Tough to say this since Nadal played and fought so fecking well but Nadal had it at 4-2 and 30-15 up on his serve in the fifth. Blew it from there.
Australian Open 2012
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
He's won? Well done to Djokovic, again. Both men are a credit to sport.
That match didn't deserve a loser, you have to salute both men!
Well done Novak, unlucky Rafa you were both warriors out there
Well done Novak, unlucky Rafa you were both warriors out there
Gutted for Nadal. What a match. 
Divac is like finally this game is over. He asking someone to high five him but no one is interested.
So tough. Really felt at 4-2 that Rafa just had everything going his way, and then he threw that service game away, and well...
Yeah same here. He seems like a nice guy and is a hell of a player, but seems to generically lack a tennis personality.
I am still in utter disbelief as to how Nadal lost this fecking game.
That shot at 30-15
Rafa seems to be back to an extent. I like his chances at the French.
Rafa really needs to improve his serve to beat Novak
I can't even begin to describe what I have just watched. The quality of this game is beyond anything I have seen. I feel sorry for Murray that he has to be born in this era.
Why didn't Murray come when guys like Roddick and Hewitt were winning slams?
Why didn't Murray come when guys like Roddick and Hewitt were winning slams?
This will just haunt Nadal for the rest of his life. Poor guy!
Djokovic is ridiculously fit.
2 epic matches in 3 days.. Wow
2 epic matches in 3 days.. Wow
Nadal needs to have a good look at his game after tonight.
Djokovic is a fecking machine. Utterly nerveless.
Oh no, the person in control of the slow mo has gone into over-drive now. I'm seeing every little bit of Djokovic's celebration right now.
Amazing game, two great players. Sorry for Nadal but I like Djokovic, congrats to him.
This was fantastic, what an achievement.
Not surprised tbh.Djokovic is a better all around player and more importantly he has the belief that he's better than Nadal.It's gonna be a Djokovic season (if he doesn't get serious injuries) again
He is showing slow mo of breathing.
Gutted for Rafa. Hat's off to Djokovic though, can't believe his perseverance in the final set. Thought Rafa had it in the bag...
If he sees a replay of that point at 4-2 30-15 I think he'll never play tennis again. He simply never misses a shot like that.
Look at what this lad is worried about.
Me too, but I can't put my finger on why. I know I don't like Federer because of his arrogance, but Djokovic it's quite an irrational dislike.
Although the narrow facial expressions he pulls irritate me.
This will hurt Rafa for a long time. Not sure how he'll recover.
Will he ever think he can beat Novak?
Will he ever think he can beat Novak?
Nadal looked very tired at the end.
While Djokovic was effortless.
While Djokovic was effortless.
I think I actually do like Djokovic myself, but I find myself often wanting him to lose because I have a preference for Murray and Nadal.
Nobody likes Novak
If the draw keeps Federer away from Djokovic, he can win the grand slam this year. For some reason, Federer's game gives Djokovic fits.
This has been bugging me throughout the match, Rafa's traded in his old WAG for a different model hasn't he? That can't have been the same person, with some spray on tan and straightened hair?
WTF This Chinese Guy, feck offgood stuff. hope he goes on to get that grand slam.
I like youNever seen Rafa look so frustrated after a defeat.
What the feck is the Kia guy talking about? Just throwing out platitudes like there is no tomorrow.
The players are like just stop talking and give us the fecking trophy. I bet they must be dying to sleep.
Off the court Novak as a great personality. On the court I always want him to lose.
More because of my Rafa fanboi-ism.
More because of my Rafa fanboi-ism.
Rafa would probably trounce him on clay.
Shut up KIA sponsorship guy, shut the hell up.