Yay! Federer finally won with Nadal. But man! did he have to work hard. Federer took the first set 6/0, which I think was mainly due to Nadal battling some nerves. In the second set Nadal got himself together and got the set into a tie break.
But Federer was just too solid and his serve and won the tie break 7/6. In the 3rd set it was the opposite. It once again went into a tie-break, but this time it was Nadal who was victorious. Winning the set 6/7.
Finally in the forth set, Nadal made an error at the net and over hit a shot that give Federer the chance to break. Nadal managed to get a couple of points back. But Federer finally served the match out on the second try. Winning the 4th 6/3.
What a match just back and forth incredible power and shot making. Nadal is one tough customer, he just never gives up. I think Roger will have a lot more match ups with him in the future.
I gotta hand it to Roger though for not crumbling under the pressure. Good for him, he's earned his fourth straight Wimbledon title. Which of course puts him in the history books with Sampras. And he gets to keep his #1 ranking.
Which he was in danger of loosing if he didn't win. So yay, finally I was right on one thing I knew that Federer could win with Nadal on grass.
Now we'll see how both players do on the U.S. Open hard courts in September.
2 comments:
It was great seeing them have a good match, and even better for Federer to win. This "rivalry" has been so one sided, so glad Federer got the win, in an closely contested match. Had a feeling he would as Nadal is still learning his way on the circuit, but have a feeling these men may meet next year possibly with a different result, but for now, Federer is the "King of the Grass Court."
-Piper :)
Yeah agree with everything you've said. And I hope Federer makes it even more of a rivalry at the U.S. Open.
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