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.”

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

Do you think Djokovic was unplayable for a peak Nadal today? I think Djokovic would lose today if Nadal plays with the same aggresive play that he does against Federer. DJokovic hasn't had to play like he did at USO, Nadal's gave him so many free points.

Unlucky call Nole.

Nothing just the fed apologists continually have to denigrate every other great champion and have to constantly pretend like the era of Roddick was so brilliant while these guys are either dull or can't play. It is quite pathetic actually, too bad boring Djokovic was able to figure out how to return Nadal and change direction on his backhand a 100 times better than federer and god Roger wasn't.

Social losing it again, drunk with euphoria. Same last year too.

All must praise.

I don't know about not being named Fed but not playing by the rules is probably pretty close to the definition of a cheat.

Yep Social being unsocial, In a week or so he will leave again and we will be left with only nitb to defend Djoko.

Yep Social being unsocial, In a week or so he will leave again and we will be left with only nitb to defend Djoko.

Nice play from Rafa under pressure.

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

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

Do you think Djokovic was unplayable for a peak Nadal today? I think Djokovic would lose today if Nadal plays with the same aggresive play that he does against Federer. DJokovic hasn't had to play like he did at USO, Nadal's gave him so many free points.

No if anything Nole beats Nadal because Nole is a master at changing direction and forceing Nadal to run with his down the line backhand. Something that Roger with his sissy, effeminate one hander can't do well enough to beat Nadal. If not losing matches to Nadal in a flurry of unforced errors for nearly a decade makes Novak boring Ill take boring.

socal1976 wrote:Nothing just the fed apologists continually have to denigrate every other great champion and have to constantly pretend like the era of Roddick was so brilliant while these guys are either dull or can't play. It is quite pathetic actually, too bad boring Djokovic was able to figure out how to return Nadal and change direction on his backhand a 100 times better than federer and god Roger wasn't.

You simply cannot say that herew - this the the RFFC. (Roger Federer Fan Club). That comment could see you get twenty lashes.

Social, take a chill pill and stay off the decaf will you?

Let it all out.

Jahu, I might have left for awhile but if you left no one would know you are missing.

I know thats why I dontrun away as no one would remember me.

Nice hold from Novak just need a break now.

Socal I don't dispute Federer plays like an idiot against Nadal, infact I was criticising Federer heavily for his collapse against Nadal. But this Nadal has not played anywhere near as good as he did in the semi. Djokovic hasn't hit many unreturnable balls, but Nadal keeps donating points.

CaledonianCraig wrote:

socal1976 wrote:Nothing just the fed apologists continually have to denigrate every other great champion and have to constantly pretend like the era of Roddick was so brilliant while these guys are either dull or can't play. It is quite pathetic actually, too bad boring Djokovic was able to figure out how to return Nadal and change direction on his backhand a 100 times better than federer and god Roger wasn't.

You simply cannot say that herew - this the the RFFC. (Roger Federer Fan Club). That comment could see you get twenty lashes.

So much Fed obsession. Shouldn't it be his admirers brining him into everything?

Settle down and watch the tennis.

Roger maybe be a goat but he hits his flat up the line backhand like a girl and that is why he can't beat Nadal. Maybe he should have asked Djokovic for lessons. Check that worse than a girl Henin hits that shot much better than Roger.

Go Novak keep the pressure up.

Break him Novak now!!!

Social keeps a Fed pic in his wallet, just in case he feels Djoko aint cutting the chat.

Spectacular forehand from Novak

Jahu wrote:Social keeps a Fed pic in his wallet, just in case he feels Djoko aint cutting the chat.

Lol Jahu I'll remember you for that.

On a Nadal/Djokovic thread?

Let it go baby, let it go.

Wow Rafa saving 3 break points.

That was GOAT serving from Rafa there, unbelievable hold from 0-40!

So many complaining about boredom and still watching or following the game. There are like a million other things you could be doing with your time.

