I don't either Moxie. But, I never do. Once the match is over, it's over for me.

 

[Federberg]

I'm sincere about this. You simply don't start playing tennis thinking about h2h. It's all about titles