Roma: Rafa vs. Federer (Set 2)
That was a tough first set for our boy, and he won't be happy with the way he played that tie break. But the match isn't over, and hopefully he'll keep fighting. He usually is able to put a lost set behind him, but this will be difficult.
Federer is playing a bit better than Rafa right now. Commentators are saying that Rafa may have to make some adjustments because his game plan isn't working well right now.
Rafa to serve. 15-0. Rafa held at love, even made a between the legs shot.
1-0, RN.
Commentators are saying Rafa's body language is good. RF to serve. Misses FH. 0-15. Fed holds. I'm going to just post highlights now.
1-1.
Rafa to serve. Easy service game. He held at love.
2-1, RN.
RF to serve. A pretty easy service game for him, too.
2-2.
Rafa is now serving. 15-0. Another good service game, losing only one point.
3-2, RN.
Easy hold by RF. Commentators are saying that both guys are having trouble with their returns of serve in this set.
3-3.
Rafa is serving. 0-15. Rafa hit BH wide. Rafa is not being very aggressive right now. 15-15. FH goes wide. 15-30. Danger time here. Keep fighting, Rafa!!! Vamos!!! Fault. Mishit return. 30-30. Fist pump by Rafa. He's showing a little emotion there. Let. Ace down the middle. 40-30. RF misses FH. Game Rafa.
4-3, RN.
RF to serve. He has been serving very well this match, which is one thing that is frustrating Rafa. Easy game for RF.
4-4.
Rafa to serve. RF misses FH. 15-0. He held at love. Lost 3 points on serve in this set.
5-4, RN.
It would be nice if Rafa could get some momentum going for a break. The energy level of this match has dropped quite a bit. Keep fighting, Rafa!!! Deuce. Rafa is pumped up now. A mishit brings Rafa a set point. Vamos!!! Great point by RF. Deuce. Return goes wide. Ad RF. Game RF. What a shame Rafa couldn't get that set point.
5-5.
Rafa to serve. He needs to hold on. BH sails. He has to be careful here. He holds. Good service game.
6-5, RN.
RF serving. 40-0. RF misses FH. 40-15. I think we're headed to another tie break. Rafa is going to be sorry about not getting that earlier set point. Game RF.
Here we go; another tiebreak.
Rafa won the set. Played a much better tiebreak. Vamos!!!
Federer is playing a bit better than Rafa right now. Commentators are saying that Rafa may have to make some adjustments because his game plan isn't working well right now.
Rafa to serve. 15-0. Rafa held at love, even made a between the legs shot.
1-0, RN.
Commentators are saying Rafa's body language is good. RF to serve. Misses FH. 0-15. Fed holds. I'm going to just post highlights now.
1-1.
Rafa to serve. Easy service game. He held at love.
2-1, RN.
RF to serve. A pretty easy service game for him, too.
2-2.
Rafa is now serving. 15-0. Another good service game, losing only one point.
3-2, RN.
Easy hold by RF. Commentators are saying that both guys are having trouble with their returns of serve in this set.
3-3.
Rafa is serving. 0-15. Rafa hit BH wide. Rafa is not being very aggressive right now. 15-15. FH goes wide. 15-30. Danger time here. Keep fighting, Rafa!!! Vamos!!! Fault. Mishit return. 30-30. Fist pump by Rafa. He's showing a little emotion there. Let. Ace down the middle. 40-30. RF misses FH. Game Rafa.
4-3, RN.
RF to serve. He has been serving very well this match, which is one thing that is frustrating Rafa. Easy game for RF.
4-4.
Rafa to serve. RF misses FH. 15-0. He held at love. Lost 3 points on serve in this set.
5-4, RN.
It would be nice if Rafa could get some momentum going for a break. The energy level of this match has dropped quite a bit. Keep fighting, Rafa!!! Deuce. Rafa is pumped up now. A mishit brings Rafa a set point. Vamos!!! Great point by RF. Deuce. Return goes wide. Ad RF. Game RF. What a shame Rafa couldn't get that set point.
5-5.
Rafa to serve. He needs to hold on. BH sails. He has to be careful here. He holds. Good service game.
6-5, RN.
RF serving. 40-0. RF misses FH. 40-15. I think we're headed to another tie break. Rafa is going to be sorry about not getting that earlier set point. Game RF.
Here we go; another tiebreak.
Rafa won the set. Played a much better tiebreak. Vamos!!!
posted by Susan at 6:29 AM
42 Comments:
Come on, Rafa. Clean slate. Streak away!
And he wins the first game at love... that´s a good sign!!
he's such a fighter. i love his spirit. he has such amazing maturity for someone who is only 19
¡Vamos Rafa! Puedo ganarse.
Vamos Rafa, keep on fighting.
Susan, I'm glad you're back! Vamos, Rafa!
Susan, how does he look???? Confident, puzzled, frustrated, fired-up????
Tanja
Susan, tell us. Is Rafa not playing at his usual level? How's his on-court demeanour? Give us more on our baby bull!
how was the set point save by RF?
oh man, looks like it's headed for another tie break :|
god that set point rafa missed.. prayin that will not be the decider
What's the score in the tiebreak?
4-3 RF
4-4
Thanks...I wish chat was working.
Rafa leads 5-4!
5-4 rafa, but roger is going to serve
5-5
Please keep the scores coming...I really appreciate it.
set piont rafa!
Gosh, I hope Nadal wins this set.
Let me know if he wins!
Set Nadal!!!!!
VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RAFA WINS SET 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!
COME ON NADAL YOU GOT THIS!!
Woohoo! Thanks for the scores!
Rafa, now on to win the title! Vamos Rafa!
=D=D=D EVEN PLAYING FIELD NOW =D Vamos!!!!!
ouais va-y rafa continue de nous faire réver!!
Woehoe, come on let's win!
Bye bye Federer!
come on everybody!!
CHYEAH!!
nadal can do this lets go~!
thanks Susan - Yeah!!!
Lillian
vamos rafa
Oh Susan, how can you stay so cool? ;-) ' He played a much better tie-break'. yeah, he won!!!!!!!! Vamos!!!
Please keep blogging Susan, it's the best thing after watching it live!!
Tanja
Nadal is my favorite player since Pete Sampras. I hope Nadal beats Federer today.
you can do it, rafa... i believe that you will win this one
Oh my god, Rafa.
to sampras 14,
pete is my all-time fave too but now that he's not playin', i've been rooting for rafa and i hope rafa will win this one
I hear ya about Sampras. I'm really glad that Nadal is on the scene because Nadal is someone I can respect like Sampras. Nadal let's his game do the talking...
i really love to see rafa wins this one... go rafa, you can do it!!! way to go, King of Clay
"Nadal let's his game do the talking..."
That is so true. Everytime Roger Federer opens his big mouth it makes me cringe. He is good, you can't deny that, but he doesn't have to shove it down everyone's throat every chance he gets.
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