2019 Basel Final - (1.) Roger Federer vs. (WC) Alex de Minaur

[FedrMatt]

That pizza looks awful

get some aussie pizza delivered.

 

[Frank Bannister]

No one has ever been better or looked better doing it.

Federer is the true master of this game.

Everyone else is just fighting for 2nd place.

 

[tennis_pro]

I just realized Fed is not that far away from Nadal and Djokovic in ranking points. 1700 behind Djokovic, 3000 behind Nadal.

If somehow the stars align Fed could be no 1 after Australia, it's really a tournament or 2 of a difference.

Even just Australia, if Federer wins and Nadal/Djokovic both lose early that's like a 3500-4000 point swing.

 

[Standaa]

"De Minaur played very well, he's a young guy with a lot of potential and has a great career ahead of him.

I mean, what else should he say? I would have said the same even though it’s predictable

"this kid played like trash, I’m almost 80 and I was passing him with my backhand with my eyes closed"

 

[tennis_pro]

I mean, what else should he say? I would have said the same even though it’s predictable

"this kid played like trash, I’m almost 80 and I was passing him with my backhand with my eyes closed"

yeah please do that

 

[Nostradamus]

Fed should pay to have NY pies flown over on a private jet.

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[Breakpointerer]

I mean, what else should he say? I would have said the same even though it’s predictable

"this kid played like trash, I’m almost 80 and I was passing him with my backhand with my eyes closed"

Lmao the reactions if he said that

 

[Meles]

Really Fed should make this his last title. His first was in Milan and by beating last year's two Milan finalist this weekend Fed is honary 2019 Milan champion as well so @BeatlesFan right, 104.

 

[Nostradamus]

Fed should pay to have NY pies flown over on a private jet.

look at it ,, edges are all burned up and there is no topping on it...………….YIK

 

[Feather]

I just realized Fed is not that far away from Nadal and Djokovic when in ranking points. 1700 behind Djokovic, 3000 behind Nadal.

If somehow the stars align Fed could be no 1 after Australia, it's really a tournament or 2 of a difference.

I am also like you. A true fan of the Maestro, like you, I will also always hope for the best when it comes to Roger Federer

 

[MeatTornado]

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Awesome. Except how dare you link to deep dish.

 

[Nostradamus]

Awesome. Except how dare you link to deep dish.

One bite of the deep dish pizza,, those swiss kids will be so impressed they will faint. probably never ate anything that good at Swiss restaurants

 

[Tennis_Hands]

I just realized Fed is not that far away from Nadal and Djokovic in ranking points. 1700 behind Djokovic, 3000 behind Nadal.

If somehow the stars align Fed could be no 1 after Australia, it's really a tournament or 2 of a difference.

Even just Australia, if Federer wins and Nadal/Djokovic both lose early that's like a 3500-4000 point swing.

If they blink in Australia, Federer can roll over them by participating in the clay season with moderate success.

 

[abmk]

Well done Fed. #10 at Basel and #103 overall.

Didn't even come close to losing a set all week.

 

[Enceladus]

I congratulations to Fed and Fed Fans on 103rd ATP title and jubilee 10th Basel trophy!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1188475836388859909

https://twitter.com/x/status/1188476973481377792

https://twitter.com/x/status/1188476630093717505

 

[BeatlesFan]

I mean, what else should he say? I would have said the same even though it’s predictable

"this kid played like trash, I’m almost 80 and I was passing him with my backhand with my eyes closed"

 

[Otacon]

Will he play Paris ? I doubt it.

 

[StrongRule]

Will he play Paris ? I doubt it.

What reasons he has to skip it? Djokovic is in the other half of the draw.

 

[Breakpointerer]

What's with that hand?

 

[BeatlesFan]

I wonder if Tennis Channel is going to go full Fedfan and show the trophy ceremony instead of Vienna.

Sadly, no. They switched to Dom instantly.

 

[StrongRule]

Another tournament where Federer won 10 titles. That's a great achievement, no doubt.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Will he play Paris ? I doubt it.

He's in Nadal's half. In this form, I would love his chances in a semi in Paris.

 

[ChrisRF]

What's with that hand?

Special trophy for 10 titles. But should be two hands then, no?

 

[tennisaddict]

So, Federer lost just 18 games to win this tournament.

Has there ever been a better performance in HC ?

