[TorryJens]

Roland Garros 2011
Schedule for Day 15: Sunday, 5 June 2011 Men's Singles Final

Court Philippe Chatrier 3:00 PM Start Time

1. Men's Singles - Final
Rafael Nadal (ESP)[1] v. Roger Federer (SUI)[3]

[alexosnasos2]

(*Figured I'd get this out of the way.)

[rasiasertew]

No pressure Roger, but this is perhaps the most important match of your career?

[Lunims]

During the women's final today Johnny Mac said if Federer wins tomorrow he should retire, but that he probably wouldn't.

[clapsoewmred]

During the women's final today Johnny Mac said if Federer wins tomorrow he should retire, but that he probably wouldn't.

I get the impression that he can't wait for it to happen.

[popillio]

During the women's final today Johnny Mac said if Federer wins tomorrow he should retire, but that he probably wouldn't.

Johnny owes Rog a big something for preserving his record.

[clapsoewmred]

During the women's final today Johnny Mac said if Federer wins tomorrow he should retire, but that he probably wouldn't.

It's kind of insulting to Roger that McEnroe and others are so very surprised that he reached the final. I mean Roger was just one point away from being in the final in the USO last year. He beat the field in London, and he was playing really well at the AO before the semi. Some articles are even saying that he is in the first slam final in two years which is just not true.

I think Rafa said it perfectly in his pre-final presser.
Q. Were you surprised to find out it's Roger again, and what do you think of his level after yesterday's match?
RAFAEL NADAL: No surprise. You are more surprise than me, for sure. We know how good is Roger. Roger is having I think, in my opinion, a good season. He lost only against Novak in Australia, Dubai, Indian Wells, against me in Miami, against me Madrid.
Always there in semifinals, finals, winning in Doha. So he's having a very good year, no? Impossible to be every week at your best. What Roger did in his career is something impossible to repeat for the rest of the players today, I think.
So he's fantastic, and he's not surprise for me. He's very, very good player. Always is honor to play against him, and for sure is not surprise to see Roger in the final of another Grand Slam. Yeah, we all know he's washed up, but he's not so washed up that this run to the final was a huge miracle or something.

[electmobile]

I just don't understand the compelling need to bury people.

[quottrethew]

Chance of rain tomorrow http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/FRXX0076

[Investblogger]

I still believe...

[Romobencience]

I just don't understand the compelling need to bury people.

Neither did Vikings.

[clapsoewmred]

Wonder what role the weather will play in the match.

[Arkadiyas]

I just don't understand the compelling need to bury people.

To make it look like an even bigger feat when they get back up and win a slam again.

In every sport, everyone loves the story of the washed up veteran coming back and winning something huge again




(...only to knock them back down once they start losing again, but I digress. For an example, look at exhibit A: Williams, Venus-Wimbledon 2005)

[ZESINTERS]

Nelslus:
C'mon, he's got a good chance. He is playing really well.
And...
Change your suicide note

[jeraveike]

No pressure Roger, but this is perhaps the most important match of your career?

This is all upside for Rog.

He's just broken one of the greatest streaks ever. He is considered by most to be the GOAT. He is almost 30. He's playing in Rafa's house and even the most optimistic Fed fan doesn't fell confident.

If he wins, he'll have beaten his arch rival on the surface he dominates and will complete the Double Career Grand Slam.

I have never So badly wanted an athlete to win a match as I want Rog to win today. I will be on pins and needles.

[alexosnasos2]

Nelslus:
C'mon, he's got a good chance. He is playing really well.
And...

Roland Garros + Rafa= no chance for Rog.

Change your suicide note

.....AH, good point.....

[alexosnasos2]

This is all upside for Rog.

He's just broken one of the greatest streaks ever. He is considered by most to be the GOAT. He is almost 30. He's playing in Rafa's house and even the most optimistic Fed fan doesn't fell confident.

If he wins, he'll have beaten his arch rival on the surface he dominates and will complete the Double Career Grand Slam.

I have never So badly wanted an athlete to win a match as I want Rog to win today. I will be on pins and needles.

I'm dumb enough (and obviously enough of a fan) to be on pins and needles, too. But, mostly, for this damned morning to be over with. Truly, this just ain't gonna happen.

[Soadiassy]

Hey didya know? According to McEnroe, Rafa has only ever lost one match on clay. I know, I know, anybody can misspeak. Of course he meant at the French. But this was in the first 5 minutes of the broadcast. Hope the accuracy goes up from here.

As for the match, I've got my fingers crossed. Can't quite get the last Sunday final beatdown out of my mind. Just hoping Rafa's lack of dominance this year and Roger's resurgence this tournament can provide some really good, evenly-matched tennis.

[Azzi_Kahlila]

I don't understand what's happening out there. This is too topsy turvy.

[Finkevannon]

This is pretty exciting so far. I kind of can't believe Roger is letting this set slip away. He played 7 games of perfection, Rafa picked up his play and Roger looks a little less focused, less forceful. Now two breaks back.