He came close? Jeez what is your definition of close? The last set was a complete rout.
Joker's game is on a different level just now. Fed is game is spectacular, Rafa's game is all about power, and Joker's game is all about getting the ball back into play and never missing. Some journalist described his style as "metronomic" and I think that sums it up perfectly. It's not pretty but it works.
That explains why he had more winners against Nadal yesterday and was dictating the play with an offensive mindset.