2019 Miami - ATP Masters 1000 - General Discussion

[Federer and Del Potro]

Tennis channel is stating that this Miami Open is playing faster than Wimbledon.

Fed hasn't lost at either yet so we cannot come to a concrete conclusion yet.

 

[AndyM]

6 foot 1 servebot

 

[The Green Mile]

When I hear these commentators talking about Federer's record against guys from Serbia, I start wondering about the relevance of that piece of trivia.

The win over Tipsa in 08 correlates with this match today, didn't you know?

I like my arcane trivia though, so no complaints from me.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

6.138 years old and guys a certified servebotsomething's wrong with tennis they need to raise the freaking neck

 

[junior74]

When I hear these commentators talking about Federer's record against guys from Serbia, I start wondering about the relevance of that piece of trivia.

It had me think about the Pink Floyd interview where Roger Waters says oysters transcend national barriers. I kinda feel the same way about tennis players, except for Casper Ruud

 

[mike danny]

He has a better record against non-Djokovic Serbs than Djokovic.

Nationality has nothing to do with the quality of players. That's why I'm always baffled when I hear such an uninteresting piece of trivia. Nadal and Djokovic could have been Swedish and Cambodgian and it wouldn't have mattered one bit.

 

[anfield]

it's pathetic that no one can beat the guy I mean prime physical age is 28 and he's 10 years past that I mean he should be getting destroyed at this age

How about you just appreciate you are watching history, and credit to someone who plays so clean, trains so hard, that their body can hold up for this long. But also, when older you can be more tactical and wise. As you are seeing, the game is a lot more mental than you give credence. Shows how much you know about competing. Seems like you are that pimply kid at the club who crushes the ball but can't beat the 40 year old junkballer.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Still tearing through tournaments at will

Even when he loses to generation useless he makes it 3 rounds further next week

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Nationality has nothing to do with the quality of players. That's why I'm always baffled when I hear such an uninteresting piece of trivia. Nadal and Djokovic could have been Swedish and Cambodgian and it wouldn't have mattered one bit.

Show me a top Cambodian player

Players from the same county usually play the same style of tennis due how their Tennis Association teaches them.
For example, to quote Gulbis about Spanish tennis:
"Unfortunately I started playing well at the end of the season," Gulbis told reporters. "I was playing like a Spanish player -- two metres behind the baseline doing nothing."
“Nothing worked today. I was just running like a Spanish clay-court player standing on the baseline and pushing the ball back. Women’s tennis.”

 

[Steve0904]

How about you just appreciate you are watching history, and credit to someone who plays so clean, trains so hard, that their body can hold up for this long. But also, when older you can be more tactical and wise. As you are seeing, the game is a lot more mental than you give credence. Shows how much you know about competing. Seems like you are that pimply kid at the club who crushes the ball but can't beat the 40 year old junkballer.

I wouldn't waste my time with him.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Show me a top Cambodian player

 

[Steve0904]

4 aces to finish?

 

[The Green Mile]

Damn!

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Fraud beats the most talented Serb despite the cheeky challenge at the end

 

[Otacon]

Convincing win for Roger.

 

[underground]

Good match, onwards and forwards.

 

[Pheasant]

2019 Fed was made better, stronger, and faster than his 2004-2006 version. The video below shows how 2019 Fed was recreated.

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Federer blnt Krajinovic, Federer denied 4th ace to close the match up,, Strong Play by Federer.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[AndyM]

I just think it's sad that there's no young prodigy who's come along and for this old man to retire

 

[Beacon Hill]

How about you just appreciate you are watching history, and credit to someone who plays so clean, trains so hard, that their body can hold up for this long. But also, when older you can be more tactical and wise. As you are seeing, the game is a lot more mental than you give credence. Shows how much you know about competing. Seems like you are that pimply kid at the club who crushes the ball but can't beat the 40 year old junkballer.

I agree with your premise, except I don't understand the part about having pimples. 40 year old junk baller? Try 60 year old.

 

[Tennisgods]

Well that was a lot better. Hard work on these courts.

 

[3fees]

Jordan d Dimitrov 75 75,,,Dim is not feeling his oates, slipping in
the rankings.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Tennisgods]

I just think it's sad that there's no young prodigy who's come along and for this old man to retire

Same true for Nadal and Djokovic too?

 

[mike danny]

Show me a top Cambodian player

Players from the same county usually play the same style of tennis due how their Tennis Association teaches them.
For example, to quote Gulbis about Spanish tennis:
"Unfortunately I started playing well at the end of the season," Gulbis told reporters. "I was playing like a Spanish player -- two metres behind the baseline doing nothing."
“Nothing worked today. I was just running like a Spanish clay-court player standing on the baseline and pushing the ball back. Women’s tennis.”

