2019 Indian Wells - ATP Masters 1000 - General Discussion

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Federer's anticipation is putting Hurkacz off. He's really sharp. And THERE'S the break.

 

[Pheasant]

Boom! Fed just sank his battleship!

 

[abmk]

Fed's athleticism at the net is still great !

Last 2 points, Makes Hubert work and draws the errors.
Breaks.

 

[EloQuent]

I'm impressed with this kid. Still room to improve but good serve, forehand, not allergic to the net. Future top 10.

 

[True Fanerer]

Just another day at the office for the 40 year old legend.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Fraud let that overhead slip. Hopefully PETE wasn't watching.

 

[-NN-]

I'm impressed with this kid. Still room to improve but good serve, forehand, not allergic to the net. Future top 10.

I'd like to see a little more, but provisionally agree.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

That was a fun point. Reversal of the previous one

 

[underground]

Jesus how did Fed get away with that

 

[-NN-]

Lol amazing points in this game.

 

[abmk]

Heh, nice point.
Hubert will be disappointed at losing that.

 

[The Fedfather]

How did he win the point?!

 

[Red Rick]

Oof @Red Rick

Im not watching

Coincidentally Im doing great

 

[TennisFan3]

Federer looks the favorite to win the title, now that Novak is out. To me it is unbelievable how well he is still playing almost 38 years old.

I think this is a new trend in tennis - of old champions. Next thing you know, you might see Novak winning slams and playing well 5-6 years from now.
The GS records are no longer safe with such long careers. I bet Fed is very cognizant of that.

 

[Red Rick]

Man, you last a long time in matches while hitting 100% errors! Kudos!

I found a level low enough

 

[Feather]

Nice point.. Federer just managed to get it

 

[underground]

Kid got a good game but going for too much when he gets a sitter - will improve with experience.

 

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Federer's FH is utterly vicious. I hope he plays like this vs Khachanov.

 

[Otacon]

Roger playing exceptionally well in swirling wind and unpleasant conditions. The TV might not show how windy it is--- bad.

Can you make a sign to the camera ? We'd like to see you

 

[TennisFan3]

I hope he plays like this vs Khachanov.

Is Khachanov in the SF?

 

[abmk]

Fed really hitting his Fh in that point.
Hubert defending really well. Misses the I/o fh though.

next point,Lobs fed successfully for 2nd time, hmm .

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Federer's FH is utterly vicious. I hope he plays like this vs Khachanov.

LOL

 

[Sysyphus]

"He has so many options, doesn't he."

commentators as Federer misses the over-the-shoulder shot by a couple of meters.

 

[PeteD]

Is Khachanov in the SF?

Maybe he knows something.

 

[EloQuent]

Is Khachanov in the SF?

#thatsthejoke

 

[Gyswandir]

Any stream outside USA for Fed’s match?

Found one

 

[Krish0608]

Federer's FH is utterly vicious. I hope he plays like this vs Khachanov.

FH is alright, but BH seems a bit iffy to my eyes.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

"He has so many options, doesn't he."

commentators as Federer misses the over-the-shoulder shot by a couple of meters.

How much he misses it by is a plethora of options to Federer.

 

[Gyswandir]

Am I imagining things, or has Fed’s running FH become better?

 

[EloQuent]

Federer playing well, doing what he needs to do to get through this fast, yet somehow looks a little uncomfortable and grumpy. Is it the sun/heat?

 

[-NN-]

Also Fed looks just as good to this stage as in IW 2017. It's not there yet overall as he has to keep it up to win the title and that's no guarantee, and I'm sure a match vs Nadal can go either way.

But yeah - colour me impressed.

 

[Sysyphus]

How much he misses it by is a plethora of options to Federer.

next time he might even decide to even bring out the backhand shank into the stands, just for variety's sake. Never know when you have that many options in your arsenal.

 

[Red Rick]

"He has so many options, doesn't he."

commentators as Federer misses the over-the-shoulder shot by a couple of meters.

The shot where you usually don't have options, whether they're easy or not.

 

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Federer playing well, doing what he needs to do to get through this fast, yet somehow looks a little uncomfortable and grumpy. Is it the sun/heat?

Maybe he just hates the conditions.

BP Hurkacz.

 

[Boom-Boom]

#Schoolingnextgenerer

 

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AMAZING save on the bp. That first FH was sick!

 

[underground]

Fed's FH the clutchest it has been for the last year or so.

 

[abmk]

Fed with an excellent save on BP.
Vicious I/o fh to get to Ad

 

[-NN-]

Well these highlights are going to be fun. Best forehand Fed has had in a match since when exactly?

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Hurkacz truly is the next Murray. He has his greatest weapon, the lob.

 

[Red Rick]

What's the last time Fed lost to a tall dude who can't rally well enough on a HC? Does Kokkinakis qualify or do we have to go further back. Seems Fed only potentially struggles vs players who can potentially rally.

 

[Sysyphus]

Third time's the charm. Federer finally finds the right shot to win the shot after getting lobbed. Tweener: nay. Wild-over-the-shoulder: nay. Cheeky slice: yay.

Maybe pays to have options after all.

 

[underground]

Well these highlights are going to be fun. Best forehand Fed has had in a match since when exactly?

I don't know what happened but his FH has been great since the Dubai final against Tsitsipas. Hopefully it's here for the long haul again.

 

[albertobra]

Fed survives a sloppy game

 

[BeatlesFan]

Well these highlights are going to be fun. Best forehand Fed has had in a match since when exactly?

Since Stuttgart against Raonic and Nick, June, 2018.

 

[Pheasant]

Wow! Nice hold by Fed after facing break point. Federer is turning into clutcherer.

 

[PeteD]

Poland hasn't had a great player since Janowicz

 

[abmk]

Looks like its getting windier.
Think fed will break

 

[The Green Mile]

Fed's footwork looks better than usual, it's insanely good to watch having just tuned in.

Though maybe it just seems like that after watching a heap other players previously, all in succession.

 

[Otacon]

Great play Roger !