TheAeropro
Semi-Pro
wow, ferrer gave that bp away
ATP 500: Barclays Dubai Championshiop, Feb 23-28
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TheAeropro
Semi-Pro
lame way to win a match
breadstick
Rookie
Aww poor Ferru.
I didn't like it how it ended with a challenge...
I didn't like it how it ended with a challenge...
zagor
Bionic Poster
It's an exhibition event so not really,but AO final does count for something.
P_Agony
Banned
Novak wins yet another title without having to face Nadal, Federer, or Murray. That happened in Rome last year (both Fed and Nadal were gone in early rounds), Masters Cup 2008 (Nadal didn't player, while Federer didn't get a chance to play Novak, and neither did Murray) and now Dubai (where both Fed and Nadal didn't play, while Murray has withdrawn).
Federer should watch out for his #2 ranking. While Novak lost many points in Australia and Federer gained some, this Dubai win should give Novak points and a boost of confidence.
Federer should watch out for his #2 ranking. While Novak lost many points in Australia and Federer gained some, this Dubai win should give Novak points and a boost of confidence.
Leublu tennis
Legend
At least its in English, Your Holiness. Djokovic looked better but not at his best yet, by far.
marc45
G.O.A.T.
after he said he was going to be brief!
This title was really needed for him, hope he do good in Davis cup
Leublu tennis
Legend
I'm with you on that but can't say I am comfortable with his level of play at the moment. Wait until he meets a real challenge. He's got to do a lot better than he did out here.
Ripster
Hall of Fame
Come on man. So Cilic, Simon and Ferrer aren't real challenges? These are some of the best players in the world.
Simon certainly didn't rate his performance as challenging or world class this week. He was really down on his own level of play in the presser
http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=54579
http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=54579
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
amusing to read this coming from a guy whose speciality is to make his opponents play bad...
zagor
Bionic Poster
Lol,that's a bit of a sour grapes from Simon although he's right that their match wasn't of high quality.Both of them were playing mediocre tennis(or so it seemed),it's just that Novak somehow pulled it through in the end,similarly to their match in TMC last year.Both of these matches were grindfests and Novak emerged as a winner both times which I assume is something that Simon is not used to,he normally wins these type of matches,they're his specialty so to speak so I understand his frustration.
zagor
Bionic Poster
Well it's not like Novak had a cakewalk either.Simon is tough for anyone and Ferrer and Cilic were in good form.I think this win in Dubai will be good for Novak's confidence.
Ludas
New User
I certainly hope so, he hasn't looked like he could even come close to winning another grand slam since aussi 08 but I hope he can regain his confidence and challenge Nadal and Federer this year. With him back in shape we can have really high expectations on this years tournaments.
CocaCola
Professional
If Nole plays a lot better than he did in the final against Ferrer, we whoud be unbeatable...
VivalaVida
Banned
wow, were did you get that from. Most of the top players didnt even play this week. I will be more impressed if djokovic can beat tsonga, murray, etc.
oy vey
Semi-Pro
I just watched the final--Djokovic had flashes of brilliance, and his forehand looked impressive. Noticed he was slicing more off the backhand, and even hit a nifty slice approach shot. On the down side, his hair made him look like Bob's Big Boy, but perhaps I'm just quibbling.
