The fall of a king

[Scarlet Fire]

Nadal beats Federer in the fifth set.

Speaking as a huge fan of Roger Federer, that was an absolutely epic match, and Nadal played very well. Good for him.

But this begs the question: is this the end for Federer, or will he be the champion again next year?

[ryco]

Great match!! Those guys are too good!! Class acts!

not the end for Federer, both are gonna be around awhile methinks

[moomoocajoo]

Aye they'll be slugging it out a lot I think. Federer still has it but he was looking a bit off in this match.
A Lesser player would've crumbled at 2 sets to love down.

Is there no hope for Murray?

[WickedPissah]

Nadal sounds like he's getting punched in the gut when he hits the ball. It's not like he's quiet either, it's like EEEUH! Not an insult, but I don't get it.

[JimK]

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fire

But this begs the question: is this the end for Federer, or will he be the champion again next year?

Damn! I got home & caught the 3rd, 4th & 5th set up to the rain delay. I really ASSumed it was over 'til tomorrow.

Anyway, IMO, Federer needs someone to give him a push...sometimes, when you're head & shoulders above the rest of the pack, a degree of complacency may set in...and in the meantime, the pack catches up.
Nadal could prove to be Federer's Lex Luther.

[cheesemonkey]

Any one know where i can watch the match online? My mom was away for the past few days and didn't think that the countless 4 hour tennis recordings on our dvr needed to be erased... now she is complaining about not seeing the final match...