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Post by sfvega on Jan 27, 2017 21:48:03 GMT -5
Maybe I'm the only one here. Maybe I'm talking to myself. But the Aussie Open has been a pretty damn good tournament again. Nadal is coming off an epic match with Dimitrov. Both men are playing their best tennis in a long time.
Even if you aren't a tennis fan, this match-up is intriguing. Two of the best ever at their sport. The GOAT and one of the best ever who has always had the GOAT's number. Two guys who are highly unlikely at this point in their careers to EVER meet in a Final again. And despite Nadal becoming a favorite for the French and Fed for Wimdledon, there is a chance that neither makes it this far in a major again. This really could be the end of an era.
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Post by RadcapRadsley on Jan 27, 2017 22:37:31 GMT -5
I am hyped up for this match,definitely will drink some RedBull to stay awake to watch it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 7:22:10 GMT -5
No you're not, I considered starting a thread last week around the Australian Open but didnt.
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Post by Renslayer on Jan 28, 2017 7:24:27 GMT -5
Stayed up late to catch Serena make history so I'm gonna do my best to stay up for this one as well.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 28, 2017 23:23:45 GMT -5
You could make a case for Serena as the best female tennis star of all time
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 1:16:45 GMT -5
So how many going to stay up for the men's final
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 1:33:50 GMT -5
Definitely. I work midnights though, so it's just regular time for me. Nadal/Dimitrov was seriously highest level tennis. Nadal just battling and throwing trash out there just to get the ball over the net, Dimitrov spraying shots all over the court. Nadal and Federer are both playing amazing tennis right now. Dimitrov's shot making the other night was probably the best of the tournament and he STILL couldn't put away Nadal who is like a horror monster of tennis. I love him. This should be epic.
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 1:35:14 GMT -5
You could make a case for Serena as the best female tennis star of all time She has to be. I know she's a major away from the record, but she's just so far over the field it's ridiculous. She surpasses dominance to a whole other word.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 1:36:04 GMT -5
I try to watch since I'm off
I did root for Venus last night. That would have been the perfect way for her to go out
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 1:54:58 GMT -5
This might be the last Nadal/Federer matchup
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 2:14:22 GMT -5
This might be the last Nadal/Federer matchup The only thing less likely than them making it back to this final is them making it to another final to face off. This is an all-time rivalry and it's highly likely the end of it (at least in a Slam final). This is like Magic/Bird or Ali/Frazier. Best case scenario, it's amazing tennis. Worst case scenario, it's still amazing history.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 3:35:28 GMT -5
Its time. hope we got more then two people on here
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 3:40:39 GMT -5
IT HAS BEGUN!!
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 4:05:37 GMT -5
so far been Federer
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 4:18:37 GMT -5
He takes the first set 6-4
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 4:21:49 GMT -5
Federer badly needed to win the first set. Not just for his confidence against Nadal, but to lengthen the match and wear on Nadal after that 5 hour match.
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 4:38:14 GMT -5
Nadal throttling him now.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 4:38:23 GMT -5
Nadal up 4-0 this set
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Post by sfvega on Jan 29, 2017 4:43:19 GMT -5
Roger finally breaks him for a game, but this set still seems like Nadal's to lose.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 29, 2017 4:55:01 GMT -5
Nadal 6-3
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