Federer is good at absorbing the pace against Nole. Berdych is a flat hitter and generate pace and I think Fed can use that to his advantage particularly on the bh. He takes the ball early and redirect back. I also see Berdych's passing ability will be tested since Fed is playing more attacking tennis.
2014 Dubai SF: [1] Novak Djokovic vs. [4] Roger Federer
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Federer is good at absorbing the pace against Nole. Berdych is a flat hitter and generate pace and I think Fed can use that to his advantage particularly on the bh. He takes the ball early and redirect back. I also see Berdych's passing ability will be tested since Fed is playing more attacking tennis.
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
What an amazing performance from Rodge. Never thought I'd ever see him playing like that again.
Master!
(no probs Djok, you'll probably get him next time... )
Master!
(no probs Djok, you'll probably get him next time... )
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
Pathetic, indeed. :roll:Lol you really are pathetic. You don't even like Roger! Anything just to see Novak lose eh?
What a great match. We're heading for a great 2014 from the looks of it so far!
Lol you really are pathetic. You don't even like Roger! Anything just to see Novak lose eh?
He hates Nole more than Roger so he end up rooting for Roger. And Nole is a threat to Nadal for year end ranking race.
Djokovic2011
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FedererWinsWimbledon2014
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Great tennis as always, don't think anyone can deny this is the best match up in tennis currently.
Fed rolled back the years, all those who said he would never beat Nole again have been proven wrong. Tennis fans are so lucky to have Fed, watching him today was incredible.
Tomorrow is a tough match and for the first time this week I think Fed will lose.
As shown today he can more than hang with Nole, Fed might just have his own Rocky story.
Fed rolled back the years, all those who said he would never beat Nole again have been proven wrong. Tennis fans are so lucky to have Fed, watching him today was incredible.
Tomorrow is a tough match and for the first time this week I think Fed will lose.
As shown today he can more than hang with Nole, Fed might just have his own Rocky story.
dudeski
Hall of Fame
I he beats Berdych then he is officially back in business. Otherwise not sure yet.
LazyNinja19
Banned
Couldn't catch the match. Just saw the HotShot from Fed on the ATP site. What a volley. Just wow!
Fed looking lethal!!
Any link for the highlights?
Fed looking lethal!!
Any link for the highlights?
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
True, but we all said that before this match, so why should we just keep extending it? I agree that it's important for him to beat Berdych though.
Couldn't catch the match. Just saw the HotShot from Fed on the ATP site. What a volley. Just wow!
Fed looking lethal!!
Any link for the highlights?
http://www.tenniztube.com/video/226...oger-federer-2014-dubai-semi-final-highlights
LazyNinja19
Banned
Thanks man! Fed's volleys look beautiful! Amazing high level from him. Novak looked shell shocked..
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
I have to say reading some of the Nadal fans' comments in this thread, and I'm not gonna mention any names, make me roll my eyes. They get riled very easily[and perhaps understandably] when opposing fans write snide things about him but I've seen similar posts in this thread about Djokovic! Double standards eh, gotta love em'.
LOL thats the truth
Hey what went wrong for Joker today I didnt watch. Was Fed just playing out of his mind or did Joker blow it?
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
LOL thats the truth
Fed played above average compared to how he normally plays these days, but Novak wasn't that great, particularly on the big points, and Federer played well on those. Few if any stupid errors. And the few big points that Federer didn't play well, Djokovic didn't capitalize. Truthfully, Federer was a clipped net away from going down a set and a break, and that could've been curtains, but that's the nature of these matches.
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Hmm well thats different. Usually its the other way around. There is a fine line in this game thats for sure
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
LOL thats the truth
Federer was just the better player overall, his movement in particular was as good as anything I've seen from him and a vast improvement on 2013. Djokovic started off great but his level did come down a bit after the 1st set and Fed was just hitting the ball superbly and serving really well.
