Novak Must Find Life To Stay in the Match

12:07 - He can't just squeak by at this point.  He needs to take harden himself and take the set to even the match.  Early signs that he is physically ill are not a good omen but he can do it.   The match he had the other day against Gulbis was a preview of what he is facing out on the court.  He is not up to his best.

Rafa is punishing him.

12:15 - Novak - After missing a high backhand down the line he looked up to the Gods or Clouds or whatever he was raising his hands to hoping to express his difficulties and frustration.

Rafa is seemingly implacable after a rough first set and then two strong sets that he took in a dominating form.

Mac is right when saying that Novak needs to become aggressive on the return.  Just playing closer in and going on the attack would alter the equation and force Nadal to change his game.

As this is said, Novak played it safe on a two hander and then missed a forehand down the line that in normal time he wouldn't.