Blake vs Federer

[oscar_2424]

interesting match...

 

[Pirao]

Nah, Federer will win easily I think.

 

[fastdunn]

I can't believe Blake is still using Agassi's 90's serve returning style right at the baseline. Even Agassi dumped that strategy from 21st century (during his last a few years) .


James, please, stand a few feet back, use your excellent wheels, and play some serious defense game !!! Then go for your macho forehand.

 

[Cyan]

Fed's draw is truly a joke for a claycourt tournament.

 

[drakulie]

^^^yeah, reminds me of nadals.

 

[markmurray]

With this being clay, I can really see Fed making a game of it.

I'll say Blake in 2 close sets... 3 sets if Fed is playing really well.

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

This really isn't that interesting Blake can't beat Federer on hardcourts no chance on clay.

 

[session404]

I'm pretty sure Federer will win, but I'm hoping for an upset!

 

[IvanAndreevich]

I think Karlovic had a better chance against Fed than Blake on these courts.

 

[edberg505]

This really isn't that interesting Blake can't beat Federer on hardcourts no chance on clay.

Oh really? Hmm!!! I'm afraid you are mistaken.

 

[icedevil0289]

With this being clay, I can really see Fed making a game of it.

I'll say Federer in 2 close sets... 3 sets if Blake is playing really well.

Fixed it for you.

 

[All-rounder]

Oh really? Hmm!!! I'm afraid you are mistaken.

woow one match did he get a medal??? nope so its just one win out of 9

 

[seffina]

woow one match did he get a medal??? nope so its just one win out of 9

No he missed out by one spot. Djokovic unfortunately ended up with the bronze. But he could have been playing for the silver against Nadal.. should've beaten Gonzo in that match.

Federer in 2.

 

[Grampy]

Blake is so streaky, its hard to say. Sometimes he looks unbeatable, and sometimes he looks like his rating is 500. I'd say 1 in 4 chance that Blake will win. Leaning toward Fed because he is a good claycourter, regardless of what the haters say.

 

[markmurray]

Fixed it for you.

I can see who the joker is on this forum.

 

[icedevil0289]

I can see who the joker is on this forum.

nah I'm just a beginner. There are plenty of people who have far more experience in that area. Btw, welcome to the board. I'm warning you right now, it's a nut house.

 

[seffina]

nah I'm just a beginner. There are plenty of people who have far more experience in that area. Btw, welcome to the board. I'm warning you right now, it's a nut house.

I can't help it. I love me some almonds.

A welcome from me as well.

 

[edberg505]

woow one match did he get a medal??? nope so its just one win out of 9

LOL, who gives a damn if he won a medal or not. True or false, Blake has beaten Federer on hard courts?

 

[IvanAndreevich]

LOL, who gives a damn if he won a medal or not. True or false, Blake has beaten Federer on hard courts?

To be fair, Federer was playing about as crappily as he can. Not Miami 2009 crappy, but pretty damn crappy.

 

[thalivest]

Blake took Federer out of the Olympics.

Every dog has his day.

Anyway if this was a hard courts I would say Federer at even 60% is 100% certain to win. As this is clay I will say even at 40% he is 100% certain to win.

 

[Dutch-Guy]

h2h Fed leads 9-2. So Fed to take it in 2 tomorrow as always.

 

[thalivest]

h2h Fed leads 9-2. So Fed to take it in 2 tomorrow as always.

Federer has only lost to Blake once. A default does not count.

 

[P_Agony]

Blake played well against Karlovic, but I'd still say Fed in 2. It's hard to bet against Fed on this one considering their H2H.

Those two had an amazing match in 2006. I think it was in Miami, where Blake was playing out of his mind (still lost, but it was a hell of a match).

 

[danb]

interesting match...

Blake will rollover once more - nothing interesting.

 

[edberg505]

Blake will rollover once more - nothing interesting.

Sounds like you are just mad that he doesn't rollover for Nadal. I wonder why that is.

 

[shawn1122]

Blake is playing some of his best clay court tennis, while Federer still seems meek in his matches. Double faulting on a break point against him (against soderling) is just one example. Federer is not going to have an easy ride against Blake tomorrow. And the whole belief thing is questionable, I'm sure Blake has confidence in his ability to beat Federer after beating him at the olympics. I still think Federer will come through, but it surely won't be fun for him (as it usually is when he plays an american player)

 

[raccoon1414]

i think federer should win, but blake is just so streaky that sometimes u just do not know what to expect with him.

blake should just let it fly, and he may even get a W.

anyways i just hope this match does not end up becoming really one-sided.

 

[OliverSimon]

James in 3

 

[Pwned]

Is this right after the Chakvetadze match? Will probably be around 5am central time.

 

[Dutch-Guy]

Federer has only lost to Blake once. A default does not count.

I stand corrected.After Roger accidentally lost against him last year,he'll show Blake that he still is his boss.So Roger in 2.

 

[Mungo73]

Fed's draw is truly a joke for a claycourt tournament.

yep it would be truly embarrassing if he loses more than six games on this match

blake sucks on clay

 

[shadows]

They are out on court as the music takes a turn for the worst, Fed will be hoping "burn baby burn" isn't a sign of things to come xD

Lars graff, todays chair umpire gives the camera a very prolonged thumbs up

 

[fedtastic]

Fed Express or recently known as ExFed in 2 I say. Blake's clay court game sucks balls.
If ******** turns up then maybe Blake in 3.

 

[Mungo73]

haha blake sucks at net

 

[shadows]

Fed breaks with a backhand return winner

 

[iriraz]

Even with the eyes closed he should have made that.Federer got a gift there

 

[fedtastic]

Fed breaks in the opening game, 1-0

 

[GPG]

Blake already started the match desperate.

0-2, Blake serving

 

[sheq]

is there any stream link ?

 

[fedtastic]

is there any stream link ?

http://zulu.mk/kanal5-plus
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http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bettrader
2nd link

 

[iriraz]

Lots of errors from both sides.On hardcourts they would play more long rallies then on clay.Go figure.

 

[fedtastic]

******** serving at 41% and Blake at 47%

 

[aphex]

http://zulu.mk/kanal5-plus
copy and paste in the browser address bar, don't click the link

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bettrader
2nd link

THANX!!!!!!!

 

[fedtastic]

THANX!!!!!!!

Another link
http://www.p2pstation.net/

 

[seffina]

5-2! Excellent.

 

[sh@de]

Fed seems to be playing quite well...

 

[oscar_2424]

i guess it's gonna be an easy win for fed.

 

[OddJack]

LOL Blake is an appetizer?

 

[oscar_2424]

Fed takes the first set.

 

[sh@de]

Fed is really playing well.