icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
thanks.
2019 ATP Final RR: [2] Novak Djokovic vs [3] Roger Federer
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mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
I don't think it's a Federer thing, for some reason the crowd in London appeared to really not take to Djokovic though.
When I was there on Sunday for the Berrettini match, I found it take noticeable. I get that Matteo was the underdog, but it felt like more than that ... So much so that it actually made me cheer for Novak.
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World Beater
Hall of Fame
isnt this the second time djoker has had chances to secure YE#1 in the atp finals and failed?
i remember one loss to murray, and now federer.
he flaked out hard late in the second set - basically checked out with the s/v
i remember one loss to murray, and now federer.
he flaked out hard late in the second set - basically checked out with the s/v
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Could also be Tsitsipas.
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
You could also check the first post in the tournament thread. Which, by the way, needs updating now!
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Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Not sure I've seen this many wrong predictions in one thread before.
Ray Mercer
Hall of Fame
Still think Djokovic had the more dominant forehand. Federer served unbelievable to win it. Federer’s phenomenal serve has helped greatly with his longevity. I doubt Djokovic or Nadal will be anywhere near as good at 38 if they are still playing.You were saying?
swordtennis
Legend
The crowd thing is all about federer. It is becuase federer has been getting beaten and fed fans can not handle it like mature adults. Just observe the behavior on TTW.
Federer and Del Potro
G.O.A.T.
If you had someone read this thread from start to finish without knowing the result they'd be certain Djokovic won 6-0 6-1.Not sure I've seen this many wrong predictions in one thread before.
Arvind Sridhar
Rookie
Great win for Federer......Wonderful aggressive game from him reminiscent of his 2015 encounters with Novak....Hope he goes on to win the tourney....
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Some of them probably still refuse to believe the result and would call it fake news.
swordtennis
Legend
Cheering double faults. Ya gotta be a low lifer.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Hoping Tsitsipas wins the other group and Nadal finishes second so there's the potential of a Rafa vs Fed final.
Federer and Del Potro
G.O.A.T.
I meme 40-15 as much as the next guy but there were some of us that never gave up belief he could beat Djokovic again. He got close too many times to think that he couldn't ever beat him again. This certainly does not erase the sting from Wimbledon but it is an incredible win for Roger even if Djokovic didn't play his best - because in the past 5 years Federer hasn't even been finding ways to beat Djokovic at ANY form, so this is a big win.Some of them probably still refuse to believe the result and would call it fake news.
PrinceMoron
Legend
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Nadal can't finish second. It's first or bust.
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prairiegirl
Hall of Fame
I want a Tsitsipas/Federer final - sick of Nadal v. Federer already.
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
The only way you can get this is if Nadal wins the group. Otherwise I'll be Tsits-Fed SF. Possible Thiemerer rematch for the title.
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World Beater
Hall of Fame
goat worthy performance.... federer was clearly red-lining...he isnt always going to play that way and the conditions are also not as favorable in other places.
BeatlesFan
Talk Tennis Guru
I like and respect you as one of the best Novak posters here, but complaining about hostile crowds against Novak has got to be old news by now. I've said it a million times-- Novak should be like Lendl or Medvedev and not give one damn about being unpopular. If he embraced the villain's role in 2008 when he first won a slam, he'd have a whole lot more support instead of the fakery and drawing hearts in the clay. Nobody is competing against Fed in terms of tennis popularity, you know that.
Nadal is a solid #2 in popularity, but he's still lagging away behind Fed. Not to mention Roger is not responsible for the behavior of his fans.Daniel Andrade
Semi-Pro
what?
NoleFam
G.O.A.T.
It is mostly a Federer thing and the fans are still upset about Wimbledon. They already don't care for Novak because most of them in London prefer Federer or Murray, but Djokovic has taken so much from Federer that they act like jerks everytime he plays at Wimbledon, and it amplified when he plays Federer.I don't think it's a Federer thing, for some reason the crowd in London appeared to really not take to Djokovic though.
When I was there on Sunday for the Berrettini match, I found it take noticeable. I get that Matteo was the underdog, but it felt like more than that ... So much so that it actually made me cheer for Novak.
