AnOctorokForDinner
Talk Tennis Guru
So what is your point other than being hurtbutt about old GOATerer looking poised to strengthen his IW GOATness while ****** falters?
2019 Indian Wells F - [4] Federer vs [7] Thiem
- Thread starter Im(moral) Winner
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So what is your point other than being hurtbutt about old GOATerer looking poised to strengthen his IW GOATness while ****** falters?
Night Slasher
Semi-Pro
Beautiful view and the apartment!No chance. He's playing because he has Moet sponsor obligations and because he has a chance to gain some serious points. Novak has an opulent pad in Miami, so he'll be there too:
More pics:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/interiors-entertaining/g8694/novak-djokovic-miami-house/
Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
Is it just me or is the final WAY later this year? I thought it was like 3 PM (EST) last yr.
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
It was 4 PM (EST) last year, 6 PM (EST) in 2017, 4:30 PM (EST) in 2016 and 5:20 PM in 2015.
Towser83
G.O.A.T.
Yeah same guy who was part of Nadal's "nightmare" USO 2018 draw and took him 5 sets ( bagelling along the way) supposedly wrecking his chances vs Delpo. But now he's a mug lol
Gazelle
G.O.A.T.
Ye, I recall as a European I could usually watch Indian Wells finals without having to waste precious sleeping hours. Will not be the case today.
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Sambuccashake
Hall of Fame
"-CORRECTIONOVERRULED!!!"Mohamed Lahyani is back umpiring a huge final
(Bellowed 1 ms after the ball bounces at the far end of the court)
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Yes, he's rather exceptional isn't he? Glad you recognise that. [emoji14]
Anyway, it's hardly Fed's fault if the other players can't beat him. I do think we'll have some young guys stepping it up consistently in the next couple of years or so.
(Sent from my mobile phone.)
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
The longer the woman's match lasts, the worst it is for Roger, Conditions start to slow down and become heavier the later it gets. They put back the final two years this year already, but this gives a significant advantage to Thiem. I was hoping Roger could get on court precisely at 3:30, but these women just keep going at it.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
If this were Miami id give Thiem a realistic chance. Not here
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Looks like it will be warm and dry for men's match. It will start in the mid-80's and drop to mid-70's by eve. Humidity is very low 20%.
I think Roger will be able to hit thru Thiem just fine, esp. after Thiem played a tough 3 setter yesterday.
I predict 2 straight sets for Rog.
I think Roger will be able to hit thru Thiem just fine, esp. after Thiem played a tough 3 setter yesterday.
I predict 2 straight sets for Rog.
underground
G.O.A.T.
It's fine IMO, if Fed can deal with Stan's heavy ball at night time, then he'll able to do the same against Thiem during mid afternoon.
TennisFan3
Talk Tennis Guru
These matches are decided by what is between the ears more than anything else.
The players who consistently have had success against Roger are those that can match or exceed him mentally. Those who can defiantly stare at Federer and make it known that they are there to beat him.
Those that do not choke on big points and make Roger feel the heat. Only Djokovic and Nadal have done that consistently in this era.
So it doesn't matter how Thiem plays. He will lose it mentally and unravel when the pressure is on.
Federer in 2: 6-2, 6-4.
The players who consistently have had success against Roger are those that can match or exceed him mentally. Those who can defiantly stare at Federer and make it known that they are there to beat him.
Those that do not choke on big points and make Roger feel the heat. Only Djokovic and Nadal have done that consistently in this era.
So it doesn't matter how Thiem plays. He will lose it mentally and unravel when the pressure is on.
Federer in 2: 6-2, 6-4.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Omg the WTA match taking 5 hours, WHO COULD'VE PREDICTED THIS?!
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Seriously bad for Fed that this f---ing women's match drones on and on. When I predicted an easy straight sets victory for Roger, I assumed he wouldn't be playing a night match. And that is what it's essentially become now. The conditions grow insanely slow and heavy as the sun sets.
AceSalvo
Legend
underground
G.O.A.T.
Overreacting much? It's not even 4PM down there.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
That was my point: it will not be mid-afternoon when Fed plays Thiem, it will be a nighttime match. Temps drop rapidly by 4:00 pm and you have heavy slow conditions by 5:00 at the latest.
Boom-Boom
Legend
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Are you at IW as I am? I'm not overrreacting, the court reacts radically different the later it gets.
underground
G.O.A.T.
Have some faith in Fed ffs, you sound like it's life and death between day and night.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
If you were familiar with the low desert climate, you would get the anxiety from a Fed fan.
Yes, and it is midnight here and I am supposed to wake up soon...wow and there will be the trophy ceremony after this
The difference is that nobody gives a flying f.ck about Wta.
underground
G.O.A.T.
I mean, not really disputing the court speed issues. But... you know... it's a tennis match... your posts sound like as if you had $100000 on the line from the match, relax.
-NN-
G.O.A.T.
Fed needs a miracle he's almost 40 years old.
forzamilan90
Legend
why the delay? 6:30, now 6:35 eastern time.
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Haas says, "Clear up zis court for da real fynal."
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
Women's final lasted long. Now's their trophy presentation.
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
"Roger has a solid 10–4 record against Austrians," says one match preview.
Why do people bandy about those kinds of stats as if they matter one bit? As if Fed's record against, say, Jürgen Melzer might be predictive of this match just because he happens to also be Austrian.
Why do people bandy about those kinds of stats as if they matter one bit? As if Fed's record against, say, Jürgen Melzer might be predictive of this match just because he happens to also be Austrian.
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