Did Federer get his butt spanked in an exhibition match yesterday?

[Ripper]

Might have heard something like that on tv last night, while trying to get my daughter to go to sleep :| Federer fans, if this is wrong, please forgive me

 

[Nuke]

Haas beat Fed in three sets. BFD, it's an exhibition.

 

[Docalex007]

Nothing to get excited about, Ripper. Federer was trying out some new things which he would never do in a match that "counted". Remember, Fedex beat Haas rather easily several days ago.

 

[devila]

He has to overpower opponents with his serve. Lord knows, he can't win with little power, serve 'n volley and drop shot.

 

[Colpo]

Oh, Kooyong's an exhibition ... that explains everything then. It really does, no kidding at all. Because Federer doesn't seem to occasionally lose matches anymore. I know he probably hated to lose under any circs, exhibition or not, but it being an exhibition really explains everything.

Boy, do I miss the days of a Becker losing in the 1st round of a Rotterdam to a Broderick **** or somesuch! Federer's brilliance has started to make him seem otherworldly (another word for inhuman), and that kind of raw, brilliant consistency kind of numbs my interest.

Now, further evidence that Federer was dipped in the river Styx (for good luck): two of the only players in the world who might have beaten him aren't playing in the Oz Open. I'm getting sleepy already.

 

[Ripper]

Nothing to get excited about, Ripper. Federer was trying out some new things which he would never do in a match that "counted". Remember, Fedex beat Haas rather easily several days ago.

Oh, Kooyong's an exhibition ... that explains everything then. It really does, no kidding at all. Because Federer doesn't seem to occasionally lose matches anymore. I know he probably hated to lose under any circs, exhibition or not, but it being an exhibition really explains everything.

Boy, do I miss the days of a Becker losing in the 1st round of a Rotterdam to a Broderick **** or somesuch! Federer's brilliance has started to make him seem otherworldly (another word for inhuman), and that kind of raw, brilliant consistency kind of numbs my interest.

Now, further evidence that Federer was dipped in the river Styx (for good luck): two of the only players in the world who might have beaten him aren't playing in the Oz Open. I'm getting sleepy already.

So, everything's cool with Fed? We'll see about that during the year... Oh and Colpo, I mentioned it right there on the title that it was an EXHIBITION match...

 

[legolas]

BFD!!!!!!!!!, its an exhibition, fed didnt play his best, but still, good win to start the season for haas

 

[Docalex007]

BFD!!!!!!!!!, its an exhibition, fed didnt play his best, but still, good win to start the season for haas

Haas had already started his season by reaching the semi's in Doha. I'm sure even Haas understands his exhibition match result is not to be taken but with a grain of salt. But it is a good sign he is playing well.

 

[@wright]

Does that match even count toward Fed's record for '06?

 

[Shabazza]

Oh, Kooyong's an exhibition ... that explains everything then. It really does, no kidding at all. Because Federer doesn't seem to occasionally lose matches anymore. I know he probably hated to lose under any circs, exhibition or not, but it being an exhibition really explains everything.

Boy, do I miss the days of a Becker losing in the 1st round of a Rotterdam to a Broderick **** or somesuch! Federer's brilliance has started to make him seem otherworldly (another word for inhuman), and that kind of raw, brilliant consistency kind of numbs my interest.

Now, further evidence that Federer was dipped in the river Styx (for good luck): two of the only players in the world who might have beaten him aren't playing in the Oz Open. I'm getting sleepy already.

No kidding, huh!?

 

[Shabazza]

Does that match even count toward Fed's record for '06?

No, it doesn't.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Yes, and he spanked Ljubicic today, not bad.

 

[arosen]

Fed takes it easy in unimportant matches, that was one of them. Eyes on the BIG AO prize, baby.

 

[TheBoy]

Surely no one can take any importance out of that result. Federer must still be the surest thing at a grand slam that there has been for a number of years at this the AO.

 

[Alexandros]

Federer did say that he will play at his top level in his last match against Max Mirnyi, in the way he plans to play at the Australian Open.

 

[sureshs]

Federer did say that he will play at his top level in his last match against Max Mirnyi, in the way he plans to play at the Australian Open.

He also said he uses these opportunities to work on certain shots.

