Breakpointerer
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We will always have Basel
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Frank Bannister
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Federer still won today in the big scheme of things.
Chin up fellow Fed fans.
Chin up fellow Fed fans.
Lleytonstation
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Well, at 38 Fed loss... but so did 32 year old Djoker...
Frank Bannister
Semi-Pro
Exactly
MambiPambi
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Point penalty for lobbing the ball in the air after a point? What a joke.
ghostofMecir
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Match was very much like their match at the ATP Finals last year. The AD scoring system made it seem relatively close, but Zverev was never threatened at all. Federer’s serve had nothing on it at all and it’s a testament to Federer’s craft and talent that he was able to win a set via tiebreaker.
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AceSalvo
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On top of that, what has Zverev done all year??? Nothing at all. Zevrev had the upper hand being fresh into this match by having done nothing all year. Same thing happened in the Dimitrov match. While Fed is busy adding more mileage at 38 towards the end of the year. 2019 is all but over for Fed.
Hopefully, Fed gets some good rest for 2020.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
I give the win to Fed. He gave Zverev the "pep" talk that saved his year. Win added to Fed column.
Fedforever
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Unfortunately he seems rather determined not to do that with a whole series of exhibitions.
TearTheRoofOff
G.O.A.T.
Probably the most ret@rded violation I've ever seen.
oldmanfan
Legend
That was such a LULZ penalty, especially docking a point for it (yes, 2nd violation, but does it even warrant a warning?). I mean, we have guys like Djokr throwing his racket and denting the back fence-cushion with no pentalty. Then there was Medv and Z and many others chucking racquets with no pentalties, yet he docks a point from Fedr for barely lobbing a ball straight up (not into the crowd) into the air? It was not anywhere close to a full on swing. Was it any different than slamming a ball into the court surface after being broken out of frustration?
Ridiculous!
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Breakpointerer
Legend
I'm just imagining how Djoker would've reacted if he was in Feds place lol
oldmanfan
Legend
Even after a loss, Fedr shows the fan love.
Fan Fav?
No doubt!
Fan Fav?
No doubt!
Fedforever
Hall of Fame
Fed looking anguished over Wimbledon and the slam record. It was a nice tough inviting Marc Rosset to do one of the Laver Cup matches.
Fedforever
Hall of Fame
upchuck
Hall of Fame
Who is the reporter that elicited this response?
Fedforever
Hall of Fame
Apparently it was Stuart Fraser.
According to one BTL Twitter commentator the response meant "Federer has ruined his legacy". Not an overreaction at all.
Arvind Sridhar
Semi-Pro
Exactly what I thought while watching the match...It's hard to dislodge Zverev when he's serving like this....But was great to see Federer getting the second set...Testament to the fire still burning bright in the young man's heart....Hope he gets his season back on track in Basel....Been very underwhelming after a superb summer on clay and grass..Heard this is the first time after 2013 where he's not gotten to a SF for three consecutive tournaments.......With respect to the code violation, felt it was a tad harsh...But rules are rules even for Federer.....
upchuck
Hall of Fame
It had to be a British reporter because they really are the worst. Not surprised it's Stuart.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
I don't think anyone ever said Fed was perfect. I love when people point things out like this and try to make it a big deal. It happens so rare and it is never an actual bad thing. The point is other players have a consistent record of having more incidents and issues.
Shows just how great Fed really is off court as well.
oldmanfan
Legend
Fedr. Olympics 2020. A thread was made.
Here's Fedr tweeting it:
Here's Fedr tweeting it:
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icedevil0289
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Ohhh interesting. I just hope he knows what he is doing eith his schedule for next year. Personally idc for the French and would have been perfectly happy to have him skip from here on out like he did previously.
Otacon
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Breakpointerer
Legend
Had no idea he was starting his Basel campaign today or his first opponent lol, just found out
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Through two sets, his play has been mediocre, at best. His movement looks great however. Blake was saying, "Roger was unbelievably fast in his prime, but he's still faster out there than almost anybody."
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
Had no idea he was playing. I didn't think the tournament had even started.
Breakpointerer
Legend
I thought it was sometime next week lol
Was so surprised when I randomly typed in 'federer' and got the live score
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
Well, it's not a live score anymore.
6-2 6-1 guys.
6-2 6-1 guys.
oldmanfan
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AceSalvo
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AceSalvo
Legend
A strong finish to 2019 will definitely be a good prep for AO20. Let’s hope Fed maximizes whatever opportunity presents him with. Can’t wait to see an injury free Fed with a decent form at AO20.
ForehandRF
Legend
Another title in London would be a huge confidence boost for him.He needs a big run there after years with strange losses.
AceSalvo
Legend
True. Fed just can’t catch a break from the bad luck at the WTF since 2012. Kind of similar to his bad luck at the USO. Makes me wonder if it’s just an end of season hang over after a big Wimb run or if it’s because of the consistent slowing down of the playing conditions.
Breakpointerer
Legend
Reading that tweet made me feel good
ForehandRF
Legend
Well, he lost that epic vs Djokovic in 2012 unfortunately, then 2013 his worst year, followed by the famous withdrawal before the final in 2014 and in 2015, well, Djokovic again.2017 & 2018 were pretty bad.
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mightyjeditribble
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Would be amazing to see Fed win another WTF. I have this funny feeling that it could be Nadal's year finally though.
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Breakpointerer
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3 semis and 3 finals since 2011. I still have no clue how he didn't win 2017 though, literally just needed to beat Goffin and Dimitrov ffs.
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