2019 Indian Wells - ATP Masters 1000 - General Discussion

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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.

Another immense forehand. And a BEAUTIFUL shank to follow. Every forehand in the book.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Throws in a shank to remember the good times!

 

[Sysyphus]

the 42-year-old legend has healed his wrist/arm and thereupon his forehand, and will win the slems once more.

 

[TheIntrovert]

Federer playing really well. His forehand has been awesome this week. I hope he can find this form again when grass season comes around

 

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the 42-year-old legend has healed his wrist/arm and thereupon his forehand, and will win the slems once more.

Let it be written.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

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.

Practice makes peRFect with that particular shot. As Laver said: "He's got all the shots".

 

[abmk]

Well constructed point from fed.
Deuce

 

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Practice makes peRFect with that particular shot. As Laver said: "He's got all the shots".

That should be his epitaph.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Fraud looks good, will win Basel

 

[abmk]

Hubert with ace to save BP.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

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.

And ironically, taller players by association with their elevation, actually have more potential energy. It's a shame such potential goes into clowning, muggery and Fedr.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Just finish off this nerd already

 

[abmk]

Some nice slices from fed there, but misses the I/o fh.
Hubert holds on.

 

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16 years since this was #1 in the UK.

 

[Sudacafan]

Fed is a little bit sloppy, though it doesn’t seem to matter much today.

 

[PeteD]

Fed needs to go to Wizard of Oz for a first serve.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Fed is a little bit sloppy, though it doesn’t seem to matter much today.

No Del Potro to punish him. Will all come down to RAFA

 

[underground]

Too low % 1st serves now.

 

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Hurkacz just not doing enough on return. He's getting all the 2nd serves he could dream of. 30-30 here. And a first serve brings up GP for Freddo. And a telegraphed though accurate FH dropper clinches the deal.

 

[abmk]

Cheeky fh dropper from fed for 5-3.

 

[underground]

No Del Potro to punish him. Will all come down to RAFA

https://imgur.com/a1z6hn2

 

[BeatlesFan]

Fed's first serve percentage in the second set has gone south. It has to be under 50% this set.

 

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https://imgur.com/a1z6hn2

Sums up their rivalry.

 

[abmk]

14w 22ues for hubert
22w 16ues for fed
Make that 17 ues for fed with that dumped fh

 

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Fed's FH has cooled off deeper into the 2nd but it was sizzling stuff for 1.5 sets.

 

[True Fanerer]

Not landing the first serve as much as I'd like this set, but finds it when needed.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Time to serve it out.

 

[underground]

Fed still needs to up his level for the semi - something like he had during his match against Stan

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

https://imgur.com/a1z6hn2

Karen will try to snuff him out

 

[PeteD]

Nice Hurc doesn't dawdle. Nada would still be in 1st set.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Did I just see Federer yawn

He read your poasts on his phone and had to yawn because this shtick is so boring.

(Sent from my mobile phone.)

 

[The Green Mile]

Karen will try to snuff him out

Wtf, did it put a rock in it's nostril or just poked it?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Wtf, did it put a rock in it's nostril or just poked it?

It told him he took to long to serve.

 

[The Green Mile]

It's the footwork man, looks much more intense with it today.

 

[Ray Mercer]

The court looks so much slower than when Federer blew Nadal out in 2017. I think Nadal may be able to exploit Federer’s backhand on this surface. Ellison has definitely catered to Rafa this year.

 

[Sudacafan]

Hard to hit with precision in these windy conditions.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Classic Fed trolling again

 

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Brilliant double fault (from Maestro).

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Steady.

 

[abmk]

Good adjustment on the fh there from fed considering the wind.

 

[Feather]

Break point to Hurkacz

 

[Sudacafan]

What’s Roger doing?

 

[Red Rick]

I'm just checking the score.

Is Fed demanding a clown for the circus again?

 

[icedevil0289]

I know Federer said he is not just a tennis player, but an entertainer but I don't need this type of entertainment

 

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I'm not sure why Fed is so anxious to go to the net. BP Hurkacz.

 

[abmk]

Df and 2 low missed volleys from fed. BP.
Saved with unreturned serve

 

[Sudacafan]

Hurkacz helping

 

[Feather]

Federer saves break point

Now match point

And he wins

 

[Tennis_Hands]

SF, baby!

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

64 64 Fraud
Will RAFA tank to avoid the same fate as Hurkacz?