Dubai 2019, SF: R.Federer(2) vs B.Coric(6)

[AceSalvo]

Actually one of the worst Corics performances ever. Must be tiredness or something. Nothing to do with Federer.
Roger was on a recieving end of a bye today.

The same way Fed was tired when Coric beat him? I think you are onto something.

 

[stringertom]

Best fedr performance since Rotterdam’18 final 2&2 spanking of his son Grigor, no?

#Who’sYourDaddy

 

[AceSalvo]

Coric was totally gassed from his previous three-setters. I'm not making excuses for him, but he wasn't 100% tonight.

The same Coric who would have battled through Fed if Fed was slightly below his decent level?

Coric has played many back to back 3 setters before as well when he battled Fed in good 3 sets at IW last year.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Coric was totally gassed from his previous three-setters. I'm not making excuses for him, but he wasn't 100% tonight.

All part of the game

Win faster if you are weak like Coric

 

[stringertom]

Actually one of the worst Corics performances ever. Must be tiredness or something. Nothing to do with Federer.
Roger was on a recieving end of a bye today.

Coric was the yo-yo on the end of fedr’s string today, drop shot after drop shot, penetrating serve after serve.

Frankly, your fedr hate is so predictable; almost as predictable as a sweaty towel off time violation after being aced.

#AlwaysBeHating

 

[George Turner]

Highlightsss>>>

If this "baby Djokovic" was playing during 2004-2007, he'd be nothing more than a routine 3rd round opponent for Fedr. Embarassing stuff this is one of the top ranked next gen players.

 

[Nadal_Django]

Coric was the yo-yo on the end of fedr’s string today, drop shot after drop shot, penetrating serve after serve.

Frankly, your fedr hate is so predictable; almost as predictable as a sweaty towel off time violation after being aced.

#AlwaysBeHating

He wasn't moving like his usual self. That's why the Fed's DS tactics was so successful today.

 

[tennisaddict]

If this "baby Djokovic" was playing during 2004-2007, he'd be nothing more than a routine 3rd round opponent for Fedr. Embarassing stuff this is one of the top ranked next gen players.

He is just a baby now. Will peak in 2038.

 

[AceSalvo]

Actually one of the worst Corics performances ever. Must be tiredness or something. Nothing to do with Federer.
Roger was on a recieving end of a bye today.

Tiredness should have been the reason if Fed lost today after his 3 setters and not a valid reason for a 22 yr old kid.

Coric played only 1 set extra compared to Fed in the entire tournament. Lame excuse this tiredness is.

 

[stringertom]

He wasn't moving like his usual self. That's why the Fed's DS tactics was so successful today.

Predictable excuse. Perhaps it was more because the droppers were well executed after a forcing shot left Coric pinned to the baseline time after time.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

This clearly isn't the place for me to get an idea of matches I have yet to watch... Watching the highlights I saw nothing to get excited about other than drop shots and Fed's ability to get returns in the court; Coric was awful. I'll take Fed's inside out forehands from the previous match plez.

 

[EloQuent]

If Tsitsipas can cooperate, Fed will have 8+ titles at Dubai, Basel , Halle and Wimbledon.

They should make Dubai and Halle a masters event instead of Monte Carlo and Paris

FTFY

 

[stringertom]

After the highlights vid gets expunged, we can all watch this simulation of what Grandpa did to Coric today:

All Nadal opponents should bookmark this vid!

 

[Third Serve]

FTFY

Monte-Carlo is the most prestigious clay masters. I’d sooner take out Madrid or Rome.

 

[abmk]

bitter-django at it again. Must be a sad existence.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Fed still hasn't fixed his BH.

Oh relax dear... Its over now...

Can I have link to stream please?

Adding you to our stream conversation

 

[Pheasant]

Fed’s age advantage over Coric wasn’t fair today. If they play again this year, Federer will be required to wear 10 lb ankle weights to equalize his age advantage.

