AO 2013 R64: Federer-Davydenko

[romeo8880]

Easy 3 set win for Federer. Nothing to see here.

[underground]

Federer in 3
Fed with rustiness in 4
FedError in 5

Davy should put up a good fight.

I'd say 7-6 7-6 6-3.

[Terenigma]

I dont see davydenko beating the form federer showed in his first match but i think he might be able to grab an early set off him.

Federer in 4

[ruerooo]

Originally Posted by Terenigma

I dont see davydenko beating the form federer showed in his first match but i think he might be able to grab an early set off him.

Federer in 4

Roger made it look pretty, but Benoit kind of gifted him that match. Maestro is going to have to show a little more craft to beat someone who wants to beat him who also knows more of his tricks.

[wintintu]

Davydenko to race out of the blocks and take the first set, Fed to ein the second in a tie break, then run away with the match so 2-6 7-6 6-2 6-0

[TheF1Bob]

[ruariatp]

All comes down to Federer. Davydenko is back to near his best, which we know can hurt Federer, so if he hasn't had enough match practice (which could well be the case) it could be very tight.
Fed in 4

[tudwell]

Davydenko couldn't even finish off Gasquet. How will he beat Federer?

That said, I'd be excited if he did win. Surprises are always great!

[stringertom]

SexiTennis prevails rather easily in the evening spotlight...I see the SwissBakery staying open a bit late tonight to feed LesMis-like Kolya a much needed bagel or breadstick...SexiRogi in straights, under 10 games surrendered.

[Relinquis]

Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

I agree Davy is a solid player, but you have to realize that he's not the player he was several years ago. Even 3 years ago coming off that epic 2009 WTF, he lost to Fed in 4 sets. What makes you think this match is going 5? I just don't see it. I see Fed in straight sets, something like 7-5, 6-2, 6-4.

Well, I still think it could go to either 4 or 5 sets. I followed the way he played at Doha, just a few weeks ago. He was aggressive, still has the passion for it and dominated all of his matches apart from the final. He didn't just win, he was emphatic. I can see him taking the first set off of Federer and if he get's lucky with a tie break it could go to 5.

Having said that, Federer has had an awesome year and is well rested. The guy can do anything. This will be fun.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by Tammo

In all seriousness, I see Davy at least taking it to 5. 7-5 2-6 6-4 1-6 7-5

A wish disguised as a prediction?

No way Davydenko gets a set.

[ruerooo]

Originally Posted by nikdom

A wish disguised as a prediction?

No way Davydenko gets a set.

Kolya could get a set if he brings his A game from last week before the Doha final and FedError comes out to play.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by ruerooo

Kolya could get a set if he brings his A game from last week before the Doha final and FedError comes out to play.

Lots of ifs there. Just evaluate it without the ifs and that'll be closer to reality.

[Legend of Borg]

Playstation Man.




In 5.

[ultradr]

This match will be played in very fast pace.

[Relinquis]

yeah, i think we're going to see some real tennis tonight (australia time).

[Hood_Man]

Willy Beacher in 3, without losing a game.

[Legend of Borg]

Is this the real final?

[smoledman]

Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

I also see tears for Roger.

[kishnabe]

Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

You wish.....2010 Davy could not pull it off....I doubt he will now.