The whole arena was cheering for Del Potro to beat Federer at USO 2009

Mike Sams · 12-28-2012, 06:24 PM

Del Potro was getting the entire stadium cheering for him when he was ripping those missiles past a defenseless Federer. They were cheering for the underdog it seemed. I wonder why they cheered for Del Potro over Federer?

smoledman · 12-28-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Sams

Del Potro was getting the entire stadium cheering for him when he was ripping those missiles past a defenseless Federer. They were cheering for the underdog it seemed. I wonder why they cheered for Del Potro over Federer?

Because Federer had already won 5 in a row?

papertank · 12-28-2012, 06:51 PM

Same reason the FO crowd never cheers for Nadal. As great of a player as he is, it's nice to see new winners at some point.

monfed · 12-28-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Sams

Del Potro was getting the entire stadium cheering for him when he was ripping those missiles past a defenseless Federer. They were cheering for the underdog it seemed. I wonder why they cheered for Del Potro over Federer?

Maybe they didn't want Fed to beat an American's USO record(Connors/Sampras) or tie Big Bill's record?

Hood_Man · 12-29-2012, 12:50 AM

People love upsets.

rossi46 · 12-29-2012, 02:01 AM

Del Potro is a gentle giant, very likeable character. Federer was acting like a coc# in that match, he can be arrogant at times.

J011yroger · 12-29-2012, 02:05 AM

I don't remember them cheering for Delpo hardly at all.

Most NYers love Fed, even when he played Roddick at the USO it was at best 50/50, I would think most cheer Fed over Roddick.

J

RAFA2005RG · 12-29-2012, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by papertank

Same reason the FO crowd never cheers for Nadal. As great of a player as he is, it's nice to see new winners at some point.

Also, Nadal is a Spanish man, in France.

ledwix · 12-29-2012, 03:42 AM

Because Delpo is the big humble Quasimoto pony that everyone loves.

Steve0904 · 12-29-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi46

Del Potro is a gentle giant, very likeable character. Federer was acting like a coc# in that match, he can be arrogant at times.

How so? Surely it wasn't the argument with the umpire. Don't tell me you believe that BS.

NGM · 12-29-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Sams

Del Potro was getting the entire stadium cheering for him when he was ripping those missiles past a defenseless Federer. They were cheering for the underdog it seemed. I wonder why they cheered for Del Potro over Federer?

The whole stadium was cheering for DP: Is it a fact or just your opinion?

Your opinion is dumb, in my opinion.

abmk · 12-29-2012, 05:11 AM

there were a bunch of loudly cheering Argentinians, that's it ... majority of the crowd was pro-Fed ...

rommil · 12-29-2012, 06:05 AM

^^^^agree on the loud "Ole" fans

I was there that Monday. The people got a good match so either way was fine

12-28-2012, 06:24 PM	#1
Mike Sams Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,617	The whole arena was cheering for Del Potro to beat Federer at USO 2009 Del Potro was getting the entire stadium cheering for him when he was ripping those missiles past a defenseless Federer. They were cheering for the underdog it seemed. I wonder why they cheered for Del Potro over Federer?

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papertank Professional Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 884	Same reason the FO crowd never cheers for Nadal. As great of a player as he is, it's nice to see new winners at some point. __________________ Federer in 2

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J011yroger G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,447	I don't remember them cheering for Delpo hardly at all. Most NYers love Fed, even when he played Roddick at the USO it was at best 50/50, I would think most cheer Fed over Roddick. J __________________ I'm your huckleberry...

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abmk G.O.A.T. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: India Posts: 11,790	there were a bunch of loudly cheering Argentinians, that's it ... majority of the crowd was pro-Fed ... __________________ Becker,Edberg and Sampras would baggel him ( federer ) on fast indoor or grass more often than not. - the one and only kiki