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Djokovic gets broken while serving for match. 6-1 5-3* 15-30 atm.
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Djokovic gets broken while serving for match. 6-1 5-3* 15-30 atm.
Lukhas
Legend
Okay, this is too funny, I have to bite. Even if it took an awfully long time to reply.
Puerta/Coria: Lol. Nadal met them less than 10 times. Combined. He also met them exactly... once at Roland-Garros, it was in 2005. Puerta turned pro in 1998 like Federer, but the latter is in the previous era and the former is relevant to the discussion. Coria is the same age as Federer but again, the latter is from the former era but not Coria? Coria has beaten Nadal exactly once on clay for 3 defeats. Puerta has never beaten Nadal at all.
Federer: Lapdog and we all know it. 2-13 record on clay, what a challenge!
Djokovic: Close to 80% of his career wins on hard and you call it a clay specialist? Sure a better clay courter than most of the tour, I'll give you that. 3-13 record on clay; better challenge than most on your list I guess.
Ferrer: Lapdog of a lapdog. 1-17 record on clay, what a challenge!
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Djokovic won 6-1 6-3.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Terenigma
G.O.A.T.
Why? Because he beat Nadal that one time 2 years ago? I like the guy but cmon. Federer will roll all over him. Rosol's tennis doesnt match up to Federer's, he wont be able to deal with it. It should be easy for Federer, even if ******** turns up, it'll be a close win instead of an easy win.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Thanks mate. Does anyone know who he plays in the QF?
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Because I needed to not make the assumption that he'll reach Djokovic to put his family at risk and because Federer's form is so far unconvincing. Enjoy the melodrama and please award me style points?
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Take a bow, Djokoking.
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Lol don't even get me started on him at the moment!
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Thanks. Could be a potentially tough match for Novak- I hope he doesn't get off to a slow start.
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Nathaniel_Near
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Jajiri looks like top 20 material. He could be the first Arabian boy to make the top 20 and and make history. but he looked more like tight end for the SF 49'er than a tennis player
Lukhas
Legend
How about you start to watch the matches? :neutral:
Vensai
Professional
His level is higher than Federer's level at the moment.
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
I know that Federer didn't play well today but he can play better than that, we all know that. However, even though Djoko won easily, B-A didn't really stretch him so he didn't have to do anything special. I imagine that Federer would be more on his game against the top players so Djokovic would have to take more risks against Federer.
It will be a completely different game if they meet.
It will be a completely different game if they meet.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
if Roger can serve 80 %. he will beat Novak. Novak still has hero worship syndrome against roger
Goosehead
Legend
looks like Federer ate the beanz and provided the much needed Fartz to power this thread up. :twisted:
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Lol so NOW you want Fed to win
Don't worry, Nadal will still be number 1 for some time to come.
urundai
Professional
Lol so NOW you want Fed to win
It gives the reason Nadal fans to keep bringing up the H2H, if Fed has better records against rest of the field. Hence, this newfound support for Fed to win against Djoker
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Disagree. It's Federer who needs to take more risks against Djokovic. Novak is fitter, faster and has better stamina. Roger will need to play his best to beat Novak.
I expect Novak to beat the Swiss #2.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Novak needs this title to have a shot at #1 this year. He can't keep failing to defend titles and hope to get the #1 ranking back.
Where does this myth come from that everyone is better than Roger in the top 4 and that since Nadal has a winning H2H he is just...terrible.
Yeah Nostradamus, you mainly.
Fact = Roger is the still the greatest HC player of all time when he is on.
Fact = Roger is still the best grasscourt player.
So what, he didn't dominate clay against the clay goat. Nadal getting pushed by Andujar, Darcis, and Rosol in his prime and you are going to argue that the h2h with Fed means he is the greatest ever despite holding 1/10th the records Fed does.
Dream on. This forum is ridiculous.
Yeah Nostradamus, you mainly.
Fact = Roger is the still the greatest HC player of all time when he is on.
Fact = Roger is still the best grasscourt player.
So what, he didn't dominate clay against the clay goat. Nadal getting pushed by Andujar, Darcis, and Rosol in his prime and you are going to argue that the h2h with Fed means he is the greatest ever despite holding 1/10th the records Fed does.
Dream on. This forum is ridiculous.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Djokovic is better than 32 year old Federer.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
More like the other way round. Do you even watch tennis?
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Well mostly because it's not really a myth. The only guy who's arguably "not better" than Roger right now is Andy. I agree with the Nadal part (last paragraph), and the fact that the H2H doesn't make him terrible, but your two claims are highly debatable. Even if Federer is "on", Djokovic is probably better on HC if he's "on" these days, and Murray is probably better on grass right now even though historically neither one of them are close to Federer's overall achievements on the respective surfaces.
I still think he's favoured slightly against guys like Berdych, Wawrinka, Tsonga and Delpo, and everybody else, but it's much closer than it used to be and he needs to play well to beat them.
Federer will still have a chance against anyone he plays, contrary to what some believe, but he is not the favourite against Djokovic or Nadal anymore.
I understand your frustration with the inaccuracy of some views like Federer being "terrible" though, and I think that's mostly where your frustration is directed. It is a gross exaggeration, but as I said, I don't think Federer is the favourite in every match he plays anymore, particularly against Djokovic and Nadal.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Gotta disagree with you there mate. Novak didn't play at all for 5 weeks leading up to this tournament so even if he reaches the final exhaustion is the last thing he should be feeling.
Vensai
Professional
I doubt he would be okay with losing though.
Yeah pretty much this, I was just frustrated.
Terenigma
G.O.A.T.
Source? If true then that sucks, why couldnt he do that last round and give Ward a shot at Djokovic?
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Roger is just brutal. He starts playing and suddenly queens of clay, whoever they may be, want to tune in and smell the action.
djokovicisananimal
Professional
Tubby Tsonga vs Tomas Birdshit next.
Terenigma
G.O.A.T.
It hasnt started yet, starts in 10ish mins, i assume because of Youzhny withdrawing.
The match just started.
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Rock Strongo
Legend
Went to a mall to buy glasses, headphones, and stuff, saw the match in a window, and decided to go upstairs, have a beer, and watch this instead.
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