2017 Australian Open - Men's Singles - General Discussion Thread

[Urkezi]

Good that it will go to 4 sets. Roger can't play much worse, I hope, and there is no reason for him to be fresh for any later match if he is going to play like that, so might as well just use the extra match practice.

 

[Gazelle]

People should lay off on Wawrinka. Did nothing wrong. It wasn't exactly the time to be nice with his shots.

 

[icedevil0289]

Just in after the incredible Stan-Klizan match.

This looks like a practise set in comparison. This Federer can´t possibly beat Berdych... or can he?

this federer won't make it that far

 

[The Green Mile]

People should lay off on Wawrinka. Did nothing wrong. It wasn't exactly the time to be nice with his shots.

Definitely this.

 

[Pagoo]

If Federer loses early, he would still be rusty because his next tournament his Dubai in five weeks. Not sure about this comeback.

 

[The_Order]

Federer loses five staight games from 3-1? I know he's rusty but jeez!

And in that time Melzer won 22 of 29 points! Amazing stat.

 

[gn]

I went out when Fed was leading 2-1

 

[Feather]

I think the decision to play Perth instead of Brisbane is coming back to bite Fed.

He could have lost in the first round in Brisbane but Perth gave him a chance to play three full matches. So that was a better decision

 

[chjtennis]

I just hope this is not because of another injury. His movement is not all that great.

 

[icedevil0289]

anyone not delusional knew he wasn't going to go the the distance here, but man i hope he would alteast make it past the first round

 

[meltphace 6]

Auf geht's, Jürgen!

 

[Pagoo]

And in that time Melzer won 22 of 29 points! Amazing stat.

Federer won 16 straight points from the end of the 1st set to the beginning of the second, so...

 

[Krish872007]

When was the last time Federer failed to win his R1 match in straight sets?

 

[reaper]

He shouldn't have quit on the point, but it was because he knew Stan was going to put that ball away.

What was it? 4-5, 30-15 in the 5th...something like that. Who gives up on that point when playing for the biggest win in their life, when if they guess the right way they could stab a winner, or pressure the opponent into over hitting the shot? Wawrinka was very tense and it wasn't inconceivable he could miss if Klizan sold him a fake.

 

[Red Rick]

How is Wawrinka to know what Klizan is thinking? That was a vital point, Klizan's shot went high, which gave Klizan an opportunity to take a competitive court position, which every other player ever to play the game at that level would have done. Instead...Klizan walks slowly towards the net, Wawrinka's watching the ball which he intends to absolutely crush because of the importance of the point, and Klizan's dopily not defending himself.

If you hit it that hard, you don't even have to aim at the player.

I'm not saying he can't do it. But it was a dick thing to do

 

[The Green Mile]

When was the last time Federer failed to win his R1 match in straight sets?

Maybe against Falla at Wimbledon 2010?

 

[Dilexson]

Lol, out of nowhere Fed pulls a return!

 

[The_Order]

Federer won 16 straight points from the end of the 1st set to the beginning of the second, so...

Yeah but that's Federer. You'd expect him to be capable of that. Melzer otoh while ranked #300 is a different story.

 

[Desertman]

If Fed loses here he's out of the top 32.

 

[NatF]

When was the last time Federer failed to win his R1 match in straight sets?

Guessing Wimbledon 2010 against Falla.

 

[Gazelle]

If Federer loses early, he would still be rusty because his next tournament his Dubai in five weeks. Not sure about this comeback.

How arrogant from Fed to think he can get back into the groove by playing his usual schedule.

 

[Duncan Donuts]

When was the last time Federer failed to win his R1 match in straight sets?

2015 Australian Open...no wait 2010 Wimbledon???

 

[icedevil0289]

If Fed loses here he's out of the top 32.

wait seriously? jfc

 

[reaper]

If you hit it that hard, you don't even have to aim at the player.

I'm not saying he can't do it. But it was a dick thing to do

I think Wawrinka got a genuine shock when Klizan wasn't even contesting and the ball hit him. He assumed he still had an opponent in the point. It's beyond belief he didn't.