Well, there wasn't a top Serbian player before Djokovic and that didn't matter.

 

[The Green Mile]

Daniil took the 1st set 7/6 against Opelka. Has only dropped 3 points on serve

 

[AndyM]

Having said Fed win at 38 all the time it's like saying tiger woods is going to win a golf tournament at 48

 

[AndyM]

I know most of you hate kyrgios but he does speak some truth sometimes and when he said that he had such a good record against the big 3 compared to everyone else it's because he doesn't lose the match before walking on the court these guys bow down before they even hit the first tennis ball

 

[EloQuent]

Daniil took the 1st set 7/6 against Opelka. Has only dropped 3 points on serve

I think in an interview Daniil said he figured out how to play servebots - hold serve and win the TB. Looks like it's working for him.

 

[liftordie]

Medvedev is now with Lacoste but what brand of shoes? Asics Resolution 7?

 

[The Green Mile]

Those nasty slice and kick serves, Medvedev returning from the crowd on deuce side lol

 

[Mainad]

Convincing win for Roger.

Certainly better than against Albot.

Still, Krajinovic just caved in at the end, casually netting a return off a soft Federer 2nd serve on match point.

 

[jklos]

Tennis channel is stating that this Miami Open is playing faster than Wimbledon.

Delusional.

 

[EloQuent]

Next to Opelka, Medvedev looks like little boy who can't fight

 

[Sudacafan]

I think in an interview Daniil said he figured out how to play servebots - hold serve and win the TB. Looks like it's working for him.

Really smart

 

[tudwell]

I mean guys are all fit but they don't have the skill level fed 38 still f****** winning everything

He's won three titles in the last 12 months, none bigger than a 500. He can barely hang with top 10 players anymore, if he manages to get deep enough in a tournament to reach them. Is it really worth the effort to ***** and moan about every match he plays?

 

[stringertom]

He's won three titles in the last 12 months, none bigger than a 500. He can barely hang with top 10 players anymore, if he manages to get deep enough in a tournament to reach them. Is it really worth the effort to ***** and moan about every match he plays?

Yes, my salt reserves are running low and this guy has plenty to spare.

 

[liftordie]

Medvedev is now with Lacoste but what brand of shoes? Asics Resolution 7?

Lotto...

 

[Boom-Boom]

Tennis channel is stating that this Miami Open is playing faster than Wimbledon.

do we have CPI data yet?

 

[ghostofMecir]

I mean guys are all fit but they don't have the skill level fed 38 still f****** winning everything

Nobody has the “skill level” of Federer at any age ever. Why do you think he’s goign to be top 4/5 at 38?

 

[I Am Finnish]

Feder

It is fedr

 

[I Am Finnish]

Next to Opelka, Medvedev looks like little boy who can't fight

Medvedev said: shut your phuck up

 

[stringertom]

It is fedr

Another day he is not FINNISH.

 

[stringertom]

Next to Opelka, Medvedev looks like little boy who can't fight

Service stats are virtually identical except mdvdv wins more 2nd serve points.

 

[Serve&Bash]

I know most of you hate kyrgios but he does speak some truth sometimes and when he said that he had such a good record against the big 3 compared to everyone else it's because he doesn't lose the match before walking on the court these guys bow down before they even hit the first tennis ball

LOL! Tell me which truly meaningful win over big 3 Kyrgios has had besides the 2014 Wimbledon R16 against Nadal? Oh that Saint Nick truly is a badass. Beating Djokovic, Nadal and Federer in the odd masters events demonstrates Kyrgios's superiority over all the other big 3 worshipping mugs.Please!

If this post is aimed at Krajinovic, it is totally unfair. Krajinovic put in a great effort, but he isn't blessed with Kyrgios's amazing serve. Federer got comfortable returning his serve and then made every service game difficult.

 

[acintya]

HSIEH

 

[Shangri La]

Opelka's serve motion is a lot like Isner's.

 

[Steve0904]

LOL! Tell me which truly meaningful win over big 3 Kyrgios has had besides the 2014 Wimbledon R16 against Nadal? Oh that Saint Nick truly is a badass. Beating Djokovic, Nadal and Federer in the odd masters events demonstrates Kyrgios's superiority over all the other big 3 worshipping mugs.Please!

If this post is aimed at Krajinovic, it is totally unfair. Krajinovic put in a great effort, but he isn't blessed with Kyrgios's amazing serve. Federer got comfortable returning his serve and then made every service game difficult.

Yeah, Krajinovic played really well by his standards, and I suspect he would've beaten Federer if they had played a couple days ago.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Smiley has screwed the pooch

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

There aren't many things more satisfying than seeing a servebot being on the receiving end of a tiebreak bagel.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

@Red Rick watching Opelka getting bageled in Tie Break