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2012 French Open SF: [1] Novak Djokovic v. [3] Roger Federer
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sbengte
G.O.A.T.
Anyone noticed this 5 setter chain in the top half of the draw ? As you can see, each match is an improvement over the previous one in terms of drama and nail biter quality.
G Simon def B.Baker in 5 sets
S.Wawrinka def G Simon in 5 sets
JW Tsonga def S.Wawrinka in 5 sets (by breaking in the last game of the fifth)
N Djokovic def JW Tsonga in 5 sets (after saving 4 MPs)
If the trend continues, it should be
R Federer def N Djokovic in 5 sets (insert whatever can be more epic than saving 4 MPs
)
G Simon def B.Baker in 5 sets
S.Wawrinka def G Simon in 5 sets
JW Tsonga def S.Wawrinka in 5 sets (by breaking in the last game of the fifth)
N Djokovic def JW Tsonga in 5 sets (after saving 4 MPs)
If the trend continues, it should be
R Federer def N Djokovic in 5 sets (insert whatever can be more epic than saving 4 MPs
)
SoBad
G.O.A.T.
I happened to overhear the other day this heavy woman on the E train talking about affordable anger management classes they offer over in Newark, NJ.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Yeah, but if the trend continues ANY FURTHER than the semi ....Anyone noticed this 5 setter chain in the top half of the draw ? As you can see, each match is an improvement over the previous one in terms of drama and nail biter quality.
G Simon def B.Baker in 5 sets
S.Wawrinka def G Simon in 5 sets
JW Tsonga def S.Wawrinka in 5 sets (by breaking in the last game of the fifth)
N Djokovic def JW Tsonga in 5 sets (after saving 4 MPs)
If the trend continues, it should be
R Federer def N Djokovic in 5 sets (insert whatever can be more epic than saving 4 MPs
TennisLovaLova
Hall of Fame
^^^ Same here
but I have to admit that this GIF, when properly used, is almost invincible
but I have to admit that this GIF, when properly used, is almost invincible
Beacon Hill
Hall of Fame
Showers and fairly strong winds forecast for Friday.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
The Eagle in three sets.
One Gif to bring them all and in the light bind them
In the Land of Basalt and Lindt, where the Eagle perches.
One GIF to rule them all, One Gif to find them,
One Gif to bring them all and in the light bind them
In the Land of Basalt and Lindt, where the Eagle perches.
sbengte
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, but if the trend continues ANY FURTHER than the semi ....
Nah, the trend applies only to the top half and it finishes with the semi
The trend for the bottom half is to dish out bagels/breadsticks until you eat one yourself in the next match :twisted:
Djokovic wins and flashes the finger at Federer
Flashes this:
Thinking this:
Federer did not point the finger at Djokovic, after not making a Slam final for more than a year, he was just pointing it to himself in a 'I am still good, I am still here' kinda way. Not really sending out a message.
Objective Danny
Hall of Fame
King Djokovic in 4 lively sets. After which Mirka will take to the court to console her man.
underground
G.O.A.T.
Could i request you all to stop posting or quoting this gif.
Just got up this morning and every thread in this forum has this gif being posted after every fifth post.
Thanks.
Senti your gifs are old now, this is the latest fashion. :lol:
Oh guys REMEMBER the middle finger is left for Rafa when Fed beats him in the final.
Anyone noticed this 5 setter chain in the top half of the draw ? As you can see, each match is an improvement over the previous one in terms of drama and nail biter quality.
G Simon def B.Baker in 5 sets
S.Wawrinka def G Simon in 5 sets
JW Tsonga def S.Wawrinka in 5 sets (by breaking in the last game of the fifth)
N Djokovic def JW Tsonga in 5 sets (after saving 4 MPs)
If the trend continues, it should be
R Federer def N Djokovic in 5 sets (insert whatever can be more epic than saving 4 MPs
The same scoreline as the Tsonga match, except for the fifth going 15-13
Roger however, GOAT that he is, trashes scripts, abuses trends and beats Rafa in the final
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Docalex007
Hall of Fame
So is this match taking place on Thursday or Friday? Anyone??
jm1980
Talk Tennis Guru
It's on Friday. Semifinals will be played starting at 1 PM local time.
Still no word on who's playing first.
mnovak1217
Rookie
Last year Fed vs. Novak was the 2nd match.
I'm assuming that will be the case again this year as that is the more intriguing matchup and will be in their prime time.
The only reason they go on first is becasue they have had more rest, but I doubt it since Nadal and Ferrer still have an off day tomorrow.
What does everyone else think??
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Federer isn't beating Dokovic without at least 5 match points.
Sid_Vicious
G.O.A.T.
I'm a federer fan as well, but I wouldn't mind djokovic winning four in a row, It wouldn't damage federer's already amazing line of achievements. It won't happen this year though, Federer in 4 sets!
Ralph
Hall of Fame
However, Feather, th conditions last year were much quicker than this year. It will be hard to grind Ralph down, nigh on impossible. The guy stands in Suzanne Lenglen to receive serve in Philippe Chatrier, he moonballs everything until he forces an error... yawn... Every streak may end, but not this one this year.
