2014 Aussie Open Final: Nadal vs. Wawrinka

[Federberg]

well.. Im big enough to admit when Im wrong

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Hey did yall know they change the word h a t e r to detractor? It just did it to my statement above.

 

[kskate2]

thats right Tenis so dont try to circumvent the filter w/ BS spellings

 

[nehmeth]

Rafas just picking a spot and staying there... thats just not him

 

[rafanoy1992]

This loss devestates me more than the Djokovics losses...

 

[tenisplayrla08]

So assuming the trainer doesnt find a way to heal Rafa in the next 10 minutes... is Stan a grand slam champion?

 

[kskate2]

most likely

 

[kskate2]

if he gets it, he completely deserves it

 

[tented]

At least with the Novak losses, Rafa was beaten fair and square. This is an injured warrior.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

A real one? Does he deserve it? We know hes never beaten Nadal, so history would suggest that an uninjured Nadal would have won

 

[Moxie]

He wins it, he deserves it. Period.

 

[nehmeth]

Rafa should just serve underhand

 

[Federberg]

lets not go there... this was a new Stan anyway.. and he was already a set up before this happened

 

[kskate2]

Why wouldnt he deserve it? He took out the defending champ and favorite for the mens side.

 

[Federberg]

no need to put an asterisk on this one

 

[tenisplayrla08]

My answer would be that yes he certainly is. He didnt actually have to win 7 matches. But he beat the #2 and #7 players.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Or whatever Berdych is right now. #7? #6? He showed up for the final.

 

[Moxie]

I hope the pain pills are kicking in. I dont think Rafa will retire.

 

[Johnsteinbeck]

so sad to watch this, especially as Stan really really really deserves this trophy.

 

[kskate2]

Who cares about 7 matches? Nadal didnt play entire 7 matches either and hes in the final