del Potro is in a great form and just as much dangerous as Berdych, Tsonga has had a very disappointing year and shouldn't be a threat, Tipsarevic is a clown who barely reached the tournament thanks to Nadal's withdrawal. So Fed got lucky by drawing Ferrer and not Murray. However, Federer drew Murray at US Open, in Shanghai and Bercy, so it's only fair Djoker gets Murray in London.
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Sax Russel
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Just watched the replay on ESPN3. Very happy for Ferrer, finally able to nab himself a Masters 1000 title, he definitely deserves it. Also quite pleased with Janowicz's run (I'm Polish too, woo), hope he can keep his level up next year!
I'm back! ^_^ Bad things always happen to me during the U.S. OpenAnd speaking of the U.S. Open.....
The comeback king ran out of steam didn't he?
Though he did have a successful one in Shanghai.Murray had better stats on 2nd serve today, Berdych finally needs to develop some good kick serve or something if he wants step up to from being stuck perennially in the #5-#8 zone.
The comeback king ran out of steam didn't he?
He really blew that one
John Dunbar
correct about everything
tsonga with a surprisingly good start, expected him to crumble right out of the gate. still djokovic in two.
perfectchaos007
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Match point for Djokovic!
One thing I don't like about Federer is when he plays lesser opponents, once he gets a break in a set, he never tries on subsequent return games, just wants to finish points ASAP, knowing that he can cruise on his service games. It's probably smart, but is quite annoying.
edit: haha, just to prove me wrong Federer has played great throughout the second set
edit: haha, just to prove me wrong Federer has played great throughout the second set
perfectchaos007
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20's Fed would give more effort after a break, but 30's Federer is self aware of strategic energy conservation.
I realize that. If your serve is as reliable as Fed's (3 consecutive DFs against Murray notwithstanding
), it's probably a great strategy to win matches. You play much more games than double bageling the opponent, but you come off the court nowhere near as tired.Fed was incredible in the entire second set though, effectively bageling Tipsarevic by winning 6 games in a row. Great movement as well, haven't seen him playing that well since Wimbledon probably.
As usual, Andy not doing enough in the crucial moments, particularly several unforced errors at 5-5 in the third.
Marray-Nielsen is one of the most amazing stories in tennis.
Novak, FTW!
So happy Novak won. I hate this match-up. It's so fucking sloppy whenever they play these days. Either someone has a monumental choke, or one is relying on errors because of how well the other person's defense is (a la that disgusting 50+ stroke rally at the U.S. Open). Ugh.
So happy Novak won. I hate this match-up. It's so fucking sloppy whenever they play these days. Either someone has a monumental choke, or one is relying on errors because of how well the other person's defense is (a la that disgusting 50+ stroke rally at the U.S. Open). Ugh.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
federer's first serve is just disgusting today. good thing he's playing ferrer.
Sax Russel
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Tipsarevic thinking "How did I get into this tournament again?"
Lone_Prodigy
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Federer saved 9 of 10 break points against Ferrer.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Tipsy is just cycling off, same thing happens to Nadal at WTF.
What overachieving? He hasn't won a slam or reached a final. He consistently beats guys ranked lower directly below him, so he's achieved more or less how he plays.
You're right; he hasn't exactly overachieved (but he won a Masters *barf*), but I get the feeling that he THINKS that he belongs among the tennis elite. Just the way he carries himself during matches, in spite of his game. It's Novak and Federer's job to keep him away from slam finals (I would say Murray, too, but who the hell knows with him: he just barely got by in their Australian Open and Wimbledon matches).
Anyway, both Fed and Novak have secured their spots in the WTF semis; both went 3-0 in their RR groups.
EDIT: Oops....Fed hasn't gone 3-0 YET; still 2-0 with del Po to go.
Sax Russel
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Fed still has Delpo tomorrow, unless you're thinking that's just a joke. His spot is secured though, cause of 2 set victories, but yeah.
Sax Russel
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tbh, if I were Fed, I'd think Delpo has a better chance at taking someone out in the semis than Ferrer does... ALL PART OF THE CONSPIRACY
Coldnoodle
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I hope this Del Potro surge is real and he can keep this level for the start of next season and this is not just everyone else being tired
The era of Del Potro is upon us!
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