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Thanks man, I try to search up that match as well.
2013 Basel Discussion Thread
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Thanks man, I try to search up that match as well.
chicagodude
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I dunno, I am living under the assumption that Fed might not go far here or in Paris, but at least win a couple of matches. Then Gasquet, Waw and Tsonga would pretty much all have to make at least the QF in Paris to even have a chance.
There is I guess the offchance of Raonic making the final in Paris, that would make it interesting
underground
G.O.A.T.
I dunno, I am living under the assumption that Fed might not go far here or in Paris, but at least win a couple of matches. Then Gasquet, Waw and Tsonga would pretty much all have to make at least the QF in Paris to even have a chance.
There is I guess the offchance of Raonic making the final in Paris, that would make it interesting
As long as Nadal doesn't pull out of Paris, then Fed should be relatively safe for WTF. The reason being that Gasquet would then be seeded #9 for Paris, which means that he could play either Federer, Berdych, Stan or Tsonga in the 3rd round, limiting the amount of points two of the players can get.
But then again I'm sure by coincidence Gasquet will land on Federer or Berdych's path.
dudeski
Hall of Fame
Fed will make it. He only needs to finish 9th in the race because Murray is out. Great no problem. Also Fed will most likely Basel title so that will cement things.
ruerooo
Legend
I am Roger's fan, but I have no idea what you're basing this on.
Even if neither Istomin nor Dimitrov (or Dolgopolov) pulls the upset, the likelihood will be he still has to get past Berdych.
Yeah I noticed that. Does that mean that Tsonga does have a good chance of making the WTF because he didn't play many tournaments? In which case Wawrinka should really make sure to not have another early loss in Paris, I want him to qualify. He deserves it after this season.
I didn't see the match by the way. What happened? Did it look like Wawrinka was trying? Did he have a bad day? Was it something mental, nerves? Agghh.. it would have been great for him to get to the semis or maybe more.
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Berydych not looking so good himself against Karlovic.
dudeski
Hall of Fame
Indoors GOATing for Fed is like riding a bicycle, he never forgets it and is always just a single match away from being able to do it once again.
underground
G.O.A.T.
It doesn't matter in Paris. The reason why Stan and Gasquet needs to replace points is because they played more than 6 ATP 500 & 250s, whereas right now Fed has the advantage because he only has played in Rotterdam, Dubai, Halle, Hamburg, Gstaad. So he can just add Basel points to his total.
tipsa...don'tlikehim!
Talk Tennis Guru
Go Ivo !!!
I thought it was something about playing 19 tournaments in total that count. Don't know about the 500 and 250s sepperately
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Wim
Guest
Another tiebrak.. who takes it?
underground
G.O.A.T.
19 means (for players out of top 8 it's 18)
1 WTF
4 Grand Slams
8 mandatory Master 1000s
6 500/250s (including Monte Carlo)
The 6 tournaments with the most points will form the last category. I believe that a player must play at least 4 500 events, otherwise there will be a 0 point penalty taking up one of the 6 spaces which cannot be replaced.
tipsa...don'tlikehim!
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Ivoooooooooooooooooooooooo
underground
G.O.A.T.
Credit to Ivo he actually played a good tiebreak there.
The moment I saw the draw I knew Berdych was gonna have a tough time.
Fed couldn't have it much better than this. Given the circumstances now it's just as good as his RG draw this year, he better not mess this up again.
The moment I saw the draw I knew Berdych was gonna have a tough time.
Fed couldn't have it much better than this. Given the circumstances now it's just as good as his RG draw this year, he better not mess this up again.
forthegame
Hall of Fame
Wow! The Dr beat Berdych? Surprised.
ScottleeSV
Hall of Fame
Good news for Fed but there's a long way to go before the semi finals yet.
And it's not like Ivo couldn't beat Fed if he plays like that anyway.
First up - Istomin.
And it's not like Ivo couldn't beat Fed if he plays like that anyway.
First up - Istomin.
RF20Lennon
Legend
Come on Fed seriously! Time to win back Basel
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
were 2-2 previously, thus no real surprise; Karlo plays great since retiring Blake at the USO, what a match and moment that was!
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
Yes, I wish that too, but Delpo has an easier than expected half too, and as things are now, he's the favorite, IMO
ilovetennis212
Professional
counterloop
Professional
I think they were 4-2 to Berdych prior to today.
Ivo has beaten Roger...when Federer was in his prime.
ruerooo
Legend
This is what I'm thinking.
Plus Dr. Ivo has an extra incentive for a mighty comeback since he was out with that illness.
I hope Roger can take him out. But I don't assume it's a given.
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Wim
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Lukhas
Legend
^Dr. Ivo lost to Gasquet (of all returners on the tour) in two last week. Plus, the H2H is clearly unfavourable. However as Robredo shown, it isn't the end of the world. Maybe something will happen.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=F324&oId=K336
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=F324&oId=K336
Funny how many tiebreaks those guys played. Federer won almost all of them, Karlovic deserves to have at least one win.
ruerooo
Legend
IINM, it's a play on words -- the original "Dr. Evil" -- in addition to which, when he plays in his shades, at his height, he really does look a little intimidating. So it's like calling him Dr. Evil without really going all the way there.
dudeski
Hall of Fame
Lol at Istomin being a threat to Federer. Come on this is indoors season and Fed has got this!
tipsa...don'tlikehim!
Talk Tennis Guru
No irony here, but when you lost 2 times this season to players ranked 100+ you should take any match very seriously.
I agree Federer should beat Istomin though.
Rozroz
G.O.A.T.
with Fed at this level, anything can happen.
all the lesser players feel they can beat him and they play differently.
Terenigma
G.O.A.T.
This is why its a problem for Federer now more than anything. For years he's had that unbeatable persona and oppenents often beat themselfs when Federer produces a magic shot and they think they cant win. Thats not the case now, anyone who is feeling good that day will fancy their chance to take him out even if he's playing well.
marc45
G.O.A.T.
Isner just takes out Gulbis in 2 tiebreaks, classic Isner...only caught the end, not sure if there were any breaks (live scoreboard needs to be just a bit quicker though they do a great job)
sorry, my bad completely, they're playing in Valencia, doh!...no breaks though...0-8 for Isner....0-10 for Gulbis
sorry, my bad completely, they're playing in Valencia, doh!...no breaks though...0-8 for Isner....0-10 for Gulbis
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llodra_fan
Professional
What a volley to win the game !! I want llodra-delpo again