 

[Alexandros]

No, he said he used his previous two matches to work on his shots and that in his match against Mirnyi today he will play like how he plans to play in the Aussie Open.

 

[West Coast Ace]

Federer must still be the surest thing at a grand slam that there has been for a number of years at this the AO.

That is correct. The opinions that count - the men who lay book in Australia, have him at 1.4 to 1. According to the article I read, even at his peak Sampras was never better than 2 to 1.

Surely no one can take any importance out of that result.

I would somewhat disagree with that statement. Haas can use that result for his self-confidence. Perception is Reality and he can tell himself (over and over and over again) that Fed was playing full out and he (Haas) won.

 

[rhubarb]

I would somewhat disagree with that statement. Haas can use that result for his self-confidence. Perception is Reality and he can tell himself (over and over and over again) that Fed was playing full out and he (Haas) won.

But in the back of his mind also he knows very well that he lost to Fed in Doha last Friday, 3 & 3.

 

[FREDDY]

federer always makes every match he plays a MATCH. he doesnt kill his opponents 6-0 6-0 he plays with them. sucks to the his opponent but i wouldnt give it up if i had the chance. federer losing the exhibition is all news to me. i think he'll do well and maybe win it this year. (AO)

 

[rilokiley]

I'm so relieved that this was just an exhibition match. I'm all for Federer completely dominating the tour. Some may think that's boring but I'd like to see something like 90-0 singles record in my lifetime.

 

[superman1]

If someone watched Federer on the practice courts without knowing who he was, they'd think he was a beginner. I've seen footage of him practicing and he sort of stumbles around casually, looks at other courts, picks up balls and drops them, makes lazy returns. If he wasn't taking this exhibition match completely seriously, I can see him making quite a few lazy errors. I think losing to Haas pissed him off which is why he demolished Ljubicic the next day.

 

[devila]

must be why Federer needed a 3rd set tiebreak to "win a meaningless match."
Mirnyi is a journeyman.

 

[AJK1]

Keep it up devila, you boring snot nose.

 

[superman1]

Anyone who doesn't have huge respect for Federer doesn't respect the sport. It's such a difficult and complex sport, and here's a guy that plays with the world's best and almost always comes out on top. I don't understand how he can play against the #4 player in the world, maybe the best player to come out of the country of Australia (where tennis is a huge sport), and have people say, "no contest. Federer won't even break a sweat." Even if you don't enjoy watching him, you have to respect him.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Close match with Mirnyi, I expected that, these guys were doubles partners, know each other's games inside out.

 

[Shabazza]

Close match with Mirnyi, I expected that, these guys were doubles partners, know each other's games inside out.

2 tbs don't surprise either

 

[Ripper]

I think losing to Haas pissed him off which is why he demolished Ljubicic the next day.

So, Federer was playing at 110%, because he was pissed, but what makes you think that Ljubicic was giving his 100%? I mean, why would he?

Edit: ;o)

 

[Klippy]

Oh man! Ljubicic should have beaten Federer. He's such a big, strong man, and Federer is a skinny...weakling. Njeh, just kidding. But he's so damn skinny though. Ljubicic is much, much stronger.

 

[Klippy]

Hey Shabazza, your avatar is really cute~!

 

[Shabazza]

Oh man! Ljubicic should have beaten Federer. He's such a big, strong man, and Federer is a skinny...weakling. Njeh, just kidding. But he's so damn skinny though. Ljubicic is much, much stronger.

fortunately Tennis isn't all about power, even today

Hey Shabazza, your avatar is really cute~!

haha thx I like it too:mrgreen:

 

[Ripper]

Those of you who said that Federer wasn't playing 100% at that recent exhibition match where Haas beat him, should re-think after their "real" match of yesterday. Eventhough he lost, Haas showed that he's one of the few who're capable of beating Federer.

 

[chaognosis]

Those of you who said that Federer wasn't playing 100% at that recent exhibition match where Haas beat him, should re-think after their "real" match of yesterday. Eventhough he lost, Haas showed that he's one of the few who're capable of beating Federer.

I think there are quite a few players who are "capable" of beating Federer, of whom, yes, Haas is one. It's just a matter of a lot of things coming together in the right way at the right time. One of those things, unless you're Safin (on hardcourts) or Nadal (on clay), is catching Federer on an off day.