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[John Dunbar]

djokovic has probably given up on the first set already. hopefully 2nd set will be quality. been awful so far.

 

[Speevy]

Someone put a voodoo curse on Djokovic.

 

[clemenx]

Also doesn't help that Fed seems to be in Jesus Mode when he actually gets a serve in.

And Fed games have been all aces, this may be the fastest set ever.

 

[Sax Russel]

 

[Speevy]

Federer could start head-butting the ball for winners at this point.

 

[clemenx]

20 minute bagel for the 1st set. 1st bagel for either player in their matchups.

 

[John Dunbar]

and it's a bagel. hopefully djokovic can at least make a breadstick of the second.

 

[Sax Russel]

Man my tea that I made at the start of the match has barely even cooled

 

[Speevy]

This is the kind of match that makes you mute the commentary because you're embarrassed for one of the players.

 

[Speevy]

DJOKOVIC WINS A GAME, GUYS HE WON A GAME

 

[chessnut]

can someone pm me a link for their stream? espn isn't covering it...

 

[Speevy]

can someone pm me a link for their stream? espn isn't covering it...

It's on CBS.

 

[John Dunbar]

i bet federer will lose this set.

 

[Sax Russel]

i bet federer will lose this set.

Federer gonna Fed

 

[clemenx]

Holy fuck that half volley. That's the kind of shit only Fed does.

 

[Diprosalic]

Holy fuck that half volley. That's the kind of shit only Fed does.

I don't think non tennis players can appreciate that shot. I just said to my friend that this is almost impossible to do.

 

[clemenx]

Nole has finally arrived. 2 amazing forehands in a row.

 

[Sax Russel]

I see Djokovic taking a tiebreak like this =O

 

[John Dunbar]

tiebreak isn't looking good for roger at the moment.

 

[clemenx]

tiebreak isn't looking good for roger at the moment.

Why not? He's holding easily and returning badly. Whole set has been pretty consistent.

Also he's better historically at tiebreaks, I wouldn't bet on either one though.

 

[clemenx]

Another fucking unreal half volley.

YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT.

 

[John Dunbar]

Why not? He's holding easily and returning badly. Whole set has been pretty consistent.

i have been hurt before, so i just assume federer is always going to lose to save myself the heartache.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Is it a best-of-5?

If Djokovic wins does he regain No. 1?

EDIT: answered my own question. Best of 3.

 

[John Dunbar]

Is it a best-of-5?

If Djokovic wins does he regain No. 1?

Best of 3, and no.

 

[clemenx]

Match point saved by Nole! That's the game.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

I hate this camera angle.

 

[clemenx]

Entertaining 1 set match... Sucks Nole didn't play in the 1st.

 

[Sax Russel]

Amazing return and winner for the match

 

[John Dunbar]

Federer: runner-up in Halle, winner in Wimbledon, runner-up in the Olympics, winner in Cincy

...Runner-up in US Open.

 

[Deadman]

A nice appetiser for the us open

 

[FroJay]

Fed spanks the Joker on a fast court, not a surprise.

 

[clemenx]

76th career title for Federer. Ties McEnroe

 

[Diprosalic]

This is ridiculous. How is this even possible at that age? Bagling djoker on a hardcourt.

 

[Tekniqs]

just caught that half volley...near the baseline correct? lol federer looked so non chalant when he did that

 

[Diprosalic]

Lol good job good effort novak.

 

[PS3GamerKyle]

lol, what did the match run? 1hr 30minutes, if that?

Djoker pulled through a bit in the 2nd set, partly because he started to play better, but partly because of Fed's 10 unforced errors in the 2nd set.

Hopefully this will pave the way for Fed to win the US Open!

 

[Brazil]

What a disappointing match.

Oh, well.

 

[Diprosalic]

USO once the easiest GS turnament to win for federer is the one he hasn't won in the last 4 years.

 

[agrajag]

GOATerer

 

[Trokil]

This is ridiculous. How is this even possible at that age? Bagling djoker on a hardcourt.

It was actually not that uncommon, that great players showed their best tennis from 27-32.

Because of the counter puncher tennis of the modern age people thought that Federer would not be able to keep up. The problem however is, that the counter punchers are destroying their bodies. Nadal for example is having real problems, Murray had to learn that he had to play more aggressive or else he would also destroy his body before wining a titel and even Djokovic is suffering.

Federer however is still in top shape, because he never used a play style that was destoying his body so while the others are always facing possible breaks because of injuries he is enjoying his golden years. He won 9 titles in the last 12 months, that's a lot. Maybe he will be playing for another four years and may still win a lot of titles and because he has nothing to prove anymore he could become the living nightmare of Nadal, Djokovic and Murray.

 

[agrajag]

It was actually not that uncommon, that great players showed their best tennis from 27-32.

Because of the counter puncher tennis of the modern age people thought that Federer would not be able to keep up. The problem however is, that the counter punchers are destroying their bodies. Nadal for example is having real problems, Murray had to learn that he had to play more aggressive or else he would also destroy his body before wining a titel and even Djokovic is suffering.

Federer however is still in top shape, because he never used a play style that was destoying his body so while the others are always facing possible breaks because of injuries he is enjoying his golden years. He won 9 titles in the last 12 months, that's a lot. Maybe he will be playing for another four years and may still win a lot of titles and because he has nothing to prove anymore he could become the living nightmare of Nadal, Djokovic and Murray.

LOL, if Murray keeps pushing, he's not winning a GS period. Nothing to do with his health.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Federer is the most ruthless and brutal champion there is. Unbelieveable what he he would accomplish if the courts weren't homogenized.

 

[mcfrank]

Great win for Federer. GOAT.

 

[szaromir]

I couldn't get home in time. Missed Federer bageling Djoker, I doubt something like this can repeat anytime soon.
And second win over Djokovic in a row.

 

[darkwing]

who has the most Masters won?

 

[Diprosalic]

who has the most Masters won?

fed and nadal both have 21.
nadal has 16 on clay.

 

[darkwing]

fed and nadal both have 21.
nadal has 16 on clay.

wow, has someone even won all of them?

 

[IISANDERII]

Also before we start discussing that rafa's career is over, can we please remember hes 26?

The same age Björn Borg retired.
Tennis is a punishing sport, both physically and mentally and much harder to overcome injuries in.
Having said that, the arguments for Nadal's career being finished have been unconvincing.

 

[John Dunbar]

wow, has someone even won all of them?

no, federer has 7/9. as does agassi.

 

[Saty]

no, federer has 7/9. as does agassi.

I thought him winning Paris last year meant he won all 1000 Masters tournaments.