Tsitsipas should be given 3 serves tomorrow. He deserves a 2nd chance at a first serve bomb, given his age disadvantage and the fact that he couldn’t put away Monfils in two sets.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

About time vintage Fed shows up and destroys Coric.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Hahaha... you wish!

How do you get routined in 3 tight sets anyway lol

 

[Boom-Boom]

Frankly, your fedr hate is so predictable; almost as predictable as a sweaty towel off time violation after being aced.

nice one

 

[EloQuent]

Monte-Carlo is the most prestigious clay masters. I’d sooner take out Madrid or Rome.

Compromise: we take out all of them?

Spoiler

unless they make Madrid blue clay again, then it can stay

Spoiler

Spoiler

 

[Third Serve]

Compromise: we take out all of them?

Spoiler

unless they make Madrid blue clay again, then it can stay

Spoiler

Spoiler

Or make Madrid indoors the way it used to be before they sadly demoted Hamburg. Blue clay would be nice too; just make it a tad less slippery. It would make clay court matches much easier on the eyes

 

[junior74]

A minus with Federer:
I was preparing a lasagne while the match was played. My Mac behind me on the island. And every time the commentator went bananas, I turned around for a replay, and the old geezer was already preparing for his next serve. Partypooperer!

"No respect for his opponent, the crowd, himself or home cooks"

 

[Tennease]

I'm watching a replay now. I'm speechless. Federer's shot makings are out of this universe. He uses every part of the court and delivers magic killer shots everywhere.

Edit: dang not that serve and netted volley though.

Edit: Coric's volley is diabolical.

 

[George Turner]

I'm watching a replay now. I'm speechless. Federer's shot makings are out of this universe. He uses every part of the court and delivers magic killer shots everywhere.

Fedr officially peaked today. Best performance of his career against a guy playing as well as peak Murray ever did.

 

[junior74]

I'm watching a replay now. I'm speechless. Federer's shot makings are out of this universe. He uses every part of the court and delivers magic killer shots everywhere.

Edit: dang not that serve and netted volley though.

Edit: Coric's volley is diabolical.

Post prime junk balling beats mindless ball bashing 7 days of the week

 

[Tennease]

Post prime junk balling beats mindless ball bashing 7 days of the week

I wouldn't call single handed backhand drive flick half volley down the line winner from baseline to baseline a junk shot.

 

[junior74]

I wouldn't call single handed backhand drive flick half volley down the line winner from baseline to baseline a junk shot.

He will always be junkballerer to me

 

[Tennease]

After the highlights vid gets expunged, we can all watch this simulation of what Grandpa did to Coric today:

All Nadal opponents should bookmark this vid!

OK, did Fedr underhand Coric? I paused my replay.

 

[stringertom]

OK, did Fedr underhand Coric? I paused my replay.

No, but his droppers replaced the havoc of the real grandpa underhand serve.

 

[stringertom]

He will always be junkballerer to me

Santoroerer with a good serve

 

[George Turner]

Santoroerer with a good serve

That pushy sliced forehand is so Fedr like!

 

[Third Serve]

That pushy sliced forehand is so Fedr like!

You mean Fedr’s pushy sliced backhand is so Santoro like

 

[Gary Duane]

Tiredness should have been the reason if Fed lost today after his 3 setters and not a valid reason for a 22 yr old kid.

Coric played only 1 set extra compared to Fed in the entire tournament. Lame excuse this tiredness is.

Talking like someone I know you are. Unusual it would be, if Yoda here is!

 

[Gary Duane]

A minus with Federer:
I was preparing a lasagne while the match was played. My Mac behind me on the island. And every time the commentator went bananas, I turned around for a replay, and the old geezer was already preparing for his next serve. Partypooperer!

Ya gotta record Grandpa! He'll serve a love game before you can make a quick stop to pee, and if you have prostate problems, you'll miss the whole match.

