One set all. If Federer gets his first serve going he has a chance.
But you have to work very, very hard to beat Nadal.
But you have to work very, very hard to beat Nadal.
Aussie Tennis Open
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It's all in Fed's head, if he plays his best tennis on this court he wins.
Even if Federer gets high percentage of his first serves in, Nadal can twat him in the Australian or the French Open.
In the Wimbledon or US Open how ever good Nadal is he cannot match Federer.
Great match again.
In the Wimbledon or US Open how ever good Nadal is he cannot match Federer.
Great match again.
Why? The US and Australian Opens are using a variation on the same surface. What do you see the difference as being?
And last year at Wimbledon, Federer played out of his skin but Nadal was too good.
The French-Nadal's unbeatable if he's anywhere near his best. His game is just perfect for it.
No way, amazing get from Nadal.
3 break points gone, massive hold for Rafa coming up?
Yep, fancy Rafa now.
Yep, fancy Rafa now.
Three break points for Federer and he couldn't take them. Great hold from Rafa.
Amazing shot, break point Fed. Come on son, please.
Edit: Both lost! Argh Nadal really steps it up when he's down, fair play.
Edit: Both lost! Argh Nadal really steps it up when he's down, fair play.
Biggest game of the match this, Rafa taking the piss!
Nadal looks tired.
6-5 Rafa, think he'll take this set, that's about 5 break points gone from Fed.
Here we go....
This early Sunday morning Tennis is not good for my system. Good game so far though.
What a hold by Federer. The cross-court backhand at deuce was fantastic.
Amazing hold, whoever wins this... Surely?
Average tennis to be honest.. not sure why people are wanking over this. If only Murray was in the final.
Nadal's won it.
Rog will win.
Great set from Nadal. Now let's see what Roger's made of.
Shut up, you soft git. You love it.
Was struggling in the first set to be honest. Just could not get the variation in my tennis watching skills going.
Almost did a Novak, threw the towel in and went back to bed. Coffee and a cooked breakfast saved me.
I am a real man's man...
Doubt it, gave Nadal all he had then and that volley from Rafa summed it up. 0/6 bp's aint good enough.
They are actually playing better tennis than the Wimbledon final.Nadal hits the ball so feckin' heavy. I'd say it's a nightmare to get a racquet on, never mind an attacking shot.
Good start, still afraid he'll lose this set getting tight.
See.
Well about not being able to hold his lead against Nadal!
Well about not being able to hold his lead against Nadal!
fecking hell
Federer still can't hold serve after breaking Nadal
Fed's first serve has been awful, hit about 20 aces against Roddick.
What a point that was!
Incredible stuff.
Federer got out of jail with that game.
Federer calls the drop-shot the 'desperation shot'. Seems to be doing alright for him at the moment.
This has been fantastic. I really hope it goes to a deciding set.
Points won
Fed - 145
Rafa - 140
Break points won
Fed - 5/18
Rafa - 5/12
Fed - 145
Rafa - 140
Break points won
Fed - 5/18
Rafa - 5/12
Federer breaks again, hopefully he'll hold this time
Please hold Fed.
Love game holds.
Looked like Rafa was saving energy for the fifth then!
Great challenge by Federer.