2015 BNP Paribas / Indian Wells (R4) - Roger Federer vs Jack Sock

[The Green Mile]

2015 BNP Paribas Open / Indian Wells (R4) - Roger Federer vs Jack Sock

The first meeting between Roger and Jack. In fact, this will be the Sock's first meeting with any of the "Big Four".
Sounds daunting, but Sock is looking forward to it, especially since it's in the United States.
Roger's form hasn't been the greatest this tournament, while Sock played some nice tennis after a shaky start against Bautista Agut, and caused another upset.
Hopefully, the match is of a high quality.

(Pic is from 2010 practice session)

 

[The Green Mile]

I'm thinking it's going to be Federer in 2.

 

[Gary Duane]

I said Fed in 3. He looked off tonight, so I don't know what to expect from him. But Sock looks to me to be more of an attacker than Seppi, and Fed likes to face aggressive players.

Fed usually does not have to weak days in a row, so he may be due for a good showing.

 

[Starbuckingham]

Fed would love Sock's big hitting and use its power to his advantage. But if Sock will hit with crazy spinny zipping moonballs to Fed's backhand, Fed will have some troubles.

 

[PeteD]

After last night, Fed in 3 is the most I can give the old man . . .

 

[ArcspacE]

GOAT in 2 mildly entertaining sets

 

[tennisaddict]

Fed in 2 easy sets. Seppi is way more consistent and hard to put away

 

[chjtennis]

Every remaining match is dangerous for Fed. Wouldn't rule out Sock, but still, you have to go with Federer - in 2.

 

[mule250]

Seems crazy that this will be his first meeting with any of the big four. He's been around for awhile now

 

[AnotherTennisProdigy]

Thus begins the Federer vs Roddick head to head: Part 2

 

[Nostradamus]

Sock is Better than Roger was at this age ... so i think Sock should win this one.......

 

[SQA333]

Should have a tiebreak involved in this one.

 

[tennisfan17]

Praying for sock in 3.. Let's go! (Not the logical outcome but hey! A boy can dream )

 

[tenisdecente]

Federer in 2, even playing average like last night. I dont think Sock is a real threat but the Swiss is capable of the worst/best these days

 

[3fees]

Federer lost his inside out swing against Seppi, then made the adjustment to keep on track. Federer in 2 unless Sock plays inspired then Federer in 3.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[spinovic]

Interested to see how Sock plays and handles the nerves of his first big match - this is his deepest run in a mandatory event and his first matchup with a Big 4 member. Hopefully he can settle in early and play well. Coming from a set down to beat Agut was an excellent win for him.

I don't see him winning this one though.

 

[romeo8880]

Sock has no backhand at all. Has literally no chance of winning.

 

[beast of mallorca]

Sock has no backhand at all. Has literally no chance of winning.

Ryan Harrison has the worst bh among the young American players.

 

[arnott]

Day match for Fed ? Can he handle the 70 - 80 F heat ?

 

[Steve0904]

That FH of Sock's is a weapon, but I think Federer will use a lot of variety and win this match pretty easily. Sock won't be able to get away with that return position he was taking against RBA either. As such, I'd like to see Federer S&V a lot if Sock doesn't change his return position.

 

[Sysyphus]

Thus begins the Federer vs Roddick head to head: Part 2

Exactly!

Sock is a less good Roddick, and Fed will hence win comfortably.

If Sock was a leftie he mighta' have a chance with that spinny forehand, but alas.

 

[jaggy]

Feddy still good in best of 3. I hope Sock plays well though

 

[Govnor]

Will be surprised if it's anything but Fed in 2. Would be great for Sock if he could pull off something special, but I suspect the occasion will get to him.

 

[lud]

GOAT in 3. Something like 6-3 6-7 7-5.

 

[Motor city]

6-3, 6-4 Fed in no more than 80 minutes. The Sock backhand should be picked apart by Fed. Sock's serve will keep it to one break per set.

 

[coloskier]

Sock is Better than Roger was at this age ... so i think Sock should win this one.......

Roger had already won Wimbledon at Socks age. Fail....

 

[ultradr]

My only interest in this match is whether Federer will bring in some varieties including his net games in this match or
he will just stick to his forte, baseline game, making it boring but winning match, just like the one with Seppi ?

 

[estigma2001]

Rogelio in 2, Sock has no backhand and Federer is going to destroy this weakness

 

[3fees]

In the last match, The commentators remarked on the camera man panning the audience, It looks like the whole Federer clan is there, Father, Mother, Wive and kids, he definately needs to win a few matches to pay for the bill on this outing. His problem last match was his inside out forehand was going into the net a lot.

Federer in 2 or 3

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Gary Duane]

Sock is Better than Roger was at this age ... so i think Sock should win this one.......

Really? In what alternate universe?

 

[rainingaces]

Really, sock plays nothing like Roddick. Sock hardly ever slices the ball for starters and has a better and totally different forehand.

 

[AnotherTennisProdigy]

They're obviously not exactly the same. Sock seems to be more natural at the net and his racket head speed is much faster than Roddick's ever was. It goes without saying that Roddick's serve was a lot better.

Don't get me wrong, as an American I want him to do well. However , it won't happen now, it's up to Sock to make adjustments to his game.

 

[InvisibleSoul]

Seems crazy that this will be his first meeting with any of the big four. He's been around for awhile now

Basically he's had the exact opposite luck of Ryan Harrison with draws.

 

[Raindogs]

Anybody know where I can get a livestream of this?

Would like to be able to watch this "changing of the guard" moment in the men's game.

 

[The Green Mile]

Damn, I have to go. Wanted to watch this...

 

[JRAJ1988]

Anybody know where I can get a livestream of this?

Would like to be able to watch this "changing of the guard" moment in the men's game.

http://live.drakulastream.eu/static/freepopups/280858872383710.html

 

[RF-18]

I think Sock can be dangerous today. Federer doesn't know him.

Lets go rog

 

[TheMusicLover]

Anybody know where I can get a livestream of this?

Would like to be able to watch this "changing of the guard" moment in the men's game.

This one seems decent: http://www.sportingvideo.tv/20150314/vv550399583cb8a8.51193780-1025062.html

 

[RF-18]

Anybody know where I can get a livestream of this?

Would like to be able to watch this "changing of the guard" moment in the men's game.

http://www.rojadirecta.me/goto/kasimirotv.net/rojadirecta7.html

 

[RF-18]

what a backhand there

 

[Backspin1183]

American tennis player. Let me guess, a big serve and hits big with the forehand, average/below average backhand and average mover. Is true, no?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Roger had already won Wimbledon at Socks age. Fail....

Sock has a Wimbledon title

 

[RF-18]

Has Sock become a bit bulky since being away for 2 months?

 

[RF-18]

American tennis player. Let me guess, a big serve and hits big with the forehand, average/below average backhand and average mover. Is true, no?

Sock is not an average mover.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Has Sock become a bit bulky since being away for 2 months?

Yeah, he definitely looks like he eats his three meals a day. With plenty of snacks in between. :twisted:

 

[gut wax]

I dunno, but I think he just cracked his pecans.

 

[Devil_dog]

Nice exchange of forehands. Where is Coach Edberg? Does he only show up for the Slams?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Early on it seems like Fed is employing the old "VS. Roddick" tactic.

 

[Backspin1183]

Roger can lose this match.

 

[ultradr]

I think Sock can be dangerous today. Federer doesn't know him.

I thought I saw pictures of these 2 hitting together somewhere....