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Lleytonstation
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Mine wanders too much. I am just not thinking ahead at all. Not one point.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
In some ways, it would make this USO even sweeter than had it come at Wimbledon. Just for pure legacy purposes, many would argue that a 6th USO would be better for his legacy than a 9th Wimbledon would have been. The logic says that any Wimbledon title is better than any USO title, but a sixth trophy would break the tie he has with Jimmy and Pete and make him US Open GOAT. Something to ponder.
AceSalvo
Legend
Been saying this for a while now. I am so glad Fed pushed Djoko to the brink for that Wimbledon trophy. It did take a lot out from Djoko. Just don’t know how much hit Fed took. So far Fed looks good.
Another USO/AO/RG/Wimbledon will do a lot of good in that specific order.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
You see that "jinx" prediction from insecure pockets of the Djokovic-Nadal fan bases. What Fed fan has said that here? If they have, I must have them on ignore.
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
OK, guys, you're giving me too much hope. I just need to watch Federer with limited expectations.
sbengte
G.O.A.T.
What was the WB19 joke ? the "up to you" parting shot ?
I thought the "how do you become a champion?" will be answered with "by converting championship points".
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Something about relaxing after a 5th set tiebreaker.
Lleytonstation
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Yep, while I will not let my mind wander too much with positivity. I see this as "with great opportunity, comes potential failure."
As in, if he wins USO it might be a better story than winning WC, and if he loses to Rafa... can't even fathom it.
Arvind Sridhar
Semi-Pro
Nadal's looking good guys...As much as Federer's turned around the H2H, you never know....
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
i wish there was some way to confirm how the courts are playing. sascha said in his presser they are low and slow. roger obviously thinks its slow at night.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Is that a joke about Fed winning a NCYGS?
Or is that actually your preferred preference? Because I don't see any reason to put AO over RG, unless you just want to troll Novak by matching his 7.
AceSalvo
Legend
Lleytonstation
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Has anybody been watching Dimi play? Is he playing his typical level without the fluctuation? Or is he maxing out quite well?
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
I know its dimi but my concern is its a night match and fed clearly does not like those conditions
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, if it helps, Fed beat Dimi at a night match in New York...
In the Garden... indoors... in a charity match... like 5 years ago.
oldmanfan
Legend
I worry a bit about the night conditions too. But we'll just have to trust The Old Man to do his thang. He's almost undefeated in night matches at the USO (1 loss to Berdych a few years back?), and at the least, Dimi is a known opponent to Fedr. Also, he knows this is a huge chance for another slam finals. These are the chances he still plays for and relishes.
Arvind Sridhar
Semi-Pro
The Millman match was also a night match wasn't it? He had a near miss against Monfils in 2014.....apart from that he's been unscathed....
Lleytonstation
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Don't forget Millman... last year.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
oldmanfan
Legend
You're right. I think that might've been his 2nd loss at night at Ashe in his career. Either way, it's very rare for Fedr to lose at night at USO (knocks on wood
).
Lleytonstation
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I am going to do something very stupid, I am going to look past the Dimi match and on to the SF...You're right. I think that might've been his 2nd loss at night at Ashe in his career. Either way, it's very rare for Fedr to lose at night at USO (knocks on wood
I hope Med and Wawa go 5 sets and 5 hours tomorrow, and then I will take a tired Wawa.
oldmanfan
Legend
You may be right. But I feel it's really just the ball/court conditions that dictates his results, form included of course. But Fedr's finally rounding into form now with his ridic ground strokes against Goffin. Against Nagal in 1R, it made me think hard after seeing him wailing on ground strokes and being so persistent even when making many errors. I think he found what he was looking for after 2 matches, and he showed it against Goffin.
Of course against Dimi, it's one round further, and night instead of day, but Dimi hasn't played on Ashe at all, let alone Ashe at night. They'll both have to adjust to night conditions, but Fedr is more used to it this year and in general, being the marquee night player so often.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
oldmanfan
Legend
I am going to do something very stupid, I am going to look past the Dimi match and on to the SF...
I hope Med and Wawa go 5 sets and 5 hours tomorrow, and then I will take a tired Wawa.
While you're at it, also hope Nadl loses in the QF
.Arvind Sridhar
Semi-Pro
The Millman match went past midnight. I practically gave up and went to sleep after he lost the third only to come back and watch him when he went a break up in the fourth....I should have just waited till the morning...Terrible match....
Arvind Sridhar
Semi-Pro
I can't imagine Dimitrov bringing the amount of physicality that Millman brought that night...It will be interesting to see how both them adjust....
