roger is going to have to figure out something. there has been a dramatic drop in his form from 2012.
as for nadal, I think its clear he is worn out. belocq is over 30 years old and has a single handed backhand. he is not really a factor on quick hard courts.
nadal took the first set easily which means that he probably did not exert a lot of effort.
he said he started to get tired in the 2nd set.
so that is what is alarming: he wins the first set easily and then he starts to tire in the 2nd.
I am afraid he has hit the wall. it is going to be very difficult for him to take this title. he basically needs to play it safe now.
injuries invariably happen for him when he is spent physically and mentally. there is absolutely no need to kill himself for the sake of this title.
2014 holds a far great promise and far greater glory if only he can show up healthy, fit, and fresh.