AO 2013 SF: Djokovic [1] vs. Ferrer [4]

[Onehandedbackhand]

I have Djoker in four tough sets.

Something like 6-7 7-5 6-4 6-4

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Clarky21

Lance in 3. Ferrer has zero weapons to hurt him with.

Nadal doesn't play in this tournament

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Onehandedbackhand

I have Djoker in four tough sets.

Something like 6-7 7-5 6-4 6-4

It looks like a tough victory, I doubt it

[Onehandedbackhand]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

It looks like a tough victory, I doubt it

Prisoner of the moment.

Ferrer's 5-9 against the guy, which is not insurmountable.

Second, they've had quite a few tough matches.

This is not Federer guys. The prisoner of the moment stuff is laughable.

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by librarysteg

Djokovic in 4. I have a feeling we've seen the only 5-setter we're going to see from Djokovic before the final.

This. 3 or 4. Ferrer's ground game is much more solid than Berd's, so in that sense, it will be more challenging for Djoko but Ferrer's grinding is too limited to break down Djoko's amazing defense and do it over a long period of time. Also Djoko's offensive skills are superior. The more talented player will prevail. Wawa just played the match of his life and Djoko was lucky to weather the storm but I feel he will be focused and clutch for the rest of the tournament.

[Down_the_line]

Poor Ferrer. He advances to another Grand Slam semi in which he probably won't advance. That's no slight on Ferrer either. The guy deserves a Slam final appearance, heck a Slam title period, for the impressive consistency he's shown on tour. He has pretty much done everything that a player can do playing in an era like this.

I could be wrong, though. I do know that one day, like Ivanisevic, Ferrer will have a dream run to a Slam final and win!

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Onehandedbackhand

Ferrer's 5-9 against the guy, which is not insurmountable.

Please, guy has won only one set against Djokovic in Majors and that was in windy conditions

[Mortifier]

Guys who are predicting Ferrer didn't watch the match last night. Absolutely dreadful performance.

[veroniquem]

Down the line: He has consistency but not the brilliance. You should need more than consistency to win a slam.

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

Down the line: He has consistency but not the brilliance. You should need more than consistency to win a slam.

You need some weapon

[Onehandedbackhand]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

Please, guy has won only one set against Djokovic in Majors and that was in windy conditions

Who's to say that can't change?

[underground]

Hmmm something tells me Djokovic struggles past in 5......dunno why.....let's see if Ferrer can play some lights-out tennis like he did against Nadal in AO2011.

[Hawkeye7]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

You need some weapon

Wind.

woooosh

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Onehandedbackhand

Who's to say that can't change?

Well, after that match between Waw and Nole everything is possible, but Waw has a big serve and great backhand, Ferru doesn't

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye7

Wind.

woooosh

Rod Laver Arena has a roof

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

You need some weapon

Exactly. Ferrer doesn't have an outstanding shot.

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

Exactly. Ferrer doesn't have an outstanding shot.

he is a cute little small boy. what do you expect ? and he has that racket with no power. I think he would play much better with Babolat Aeropro or puredrive racket that has some more power.

[Djokodal Fan]

3 or max 4 sets and Novak will wrap it up.

Ferrer won first set in US open due to windy conditions.

This one is more suited for Novak and he will run through his opponent.

Had Berdych pushed Novak to 5 sets, I would say Ferrer might have taken Novak to 5 sets, but he still cannot win it!

[Sentinel]

Noel in three. 4 4 4

[Fiji]

Lance Djokovic in 3.