that was an awesome final. they went toe to toe for 4 long sets before Federer was to be tamed that day.
I rate that as one of the best hard court matches I have ever seen. the quality of play was very high for 4 long sets.
my own prediction is that nadal is going to be able to make history there. it is just 56 days away now.
that also partly explains why he keeps playing. he has exos planned with ferru and nole in south America soon.