2017 Montreal SF - [2] Roger Federer vs Robin Haase

[Fedeonic]

Clutch 2nd serve on 5-5 from Fedr. MP

 

[abmk]

nice kick serve.
6-5 federer.

 

[metsman]

great 2nd serve

 

[Fedeonic]

Tiebreakerer saves a rather average Federer. Tomorrow I want a 2017finalerer.

 

[Red Rick]

Goddamnit. Two men hitting yellow balls over a net, while grunting half the time. Who the **** watches this ****?

 

[MasturB]

I know it's been a relatively quiet week for Fred standards, but my goodness I never thought I'd ever seen Fred in a Rogers Cup Final again, let alone play in Toronto/Canada again after he was healthy and skipped it in 15.

 

[existential dread]

Well he doesn't have the highest career tiebreak % for nothin.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Of course, what it really means is that Fed is unlikely to lose the TB ... Though stranger things have happened.

Up 3-0 now though.

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But not today ... GSM Fed. Another MS final.

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[ACE of Hearts]

Congrats to fed but he missed a lot of first serves again. I think zverev can exploit that if he gets there.

 

[lud]

Average Fed with awful backhand, it's enough for final!

 

[metsman]

let's hope that zverev/shap is fire. Feel like Shap will be worn down though

 

[Chadillac]

Gotta love the way fed mixes up his shots

 

[tennisenthusiast]

Ljubicic and his physio again, ran up the stairs today after the match. Is that a cause for concern? Is his back flaring up?

 

[AceSalvo]

Another Final. Sweet!

Keep em coming.

 

[mike danny]

Fed wins. Into his 6th Canada final.

 

[abmk]

28 W to 18 UEs from fed.
17 to 27 UEs from Haase.

Fed played a fairly decent match. Haase played well in the 2nd set.

 

[existential dread]

Still undefeated in masters and majors this year. unreal

 

[SpinDr.]

Nice effort from Haase. Fed playing slightly better with each match. Really enjoyed some of the spectacular winners from Fed in the first set.

 

[abmk]

6th final for Federer in Canada masters , only 2nd at Montreal.
He's won twice, both at Toronto, in 04 (final def roddick), 06 (final def gasquet)
lost at Toronto in 10 to Murray and in 14 to Tsonga
lost in montreal 07 to djokovic -- a winnable match -- that was djokovic's big announcement of himself (def federer, nadal and roddick in the same tournament)

 

[jaggy]

Hopefully Haase continues this next week where it matters more

 

[existential dread]

So was Fed picking who he thinks will win or who he wants to win?

 

[MasturB]

Fred: "I didn't think I'd do very well here because I was on vacation for a while then went home and did some fitness and worked out. Practiced and said you know what I've had enough practice let's go and play"

Unreal.

 

[MasturB]

So was Fed picking who he thinks will win or who he wants to win?

I think he legit thinks Zed will win.

Zed coming off a big win in Wash, and as Fred points out Shap has played A LOT of matches this week.

 

[PeteD]

Fed has won Cinci 7 times. Cinci ends 8 days before USO starts. So Fed must think he can go to the final in both Canada and Cinci and still have enough in the tank to win USO?

 

[existential dread]

I think he legit thinks Zed will win.

Zed coming off a big win in Wash, and as Fred points out Shap has played A LOT of matches this week.

True, the kid has spent a lot of gas this week but he's fooled everyone thus far. Surely he has to run out eventually?
Zverev to reestablish the order of things.

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Fed has won Cinci 7 times. Cinci ends 8 days before USO starts. So Fed must think he can go to the final in both Canada and Cinci and still have enough in the tank to win USO?

We won't be sure about it until USO is over but we may be looking too much on the close schedule. Let's not forget this was the first year ever Federer skipped 100% of the Clay Season so he might have some more gas than we think.

 

[MasturB]

Fed has won Cinci 7 times. Cinci ends 8 days before USO starts. So Fed must think he can go to the final in both Canada and Cinci and still have enough in the tank to win USO?

Went to both Finals in 2014... and was gassed by the semi against Cilic.

Although Summer 2014 was just a weird year for Fred anyways.

