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my pick is Djokovic,he saved 5 match points against murray,2x2 match points against roger at us open,4 match points against tsonga at french open and couple more against serra,stepanek...
That would make sense. Because he is not a good player, so he puts himself into this position more often, so he has more experience.
Like Fed having weak mental tougness, cuz he was so great that he rarely needed to fight.
That would make sense. Because he is not a good player, so he puts himself into this position more often, so he has more experience.
Like Fed having weak mental tougness, cuz he was so great that he rarely needed to fight.
This used to case in his prime not these days. Last season he came back saving multiple BPs three times.
Adriano Panatta saved 11 match points in his first round match at the 1976 Italian Open. He went on to win the tournament!
Thomas Muster probably has the record of saving match points and then winning the match.
Also remember Norman saving a lot of MPs. Didn't he save like 13 MPs or so in the FO final against Kuerten?
You are seriously thick enough to accuse the World No. 1 of not being a good player? Delusional...
Kuerten never lost an FO final.
Sampras also.
They lost before finals a lot more often than Federer.
Busted hip Kuerten straight setted Federer at FO 2004. Lol.
Busted hip Kuerten straight setted Federer at FO 2004. Lol.
In 1995 alone, Thomas Muster saved 18 match points in matches that he went on to win. 15 of these match points that Muster saved were in tournaments that he went on to win.
If he is so great, why can't he win before being match points down?
Why is struggling better than winning without being match points down?
That's a good question. Why don't you ask Djokovic? But to call the World No. 1, who has his point lead by a wide margin, not a good player, is absurd to the degree I would only expect of you. I severely hope you are not an accurate representation of the wider Federer fanbase.
Thomas Muster probably has the record of saving match points and then winning the match.
Also remember Norman saving a lot of MPs. Didn't he save like 13 MPs or so in the FO final against Kuerten?
Djokovic has probably saved the most match points in the really big matches ie. 2 each in the semi-finals of 2010 and 2011 USO plus 5 in the final of 2012 Shanghai!
I think an honourable mention must be made for Murray who saved a match point in the final of 2013 Miami and, towards the end of last year, saved a total of 10 match points ie. 5 each in the finals of Shenzhen and Valencia!
Poor Robredo - perhaps he's the worst at converting match points :lol:
Not good compared to some greats who defend less match points, that's why they win faster.
I didn't mean not good in general. I thought you of all people would be smart enough to see my statements in context.
Why would I call 8 GS winner not good? Only a fool would see my words as calling a 8 GS winner not good.
That's what makes him better at match points, since he had more practice. Like other greats aren't that good either if we compare them on match points.
That's foolish to believe Novak is only a good matchpoint-down player because he is so often matchpoint down. That's called self-justified reasoning.
In 1995 alone, Thomas Muster saved 18 match points in matches that he went on to win. 15 of these match points that Muster saved were in tournaments that he went on to win.
Saved 3 MPs in 1995 Indian Wells R16 vs. Michael Chang (Muster won 6-1, 5-7, 7-6)
Saved 1 MP in 1995 Estoril QF vs. Javier Sanchez (Muster won 4-6, 7-6, 6-4)
Saved 1 MP in 1995 Barcelona R64 vs. Jordi Burillo (Muster won 4-6, 7-6, 6-2)
Saved 1 MP in 1995 Barcelona QF vs. Carlos Costa (Muster won 6-3, 3-6, 7-5)
Saved 2 CPs in 1995 Monte Carlo F vs. Boris Becker (Muster won 4-6, 5-7, 6-1, 7-6, 6-0)
Saved 3 MPs in 1995 Sankt Pölten R32 vs. Filip Dewulf (Muster won 4-6, 7-6, 6-3)
Saved 4 MPs in 1995 Stuttgart Outdoor SF vs. Sergi Bruguera (Muster won 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 - having once trailed 6-7, 1-5)
Saved 3 CPs in 1995 Umag F vs. Carlos Costa (Muster won 3-6, 7-6, 6-4)
He wasn't playing like his hip was busted...
Poor Robredo - perhaps he's the worst at converting match points :lol:
Kuerten never lost an FO final.
Kuerten won the 2000 French Open final on his 11th championship point.
If he is so great, why can't he win before being match points down?
Why is struggling better than winning without being match points down?
Stronger era. Oh yes I did! :twisted:
I didn't say it was a fact, just throwing it out there as a possible explanation.
And please don't use your fancy book learnin' . I know what it means, I'm a few levels above you, I just enjoy acting stupid to troll newbies like yourself, who think they are geniuses trying to put other people down.
I find far too often, people use the idea of trolling to backpedal and excuse their own stupidity and nonsense remarks. You are one of them
A few examples don't make a rule.
In general Federer is losing in big matches vs top guys when the match gets tight.
Because Fed owned everyone easily. That is exactly why you would except him not having much practice in tight matches, because he was rarely in such position.
If he is so great, why can't he win before being match points down?
Why is struggling better than winning without being match points down?
Not saying he's the best. I don't even think he's that great in this aspect personally, but I noticed nobody had posted it yet, and it is so begging to be posted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgzowfPaHaE
It's a shame he still lost that match...
I find far too often, people use the idea of trolling to backpedal and excuse their own stupidity and nonsense remarks. You are one of them
That's not an argument for him not having weak mental toughness, it's just an excuse for it.
Federer struggles too. And when he does he's worse at overcoming it.
All-time record: Allison saved 18 match points
1930 Davis Cup: Allison def. Stefani 4-6 7-9 6-4 8-6 10-8
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