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Rafa can play a lot better. He is still not fully trusting of his backhand.


he can also return better.


berdych was playing well so it is still a great effort by Rafa.

Where would you gauge his level at? He played better against Batista-Agut, I think. At least I saw more great gets than I had been seeing. I like Batista's game. I have been watching him for awhile now. Just one more Spaniard to add to the Armada.

But, several things stick out. This was a new experience for Agut and he still did well. Which makes me wonder how Rafa will do against an in-form Kei. Although, Kei didn't play that well, IMO.

It was hard to really watch the match, as Ferrer just gets on my last nerve. He is so darn pedestrian, a backboard with no guile. Does he ever strategize on court instead of just being a backboard? I think he is the most frustrating top tenner ever. I mean all he does is hit the ball back. He doesn't have a big shot, so what is he doing, willing to stay out their all day? Sheesh.

Anyway, I'm hoping Rafa takes the title. He needs it.