French Open 2014

[David Jimerson]

I will say, next year, it's Novak's turn.

On another note, they always make a big deal about the "power" of Rafa's two-handed backhand, but he's a righty who plays lefty. That second hand is his dominant arm.

 

[Bruce Watson]

I will say, next year, it's Novak's turn.

Maybe. It was hard for me to pull for him this time, though I did. I thought he was doing well after the first set, but his level of play dipped and Nadal's rose. Thing is, anyone who wins against Nadal has to actively beat him. Nadal doesn't help. He doesn't loose, his opponents have to win. Even when he's not playing at his best, he's bloody difficult to beat. Probably no one knows this better than Djokovic.

I actually thought the women's final was a better match. That one was in doubt all the way. Simona Halep may be the new face of women's tennis.