He's old and Djokovic isn't, what do people expect a miracle?
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He's old and Djokovic isn't, what do people expect a miracle?
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Even if Federer could beat Djokovic, I don't think he has the fitness to beat Djokovic and Murray back to back in best-of-five these days.
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fortunately he would have to beat either monfils or ferrer in the final.
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I would be rooting for Ferrer all the way.
Not that I'd need to root for long, a 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 win by Federer wouldn't take much time.
RedAssedApe
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Though that was what Chang joined his camp for. Then again if it's not a mental breakdown, nishikoris body always seems to break down on him
Yeah I've given up on Fed beating Djokovic. The last two times my hopes and dreams were destroyed so I let go. I'm still amazed that Federer is this good at his age. I wonder when he'll start to decline. Also, do you think Djoker will continue to be world's best into his mid thirties? He seems almost unstoppable now.
Kotetsu534
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The top guys look after their bodies to a degree that players in previous eras never did, min-maxing their diets, utilising the best recovery techniques after every match and planning their seasons out to limit wear and tear, so it wouldn't surprise me if Djokovic, barring injuries, didn't decline much in his early 30s. Ferrer has maintained his level despite a much more physically taxing approach than Federer. Father time can't be stopped, but when you are megarich, have access to the best sports science and physio expertise in the world, and have complete commitment to the cause, he can be delayed.
Ironic that it's youngest man in the top 10, Kei Nishikori, who appears the most likely to be knocked out of it thanks to his body.
Ironic that it's youngest man in the top 10, Kei Nishikori, who appears the most likely to be knocked out of it thanks to his body.
Not to be pedantic as I know you mean slams, but Fed won 1 of their last two previous matches. Fed won 3/8 times they played last year. Djokovic certainly won when it mattered most at the US Open and Wimbledon, but it is, in my opinion, very silly to give up on someone who has won 3/8 previous matches. Djokovic lost 6 matches last year, 3 of them were to Fed. He is by no means unbeatable and Fed has a better chance than anyone.
perfectchaos007
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Isn't she 0fer against Azarenka?
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Oh only now I'm seeing they meeting in the SF, pff, there's still hope then. Just stick it out a litte bit longer Roger
YoshiStrife
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Would love Kerber to put Azarenka out.
Won't happen. Kerber will find some cruel way to lose this match.
YoshiStrife
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Fucking get in.
YoshiStrife
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Amen.
Confrontation
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Fuck you Kerber, still haven't forgotten what she did against Hantuchova few years back. Can somebody knock her out already.
Kotetsu534
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Might have had a tear in my eye at the end there. Love to see a likeable player overcome a massive H2H disadvantage in a big match like that. Azarenka appeared to have established total control at 5-2 40-15, when she started going for everything and making almost everything. Azarenka could hardly believe what was coming across the net and let her level dip briefly, with a couple of killer UEs in the final game. Kerber never stopped, finishing match point with a magnificent full stretch forehand pass. Now she's favourite to reach her first ever Slam final. Bet she's glad she saved that match point in R1!
Confrontation
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Yeah, that was a fucking joke.
Hope Zhang turns it around. Would be crazy if she ended up making the final after considering retirement.
Sounds interesting, I'd like to see it in action though before making any judgement. Needs a better name
If he plays as aggressive as he has been, he has a good chance to make the final imo. Depends if Monfils or Clownfils shows up. Also wonder if Monfils' wrist will be 100% after that crash he took.
Sounds interesting, I'd like to see it in action though before making any judgement. Needs a better name
If he plays as aggressive as he has been, he has a good chance to make the final imo. Depends if Monfils or Clownfils shows up. Also wonder if Monfils' wrist will be 100% after that crash he took.
Kotetsu534
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Konta letting nerves get to her serving for the first set at 5-2. Few first serves and couple of double faults to let her opponent get a break back.
YoshiStrife
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Anyone know why Kerber and Konta don't get a day's rest and must play their match tomorrow? Seems a bit odd.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Not at all. He has the fighting spirit of a Millenial and absolutely no weaponry or point construction skills to hurt Murray or Djokovic.
Great win for Angelique, should make her first slam final.
That's one obnoxious article. If you want to copy the volleyball scoring system, just say it and don't obscure it with acronyms like GASSS. And try analyzing why it might not be such a good idea (eg. serve-return dynamics are completely different).
That's one obnoxious article. If you want to copy the volleyball scoring system, just say it and don't obscure it with acronyms like GASSS. And try analyzing why it might not be such a good idea (eg. serve-return dynamics are completely different).
Rafa=FedKilla
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I am so disappointed in the state of the sport today. What a pathetic effort from Ferrer.
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