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The Stakes for AO 2014 for Rafa and Nole
By: thetruth Date: November 26, 2013, 11:04 pm
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What makes 2014 so exceptional is that Novak Djokovic and Rafael
could likely be considered co-favorites to actually lift both
the Australian and French trophies in 2014.
Rafael Nadal recently completed an undefeated sweep of the 2013
American hard-court summer season that concluded with a title at
the US Open. Should he remain injury-free through the start of
the 2014 Australian Open, he will be itching to extend this run
with another Grand Slam title on cement.
If he were to prevail in Melbourne, Nadal would be in an amazing
position to cap off the double on what has essentially become
his home court in Paris.
Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, has been dominant Down Under.
Having won the Australian Open for a record third-consecutive
time in 2013, Novak will undoubtedly throw everything he has at
defending his turf. His past success in Australia, including
against Nadal in the 2012 final, should bolster his confidence
immensely.
If Novak were to take home a record fifth overall title at the
Australian Open in 2014, he could potentially ride that wave of
confidence through to the trophy ceremony in France. Djokovic
has closed the talent gap against Nadal on clay in recent years,
culminating with their nail-biting five-set semifinal last year.
As an added twist, each player has every reason to covet the
other's title more than his own. Djokovic is still fighting to
claim the career Grand Slam and is missing only the French Open
for a full set.
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Re: The Stakes for AO 2014 for Rafa and Nole
By: Clay Death Date: November 27, 2013, 12:21 am
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2014 is going to come down as the single most exciting year of
tennis in recent memory.
I just cant wait for it to unfold right before our eyes.
soooooooooooooooooooooooo much history is at stake.
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Re: The Stakes for AO 2014 for Rafa and Nole
By: thetruth Date: November 27, 2013, 12:25 am
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How many more days now?
I can't wait either.
Rafa seems to be up for the challenge.
He doesn't usually talk this way, but he acknowledged that the
courts are good for him, too.
That's almost equivalent to saying "bring it on" in RafaSpeak!
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Re: The Stakes for AO 2014 for Rafa and Nole
By: Clay Death Date: November 27, 2013, 5:24 pm
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just 46 days to go now:
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