Basel 2013 R2: FEDERER vs. ISTOMIN

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  • Total voters
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Fiercer

Semi-Pro
Loose shirts are so much more comfy to play in aren't they? ;)

Also, Fed just can't catch a break on break points, can he? That volley by Istomin sheesh
 

zam88

Professional
Different tournament. Same sh1t.

I gave Federer the benefit of the doubt in many of the matches he has played this year.

But when he lost to Nadal at Cincinnati, then clearly tanked to Robredo to avoid Nadal at the USO, and now looks like this in a tournament he should be motivated to win?

It is absolutely and truly over.

Not only do I not think Roger will play in a major final again, I don't think he will win a masters 1000 tournament again.

It was an unbelievable run Roger.. retire when you want, but your tennis is no longer must-see TV
 

rdis10093

Hall of Fame
istomin is not choking, its not like he was playing awesome tennis. he just had a high serve %. federer on the other hand is picking it up.

5-2
 

rdis10093

Hall of Fame
federer has this. I am not skipping class to see the rest of this live. when I come back fed will have won in three set sets 4-6 6-3 6-4
 

Tenez101

Banned
I didn't think it could get any worse than Mannarino. It is literally a miracle that Roger is going to win this match. He will get slaughtered by Dimitrov next round. What the f*ck is going on Roger?
 
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JRAJ1988

Guest
A flat ball has p*ssed Federer off. Don't blame him though keep focus

And he's grunting a lot more.
 

counterloop

Professional
If Federer doesn't win this match, gotta call out the suicide watch on some of you guys in here. :):)

I ain't gonna lie, it is tough to watch fed struggle like he is right now. He went through so many years of complete dominance, this 2013 Federer is gonna take some getting used to.
 

merwy

G.O.A.T.
Federer looks ****ed. Very understandable. Even I get angry on court when I'm playing far below my normal level. This season must have been frustrating as hell for Fed.
 
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JRAJ1988

Guest
I've NEVER seen him more animated and vocal since his pre-2004 days.

He wants it so much.
 
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