Roma: Rafa vs. Federer (Set 4)

It's great that Rafa is up two sets to one. He's definitely lifted his game, and RF may be getting a bit weary because he played two tough three set matches coming into this final.

But he won't give up, that's for sure. He'll try to force a fifth set, but hopefully Rafa won't let him. Vamos, Rafa!!!

RF will serve to open the fourth set. Rafa has a BP at 30-40. FH winner. Deuce. Another BP. Ad Rafa. Vamos!!! Deuce. RF is getting a bit pumped now. Ad RF. He does hold.

0-1, RF.

15-30. Rafa has to be careful here. RF is getting more inspired. Keep fighting, Rafa!!! 30-30. 40-30. He holds. Good job, Rafa!!!

1-1.

The dog fight continues, as RF holds easily.

1-2, RF.

15-30. RF is raising the level of his game. Rafa has to be very careful here. Keep fighting, Rafa!!! 30-30. Nice pass by RF. 30-40. Sets up BP. Come on, Rafa!!! Great serve. Deuce. FH miss by Rafa. Another BP. Come on, Rafa!!! And RF breaks. This may go to to five sets.

1-3, RF.

RF is playing more like he did in the first set. Rafa has to keep fighting!!! RF holds.

1-4, RF.

Rafa needs to hold here, to keep the pressure on. Commentators say there has been a shift in momentum to RF. And I agree. I'm just hoping Rafa keeps running him around. He holds. Now he has to try to break. Keep fighting, Rafa!!!

2-4, RF.

RF holds easily.

2-5, RF.

Tough task for Rafa, if he wants to avoid a fifth set. 0-30. Commentators are saying Rafa is looking a little sluggish. Missed drop shot. I almost get the sense Rafa wants to get on to the fifth set. Maybe he's a little tired. Three set points. He saves one. Fist pump. BH goes long. RF wins set.