wtf
Nadal now leads 2-0 in sets...
in the 2nd Federer lead by 4-1 and lost FIVE GAMES IN A ROW!!
it's like Hamburg..

IMO he's having a huge mental problem and it's gonna be really hard to claim his 6th Wimby title.

At least after this very weak use of breakpionts:
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"2008 Wimbledon Runner Up Roger Federer"
that sounds kinda lame

despite the fact that Rafa destroyed him in Paris, i hoped that at least on grass Roger could put Rafa in his place.

Now i have to admit that it could have been even worse for Federer, because Nadal gave EVERYTHING and could have won in straight sets.

I like what Roger said about him after the match: "I had to expect the worst and its's the worst opponent on the best court. "

but with this epic battle something changed, because the unbeateble grasscourt king has finally been thrown from his throne.

I wonder how lon he can manage to stay the Numer 1.. or might he at worst decide to retire from professional tennis? Well, i don't expect this, because that's not what Federer would do, but he seems to become more and more despairing the more he loses against Nadal. Federer said, he tried everything, but the fact that it wasn't enough might burn his fear of Nadal and losing the number 1 spot deeper and deeper in his mind...

WHAT A MATCH! WHAT A MATCH! That was just magnificent tennis from both men, they both deserved to win and it must be so tough on Federer after coming so close to a historic win, but Nadal was great and he's the top player on clay and now grass. Nadal and Federer showed why they're such great players and champions in this match.

It's going to be interesting to see if Nadal continue his momentum into the hardcourt season as for the past couple of years he's faded between Wimbledon and Indian Wells and he's had some thrashings on hardcourt earlier in the year. Hardcourt is tougher on his body and his topspin isn't as potent on hardcourts, but he will have so much confidence and he's improved his attacking groundstrokes and serve. Plus, he'll really want the number one ranking after being number two for so long, just to confirm his supremacy.

I can see Federer playing into his thirties and still being an elite player like Agassi was as he's got great skills and shots and has been fairly free of injury. I still think he's going to beat Sampras's slam record although I think he's only going to be winning one or two slams a year, but in the open era there'd only been three years when someone won three or more slams until Federer had three years of three slams between 2004 and 2007, which shows how extraordinary his performances have been in recent years.

I think Federer will want a rematch at the US Open as they have a tiebreak in the fifth set.

what a match!
Federer looked down and out midway through that 3rd set, the rain delay really helped him
but that really was a classic and good on Nadal for winning it!

Roger Federer is human after all Seriously put your hands together for puting on an Epic of a match. This was one of the most emotional matches i have ever watched. You could actually sence the tension and desparation of people cheering for their favorite players. Its was like watching a movie. Brilliant!!

Like i heard someone say (not shure who, cant remember) "The real winner that night was Tennis" and there were no loosers because they both played amazingly!! but well done Rafa, VAMOS!!!. I will look forward to seeing even more great matches like this.

This is why I love tennis.

I couldn't agree with you more Martin. This is the pinnacle of Tennis. Bring on the great moments.