AO 2019 - R4 : (3) "Zeus" Federer vs Tsitsipas "Apollo"
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mike danny
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1 year older though.
underground
G.O.A.T.
I just watched the replay. Umpire didn't even look at Tsitsi, he waited and look at the linesperson and went to Fed and told him about it.
And you know, the linesperson has to put their hand out when it's out, the umpire can SEE that.
Doesn't have too when the line judge is sitting there with an outstretched arm.
Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
Well, yes and no. This is a declined Fed that was beaten, a true changing of the guard will happen when Djokovic gets beaten (minus extenuating circumstances ala Chung) by a young gun like Stefanos. Unfortunately, decent players can beat Fed these days, they don’t have to play amazingly well. They need another level or three for Djokovic.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
So has Zverev. Although Zverev struggled against a sea of mugs to get there.
George Turner
Hall of Fame
Wait, what? Dennis won a set off Djokovic yesterday!!
Tsitsipas has progressed steadily without nearly as much of the hype as Denis. So i wouldn't say he's overhyped. Still, he wouldn't have got close to peak Fedr today.
We now need Zedman to take out Raonic and this tournament will certainly show progress from the next gen.
Subway Tennis
Legend
Another nextgen player that you identified approx. 4-5 years ahead of the rest of us.
racquetreligion
Hall of Fame
Its been too long since a young player with this kind of heart and no fear has made a dent at the Slams
Im really happy Fish`n`Chipas has all that Greek support in Melbourne after all they pioneered the fish and chips
take aways and variety in cuisine Australia lacked so much after the ww2.
Bags must have been watching this match knowing exactly the support he had there locally.
I would love to see Meds do the same to Nole, actually Tities and Meds would be a dream final knowing their recent history
Im really happy Fish`n`Chipas has all that Greek support in Melbourne after all they pioneered the fish and chips
take aways and variety in cuisine Australia lacked so much after the ww2.
Bags must have been watching this match knowing exactly the support he had there locally.
I would love to see Meds do the same to Nole, actually Tities and Meds would be a dream final knowing their recent history
Tsitsipas was ultra impressive in the final tie breaker.
underground
G.O.A.T.
Actually it p*ssed me off more to see that Patrick dude in Tsitsi's corner.
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Shame I couldn’t see the match.
Obviously disappointed by the result, but if he was going to lose to anyone Tsitspas would have been my choice.
Let’s hope he builds on this and bumps Rafa along the way.
Obviously disappointed by the result, but if he was going to lose to anyone Tsitspas would have been my choice.
Let’s hope he builds on this and bumps Rafa along the way.
Otacon
Hall of Fame
He wasnt playing that great at IW either. He should have lost to Coric.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
I see him having a better career than Zverev. His FH is so much better than Zverev's. That's huge. Both are still young so I could be totally wrong, but what I saw from Tsitsipas tonight, and at slam level in a BO5 was more impressive than anything I've seen from Zverev.
Subway Tennis
Legend
Listen to it on AO Radio and at least get some rest for your eyes lol.
VaporDude95
Banned
I know right. And it has to happen to him. The NextGen go all out against roger and then fold like paper mache against Nadal and Djokovic
mike danny
Bionic Poster
In other words, Djokovic continues to have this opportunity after already having it for the past 5 years.
underground
G.O.A.T.
This is when I have to leave the forum briefly, stupid troll threads and salty posts everywhere.
His composure under pressure was very impressive. Watching Zverev the other night he was in fear when 2 sets up against Chardy.
-NN-
G.O.A.T.
Agree wholeheartedly. Early to make the call, but Stefanos has the skills and the athleticism.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
True
VaporDude95
Banned
Rotterdam 2018 is the last time that Roger looked like Roger.
Idk what the hell happened between Rotterdam and IW last year, but it’s was obvious to me anyway.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
They played an epick Wimby junior SF with Shapo edging Tsits. Shapo shot up more quickly but Tsits has been the steadier since fall of 2017. He has a great camp around him while Shapo has floundered a bit in that department. I also favor Tsits due to the height advantage that is going to let his serve grow even more potent. Just toss the damn ball right!
Next big rule change...hit the first toss or it’s a fault.
Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
Oh come on George!!! That Djoko match yesterday was about as one sided a 4 set match as you will see. Shapo has a long way to go, as does Tsitsipas, but i’d rather be Tsitsipas right now and people are still saying he’s overhyped? Looking good to me...
RaulRamirez
Legend
Radio tennis? Not sure I can do it. I'll watch this till my wife and son get up (we're all under the weather) or till I claim my fourth hour of sleep this week, I think.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
abmk
Bionic Poster
that's why I said if RBA is tired , it'd be a horrible loss.
If he manages to find his energy, then it won't.
Subway Tennis
Legend
The first big day of upsets and it has taken til day 7. It's a sign that it has been a great tourney with nearly everyone playing to seed. Kerber winning just two games in her defeat was the upset of the event thus far (imo).
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
It sucks, but can't expect too much anymore as old as he is. I never thought he would win here anyway. It would've been nice to see him get further yeah. I'm going to keep watching. I was watching before Federer and I'll be watching after he's gone. He's still the GOAT and I'm glad to have witnessed it all along the way.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
Oh fun times
RaulRamirez
Legend
Sorry, Mate. (Pat Rafter disagrees.)
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah, that's big too. Zverev just defaults to a defensive game when he's under pressure, and he doesn't have the defensive skills to pull it off. He retreats further behind the baseline and starts leaking errors off the FH in particular.
Otacon
Hall of Fame
As I said elsewhere, reaching No.1 was his last great goal after managing to win Slams again. Now he can say whatever he wants, but being the best is no longer the priority in his life.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
Looks like fed has confirmed he is playing clay...he is so retiring this year
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Basically he needs Fedr in terminal decline to get to 2 slams near Fed.
racquetreligion
Hall of Fame
just imagine when he improves his service balance which tends to end up hard to his left!
Ive been watching and loving his spirit 3 years ago as well and saw mainly claycourt matches
where he was unreal but still wonder why no one has corrected this hiccup esp. on the ad court.
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I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Cyprus
abmk
Bionic Poster
it was the greatest FH at his peak. and still so good in 2017/early 2018.
what confidence issues ?
just won Hopman cup, winning every set, without getting broken (in singles)
won 3 matches in straights here at the AO.
agassi was crunching groundstrokes (FH and BH) when old.
fed can atleast get the act together for FH - to hit it with authority.
don't care that much about topspin/flat BH. slice BH can cover for quite a bit.
return/movement/passing shots declining are all perfectly understandable.
but for God's sake, hit that damn FH !
marc45
G.O.A.T.
he once hosted the worst cable news show ever, and that's saying something
VaporDude95
Banned
Such a warrior bull GOAT lol
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