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Nadel v Federer

it has started and it is going to be epic !!

Enjoy.

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RF aced the tiebreaker. 2-1, 0-0

Put on the tea, it is gonna be a late night.

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McEnroe: "how lucky are we ? A fifth set, as there should be" 2-2, 0-0

indeed

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Federer 4 4 7 7 7
Nadal 6 6 6 6 9

And, it was closer than that. An amazing display.

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Ian G.

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Whew what a match. I think Nadal just deserved it in the end but the quality was extraordinary.
ian

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ROTF

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Brilliant game by two of the finest players I've ever seen in 40 odd years of watching tennis.

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US coverage was terrific, McEnroe was a brat in his playing days but makes a very knowledgeble commentator.

After the match, McEnroe was near tears of joy ( and compassion) while interviewing a gracious Federer regarding as McEnroe put it "the greatest match I have ever witnessed". Federer was "hurt" as you can imagine, from having left it all on the court and coming up short. Nadal was humble and respectful in victory.

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Chillkram

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Posted Tue 01 July 2008 21:58

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Originally posted by Chillkram:
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Originally posted by Romi:
Well done Murray, now if he can do the same to Nadal, he will then be a very serious proposition to other tennis players and a serious chance of hope in the finals...!

I think Nadal is a different proposition altogether, especially this year. I think this will be the year Nadal wins Wimbledon and overtakes Federer as world no1.

Ahem!

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Ian G.

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quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
McEnroe was a brat in his playing days but makes a very knowledgeble commentator.

Yes I like him very much as a commentator too. He has been in and around the game at the top level of so long that he usually has something interesting to contribute.

I enjoyed watching him as a brat too

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ROTF

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I liked McEnroe as a player and like him as commentator too.

Nadal was superb today and will become no 1, but I still think that at his peak Federer is the best player I have ever seen on a tennis court - even better than Rod Laver.

What is undeniable is that having two great players around makes for superb tennis played with the right spirit.

Nice guys can and do win.

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Chillkram

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quote:
Originally posted by ROTF:
What is undeniable is that having two great players around makes for superb tennis played with the right spirit.

Indeed the whole situation is very reminiscent of the Borg/McEnroe rivalry of the seventies and eighties. Apart from Nadal is not a brat!

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Exiled Highlander

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Jeff

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fter the match, McEnroe was near tears of joy ( and compassion) while interviewing a gracious Federer regarding as McEnroe put it "the greatest match I have ever witnessed". Federer was "hurt" as you can imagine

That had me going too....Mac barely held it together to interview Nadal and to see how emotional Federer was becoming and to hug him as he did just showed the empathy he had for what was going on - superb stuff.

Jim

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Awkward moments of honest emotion - what sport at its best brings out in passionate people.

Federer and Nadel each found out what is in their hearts today and each should be very proud. It was simply amazing to watch.

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MilesSmiles

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What a fantastic match - I'm still recovering from it. Congrats to both, they showcased their greatness.

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Bruce Woodhouse

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A reminder that sport at the highest level can have tension, skill and drama yet still retain dignity and respect between the players (and crowd). A superb match, and a testament to the excellence and character of each is that in the end I did not actually mind who won. Tennis was the winner!

Bruce

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Ewan Aye

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Dammit - missed the final. Cancelled the recording of it as I thought it would be rained off.

Maybe it'll be repeated

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ROTF

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Maybe it'll be repeated

A rematch eh - you may have to wait until next year.

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Juliussss

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What an excelent match! the best tennis I have ever seen. Nadal is incredibly persistent and he is playing better and better each year. He reminds me of Alonso, always gives his absolute best, being so consistent and mentally superior it looks like they can overcome some impossible situations.

What´s the matter with Spaniards? they (we

) win it all!

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Chillkram

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What´s the matter with Spaniards? they (we ) win it all!

It's been a good sporting year for you guys, Juliussss. Is it worth having a euro or two on Spain for the Olympics?!!

Mark

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