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swordtennis
Legend
Whatever. Cheering double faults is a sign of low life trash.I like and respect you as one of the best Novak posters here, but complaining about hostile crowds against Novak has got to be old news by now. I've said it a million times-- Novak should be like Lendl or Medvedev and not give one damn about being unpopular. If he embraced the villain's role in 2008 when he first won a slam, he'd have a whole lot more support instead of the fakery and drawing hearts in the clay. Nobody is competing against Fed in terms of tennis popularity, you know that.
NoleFam
G.O.A.T.
It's hard to not to comment on it when they act like houligans everytime. It's not about popularity. It's about them trying to disrupt Novak because they fear him so much and don't think Federer can beat him without them disrupting him. Unfortunately for them, it has been less successful than they'd like.I like and respect you as one of the best Novak posters here, but complaining about hostile crowds against Novak has got to be old news by now. I've said it a million times-- Novak should be like Lendl or Medvedev and not give one damn about being unpopular. If he embraced the villain's role in 2008 when he first won a slam, he'd have a whole lot more support instead of the fakery and drawing hearts in the clay. Nobody is competing against Fed in terms of tennis popularity, you know that.
Sephiroth
Professional
Neither Djokovic or Nadal bring out the fat, drunken slobs that Federer does the type of crowds he brings are casual as **** you can just tell you and the rest of the Federer fans are just like them as you perfectly demonstrate the same behavior.
Fed fanbase is without a doubt the worst fanbase ever this is why I wanted Novak to rip him to pieces in every GS final.
You'd fit perfectly with the American crowd for sure. The people you defend were cheering double faults ffs an act like hooligans all the damn time. But keep thinking you're better.
NoleFam
G.O.A.T.
This.
swordtennis
Legend
Emotionally stunted spoiled rotten comes to mind.
swordtennis
Legend
This whole high school popularity contest on here is vomit inducing.
TheNatural
G.O.A.T.
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BeatlesFan
Talk Tennis Guru
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Now if he beats him in a slam next time, the healing is complete.
swordtennis
Legend
Says alot when certain fans defend cheering double faults. Seems they feel their idol needs help out on the court.
NoleFam
G.O.A.T.
Yea I stopped caring about popularity when I left high school and thought it was stupid even then. I may not like a player but would never act like a fool at a match because I wanted my guy to win. Show some respect, especially for champions who have achieved so much.
swordtennis
Legend
I picked fed in two. Are you trying to troll or something?
NoleFam
G.O.A.T.
They do it to help him. Throw the opponent off and help his chances. I've seen never that for any other player in tennis.
and Marat Safin beat the 2003-2007 federer on a hard court slam when fed was on a 26 match winning streak. shows you how good Marat was
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swordtennis
Legend
One reason i still post with you brother!
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Yeah it's not on. Sad to see in an otherwise amazing-to-watch match (for a Fed fan at least).
Clearly Novak wasn't at his best, but he'll be back.
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NoleFam
G.O.A.T.
Likewise.
swordtennis
Legend
Fed totally deserved this much needed win. I despise these fans. I rarely use the word hate. But i might just hate them.
Federer and Del Potro
G.O.A.T.
At the very least this will be a good way to get hyped for Australia.
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Oh, come off it, all the fanbases have rotten fans, I'm tired of this whole "xxx fan base is the worst" crap it's just bs.
Only difference is there are more Fed fans, hence more bad Fed fans too. But plenty of haters in the other fanbases too, as you can observe on this board.
I support Fed but hate people cheering DFs. Don't tar us all with the same brush and we won't do the same to you either.
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Sephiroth
Professional
You're implying that I'd care what brush Fed fans paint me with, like plz
Daniel Andrade
Semi-Pro
Wow, a nice surprise.
Now I won't be surprised if he wins WTF again, who's gonna stop him?
Nadal? Medvedev?
Now I won't be surprised if he wins WTF again, who's gonna stop him?
Nadal? Medvedev?
hurting loins is never a good idea, I agree.