2012 Australian Open: Part 3

[bombermick]

It's just not just against Nadal. Two match points against Djokovic in last year's US Open final, as well as been in a winning position against Del Potro in '09.

Joker and Nadal don't approach his level of talent, but it's obvious he can be mentally fragile. Luckily, his type of game will allow him to be extremely competitive for another couple of years.

 

[Poseidon]

I think the opposite, I think his non-physical type of game will be his undoing. When has he ever dug deep to pull out a win or a point from out of nowhere like Rafa did in the 4th against Djoker or Murray's mini comeback in the 5th in the semi? I think players are aware that all it takes is a bit of aggression and hustle (Rafa's trademark game) and you can easily scare Fed off.

 

[Dr Awkward]

I think the opposite, I think his non-physical type of game will be his undoing. When has he ever dug deep to pull out a win or a point from out of nowhere like Rafa did in the 4th against Djoker or Murray's mini comeback in the 5th in the semi? I think players are aware that all it takes is a bit of aggression and hustle (Rafa's trademark game) and you can easily scare Fed off.

That's not the opposite, that what we're saying.

A good sports psychologist could surely fix his issues. It sounds ridiculous for a 16 grand slam winner to need one but that's the reality of the situation.