Fed did this the last time Rafa went out early too, at FO 2009 right after he heard his nemesis was toast, he proceeded to nearly screw the pooch against Haas in round 4. If it weren't for a ridiculously gutsy inside out forehand winner to save break point at 4 all, there would have been no career slam.
I think he just got too giddy at the thought of not having to go through Mallorcan Popeye for his 7th title. The Djoker is a difficult enough assignment by itself.
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