Federer vs Blake

[zolo]

I guess with that Break I will hit the sack! Oh well! Fun while it lasted!

 

[skip1969]

I think his matches with Nadal shows that when someone actually challenges him... a rare occurence, Fed can go away.

true. but only nadal seems to have that power over him.

 

[skip1969]

down 0-40 and almost broken. he comes back to hold, and break. odd.

 

[jjk20]

That's why I said lost

What's the difference? If he's never won a 5 set match, he's obviously lost a 5 set match, even if he did win the 4th.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Federer is gonna be dead tired going into the final if he beats Davydenko, he didnt do himself a favor by going 4 sets!!!!

 

[zolo]

For someone opposed to Hawkeye., Fed sure uses it a lot

LOL I was thinking the same.

 

[skip1969]

After seeing him tonight, if he escapes this match, there is no way he is winning the U.S Open, even against Roddick, but he is wasting tons of energy in this match!!!

well, he's lucky that davydenko had a five-setter today. it all depends on how long that match goes.

 

[dysonlu]

Federer is gonna be dead tired going into the final if he beats Davydenko, he didnt do himself a favor by going 4 sets!!!!

Relax! He's training in Dubai, remember? This is nothing. A day's rest is enough.

 

[psamp14]

deuce on blake's serve again...federer looking to run away with the set, but bake a breadstick while he's at it

 

[shawn1122]

What's the difference? If he's never won a 5 set match, he's obviously lost a 5 set match, even if he did win the 4th.

Ya but usually if you win the fourth, it means that the momentum is on your side. I dont think Blake has ever had that luxury.

 

[BigServer1]

Federer is gonna be dead tired going into the final if he beats Davydenko, he didnt do himself a favor by going 4 sets!!!!

Sure is a good thing for Davydenko that he went 5 sets today...oh wait...

 

[skip1969]

Federer is gonna be dead tired going into the final if he beats Davydenko, he didnt do himself a favor by going 4 sets!!!!

well, the second set took all of 22 minutes. and they're reaching the 2 and 1/2 hour mark. you could just say this was a long three-setter.

 

[psamp14]

if blake manages to win the 4th set, he will obviously have all the momentum on his side....but does he stand a chance to win...noting his winless 5 set record...

 

[dysonlu]

LOL I was thinking the same.

He would be an idiot if he didn't. Everybody's using it, so why not yourself?

 

[jjk20]

Ya but usually if you win the fourth, it means that the momentum is on your side. I dont think Blake has ever had that luxury.

Ok, I kinda get what you're saying. But I think for Blake, it doesn't matter if he has momentum, because being 0-9 in 5 setters will weigh heavily enough on his mind, regardless of momentum.

 

[ubel]

Federer is gonna be dead tired going into the final if he beats Davydenko, he didnt do himself a favor by going 4 sets!!!!

I don't know about that.. with all the clay court play he had, I think he's proven his conditioning isn't a problem. He should take Davy out in 3-4, and be fine for Sunday. Unless Davy has been hiding something this entire time/Federer gets injured

 

[shawn1122]

Ok, I kinda get what you're saying. But I think for Blake, it doesn't matter if he has momentum, because being 0-9 in 5 setters will weigh heavily enough on his mind, regardless of momentum.

Ya, but if he lost all of those 5 set matches after losing the fourth, then maybe all he needed was the momentum. I don't have the info to find this out though. The only Blake 5 setters I remember were against Agassi and Mirnyi.

 

[skip1969]

fed holds for 5-1.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Lets see if Fed chokes a 5-1 lead ,

 

[jjk20]

Ya, but if he lost all of those 5 set matches after losing the fourth, then maybe all he needed was the momentum. I don't have the info to find this out though. The only Blake 5 setters I remember were against Agassi and Mirnyi.

well I don't think we're gonna get the answer to this question tonight......

 

[dmvprof]

OK Blake, time to bring out your A game

 

[skip1969]

blake holds for 2-5.

 

[dysonlu]

At 1-5, Federer really wanted to serve that breadstick.

 

[tennisfanatic]

Federer will close the set this time!!!! NO more break for blake... BYE BLAKE!

 

[shawn1122]

well I don't think we're gonna get the answer to this question tonight......

Nope, definitely not tonight.

 

[tennis_hand]

Fed, it is time for you to end the game early to get more rest for the next 2 matches.

 

[dmvprof]

LMAO>>>>>>2 break points for blake....

 

[dmvprof]

Holy f'ing ****,...Blake breaks fed

 

[jjk20]

damn, if only Blake got the break earlier....

 

[shawn1122]

Now we know Fed is being paid. After watching Blake hit the first return winner, why would he serve to the forehand again?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

If he chokes here, he is going to hear it alot, wow!!!

 

[The Victor]

Third time is the charm? :mrgreen:

 

[dmvprof]

Blake's definately got the momentum now....he's absolutely crushing the ball

 

[tennisjunkiela]

props to blake - showing a lot of guts and heart!!

 

[The Victor]

Some aces would be nice... None so far on this set from Fed.

 

[tennis_hand]

yes. finish the game>

 

[dmvprof]

wow...this is fun after alll

 

[dmvprof]

OK<match point.....

 

[dysonlu]

Was this Mauresmo playing?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Fed is choking fellas!!!

 

[psamp14]

blake gets it to deuce...putting up a tough fight...

 

[dmvprof]

Roller coaster ride....what's wrong with Fed?

 

[jjk20]

ooohhh, JMac says it-- "He's officially choking"

 

[dmvprof]

woot woot,.breaker for Blake

 

[psamp14]

break point blake????

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Jesus, i cant watch anymore, this is a choke of enormous proportions!!!

 

[psamp14]

yup...mac says it...federer is officially choking...getting tight...

 

[ACE of Hearts]

This guy is winning the U.S Open?Give me a break!!!!I dont care whose left, he is playing poorly!!!

 

[psamp14]

federer wins...7-6 6-0 6-7 6-4

 

[ashpookie]

Finally...