As for Nole, the guy is just incredible.Rafa may as well retire if this season follows last year's script.

Way to fight Rafa.

Roof closing will be better for Djoko.

RAIN STOPS PLAY

Is this another conspiracy to add to socal's resumé?

mthierry wrote:So many complaining about boredom and still watching or following the game. There are like a million other things you could be doing with your time.

As for Nole, the guy is just incredible.Rafa may as well retire if this season follows last year's script.

I did, I dug a hole in my garden to plant a tree but when I came back it was still going on.

mthierry wrote:So many complaining about boredom and still watching or following the game. There are like a million other things you could be doing with your time.

As for Nole, the guy is just incredible.Rafa may as well retire if this season follows last year's script.

Exactly, if you are bored don't watch. I like the tennis, in fact i can't watch a feder nadal match with much enthusiasm because unless its in an indoor match I know who is going to win. Talk about watching the same point over and over again.

This is still very much a contest.

Novak should have taken one of those break points and quickly won the match on his serve.

How the hell did Rafa hold that game?

But I guess he knows that.

That great commentator John Lloyd(??) said that he reckoned Grand Slam Mens Singles should remain as best of five because of the drama - which occurs four times a year. All other tournaments are best of three. The call to reduce it to best of three is the increase in match length towards the latter stage of the grand slams. The suggestion to reduce the GS to best of three seem to be from the TV companies.

Who do you think will come back stronger after the delay?

break_in_the_fifth wrote:Who do you think will come back stronger after the delay?

Nadal just had a major swing slightly in his direction coming back from saving three break points. Not sure whether it would have affected Djokovic - he seems to be in the "zone".

Well Nadal should feel energized, but honestly I don't think it matters. Even if Nadal breaks Novak and somehow wins the set Novak can just return Nadal too well and almost every service game is a struggle.

Nadal I guess, thought Djoko is stronger he seems tired a little.

ChequeredJersey wrote:How the hell did Rafa hold that game?

He got braver and attacked the ball more.

Nore Staat wrote:That great commentator John Lloyd(??) said that he reckoned Grand Slam Mens Singles should remain as best of five because of the drama - which occurs four times a year. All other tournaments are best of three. The call to reduce it to best of three is the increase in match length towards the latter stage of the grand slams. The suggestion to reduce the GS to best of three seem to be from the TV companies.

Totally predicable development as they turn the game into ping pong.

Stand by for no advantage proposals, tie breaks at 5-5 and various other nonsense.

Novak looks invincible. It's so easy looking

What has tenns become, winning on other players UE. What a joke.


Go Rafa for the sake of Social.

Ok one last break Novak, you can do it.

bogbrush wrote:

mthierry wrote:So many complaining about boredom and still watching or following the game. There are like a million other things you could be doing with your time.

As for Nole, the guy is just incredible.Rafa may as well retire if this season follows last year's script.

I did, I dug a hole in my garden to plant a tree but when I came back it was still going on.

Well,it's a Sunday. There's a lot more for you to do rather than moan about a game you're following.

I can't go to a forum thread celebrating Lady Gaga to tell everyone hhow 5hite she is.

mthierry wrote:

bogbrush wrote:

mthierry wrote:So many complaining about boredom and still watching or following the game. There are like a million other things you could be doing with your time.

As for Nole, the guy is just incredible.Rafa may as well retire if this season follows last year's script.

I did, I dug a hole in my garden to plant a tree but when I came back it was still going on.

Well,it's a Sunday. There's a lot more for you to do rather than moan about a game you're following.

I can't go to a forum thread celebrating Lady Gaga to tell everyone hhow 5hite she is.

Course you can, if you're interested.

Im calling Novak is going to break Nadal right here and seal the title.

Jahu if you think your sub 80 iq banter annoys me when my man is going to lift another grandslam shortly you are wrong. I am laughing at you and licking my lips for another Novak trophy

Social now thats the spirit. All for the good of the tennis and a little fun.

come on novak!!!!