Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
It shouldn’t matter in round 2. Certainly against norrie though if it happens.
2021 Wimbledon R1: Roger Federer [8] vs Adrian Mannarino [42]
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Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Go check what has just happened to Serena.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/new...ushed_all_the_way_by_frenchman_mannarino.html
The Frenchman was two sets to one ahead and while he was a break down in the fourth set, he was still causing Roger Federer all sorts of problems. And then he slipped over and his right knee buckled under him. He landed in a heap on the grass and took his time to risk the business of standing up.
When he did – and after the trainer had assessed the situation and provided painkillers – he was never the same again. It was the cruellest of blows: he was so close to causing the sort of upset that people would talk about for years.
So, so close. The fall happened in the seventh game of the fourth s
et but just a handful of points later, Mannarino knew he was fighting a losing battle. One point into the fifth set, he threw in the towel.
“It’s awful,” Federer said.....
The Frenchman was two sets to one ahead and while he was a break down in the fourth set, he was still causing Roger Federer all sorts of problems. And then he slipped over and his right knee buckled under him. He landed in a heap on the grass and took his time to risk the business of standing up.
When he did – and after the trainer had assessed the situation and provided painkillers – he was never the same again. It was the cruellest of blows: he was so close to causing the sort of upset that people would talk about for years.
So, so close. The fall happened in the seventh game of the fourth s
et but just a handful of points later, Mannarino knew he was fighting a losing battle. One point into the fifth set, he threw in the towel.
“It’s awful,” Federer said.....
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
It’s safer when it’s burnt.
AceSalvo
Legend
GrassGate!
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
yeah and it looks like the grass is slippier thisyear, he talked about how carefully he was moving as result, i think for him he's just extra afraid
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
After seeing what happened to Serena I've changed my view and now feel a lot more sympathy with what happened to Mannarino. Seems like the organisers need to do something about the way the grass is playing, especially on Centre Court.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Wimbledon officials are having a tough contest against Roland Garros officials this year, to determine who’s more inept.
alexio
G.O.A.T.
what happened to mandarino?..i watched football so missed the last set
Trying to exaggerate Rafa’s injuries every chance you get? Even when it’s 7 years later during a tournament where he’s not competing?
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
mightyjeditribble
Hall of Fame
Shame for Mannarino.
Not sure what to make of Fed's performance. There were some flashes of the old brilliance still. He still seemed to be physically ok in the fourth set.
I'm hoping that he is ok with his body and can play himself into form here, without spending so much time on court that it costs him later.
But he could just as easily lose against Richard in the second round ...
Not sure what to make of Fed's performance. There were some flashes of the old brilliance still. He still seemed to be physically ok in the fourth set.
I'm hoping that he is ok with his body and can play himself into form here, without spending so much time on court that it costs him later.
But he could just as easily lose against Richard in the second round ...
Triggered about what? I’m a Federer fan. Him playing badly and winning due to his opponent’s injury just doesn’t exactly fill me with joy. Fyi this may have been Adrian’s last Wimbledon as he’s not the youngest.^ Triggered
But I see you have no problem gloating:
OMG Mannarino is done! Fed advances!
All Federer needs is a few more well placed banana peels and he may yet advance to the final
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
Triggered by my 2014 AO reference, clearly
You don't feel joy because Federer gave a blah performance and you have no faith in him or hope at this point as a fan. I feel joy because the TV show that is Roger Federer continues, and I look forward to the next episode, win or lose I am simply looking to be entertained
and Federer remaining in the tournament provides that Well that wasn't an entertaining match by any means. You must be the guy that watches the history channel on Friday nights when you say you're going to partyTriggered by my 2014 AO reference, clearly
You don't feel joy because Federer gave a blah performance and you have no faith in him or hope at this point as a fan. I feel joy because the TV show that is Roger Federer continues, and I look forward to the next episode, win or lose I am simply looking to be entertained
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Martin J
Hall of Fame
If there is anything positive for Fed (apart from the fact that he ended up winning) is that he found his FH in the later stage of the match. He hit 8 FH winners in the fourth set (only 7 FH winners in the first three sets combined) and he looked like a dominant player once again. Hope he can maintain that consistency in the next matches.
The biggest issue with the match was his movement. He just looks slow. I noticed it at the French and said it on a Federer hype thread a few days ago. I don't remember thinking this when I watched him before the injury.
He was out for over a year. The expectations for him should be zero. You might be able to see what he'll be capable of in 6-9 months. This whole "my season starts with grass" was always a sham and his performance at Halle proved it for me. He actually looked better on clay.
He was out for over a year. The expectations for him should be zero. You might be able to see what he'll be capable of in 6-9 months. This whole "my season starts with grass" was always a sham and his performance at Halle proved it for me. He actually looked better on clay.
Can you please not post scores from the matches in a tennis thread? I avoid soccer sites if I am PVRing a game, but I didn't think I would need to avoid a Federer match thread as well. Not everyone watches it live.
sorry man...didn't know. It happened as Mannarino went down with injury
Ray Mercer
Hall of Fame
I feel like Federer didn’t even hit a single winner from the baseline with his forehand. His forehand is completely gone.
flyingboris
Legend
Would have been a perfect time to use a spoiler tag: [ spoiler = "Eurocup score alert" ] 2-0 England [ / spoiler ]
2-0 England
No problem, not the end of the world. But it was a noon kickoff in eastern NA, so likely a lot of people PVRing.
Yes, this is an excellent suggestion.
EllieK
Hall of Fame
Don’t count Norrie out either.
Larry Duff
Legend
Slippy courts=another reason to move it to Cincy
It's the movement. It should come back. He actually looked more comfortable and consistent on clay
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
If you don't think there's a certain fascination and entertainment to watching what could be Federer's last Wimbledon match, you must just not be a fan of tennis. And that's okay
Imagine thinking it isn't more entertaining to have Federer in the draw, in any state, than Mannarino lol
flyingboris
Legend
After reading here how Roger gleefully danced on Mannarino's grave, I have to say that the post match interview sounded remarkably respectful.
mxmx
Hall of Fame
Did they make a threatening call so he should tank the match for Federer's sake?
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Deleted member 771911
Guest
Not a Norrie believer but I appreciate he has plenty of supporters. I wouldn't say I would count him out but I don't consider him a threat to the title.
Krish0608
G.O.A.T.
Confidence and rust. And of course, age as well. But once he recovers his confidence and believes in his body and instincts a bit more, he will start to play better. Still won't be anywhere near enough to win a GS I suspect.
How much deep you see him going realistically? I think he can lose in any round. At best he will go to QF and lose to Medvedev IMO.
If you don't think there's a certain fascination and entertainment to watching what could be Federer's last Wimbledon match, you must just not be a fan of tennis. And that's okay
Imagine thinking it isn't more entertaining to have Federer in the draw, in any state, than Mannarino lol
It's not his last Wimbledon. You think he's going to go through what he did and go out playing like ****? He loves playing. Stop being dramatic.
weakera
Talk Tennis Guru
If he lost R1 it would be his last, yes. He's going to fall off a rankings cliff soon.
PrinceMoron
Legend
Was only joking, got a match to play
Martin J
Hall of Fame
You are right, he can lose in any of the next rounds. It's been a roller coaster season for him, there were glimpses of the vintage Federer (that fourth set against Mannarino was exceptional, cranking his forehand and bringing the aggression that anyone would find tough to defend against on grass) and the periods where he had no forehand and the footwork/movement was very off.
I just hope he finds his form and has a good run, that's all we can hope for unfortunately.
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