Australian Open 2012 Day 14 - Men's Final

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Unfortunately, I have a match this morning so I won't be watching live.....but please leave your comments here....



For now I'll remind everybody what Djokovic thinks about it.



“There is no secret it is going to be physical again,” Djokovic said. “I will do my best to recover. I have a day and a half. I will try to get as much sleep and recovery program underway and hope for the best. I think that's going to be crucial, you know, for me to recover and to be able to perform my best, because Rafa is fit. He's been playing well. He had an extra day. He definitely wants to win this title.”

I wonder why Nadal is wearing a watch; maybe he's got something he needs to make it back for?

Chazfazzer wrote:I wonder why Nadal is wearing a watch; maybe he's got something he needs to make it back for?

Some players like to have a bit extra weight on their wrists.

Nadal punches his racquet after poor shot.

Djokovic tired now.

Great forehand by Djokovic and he holds to 30

Novak trying to be more aggressive with his groundstrokes.

One of the top 5 boring matches ever, not that any different was expected.

Who ever wins this set will take it in 4. This is not going to 5 sets as players will be crawling.

Come on Rafa knock him out.

bogbrush wrote:Djokovic tired now.

Really? Nadal hasn't made him run that much compared to USO

Poor call there Djokovic had the point now thery have to replay.

Break point Djoko

Djokovic breaks in a hard fought rally, leads 3-1.

Come on Novak.

Nadals returns have not been good though, 4-1 Djokovic. Nadal is frustrated.

Much needed easy hold.

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

bogbrush wrote:Djokovic tired now.

Really? Nadal hasn't made him run that much compared to USO

The Murray match has to count doesn't it?

bogbrush wrote:

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

bogbrush wrote:Djokovic tired now.

Really? Nadal hasn't made him run that much compared to USO

The Murray match has to count doesn't it?

I really think Djokovic is supremely fit. I think the 'dying swan' act is purely pyschological. He played that card against Ferrer, Murray and already against Nadal all after long rallies that he lost at key times in matches. Don't get me wrong here, I am not saying its gamesmanship just a mental issue/problem he has at those particular times.

bogbrush wrote:

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

bogbrush wrote:Djokovic tired now.

Really? Nadal hasn't made him run that much compared to USO

The Murray match has to count doesn't it?

Djokovic doesn't have any excess body fat, and the match finished 40 hours before this 1 started. Nadals lack of aggresion since start of set 2 has energized Novak, who was fatigued in first set.

Double break would be great.

Nadal finally starts to control few points on his serve and holds to deuce, 4-2.

Keep it together Novak.

Nadal should not be netting those in neutral position...

5-2 now, Nadal has been disappointing on his returns since 4-5 2nd set.

Just imagine when we have four or five players who can run like this. When I get my Centre Court semi final seats I'll be bringing an overnight bag.

Novak's movement in this set is far greater than the 1st set, he's really in the groove last half hour.

Where are those 4 or 5 players going to come from?

3 set points.

Amazing forehand.

Djoko will look same as Nadal in a year or two, his body will be spent, more GS and money, and fade rapidly out as will Nadal next year.

Power tennis taking its victims.

break_in_the_fifth wrote:Where are those 4 or 5 players going to come from?

Ethiopia and Kenya.

Storming winner from Djokovic 6-2 set, leads 2-1...

Quite some player Novak has become.

break_in_the_fifth wrote:Where are those 4 or 5 players going to come from?

The lab?

Seriously, there's Tomic for a start, and that's just now. Unless the sport is changed this will be everyone in 7/8 years.
Utterly tedious, and titles decided on running power.

Jahu wrote:Djoko will look same as Nadal in a year or two, his body will be spent, more GS and money, and fade rapidly out as will Nadal next year.

Power tennis taking its victims.

Djokovic moves differently from Nadal and he weighs less, it's less grating on his body.

I think your fears are unfounded, Tomic was dispatched fairly quietly by Fed.

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

break_in_the_fifth wrote:Where are those 4 or 5 players going to come from?

Ethiopia and Kenya.

Storming winner from Djokovic 6-2 set, leads 2-1...

Indeed. If I was on a mission to create a new Slam great I'd go to Africa.

Agree, only those herding elephants will have the proper power to win tennis matches in a few years.

Floyd Mayweather could've dominated tennis.

Get through this Novak

After 5 hrs 12 mins Pancho Gonzales defeated Charles Pasarell 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9.
Imagine how much longer it would take these 2 to fight out that many games!

Very gutsy hold from Djokovic, Nadal was playing better and Novak managed to keep his head. 1-0 4th set

wow this final is the most boring of all time (BOAT)

I think Nadal could've pushed Novak harder last 2 sets, Novak hasn't exactly been unplayable like he was at USO.

Josiah Maiestas wrote:I think Nadal could've pushed Novak harder last 2 sets, Novak hasn't exactly been unplayable like he was at USO.

yeah but Nadz looks out of ideas... completely clueless under pressure. I had thought it'd be closer when I tuned in at one set all!

Yep, Nadal is just hoping Djokovic gets injured or makes a boat load of errors.. he needs to treat Djokovic like he treats Federer but can't find the aggresion.

Nadal holds for 2-2, but he wasn't being aggresive much, nice winner from Nadal a rarety.

Great shot from Nadal.

Novak, go baby, take it home. I love how bored the fed fans are, I love this tennis I find it highly enjoyable and more so when Novak wins.

Anybody not named Fed is either boring, inferior, or a cheat. Pretty sad

socal1976 wrote:Anybody not named Fed is either boring, inferior, or a cheat. Pretty sad

Fantastic forehand from Nadal, he's kicked on after the terrible 3rd set.

Djokovic is playing passively compared to 3rd set, but Nadal does nothing after 15-30 up. 3-2 Nole.

Social relax, whats with Fed now? Enjoy the boring game and chill.