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[~Kinggi~]

They weren't though. The crowd acknowledged his great shots and applauded when he won his set. Maybe for the first time he isn't the crowd favorite, but i think they're fair.

Ad yeah, i thought that lob was in.

Federer isnt the crowd favorite in a lot of places. Mostly because his play is so consistent and doesnt have a lot of flaws which add personality.

 

[MIMIC]

Which player on the ATP takes the biggest hit when switching from open to closed roof conditions?

This rarely happens in tennis since there are only a couple of tournaments with retractable roofs. I can only think of 2: Centre Court at Wimbledon and Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open

 

[Cloudy]

They weren't though. The crowd acknowledged his great shots and applauded when he won his set. Maybe for the first time he isn't the crowd favorite, but i think they're fair.

True but they are cheering wildly on his errors lol

 

[TrueBlue]

Some would also say Fed was unfortunate to lose the first

Hmm, the margins are exceedingly thin.

 

[MIMIC]

LOL, that Gasquet-Murray match was something else. That match will haunt him for the rest of his life

 

[lucius]

Not taking anything away from Murray, but Fed defenitely does not look like he is on today(even for the 30 year old fed) so far. I put money on Murray anyway, I liked the odds I got.

 

[dkeane]

So what are we looking at here... another hour break?
I have shit to do. Don't want to go out and then have it start soon.

 

[bud]

how long does it take for the roof to close?

 

[John Dunbar]

this murray retrospect makes me so glad he has stopped showing his bicep (at least i don't remember him doing it lately).

 

[killer_clank]

So what are we looking at here... another hour break?
I have shit to do. Don't want to go out and then have it start soon.

it's usually half an hour after closing the roof but it can be quicker.

 

[MIMIC]

So what are we looking at here... another hour break?
I have shit to do. Don't want to go out and then have it start soon.

They closed the roof, so play will probably resume in about 15 or 20 minutes. Depends on how long it takes to regulate the air in there.

40 minutes at most =p

 

[Akito]

So what are we looking at here... another hour break?
I have shit to do. Don't want to go out and then have it start soon.

Play should start again in 20 minutes. Just enough time for the crowd to dry off their seats! ‪

3 minutes ago

 

[bionic77]

Not taking anything away from Murray, but Fed defenitely does not look like he is on today(even for the 30 year old fed) so far. I put money on Murray anyway, I liked the odds I got.

Not so much Fed being off as Murray being better.

Though Murray got a rain delay at the perfect time.

 

[MIMIC]

Not so much Fed being off as Murray being better.

Though Murray got a rain delay at the perfect time.

I'm not too sure about Murray "seizing" the opportunity of the break. I would say that Fed would have a much greater let down than Murray stepping it up.

Nonetheless, it favors Murray (if I'm right)

 

[dkeane]

Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll wait. Maybe it's time to open a beer.

 

[lazybones18]

And they're back

 

[Sax Russel]

Neither of them look happy, heh

 

[Wes]

I'm not too sure about Murray "seizing" the opportunity of the break. I would say that Fed would have a much greater let down than Murray stepping it up.

Nonetheless, it favors Murray (if I'm right)

A closed roof favours Federer but there are a couple of interesting points to consider:

- Federer is undefeated indoors in 12+ months.
- From the various expert opinions I've listened to indoor conditions favour Federer's game more than Murray's because of the reduced atmospheric conditions.
- The rain break came at a point when the momentum was singing in favour of Federer.
- This is now basically a best of 3 set match and historically that favours Murray.

 

[MIMIC]

Chris Fowler: "Federer struggled against Benneteau, a guy that he has dominated."

They've only played 3 times and Benneteau won the last time they played. lol

 

[killer_clank]

federer obviously has the initiative now, but CMON ANDY.

crowd's gotta get behind him with that roof atmosphere.

 

[BlindCommunication]

federer obviously has the initiative now, but CMON ANDY.

crowd's gotta get behind him with that roof atmosphere.

I expect Kate and Pippa to boo Fed before he serves.

 

[Remyzero]

Let's go Federer end this quickly.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Just poping in to say:

Go Federer!!!

 

[Rich!]

Let's go Federer end this quickly.

Yes, lose as quickly as possible!

Go Murray.

 

[lazybones18]

40mins since last point....shit

 

[EdibleExplosives]

C'mon Murray, regain some of that confidence from before.

 

[MIMIC]

Fed holds.

2-1*, Fed

 

[Sax Russel]

No error on that forehand! Phew! Things are looking good!

(lol)

 

[killer_clank]

massive game for murray here.

 

[Revoh]

It's on

 

[Diprosalic]

the doctor is here <3

 

[navanman]

That's dedicated fans on the hill in the rain.

The noise on the roof is deafening.

 

[killer_clank]

the doctor will save murray. i hope.

DAT RAIN NOISE.

 

[mclem]

That rain's ridiculously audible.

 

[MIMIC]

Whoa...it's raining pretty hard out there

 

[bud]

wait, didn't they stop at 1-1, 40-15?

 

[navanman]

WHAT A POINT!

 

[Sax Russel]

rofl wow

 

[keit4]

godlike

 

[brianjones]

jesus christ

 

[Tea and Toast]

wait, didn't they stop at 1-1, 40-15?

Yeah, played a quick point then sat back down again.

 

[agrajag]

what the hell was that shot!

 

[Hieberrr]

That rain hitting the rood has to be annoying :LOL

 

[MIMIC]

wait, didn't they stop at 1-1, 40-15?

40-0

 

[Damo Yoshi]

Oh wow, oh wow. Federer's drop shots are just something else.

 

[Speevy]

Murray ain't afraid of no rain.

 

[bud]

cool.

That rain hitting the rood has to be annoying :LOL

i don't think it is, haha. it's relaxing. for me, anyway.

 

[PS3GamerKyle]

fed's serve looking great now

 

[Hieberrr]

C'mon Andy, what was that?

 

[MIMIC]

Fed holds at love. 2-1*, Fed