Baghdatis v Federer -- Cincinnati Semifinal 2010

[P_Agony]

2/2 in the chip and charge on BPs. Brilliant Fed

 

[powerangle]

Positive result from a chip-and-charge for once. Very nice for the break!

 

[sdont]

Nice return and volley from Fed to get the break once again.

 

[BigForehand]

ownage from the MAESTRO.

this performance is a USO win.

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

:lol: Surely there are more enjoyable things you could be watching tonight?

Yes, including dying puppies, AIDS documentaries, and the replay of the 2004 election results.

 

[AhmedD]

Federer breaks, perfect timing, its seems everytime he has a break he attacks.

 

[JeMar]

This is where Fed's been choking the past year or so.

 

[TEnnisguy]

Come on Bagh. Give Fed a challenge. Don't give up.

 

[P_Agony]

2nd serve brilliance.

 

[thejoe]

This is where Fed's been choking the past year or so.

Exactly. End of the second set. It's been predictable in its regularity in recent matches.

 

[niff]

2 matches in a row with no real second set meltdown. Roger, you're spoiling us.

 

[rainingaces]

Did you read the one about how ESPN would not cover him because he is over the hill? lol

No, people have such high expectations if he doesnt get past the quaters at the french or win wimbledon hes past it.

 

[stapler]

Who do you guys think for tomorrow's final (assume Fed closes this out)?

 

[jamesblakefan#1]

Gotta love Baggy's face on that challenge.

 

[AhmedD]

It in, TMP

 

[JeMar]

This is where getting passed all those other points becomes irrelevant.

Federer knew exactly where the pass was going and was there with plenty of time.

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

Djokovic will never be #2. Pathetic show from Baghdatis. Awful match. And once again, Fedal lives on... SCRRRRREEEAMMMMMM

 

[flyinghippos101]

Baghdatis challenging for the sake of challenging, lol

 

[P_Agony]

3 MPs Fed.

1 saved by baggy.

 

[TEnnisguy]

What a beauty!

 

[Tony48]

Bags has been really good on the passes tonight

 

[zam88]

Wow, this looks like a US Open winning Federer.

No DelPo, Andy isn't right... Nadal isn't a real threat to win on a fast hardcourt at this time.


Murray will be a very legit threat though.

 

[Mustard]

Federer wins 6-4, 6-3.

Federer vs. Fish final.

 

[aprilfool]

Good run for Baggy. I hope he sticks around

 

[powerangle]

As I predicted in the poll, Fed in 2 8) Great overall match from Fed tonight.

 

[P_Agony]

2 matches in a row with no real second set meltdown. Roger, you're spoiling us.

LOL, no heart attacks in two matches in a row!

 

[TEnnisguy]

Great match from both players. Congrats Fed.

 

[Rippy]

Fed wins.....

 

[AhmedD]

GSM Federer, and he reaches the final for the 4th, lets hope he makes a 4th title as well

 

[Tony48]

Fed in straights....6-4, 6-3

 

[ballboy48]

Fed would have beaten Nadal, improved the H2H. NOw do the ****s see what bias means?

 

[Netspirit]

2 break points, 2 breaks.

Madrid'09 - like quality.

 

[thalivest]

Hopefully Fish wins the final.

 

[thejoe]

LOL, no heart attacks in two matches in a row!

I know. An enjoyable Roger match! That's been a rarity of late!

 

[TEnnisguy]

As I predicted in the poll, Fed in 2 8) Great overall match from Fed tonight.

So did I

 

[shadows]

Good performance by Roger.

Retains his #2 ranking, tennis can be thankful of that.

Great tourny for Baghy, it's wonderful to see him mixing it up with the top guys again

 

[sdont]

I hope Fed's not peaking too early, but if he plays like this at the USO, I don't see many players that can trouble him.

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

yeah, alright. fedal 1-2 through the ao at least. ****ing fantastic. oh, and noone i like in the final yet again.

 

[TEnnisguy]

Federer has been serving brilliantly in this tournament. I hope he could carry that to the US Open where it really matters.

 

[rainingaces]

Who is the daddy.

Win this then US open here I come.

 

[BigForehand]

how did baggy win more % on second serve than on his first serve?

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

Retains his #2 ranking, tennis can be thankful of that.

I can't, though. When can Papa Djokovic's prophecy ever be true? *sobbing*

 

[cc66]

Yeah, Roger!!

 

[P_Agony]

Fed's performence:

+ He's finally hitting the inside out a bit more along with the inside in. He's been reading my posts
+ Chip and charge worked like a charm when it mattered the most
+ Didn't face a single BP in the match. Monster 2nd serve.
+ BH slice is still a knife.
+ DTL BH worked well

- CC topspin BH still a bit shaky
- Misses easy ROSs.

 

[Netspirit]

+ BP conversion rate: 100%

 

[P_Agony]

I know. An enjoyable Roger match! That's been a rarity of late!

I thought he was even better against Davy

 

[VengaRafa]

Davydenko, Baghdatis, Fish = Masters Series Title for Federer
Pretty damn easy road to 1000 points.

 

[forthegame]

Phew!
Phew!

 

[JeMar]

I can't, though. When can Papa Djokovic's prophecy ever be true? *sobbing*

Why do you like that whining baby Djokovic? There's plenty of other talented players that aren't asshats for you to cheer for.

 

[ballboy48]

Fed's performence:

+ He's finally hitting the inside out a bit more along with the inside in. He's been reading my posts
+ Chip and charge worked like a charm when it mattered the most
+ Didn't face a single BP in the match. Monster 2nd serve.
+ BH slice is still a knife.
+ DTL BH worked well

- CC topspin BH still a bit shaky

Some of his approach shots are still iffy, I hope he improves on that.