Djoker's not gona hand it over to Rafa just like that. Remember that this is hard court that they're playing on. We'll see. I just hope Djoker gets to recover from the 5 setter semi and be fresh for the finale. Then we'll be up for a thrilling championship match.

Murray would have crushed him like he did in January. And Del Potro too. Heck I'd even pick Soderling or Cilic over Nadal on hard court. Having said that, it's not Nadal's fault that Murray, Cilic lost early, Del Potro getting injured and so on. Honestly speaking, I think Rafa's draw has been a tad too easy. I mean come on, Youzhny in the semi? The only opponent that actually had a chance to bring him down before the final was Verdasco. But we all know how much he respects Nadal. And Verdasco was struggling with the wind too. So yeah Djoker's gona be the first real threat, provided that he's fresh for the final. Just my two cents though. Anyhow, I'm not by any means saying that Rafa isn't a good player. He's a hell of a player if you ask me. If he wins this, he totally deserves it. Just like how Roger deserved his French Open title.

Well if I get it right, Djoker will only get to #2 if he wins the US Open.

This post has been edited by lowyat.user47: Sep 12 2010, 07:15 PM

Uhm none this year, no? Yes he hasn't dropped a set yet, for the reason that I mentioned before. His draw is suprisingly easy. I'm not trying to take anything from him, really.

This post has been edited by lowyat.user47: Sep 12 2010, 05:32 PM

Well, what can I say. Hats off the the Rafa. He totally had it coming. Even if he surpasses Roger's grand slam figure, Roger will always be my favourite player. His effortless strokes and all round game is just unmatchable. Honestly, if the knees can hold on for a couple more years, I'm positive that he'll beat Roger's number. We'll see.

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Added on September 14, 2010, 11:28 amOh btw, I finally had a good tennis this morning. After so long.

This post has been edited by lowyat.user47: Sep 14 2010, 11:28 AM

I have this pain right below my thumb. Anybody familiar with it? Have I been gripping a bit too hard? Or I simply need to get a new layer of overgrip?

Yes yes. The part just above the wrist and below the thumb. I think you're right Prae bro. I do have the tendency to hold the racquet at the very end of the grip.

The Barricade Team looks really nice IMO.

Hye. Anyone knows the current price of Nadal's weapon of choice? Thank you in advance.