Nadal to "Run the Table" at the USO
That's my pick. The way he's playing hard court right now is as high a level I've ever seen him play on any surface. Unless he get's injured, I don't see anyone with the mental toughness to beat him. Even Djoko seems to be taking a mental/emotional break from Nadal dominating form he demonstrated in 2011 and 2012. And, IMO, Nadal is serving very well right now, too!
Any thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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He is definitely my pick to win. Unless Djokovic, Murray or Fed picks up form during their practice week this week, I don't see them matching that level Nadal has.
Nadal is serving as well as Mac did against Lendl in 1984 US Open. Emphasis on cagey placement with a good amount of speed. Even got two clutch serves against Isner on two break points in the first set!
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Permalink Reply by Maybe brown on
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I agree, i watched the highlights from a few matches, and he's getting more free points. I hope the US open turns out to be epic, not like grass season. Although the final at wimbledon was pretty crazy.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Atreides on
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I was actually surprised that Djokovic made a match of it in the second set. Nadal has been on such a run even Djokovic didn't believe he could win. And, he had plenty of chances. Djokovic just didn't play his best this whole tournament except for a short stretch in the second set of the final. And, he doesn't like playing in the wind.
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He started to get hot, but never picked up the break conversion to go all the way. Rafa down 0-40 on his serve at 4-4 third set, saving those three break points probably killed Djoko's spirit to a degree.
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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on
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I was surprised too - and if he would have won that 3rd set, as he should have, I would have been shocked. I think if that would have happened, this could've been a final for the ages!
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