Federer News

[Ann]

This. I saw the Nadal Querrey highlights. Safe to say Fed has a damn better serve than Querrey. Just avoid Nadal’s BH at any cost.

No strong FS means Nadal get control of that point. Then it’s RG SF part 2.

Fed getting tentative is my only worry.

"tentative" is the key word. IMO he really started going for it in his last 2 matches.

We have to remember, anything we've thought about the GOAT's game his team thought about last year and have already dissected to death. IGWT

 

[Ann]

This semi feels like another step in the direction of the inevitable world in which Feds slam count is overtaken by Rafa and Novak

You opened an account to post this crap? Tell me, what are your other accounts, that I'm sure I already have on ignore.

 

[Lleytonstation]

This. I saw the Nadal Querrey highlights. Safe to say Fed has a damn better serve than Querrey. Just avoid Nadal’s BH at any cost.

No strong FS means Nadal get control of that point. Then it’s RG SF part 2.

Fed getting tentative is my only worry.

Querrey backhand much better then fed has been hitting his.

 

[Ann]

Querrey backhand much better then fed has been hitting his.

Oh it is not, you wanker.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Oh it is not, you wanker.

Maybe not, but I do not like how Fed has been hitting it. But I can't stand how Fed overhits so many second serve reurns. I love the facts that he is sitting on it ready to pounce and smash it, but he overcooks it a bit much.

If he can lock in on some of those against Rafa... ooooooo yum yum.

 

[BeatlesFan]

This semi feels like another step in the direction of the inevitable world in which Feds slam count is overtaken by Rafa and Novak

Tread carefully here. This is for fans of Fed, not trolls or triplicate accounts. The first page of the Fed News thread expressly states the rules:

Same rules as Nadalovic News, no trolling thanks. Worship responsibly.

You're obviously not a Fed fan since your first message with your new account is trolling BS and is grounds to be banned for you (again). You'd better make sure your IP doesn't match all your other crap accounts, because if you post again here, you're being reported.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

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[Lleytonstation]

Tread carefully here. This is for fans of Fed, not trolls or triplicate accounts. The first page of the Fed News thread expressly states the rules:

Same rules as Nadalovic News, no trolling thanks. Worship responsibly.

You're obviously not a Fed fan since your first message with your new account is trolling BS and is grounds to be banned for you (again). You'd better make sure your IP doesn't match all your other crap accounts, because if you post again here, you're being reported.

I just love how everyone just assumes Djoker will win 5 more and Rafa 3 more. Winning these things are easier for them, but not easy.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Maybe not, but I do not like how Fed has been hitting it. But I can't stand how Fed overhits so many second serve reurns. I love the facts that he is sitting on it ready to pounce and smash it, but he overcooks it a bit much.

I actually love that he's trying this tactic, which he should have used in the 2008 Nadal final (he did try it 4 times with 50% success rate). It's better to go for it with the FH winner ROS instead of standing back there passively, chipping short returns which Rafa will pounce on and annihilate. Kei's second serve is a powder puff, so that tactic was wise. He needs to do it with Rafa and do it early to send him a message. Even if Fed fails, it puts doubt in Nadal's mind and he may go for too much on his second serve. With this match, every point is important.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Sure, you wonder how it escapes detection... but also what's in it for them!

The answer is obvious: they get the attention that they lack in their real lives. I guess for people with no careers, private lives or personal success, getting some stranger on the Internet to notice you constitutes as a "win" in an otherwise pathetically barren life. People who are happy don't troll, they don't even know how to do it, nor would it occur to them.

 

[Lleytonstation]

I actually love that he's trying this tactic, which he should have used in the 2008 Nadal final (he did try it 4 times with 50% success rate). It's better to go for it with the FH winner ROS instead of standing back there passively, chipping short returns which Rafa will pounce on and annihilate. Kei's second serve is a powder puff, so that tactic was wise. He needs to do it with Rafa and do it early to send him a message. Even if Fed fails, it puts doubt in Nadal's mind and he may go for too much on his second serve. With this match, every point is important.

Definitely like the tactic, but he needs to have a better percentage of winning that point. Otherwise just get it back and play. A few misses is okay bit not 2/5. He would probably win 2/5 by just getting it back in play too.

 

[TheIntrovert]

In 24 hours time we will either be ecstatic or reflective.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

The answer is obvious: they get the attention that they lack in their real lives. I guess for people with no careers, private lives or personal success, getting some stranger on the Internet to notice you constitutes as a "win" in an otherwise pathetically barren life. People who are happy don't troll, they don't even know how to do it, nor would it occur to them.

I certainly don't doubt you here.

But I'm also curious about the intimate familiarity with the phenomenon.

 

[ForehandRF]

I will be honest, I have been watching these two since 05, and I have this strong feeling that there is simply no way Fed can beat Rafa. I see it being 4 or 5 sets, but no special stuff like A017 (that was a once in a lifetime match as far as feelings go). I just have not seen a realistic argument where Fed prevails. Friday will be rough, especially if RBA beats Djoker too.

@Otacon , I commend your positivity, but I know how this will play out, and it is not good. Fed needed 5 sets and a crazy comeback to beat Rafa on a much faster AO surface... almost 3 years ago. I have been sick to my stomach for two days, and come Friday, I dont even know if FBPD will even go into effect.

The low bounce should be the wild card, but of course it won't be enough.I would have preferred a meeting between these two a few years back, something like 2014, 2015 or 2017, not now.

 

[badriemann]

Tread carefully here. This is for fans of Fed, not trolls or triplicate accounts. The first page of the Fed News thread expressly states the rules:

Same rules as Nadalovic News, no trolling thanks. Worship responsibly.

