CAMELOT FANTASIES

agreed. it is going to be a tall order this time around for any number of reasons.

as you have mentioned, he is not doing a good job of taking care of his serve at all and this time he goes up against the best returner in the game.


other reasons:

**courts are too damn fast for the actual mechanics of the heavy topspin, looping strokes. he needs more time than the others to execute his strokes


**he has to be a little bit mentally and physically spent from having won so many matches and so many tournaments. especially given his demanding style of play



I would be surprised if nadal wins this one.


I am not sure if I can stay awake to catch this one. I will watch it on delayed basis if I get a chance.

Yep, Nole is the king of Beijing. He is the clear favorite.

It turns out that the match starts at 1am my time, I am not sure I will be up that late.