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[leosimha]

Rafa beats Roger [again] 7-5, 6-3, 6-3.

7-6 6-3 6-3

[venkkiram]

Never in doubt really!! - Bring even a 200 head size racquet you will still lose to the warrior!!
I am very happy with this result!!

I am not happy with the result. Nadal says this is the best so far in this tournament. But I think its Federer's worst performance. There is no execuse for 50 unforced errors.

[raagadevan]

7-6 6-3 6-3

Thanks for pointing out the typo!

[Dinesh84]

chai!

[ajithfederer]

Told you so

Its not the same all the time. I would be surprised if Nadal wins this match against Feddy in a very convincing manner. Narrow margin win (going till tie breaker or 7-5 kind of ) has edges on the both the sides. Anyone who keep their excellence during those points would win.

[omega]

I am not happy with the result. Nadal says this is the best so far in this tournament. But I think its Federer's worst performance. There is no execuse for 50 unforced errors.

That would have been 0 if not for the blisters no!!
I am extremely happy with the result though...

[venkkiram]

Anyway, I am happy that Federer was able to defeat Andy Murray. That one game was my pick from Fed's notable performances. Having that strength to come back strong till the semis itself a big achievement if considering the age and experience factor.

[venkkiram]

Fed:

"I think that it's been a good start to the season...I feel my best tennis is ahead of me"

"I wish I could have won tonight and made an all Swiss final. That's something I'll regret"

"The lack of opportunities I gave myself created pressure for me...he deserved to win tonight, he was better"

"I enjoy playing against him, it's always going to be a big story going into the match - that's what you train for"

"I think Rafa does a good job of neutralising you...I guess at times I couldn't do what I wanted to do"

"It's not as cool when you lose in straight sets but I enjoy it all the same" Fed tongue in cheek in press

[VinodKumar's]

Intha kodumai-ku rendavathu roundae thothurukalam .

[omega]

Intha kodumai-ku rendavathu roundae thothurukalam .

Considering where Fed was at the end of 2013, this is an excellent start to the season.
Seriously beating Tsonga & Murray the way he did was remarkable and would have given plenty of confidence to him.
I am sure he would never mind losing to Nadal as he knows that even while he was at his best in Hardcourts (2005-2007) a Hardcourt toddler Nadal won against him, so this is no big deal at all.....

I am very happy as Roger had clearly said that he expects himself to be in prime condition by March-April. I bel18ve!!
Nadal in AO Final makes me even happier!! YES!!