Novak wins the first set 6-3.
Rafa is starting slowly and Novak is playing clean. Neither player is seeming confident or without cares, both knowing that there is no room for sloppy play or inattention if even momentary. Both are sweating literally and figuratively since nothing is guaranteed on this surface where two of of the best players even on this surface are facing each other again in another final.
Rafa was shocked awake after that first set when the crowd began chanting praise for Novak.
