Bravo Fernando

Nadal/Verdasco was pure, muscular tennis. Two world-class athletes, no nationalistic overtones, no hyping of disrespect or rivalry, just pure competition. Verdasco has had the reputation of having poor confidence. My only concern is that the final double fault will haunt him.

Novak!?

Patrick McEnroe - 'Novak is one major away from a career Slam, a retirement Slam'

Any comments about an athlete retiring from matches is inherently unfair, since the experience cannot be understood except by the athlete. But one's reputation is important, and retiring from big matches is not good form unless you need hospitalization.