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Diego is a scrappy little guy, but he has absolutely nothing with which to hurt Rafa. His serve is especially exploitable. I watched live their IW match this year and Diego was absolutely blown off the court, winning only 4 games. It's like Mike Tyson battling a 13 year old boy, and I don't mean any disrespect to Diego, it's just the truth. He's never come close to beating Rafa.While you're at it, also hope Nadl loses in the QF
Lleytonstation
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The hope for that side is a quick victory by a zoning berrettini or Monfils (not sure which one zoning would be better). Then continue that zoning against Rafa... But let's be real, the winner will have played 5 tough sets and be dead for Rafa.While you're at it, also hope Nadl loses in the QF
Arvind Sridhar
Semi-Pro
I am going to do something very stupid, I am going to look past the Dimi match and on to the SF...
I hope Med and Wawa go 5 sets and 5 hours tomorrow, and then I will take a tired Wawa.
Haha I feel you....Everytime I think of flying or taking the bus to watch Federer, he's lost. Happened since 2017....Was very lucky to watch both Cincy 2015 and USO 2015 finals...The Cincy finals was something that I would never forget....and the lesser said about the latter the better....
oldmanfan
Legend
I understand what you're getting at, but I remember Diego won 1 set each at AO18(won set2) and RG18(won set1). True that he wasn't close to winning those matches, but I thought he could've won the AO18 match had a few BPs went his way bc the (63 67(4) 63 63, Nadal) score didn't show how close it actually was. Obviously Nadl is not Z, but still, Diego was hitting superbly against Z.
Lleytonstation
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See, I was not impressed by Diego today. Like @BeatlesFan said, he has literally nothing to hurt Rafa with.
That being said, a tough 4 setter where he makes Rafa run quite a bit could happen and be beneficial for us Fed fans in the long run.
oldmanfan
Legend
If it helps...
I thought Fedr had a decent chance against Nadl at RG19, he lost.
I thought Nadl was the slight favorite against Fedr at W19, he lost.
I'm thinking Nadl is the slight favorite against Fedr here... he'll lose?
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
How did you think fed had a decent shot at rg but rafa the slight favorite on grass?If it helps...
I thought Fedr had a decent chance against Nadl at RG19, he lost.
I thought Nadl was the slight favorite against Fedr at W19, he lost.
I'm thinking Nadl is the slight favorite against Fedr here... he'll lose?
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Just get Fed to the final. Then the nerves and FBPD will be back full throttle. If he actually w...If it helps...
I thought Fedr had a decent chance against Nadl at RG19, he lost.
I thought Nadl was the slight favorite against Fedr at W19, he lost.
I'm thinking Nadl is the slight favorite against Fedr here... he'll lose?
Stop, stop putting these thoughts in my head.
tusharlovesrafa
Hall of Fame
Hey guys!
Lleytonstation
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ADuck
Legend
hey tushar. Fancy seeing you here. How is the lab?
oldmanfan
Legend
On their forms going into their Fedal clashes.
I thought Fedr's form was slightly better than Nadl's at RG19 after seeing his play against Stan. But bc it's clay, I only gave Fedr a decent chance to win, and not the favorite. The sandstorm ruined any chance of that bc of their game styles.
I thought Nadl looked slightly better than Fedr at WB19 before they met.
And here at USO19, their forms are similar after 4R, but the conditions favor Nadl on top of the weaker draw.
tusharlovesrafa
Hall of Fame
She is doing great..She is turning out to be Fed fan..I have decided to cut back on her food if she doesn't go back to wagging her tail when Rafa plays..
Lleytonstation
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I like when Fed plays top players going into Finals. Such will be the case whether Med or Wawa.
oldmanfan
Legend
Dimi is a nice dood, but it'd be nice if Fedr just blow him off the court like he did Goffin. Dimi's still a nice dood even then!
Lleytonstation
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He is a nice dude, so hopefully he will do the right thing tomorrow.Dimi is a nice dood, but it'd be nice if Fedr just blow him off the court like he did Goffin. Dimi's still a nice dood even then!
FatFedererFanTurnsSlim
Semi-Pro
Only thing standing between Wapha & 19 is the legendary sureshs prediction streak. I'm still not confident about our guy. Let's hope he proves me wrong.
FatFedererFanTurnsSlim
Semi-Pro
Fun fact: Dimi is the first guy that Feddy will face in this US Open that is over 6'.
fedfan08
Professional
It’s ridiculous. I hate to say it but I’m not sure I wang Roger to get to the final. If it’s a ”dream final” and he loses I’m done with this sport forever.
Tennis_Hands
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Really amazing feat if Fed can win this thing.
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