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I think he started using the drop shot more in 2009, but it's not like he never used it before. It's like how every year commentators say Nadal's started adding more net play to his game, when he's been coming to net with great hands since 2004.
At FO i think so but not sure about USO.
Hmm. I think Delpo was more dominant in 2009 than Murray in 2012, and played better in the final against a better opponent. Outside those winning runs, they each have really just one great display – Murray beating Nadal in the 08 semis and Delpo beating Fed in the 17 quarters.
I was thinking of the 08 Rafa match more yes. I think you could be right about 09 and 12 events.
Hey, maybe Federer was ****ting his pants.
Smallville still GOAT
I think he decided to use them more regularly in 2009, but he executed dropshots before that too, just less often.
Then he should have **** on court. Why is it that in the most important matches this guy suddenly takes bathroom breaks? Did it in SF -F of 2017 AO too.
It’s the barilla pasta.
Wait, since when is it wrong to go to the bathroom between sets?
Ikr. Especially after 4 sets.
Are you really upset about Fed taking a toilet break between sets? Or are you upset that other people get upset when Rafa/Novak do it? I think it's silly to get upset about toilet breaks regardless. It's a similar dynamic with supposed strategic MTOs – could it be manipulated to give one an advantage over the opponent? Sure, but if it's wreaking such havoc on your opponent's game, they weren't a very worthy opponent in the first place.
Fed's BH was never actually that bad. It's just that Nadal's FH was too good for a one hander.
Wouldn't say its that bad as he just finished destroying Delpo in set 4. Federer has actually lost quite a few matches like this by breaking his own rhythm like IW in 2015. The only reason I don't like Nadal or Djokovic doing it is because it is a consistent pattern of behavior specifically after the opponent has built up momentum.
Didn't Nadal also take a break before a freaking MP at 2012 IW against Fed?
That was a fun match. I'm curious what people think on this. Forget conditioning for a second what are 18 Del Po's chances to win W 19?
well, probably if he took it in the middle of the game, then there was a clear need for that and it wasn't a small trick, but if fed took it, then the ill-wishers may have a slight odor that he cheats a bit, breaking down the opponent' tempo
well, probably if he took it in the middle of the game, then there was a clear need for that and it wasn't a small trick, but if fed took it, then the ill-wishers may have a slight odor that he cheats a bit, breaking down the opponent' tempo
Fed was using drop shots as early as 1999-2000, especially on clay. He brought in Higueras to help him master the drop shot and he did help him. But it's a complete misnomer to suggest Fed wasn't using drop shots before 2009. He did perfect the fake drop shot after 2009 however.
It’s close lol.
You should check out their earlier match from Madrid 09. DropShotGeddon.
Actually in this match he was 0% against Top 10. Absolutely woeful opponent and level.
He lost. In fact he doesn't have any superb clay wins.
Stan started shaky in set 4.Legendary stuff from GOATpotro.
Makes like 5 UFE in the second set tiebreak, tanks the 4th set, and plays bang average in the 5th set
