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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 0:41:33 GMT -5
Post by The Chloe on Sept 9, 2013 0:41:33 GMT -5
The only way the USTA could figure out how to eliminate Stupid Saturday was to offer an additional Moronic Monday. So, this day is happening. A pity that there weren't any other tournaments of similar stature on the schedule, who were able to successfully plan the event over 14 days, to serve as a blueprint and save us from this idiocy. On the bright side, one more day of a slam. Yay! Enjoy!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 0:43:18 GMT -5
Post by The Chloe on Sept 9, 2013 0:43:18 GMT -5
I know that we all wanted a Gassy-STAN final for the laughs, but we got the most likely final in the end. This one could go either way and should be great. Djokovic hasn't played that well and Nadal has been awesome, but Djokovic will raise his level to match Nadal. Those of you who think that their matches are horrible are wrong. I'm going to watch the shit out of this one. Woot.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 3:25:47 GMT -5
Post by lexpretend on Sept 9, 2013 3:25:47 GMT -5
The good thing about these match-ups is that you get really great, intense tennis even when the scoreline is straightforward. The 2011 USO final was so incredible.
I do think Rafa is going to be on the other side of a similarly straightforward scoreline this time, though.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 9:36:18 GMT -5
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Post by Traveling Man on Sept 9, 2013 9:36:18 GMT -5
I really want Rafa to win this. Their last two matches which rafa won were incredibly close and could've gone either way. This could go either way.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 10:57:23 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 10:57:23 GMT -5
I really want Rafa to win this. Their last two matches which rafa won were incredibly close and could've gone either way. This could go either way. I second this.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 10:58:44 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 10:58:44 GMT -5
The match starts at midnight for me. WOW, I'm lucky that I'm on my short vacation because of my sister's wedding. I can finally watch a US Open final!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:07:18 GMT -5
Post by lexpretend on Sept 9, 2013 16:07:18 GMT -5
Sigh, I'd like a great match obv but I'm really not up for an all-nighter.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:27:45 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:27:45 GMT -5
Despite Rafa's break point opportunity, I feel like Novak is playing better at the moment.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:30:08 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:30:08 GMT -5
Well, Rafa breaks for 2*-1, so... but really i'm not convinced by him yet
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:31:30 GMT -5
Post by Denise49IQ on Sept 9, 2013 16:31:30 GMT -5
Really? He's done like nothing wrong.
I wish it started 2 hours ago. [/old]
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:31:52 GMT -5
Post by The Chloe on Sept 9, 2013 16:31:52 GMT -5
Djokovic did look better starting out. We'll see.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:33:28 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:33:28 GMT -5
2 netted backhands by Rafa 0-30 plus Novak has no trouble on return
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:35:27 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:35:27 GMT -5
Really? He's done like nothing wrong. I wish it started 2 hours ago. [/old] I just feel like Rafa's done nothing, himself. Mostly reacting, and even then his backhands were pretty bad. Well now Novak gifts 3 errors so it's 40-30 Novak's returns remain on point, so deuce. THAT RALLY THO!!! Ad Rafa
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:36:27 GMT -5
Post by lexpretend on Sept 9, 2013 16:36:27 GMT -5
I feel like neither are exactly peaking here but I have also seen little to change my prediction of a straightforward Rafa win.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:37:48 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:37:48 GMT -5
Yeah I think maybe I should wait till the 2nd set to watch. The lack of Slam Final atmosphere is disconcerting. But okay, that point was worth watching.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:38:43 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:38:43 GMT -5
Really? He's done like nothing wrong. I wish it started 2 hours ago. [/old] I just feel like Rafa's done nothing, himself. Mostly reacting, and even then his backhands were pretty bad. Well now Novak gifts 3 errors so it's 40-30 Novak's returns remain on point, so deuce. THAT RALLY THO!!! Ad Rafa Hey! Your match is a couple minutes ahead of mine!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:38:44 GMT -5
Post by lexpretend on Sept 9, 2013 16:38:44 GMT -5
Yeah, Nole is the one making too many errors here.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:39:01 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:39:01 GMT -5
I wonder if it's windy out there. Sometimes it's very hard to tell, when the players don't act like total drama queens about it.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:39:24 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:39:24 GMT -5
Let more fans in now, thanks
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:40:01 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:40:01 GMT -5
I wonder if it's windy out there. Sometimes it's very hard to tell, when the players don't act like total drama queens about it. And they don't wear those skirts that blow around!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:40:45 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:40:45 GMT -5
I just feel like Rafa's done nothing, himself. Mostly reacting, and even then his backhands were pretty bad. Well now Novak gifts 3 errors so it's 40-30 Novak's returns remain on point, so deuce. THAT RALLY THO!!! Ad Rafa Hey! Your match is a couple minutes ahead of mine! I edited my post, so I'm probably not far ahead
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:42:35 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:42:35 GMT -5
Oh, okay. Maybe I took too long to type my comment on the same point, too. I hope so; it'd be too weird to read it here that one guy won before it happened on my screen!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:46:05 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:46:05 GMT -5
Nice volley, Rafa!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:46:09 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:46:09 GMT -5
THAT POINT!!!! WOW! WOW! WOW!
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:47:40 GMT -5
Post by janie on Sept 9, 2013 16:47:40 GMT -5
Al Trautwig: "They're like dancers, these two."
Nole is like a dancer who needs another cup of coffee, then.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:48:55 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:48:55 GMT -5
It's 5-2 noq and I hope Rafa will serve it out on his 1st attempt
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:49:21 GMT -5
Post by Denise49IQ on Sept 9, 2013 16:49:21 GMT -5
I don't think Novak has played that badly...he just has no answer to Rafa. How does he win points at the moment? He's been outdone in every dept.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:50:55 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:50:55 GMT -5
I don't think Novak has played that badly...he just has no answer to Rafa. How does he win points at the moment? He's been outdone in every dept. Rafa's level will drop eventually, and Novak will step up. We've seen it before in their matches.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:51:58 GMT -5
Post by Denise49IQ on Sept 9, 2013 16:51:58 GMT -5
Lolz, does anyone else follow the fake Johnny Mac on Twitter? It's quite good.
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Day 15.
Sept 9, 2013 16:52:36 GMT -5
Post by Lady on Sept 9, 2013 16:52:36 GMT -5
Lolz, does anyone else follow the fake Johnny Mac on Twitter? It's quite good. I did for a while, but then he became a bit repetitive.
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