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

[tennis_pro]

Originally Posted by djokovic2008

I have recordings of his match in 2011 when he beat MONFILS 62 61 it was brutal much worse than this and many more matches.

Ferrer>>>>>>Monfils

Any other match?

[TennisLovaLova]

Weak era. What more proof do you need?

[Djokodal Fan]

Man.... did I just watch someone man-handle Ferrer openly in front of thousands?

[JadeC]

Originally Posted by powerangle

I DID fall asleep during that match. I saw the 1st, then only caught glimpses of the 2nd and third, before waking up with a WTF look on my face after I saw the scoreline. Proceeded to wake up and watch the rest.

I fell asleep at the start of the 5th set, woke up at 4-4 and sat through the rest as my mind was going crazy. Aussie time difference is killing me.

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by zagor

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Yeah, because he needs to dope out of his mind to beat Ferrer.

That's a semi-final? nope, that's a walk in the park for Novak. The ferret never knew what hit him, outclassed through and through. And that's a top 4 player? Now, imagine how much better the tennis would have been if Almagro's mind had not imploded? Ferrer had no business making the semi with the brand of tennis he was playing in the quarter. Shame for the entertainment aspect but nice gift for Djoko. At least, I don't have to worry about him being fresh in the final

[James Bond]

https://twitter.com/DavidFerrer87/st...92712013168640

[Rocky89]

All I've got to say is that was a disappointing semi, really hoping tomorrow's will make up for this one.

Although we all knew Djokovic would win this on 3 sets, I was still hoping Ferrer would put up more of a fight.

[Metalica]

Originally Posted by Relinquis

I don't feel sorry for Ferrer; He deserves this beat-down.

He deserves this humiliation and ridicule for not playing tennis like a man, for never developing any weapons apart from his defensive, grinding athleticism. For never going for his shots. Why is he trying to grind out? Why isn't he trying to hit out at least, go out swinging, guns blazing?

Have some pride man.

Except he lost because he went out of his way to play offensive, ? He made alot more error than he usually does. It's not easy to blast winners past one of the best defenders in the game when you're 1.75 meter and 73 kg.

[namelessone]

So much for Ferrer making Djoko tired for the final.

This was something more akin to a practice session than a match.

[Feather]

Originally Posted by namelessone

So much for Ferrer making Djoko tired for the final.

This was something more akin to a practice session than a match.

You can be happy now. Djokovic is back and Roger will not beat him even if he beats Murray. NOTE: I don't mean to say that Roger will beat Murray but just pointed that you have less reasons to be worried about Roger winning another major

[Speranza]

Originally Posted by Relinquis

Easy there with your language tiger.

Why don't you enlighten us? wouldn't another pro at least gone for outright winners or changed strategy after the 2nd set? Tried some slices or different tactics?

Surely missing by hitting out is preferable to being made fun off the same way repeatedly running after balls defensively point after point.

I agree. I switched off after the first set... People talk about Ferrer's tenacity, his never give up, get every ball back attitude. Has it occurred to him to try different tactics when his aren't working? Ridiculous.

[Speranza]

Originally Posted by Metalica

Except he lost because he went out of his way to play offensive, ? He made alot more error than he usually does. It's not easy to blast winners past one of the best defenders in the game when you're 1.75 meter and 73 kg.

Then after one set of it not working, try something else. It's not as if he didn't see that after the first set.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Speranza

I agree. I switched off after the first set... People talk about Ferrer's tenacity, his never give up, get every ball back attitude. Has it occurred to him to try different tactics when his aren't working? Ridiculous.

Ferrer's game is built around grinding. But once someone like Djokovic prevents him from doing that, the end result is obvious.

Now, whilst I don't always agree with everything Wilander says. I do agree with him, when he said that regardless of the outcome, in a situation like Ferrer is in, you must play the game you NEED to play to be competitive, and not the game that you WANT to play to be competitive.

Ferrer played the way he WANTED to, not the way he NEEDED to.

[TennisFan3]

No disrespect, but I am sorry - Ferrer is just not good enough to be a # 4 player in the world. There is a big gap between the top 3 and the rest right now. One guy will always get lucky in the draws - while facing Ferrer.

There needs to be someone who can elevate their game and get to what Nadal's level used to be. Otherwise going forward we'll have one boring SF in all the slams.

[xan]

he tried briefly to be more agressive during 2nd set. made a couple of UE and reverted back to his old self. it can kill your self confidence when nothing seems to work. so he just stuck to whatever he knows best. it didnt work.

[xan]

Originally Posted by cc0509

Oh no , you sound familiar, are you the poster Mrs.Nadal with a new identity?

no. im completely 'new'. lurked for years but no accounts prior. and im first and foremost novak fan, considering his is my countryman and what not.

[Sid_Vicious]

Djokovic won more than 2X the points then Ferrer: 85 to 41

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by TennisFan3

No disrespect, but I am sorry - Ferrer is just not good enough to be a # 4 player in the world. There is a big gap between the top 3 and the rest right now. One guy will always get lucky in the draws - while facing Ferrer.

There needs to be someone who can elevate their game and get to what Nadal's level used to be. Otherwise going forward we'll have one boring SF in all the slams.

We need Rafa to come back ASAP. Ferrer is no substitute (on top of being in his 30s).

[Gonzo_style]

Ferrer didn't have bp?

[Legend of Borg]

People need to stop disrespecting Ferrer.

Is it his fault Nadal chooses to remain MIA from tennis after more than half an year?

Is it his fault that he beat everyone in his way to get to the semis?