 

[Sartorius]

Fed has won Cinci 7 times. Cinci ends 8 days before USO starts. So Fed must think he can go to the final in both Canada and Cinci and still have enough in the tank to win USO?

Yes, probably. And it wouldn't be surprising. He clearly came in very fresh to Montreal and didn't spend much time on court. Likely will be the same in Cincy even if he goes all the way.

Then again, let's see if he'll actually decide to play Cinci. He probably will but you never know.

 

[Sartorius]

Went to both Finals in 2014... and was gassed by the semi against Cilic.

Although Summer 2014 was just a weird year for Fred anyways.

Many people say Fed was tired at USO 2014 but not sure if that's the case, and definitely sure that's not the reason he lost to Cilic. Fed was already playing sort of up and down in Montreal and Cincy, but got it done in Cincy.

 

[existential dread]

Went to both Finals in 2014... and was gassed by the semi against Cilic.

Although Summer 2014 was just a weird year for Fred anyways.

Winning Wimbledon this year probably makes all the difference. He's going into the USO as Lord High Executioner, that's not something he's done in a long time.

 

[Fedeonic]

Ljubicic and his physio again, ran up the stairs today after the match. Is that a cause for concern? Is his back flaring up?

It wouldn't surprise me, mainly for his inconsistency on the serve.

 

[marc45]

finally, somebody stood up to the hordes

Daniela Dolce‏ @dolce_daniela 1m1 minute ago
Daniela Dolce Retweeted Tennis TV

"C'mon Roger!"... "No, my name is Robin!"... Adorable!

0:42
Tennis TVVerified account @TennisTV
No, My name's R-O-B-I-N!

video... https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/896461560398454784

 

[marc45]

really was classic by Haase...standing O's in the locker room next week

great guy, Fed, but it has to irk slightly over time, even for a pro

 

[Sartorius]

Ljubo the chess master, clearly making Fred a smarter 4.5.

 

[Silence]

Congrats to fed but he missed a lot of first serves again. I think zverev can exploit that if he gets there.

Whaaat? Second set serving was great!

 

[BeatlesFan]

Ljubicic and his physio again, ran up the stairs today after the match. Is that a cause for concern? Is his back flaring up?

No. Why are Fed fans starting this completely invented rumor!?

 

[Fedberg20]

Ljubo the chess master, clearly making Fred a smarter 4.5.

You have to admire Fed's honesty. He really looks like he just came from vacation - BH is out of sorts, FH is not as deadly as it was, even the serve seems to be a bit off; yet he is still winning rather comfortably. The only place he really has been magical the whole tournament is at the net - really takes me back to Edberg's days. It can be a weak era or the fact he is the GOAT, but does it really matter? He gets the job done.

I fully expect him to lift his game for the final against Zverev (can't see Shapo making it), but I think he can just as easily lose it. I'd still make him the favourite just because this season he always raised his game when he played a top 10 opponent and is yet to lose to one, let alone lose a final or even a match at a big tournament, But he ain't as sharp as he was in Halle and Sascha is better, that's for sure.

 

[Silence]

No. Why are Fed fans starting this completely invented rumor!?

Agreed, 2nd set serving was awesome!

 

[kabob]

Fred: "I didn't think I'd do very well here because I was on vacation for a while then went home and did some fitness and worked out. Practiced and said you know what I've had enough practice let's go and play"

Unreal.

Lmao, Fred is so "Eh, whatever it'll happen. Or not. Make no difference" he might as well be that smoking LeBron meme

 

[Red Rick]

Well he doesn't have the highest career tiebreak % for nothin.

And he did play Haase, the man who's only record is losing 17 tiebreaks in a row once.

 

[marc45]

And he did play Haase, the man who's only record is losing 17 tiebreaks in a row once.

ouch

 

[existential dread]

And he did play Haase, the man who's only record is losing 17 tiebreaks in a row once.

David and Goliath right there

 

[alex527]

tiebreakerer in the house

tiebreakerer has left the building

Lol

 

[johnnyb]

I'm glad to see Federer in good shape again. Love to see his great shots! Good expectation do the final.