You're obviously not a Fed fan since your first message with your new account is trolling BS and is grounds to be banned for you (again). You'd better make sure your IP doesn't match all your other crap accounts, because if you post again here, you're being reported.

I did not mean to come across as trolling, I very much dread living in a world where Roger is anything but the all-time slam leader but the way Rafa and Novak have been playing for the past year make me feel very pessimistic. I apologize and I could have written a better first comment.

So far, what I'm clinging to is the fact that Fed destroyed a man who won a grass court tournament this year and a top 10 player in KN. The way people talk about Rafa's draw has made me question why we even bother ranking players if we're just gonna declare every unseeded big server as super dangerous. What I'm worried about is if Fed can play as freely here as he did in AO 2017. I'd love an excuse to close the roof. Nadal got his tornado French it's only fair we get a Wimbledon under the roof.

 

[Old Gregg]

In 24 hours time we will either be ecstatic or reflective.

I can handle him losing to Rafa (sort of).

But not Djok again at Wimbledon. No.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Time to enter FBPD zone, it will be a crazy ride one way or the other. reGOr.

 

[Ann]

Poor @Lleytonstation let's all say a little prayer that he makes it through the day!

I'm here for you if you need me. You know how 'supportive' I can be.

 

[Ann]

Dear Roger! You have already exceeded all expectations anyone could have for a 38 year old tennis player. Win or lose, you are the GREATEST OF ALL TIME and have nothing left to prove.

NOW GO OUT THERE AND KICK SOME MALLORCAN AZZ!

Your Faithful Fan,

Ann

 

[MeatTornado]

Guys, I'm scared.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Guys, I'm scared.

Talk to @Otacon . He says Fed has it in the bag.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Another epic vid from LeHunterPro:

This is what I'm watching right now to pass the time

 

[AceSalvo]

Its quite windy out there.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Its quite windy out there.

I vaguely seem to recall a windy match from Fed-Rafa in June. Hope this outcome is different!

 

[BeatlesFan]

This is what I'm watching right now to pass the time

GMTA, me too. If Fed can somehow find that confident, amazing BH, then he wins today.

 

[AceSalvo]

I vaguely seem to recall a windy match from Fed-Rafa in June. Hope this outcome is different!

Fed should be ok this time around.

 

[Lleytonstation]

GMTA, me too. If Fed can somehow find that confident, amazing BH, then he wins today.

Wind is not noticeable in the match I see.

 

[Lleytonstation]

My Swiss Shepherd has her Fed bandana on and is ready to bark it up. She says @Otacon knows what he is talking about, and Fed will win. She also says Catalan sheepdogs suck.

 

[BeatlesFan]

My Swiss Shepherd has her Fed bandana on and is ready to bark it up. She says Fed will win.

Laughing at this actually alleviated the knot in the pit of my stomach, thank you. The last time I was this nervous was 2017 AO final. I think Fed fans all over the world have elevated heart rates right now. I just wish the match would start! Once it starts, the nerves go away a tiny bit.

 

[icedevil0289]

alright y'all lets hope for the best. i wish i could say i was optimistic but that wouldn't be true to who i am

 

[Nostradamus]

is Federer scared of Nadal or is he ready to beat him on grass ?

 

[Lleytonstation]

Laughing at this actually alleviated the knot in the pit of my stomach, thank you. The last time I was this nervous was 2017 AO final. I think Fed fans all over the world have elevated heart rates right now. I just wish the match would start! Once it starts, the nerves go away a tiny bit.

Win the first set, then the second, and then the third, and then I will have the pit out of my stomach.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

And thereafter, the game formerly known as "tennis" was consigned to "non-contact combat."

I see your perfect technique, early ballstriking, first strike tennis and net skills and I raise you topspin and mooncamping.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Alright,guys. It's nearly time.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Welp, one half of a vom final complete. Here's hoping Fed can prevent the other.

 

[Tennisgods]

is Federer scared of Nadal or is he ready to beat him on grass ?

Or something else?

 

[Tennisgods]

Allez Roger, come on!

 

[Lleytonstation]

Or something else?

He is not scared. The question is can he play near perfect tennis today.

 

[BeatlesFan]

26 minutes to go...

 

[Breakpointerer]

I feel like I'm about to take a big exam.
Last time I was this nervous before a tennis match was AO17 final.

 

[Lleytonstation]

I feel like I'm about to take a big exam.
Last time I was this nervous before a tennis match was AO17 final.

Well, if he wins it will be insane, if not, we no longer have to feel these feelings on Sunday.

 

[TheIntrovert]

I have a feeling this is going to be a dud, either way.

 

[Tennisgods]

Let in sink in though. At 37, he’s still giving us the chance to get nervous about a big match. Brilliant.

 

[VaporDude95]

I have a feeling this is going to be a dud, either way.

I don’t even know what to think. We know if it’s a dud, it won’t be because of Nadal....

 

[icedevil0289]

I have a feeling this is going to be a dud, either way.

by some miracle fed straight sets nadal?

 

[-NN-]

I have a feeling this is going to be a dud, either way.

So you're saying Nadal in 3.. or the other way is Nadal in 3 with an MTO.

 

[Tennisgods]

I have a feeling this is going to be a dud, either way.

Maybe. I think Nadal will hold up his end of the bargain, can Fed elevate his game to make it a classic? I think that’s the question we’re all asking.

 

[badriemann]

Praying Roger can fire off some aces here

 

[Nostradamus]

He is not scared. The question is can he play near perfect tennis today.

No need for perfect tennis but he needs to play good. because this surface is so Slow now that it is giving Nadal advantages that he didn't have before.

 

[Otacon]

They keep talking about the 2008 final ad nauseam.