Will Federer get past Murray?

Tropikal_Knights · 01-23-2013, 10:07 AM

Righto there was a time when Fed just rolled by the grumpy one.......But lately it seems as if Murray has turned a corner mentally. His Olympics and US open wins broke his mental barrier to success against the top 3 at the highest level (Grand Slams).

So the question I pose to all is what does Federer have to do to get past the Scottish Salmon............And the million dollar question will he?

P.s. after fed demolishing him in Wimbledon I was surprised to see Murray rip him apart in the Olympics. For me I see the decline in Fed more evidenced in his in ability to stay in long rallies against the top 2 and also not converting Break points when he has them. Lost the killer instinct .......

6-1 6-3 6-0 · 01-23-2013, 10:09 AM

The Olympics Final at Wimbledon was the first match in which I saw Murray completely outplay federer in a best of 5 sets match. The best federer could manage was losing a 6-4 set. So federer would do well to try to lose a 7-5 or 7-6 set this time, or perhaps even win a set.

Surecatch · 01-23-2013, 10:11 AM

At this point, I really see it as a 50/50 proposition. Murray's game has matured, and while Roger's best is still better than Andy's best, Roger is more inconsistent nowadays.

50/50. We shall see.

DropShotArtist · 01-23-2013, 10:37 AM

There's only really one thing that can save Fed. Well maybe two. First and foremost, serve at 65% or higher. Second, no silly FH errors on routine balls. Do that and he may be able to pull it out on this surface in 4, though more likely 5 sets. Unfortunately, this isn't grass so he has a much lower chance against a defensive backboard and ROS maniac like Murray.

zam88 · 01-23-2013, 10:42 AM

real winner should be the fans... it has the makings of a good match worth waking up at a ridiculous hour to watch

Homeboy Hotel · 01-23-2013, 10:45 AM

Everyone talks RF's chances down, but he beat him in 3 here couple years ago...

sureshs · 01-23-2013, 10:45 AM

No.......................

veroniquem · 01-23-2013, 10:46 AM

This one is hard to call. Murray blows hot and cold against Fed. But until Murray gets his first win vs Fed in a slam, the burden of proof is on him and one has to give a slight edge to Fed. If they play at night, Murray will also have the disadvantage of having to adjust to the conditions his opponent will be very familiar with. For a semi vs someone of Fed's caliber, it definitely makes a difference. Murray should be a bit annoyed about that.

smoledman · 01-23-2013, 10:47 AM

No white fang will deal Maestro a debilitating loss.

Fedex · 01-23-2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surecatch

At this point, I really see it as a 50/50 proposition. Murray's game has matured, and while Roger's best is still better than Andy's best, Roger is more inconsistent nowadays.

50/50. We shall see.

Are you sure? Sometimes the orthodox view isn't what it seems.
If you're talking about peaks and not results this guy thinks differently:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/13243702

"You can't go wrong with Murray. He's the best there is. He's a better player than Nadal and the other top guys."

"Better than Nadal? Better than Federer? Better than Djokovic?" I replied, incredulous.

"Sure, sure. He's more explosive. He has a better back-hand. He has a better serve."

Interview with Pato Alvarez - former national coach for Spain for 16 years, involved in tennis as player and coach for 50 years.