I'll be happy if Novak gets through to challenge him, for he WON'T go AWOL in the match as Roger is prone to doing.
cluckcluck
Hall of Fame
Totally think he will too.
cucio
Legend
Djokovic winning a Djoker Slam would be a huge troutslap in the face of the mythical Fedal era, so I wouldn't mind it at all, if only for the trolling value here. Actually, I might be rooting a bit for it for that reason.
Regarding this match, I have absolutely no idea who has the best chance to take it. Fed has the experience and the pedigree, and Djoker has the ranking and the form. Hoping for a good match, without too much physical wear, so we get a great final too.
Towser83
G.O.A.T.
yes federer never won 4 slams in a row, but so what? djokovic will never win 16 slams or break many other records federer has set. If Nadal had lost at RG in 2006 or 2007 instead of 2009, Fed would have done it. That's the way the luck went.
A lot of people don't want to see Djokovic succeed because it gives him something over Federer and Nadal. But despite Fed being my all time favourite, I don't need him to have every record.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I'd rather see Djokovic turn to his parents in the stands and yell - "SHUT UP!!!!", a la Federer style.
Ralph
Hall of Fame
I'd rather see Djokovic turn to his parents in the stands and yell - "SHUT UP!!!!", a la Federer style.
I'd rather see Federer turn to Djokovic's parents in the stands and yell - "SHUT UP!"
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
kishnabe
Talk Tennis Guru
Federer playing better than Rome. Djokovic playing a little worse than Rome.
Nadal playing almost as good as 08 FO. Nadal wins in the end....it doesn't matter Federer or Djokovic who reaches the final.
At least the semifinal would be enjoyable than the rout that will happen in the final!
marc45
G.O.A.T.
simple question...i've never heard it asked here and obviously never answered...if this is what nadal does to win six french opens, assuming many others would love to win one, why not emulate? (hurt their pride, fragile egos?)....of course you could just be exaggerating
FlashFlare11
Hall of Fame
Yes, Federer's form has been severely underrated in this tournament thus far. His only "bad" match was in the first round vs. Kamke. He played well against everyone else, they were just playing just as well. We saw the Federer of old in the final three sets vs. del Potro, with Roger stepping-up when it mattered.
Now we just need that Federer for the entirety of a match against Djokovic.
Losing sets to players ranked 92, 89 and 109 is not playing better.
Towser83
G.O.A.T.
do you honestly think he'll beat nadal in the final though, or do you not mind?
FlashFlare11
Hall of Fame
I don't really care. I mean, I'd love to see Djokovic hold all four slams, but I can't root against Roger, even if it means he'd lose the final (which is a foregone conclusion).
clayman2000
Hall of Fame
The fact is though that Nadal, Federer and Djokovic now are just about knocking on the door of EVERY relevant record. Sampras never came close to winning the French, and in between Laver and Fed, only Sampras won 3 slams in a row. Now in the past 6 years, its been done 4 times by 3 different men.
Also consider the dominance of the trio. Barring anything major, 2012 will be the 6th straight year that the top 3 players in the world are Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. Thats unheard of
Towser83
G.O.A.T.
no i understand that. just that you seemed to be quite invested in the next match, and didn't know what you thought his chances were. i haven't seen much of Fed's matches so far as i've been busy in america but i wasn't sure if Fed was playing well or not. From what I've seen he's been a bit patchy. but he might turn it on when it counts..
I don't actually think Federer is incapable of beating nadal at RG, but i think nadal is playing too good again and Roger never managed to take his chances in 2006, 2011 and maybe even 2007
Towser83
G.O.A.T.
yeah between them they will probably tie up most records.
OverratedIvanovic
Semi-Pro
Spoken like a true Federer fan, kudos.
gold soundz
Professional
Federer played quite possibly the worst I've ever seen (post 2003) against Del Potro in those first 2 sets. I think Djokovic is taking this one in 4 or 5.
jakemcclain32
Banned
Roger in 5.
FlashFlare11
Hall of Fame
I loved last year's match. For me, it was the best match of 2011. That's why I'm so excited for it, regardless of the implications. Federer's form hasn't been that bad this tournament, but he played brilliantly in the final three sets against del Potro. I hope he brings that form with him against Djokovic. If so, he has a very high chance of winning.
I agree. I think Federer can beat Nadal at RG, but there are so many things working against him there. There's the match-up issue which is obvious, the clay which magnifies it, and the mental block which must be at its peak at RG. But if he beats Novak and gets to the final, I hope the Indian Wells semi is fresh in his mind. He did all the right things in that match and, hopefully, he uses that strategy. He absolutely has to in order to win.
Mighty Matteo
Semi-Pro
Federer probably has tons of confidence from his win over Del Potro, which he said to Espn after the match. He also said that he felt really good physically, which is a good sign, even though he will have 2 days to rest. If he serves well and mixes his shot selection up, there is no reason why can't beat Djokovic. It's not easy to tell who will win this match beforehand because one of them could show up playing really well and the other could have an off day. anything is possible, though I have a feeling that Federer will win in either 4 or 5. I feel like he has the mental edge.