 

[Frank Bannister]

What's with that hand?

You know you're good when you have to straddle one trophy in order to accept another one

 

[ChrisRF]

He's in Nadal's half. In this form, I would love his chances in a semi in Paris.

In this form anywhere in Paris?

 

[TennisFan3]

Federer on fire. Will win AO and Wimb. Maintain his status as undisputed GOAT.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Fed tearing up

 

[tennis_pro]

The crowd buying him time with the applause.

Ok he made it. That was tougher than beating all of his opponents combined.

 

[Standaa]

and I’m sitting here awkwardly

because the stream on my betting site ended after the MP

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Fed tearing up

That is why he developed a strict hydration regime.

 

[MeatTornado]

So, Federer lost just 18 games to win this tournament.

Has there ever been a better performance in HC ?

He had a walkover....

Stan was never going to beat him on that fast indoor court, but he still would've won plenty of games.

 

[tennisaddict]

He had a walkover....

Stan was never going to beat him on that fast indoor court, but he still would've won plenty of games.

Bottom line, how many players have won tournaments losing less than 18 games on HC ??

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

This is only the third De Minaur match I've ever watched. He's very, very boring. Anyone like his game?

Feder most surely does

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

If someone tells him that he'll just get stubborn and hit even more droppers until he gets it to work.

Just like he drops 9/10 balls to delpo FH

 

[youngpolyhater]

Bottom line, how many players have won tournaments losing less than 18 games on HC ??

3 - Djokovic,Henman,Connors(twice)

Federers previous best was 23 at 2005 Doha and 2015 Dubai

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Many of these young guys have never experienced a GOAT slice like Fed, I wish he'd use it more often, it's literally a weapon against these types, or Isner/Dr. Ivo giants.

It's kind of sad that slice technique will die with oldies retiring

 

[BeatlesFan]

Bottom line, how many players have won tournaments losing less than 18 games on HC ??

Lendl did that one year either at Stratton Mountain or the Volvo. Too happy over Fed's win today to bother tracking down the numbers. But Lendl had a walkover in both tournaments, which helped.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Never count your chickens before they're hatched with Fed. Maybe you missed the 2017 YEC match against Goffin? And countless other matches since then.

WhY dId YoU hUrT mE lIkE tHiS?

 

[BeatlesFan]

It's kind of sad that slice technique will die with oldies retiring

Nobody has a slice today even 25% as great as Roger's. I really wish he would use it more often against everyone except Rafa. Remember he sliced Djokovic to death in Paris last year in an almost winning effort.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Its okay, I recently rewatched the 8-7 game

I watch it once every 3days

 

[Breakpointerer]

I watch it once every 3days

Masochist

 

[Meles]

Nice presentation (replay as watching Thieminator), Federe and Demon handing out medals to ball kids with the Goat shaking hands of every kid.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Nobody has a slice today even 25% as great as Roger's. I really wish he would use it more often against everyone except Rafa. Remember he sliced Djokovic to death in Paris last year in an almost winning effort.

That too, given the sting on his slice is considerably less potent compared to that with pro staff 90...
Slice, Flat, volley, net, chip, 1+2 etc. Are the tennis skills missing from almost every nextgen guy. They just know topspin bashing.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Masochist

Nikal...
Pehli fursat mein...

 

[Meles]

Bottom line, how many players have won tournaments losing less than 18 games on HC ??

Fraudulent stat with the walkover.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Bagel? De Minaur doesn't have the game to beat Fed or Big 3.

He can surely trouble djok.
For some reasons, djok is too stubborn against pushers and becomes an even bigger pusher himself.

 

[RF-18]

Congrats to Federer on another title. Very well played week.

 

[Meles]

I just realized Fed is not that far away from Nadal and Djokovic in ranking points. 1700 behind Djokovic, 3000 behind Nadal.

If somehow the stars align Fed could be no 1 after Australia, it's really a tournament or 2 of a difference.

Even just Australia, if Federer wins and Nadal/Djokovic both lose early that's like a 3500-4000 point swing.

If we look at points since Miami this year. Fred 3920, Theim 3890. 5 might happen all too soon, but a tall task for Tim.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Hope he plays Paris and faces Nadal in the semis

Why a nadal fan wants him to be massacred?
This ain't a chatrier paris court fella...