 

[Nostradamus]

wow,, just wow,,, How is the old guy beat this strong young guy ????????????? impossible

 

[Krish0608]

Actually one of the worst Corics performances ever. Must be tiredness or something. Nothing to do with Federer.
Roger was on a recieving end of a bye today.

Waiting for those salty tears when Federer lifts his #100 tomorrow.

 

[BeatlesFan]

The same Coric who would have battled through Fed if Fed was slightly below his decent level?

Coric has played many back to back 3 setters before as well when he battled Fed in good 3 sets at IW last year.

Coric already admitted he was tired in his post-match presser today. Your analogy to IW last year is also not accurate. Coric played three straight three-set matches in Dubai which all ended in TB's. His match against Basil last night ended at 1:30 am and lasted three hours. None of that happened in IW in 2018. He played two two-setters before Fed and had bagel matches against Young and Ramos Vinolas, then played two three-setters which didn't end at 1:30 am.

I'm not making any excuses for Coric since I'm no fan of his, but the dude was tired today. If Fed fans want to get complacent about him in the future, do so at your own peril.

 

[stringertom]

Waiting for those salty years when Federer lifts his #100 tomorrow.

Years or tears??? I think it’ll be just hours now!

 

[Krish0608]

Years or tears??? I think it’ll be just hours now!

Autocorrect*

 

[Rosstour]

Nice revenge match for Fed.

Good to see he still has the ability to avenge a loss. To hear most of the posters here tell it...He can no longer flip that switch and ghost a younger player like that.

If he gets another nextgen revenge win vs Tsits, we may have to reconsider this narrative.

 

[Fed881981]

Coric already admitted he was tired in his post-match presser today. Your analogy to IW last year is also not accurate. Coric played three straight three-set matches in Dubai which all ended in TB's. His match against Basil last night ended at 1:30 am and lasted three hours. None of that happened in IW in 2018. He played two set setters before Fed and had bagel matches against Young and Ramos Vinolas, the played two three-setters which didn't end at 1:30 am.

I'm not making any excuses for Coric since I'm no fan of his, but the dude was tired today. If Fed fans want to get complacent about him in the future, do so at your own peril.

Ok, Coric was tired, and Fed was so nice to send him to rest quickly.

 

[rh310]

Sounds like Federer is getting ready for the clay season!

RG #2 for #21. C'mon.

 

[Gary Duane]

Coric already admitted he was tired in his post-match presser today. Your analogy to IW last year is also not accurate. Coric played three straight three-set matches in Dubai which all ended in TB's. His match against Basil last night ended at 1:30 am and lasted three hours. None of that happened in IW in 2018. He played two set setters before Fed and had bagel matches against Young and Ramos Vinolas, the played two three-setters which didn't end at 1:30 am.

I'm not making any excuses for Coric since I'm no fan of his, but the dude was tired today. If Fed fans want to get complacent about him in the future, do so at your own peril.

I agree, but let's also not forget that when a player has to play so many long matches, that's a sign that said player did not finish the job quickly enough, and that's on him. This guy will be 23 before the end of this year, and I don't think he is going to get much stronger. Part of being a top pro is completing matches efficiently, so he got himself into the pickle he was in. There is a very good reason why even young players need to win matches in straights, or find ways not to exhaust themselves in 3. Remember also that in terms of winning games smaller events are as difficult as majors because there are fewer easy rounds, and the lack of days off make winning in 3 day after day almost as physically challenging as winning in 5 when there are extra rest days.

Only at the end of smaller events does the competition actually get easier, for obvious reasons.

 

[Kalin]

I agree, but let's also not forget that when a player has to play so many long matches, that's a sign that said player did not finish the job quickly enough, and that's on him... Part of being a top pro is completing matches efficiently, so he got himself into the pickle he was in. There is a very good reason why even young players need to win matches in straights, or find ways not to exhaust themselves in 3

Herr Bresnik, is that you?