The good thing about this result is that my expectations for Nole are now at an all time low so any good results he produces for the rest of the season will be a bonus for me. 2011 seems like a LONG time ago.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Hmm well thats different. Usually its the other way around. There is a fine line in this game thats for sure
Yeah, I edited my post and that's basically what I said. It's a fine line in these matches.
Federer was just the better player overall, his movement in particular was as good as anything I've seen from him and a vast improvement on 2013. Djokovic started off great but his level did come down a bit after the 1st set and Fed was just hitting the ball superbly and serving really well.
The good thing about this result is that my expectations for Nole are now at an all time low so any good results he produces for the rest of the season will be a bonus for me. 2011 seems like a LONG time ago.
Eh. I dont know. Lets see in Indian Wells and Miami. Thats where the rubber hits the road.
Djokovic2011
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Nathaniel_Near
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It's just Dubai.
No offence, but it's a 500.
Seen some big overreactions based on this one match result which is hardly a surprising match result anyway, even if it was the less favoured result overall.
It's just Dubai.
No offence, but it's a 500.
Seen some big overreactions based on this one match result which is hardly a surprising match result anyway, even if it was the less favoured result overall.
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Nathaniel_Near
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The giant pile of manure hits the wind turbine farm at the 1000's where finally once again we will see every top player enter, including Nadal, Wowrinka, Murray, Djokovic, Federer, etc.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
I agree. Truthfully, the masters are not even that important compared to if this was a slam win. I think it might actually tell us more bad about Djokovic than good about Federer.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Great just what tennis needs is more FEDAL. :-?
Looks like it might turn out to be another tepid fanboy year of tennis. Only bright spot is Stan and even that is a question mark.
Looks like it might turn out to be another tepid fanboy year of tennis. Only bright spot is Stan and even that is a question mark.
rainingaces
Legend
Thanks for this, I have not been able to see any tennis all week.
First thing I noticed was how fast the court was, then how loose the net was.
Federer should beat Berdych tomorrow, he has his troubles with him but usally on the faster surface federer wins.
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Nathaniel_Near
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Berdych just won a title. Federer hasn't won one since Halle last year.
Since Halle last year, Djokovic and Nadal have won many titles -- it's been the Djokodal show.
Do you lack that much compassion?
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
This is the way I see it as well. It will be very interesting to see how Djokovic performs over the next few months.
I think he's lost focus...too many distractions (wedding, non-profit, whatever else). Sad to see. That said, Fed looks like he drank from the Fountain of Youth.
heftylefty
Hall of Fame
Do the Swiss now own the Djoker?
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
So far this year they do!
I'm sure they own his bank account.
urundai
Professional
Thank you. That's some really great, all court tennis between the two.
rainingaces
Legend
Djokovics time will come this year, maybe Indian Wells is where he will start, he played well today.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah, he'll be alright. All the great players are eventually.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
HEHE. It was a glorious match
The great man will win #18 if he plays at this level. No question.
The great man will win #18 if he plays at this level. No question.
Sid_Vicious
G.O.A.T.
Its an ATP 500 level event. Settle down.
underground
G.O.A.T.
Novak was off the boil a bit after the first set, whereas Federer's level maintained (if not got betterer) throughout the match. Some amazing rallies and clutch play/serve from Fed today.
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Berdych just won a title. Federer hasn't won one since Halle last year.
Since Halle last year, Djokovic and Nadal have won many titles -- it's been the Djokodal show.
Do you lack that much compassion?
I usually lose all compassion when Dad whips his son with a belt and then goes and gets red ball in mouth Gimped by Nadal. :neutral:
Ok Berdych is playing some nice ball. He looked good at the AO.
ok I will settle down now.....:|
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SystemicAnomaly
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Didn't see it. What is this that Roger is holding up? A red ball???
swordtennis
G.O.A.T.
Didn't see it. What is this that Roger is holding up? A red ball???
LOL that is awesome. Dad is a legend. Wish Novak had more of that legend in him.
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