 

[Steve0904]

I just hope this is not because of another injury. His movement is not all that great.

Fed's fine physically. He's just terrible. More terrible than I expected him to be, but I can't exactly say I'm surprised either.

 

[Red Rick]

People should lay off on Wawrinka. Did nothing wrong. It wasn't exactly the time to be nice with his shots.

He didn't have to be nice. He only had to hit a decent ball to win 100% of the time. This was a body shot for ****s and giggles, he was very lucky Klizan reacted that way.

 

[Krish872007]

Yeah but that's Federer. You'd expect him to be capable of that. Melzer otoh while ranked #300 is a different story.

Means Fed must be playing badly. Not surprising, but a bit of a shame really. He'll lose a Slam seeding if he goes out today.

 

[The_Order]

Maybe against Falla at Wimbledon 2010?

Correct.

 

[Gazelle]

He could have lost in the first round in Brisbane but Perth gave him a chance to play three full matches. So that was a better decision

He could have played Sidney though after Perth.

 

[Krish872007]

He didn't have to be nice. He only had to hit a decent ball to win 100% of the time. This was a body shot for ****s and giggles, he was very lucky Klizan reacted that way.

Imagine if he hit Bendych - Bendy would have refused to shake his hand

 

[The_Order]

Means Fed must be playing badly. Not surprising, but a bit of a shame really. He'll lose a Slam seeding if he goes out today.

I doubt that. Pretty sure he'll be seeded for RG mate.

 

[The Green Mile]

Fed's 1st serve comes to his aid, and he holds for 2-1, 3rd set.

 

[Gazelle]

He didn't have to be nice. He only had to hit a decent ball to win 100% of the time. This was a body shot for ****s and giggles, he was very lucky Klizan reacted that way.

It's not because he hit Klizant that he aimed at Klizant. I guess he simply aimed to hit it in the court, as hard as possible. Accidently hit Klizan, who for some reason didn't move anymore.

 

[Red Rick]

Imagine if he hit Bendych - Bendy would have refused to shake his hand

Imagine he'd done it with Federer and how this place would go wild.

 

[NatF]

Federer getting bullied by Melzer at the minute.

 

[Sartorius]

Fed's fine physically. He's just terrible. More terrible than I expected him to be, but I can't exactly say I'm surprised either.

Federer is not terrible at all. Surely can play better but he can also play, and particularly serve far worse than that. Melzer is going %200 at him at the moment which is making a difference.

 

[mike danny]

At least Fed still has the serve.

 

[Red Rick]

Federer getting bullied by Melzer at the minute.

I guess too old isn't an argument that holds up in this particular matchup

 

[junior74]

I´m saddened to see Federer like this.

I´m depress

 

[D.Nalby12]

Federer forehand - Pathetic. As bad as USO final 2015. Backhand looking more solid. If 3 years of practise still not enough, it's safe to say Federer forehand will never be same again technically.

 

[NatF]

I guess too old isn't an argument that holds up in this particular matchup

Federer has more mileage though

 

[mike danny]

Federer has more mileage though

Melzer is just more match tough. He went through the qualies after all.

 

[icedevil0289]

ahhh two bps, Let's go squanderer!

 

[Krish872007]

Federer 3/3 on BPs today though. Might all be part of the plan to boost his conversion rate.

 

[The Green Mile]

Risky serve/volley play from Melzer doesn't pay off. 2 BPs for Fed. Fed breaks for 3-1.

 

[Red Rick]

Federer has more mileage though

bu buh butt but Milerer just doesn't have the same ring as ******* or Grandfatherer

 

[D.Nalby12]

Federer forehand - Pathetic. As bad as USO final 2015. Backhand looking more solid. If 3 years of practise still not enough, it's safe to say Federer forehand will never be same again technically.

 

[The Fedfather]

Yes!

 

[mike danny]

2nd set deja vu.

 

[NatF]

Federer breaks, will win the AO.