Federer vs. Ferrero, Semifinal

[Tchocky]

Federer -770 vs. Ferrero +700

10th meeting between these two guys. 1st meeting since 2005 Wimbledon. Roger leads head to head record 6-3 with one of these wins coming from a Ferrero retirement. I like Roger in straight sets.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Ferrero in 3 sets.

 

[FedFan_2007]

JCF doesn't have anything to really threaten Roger with. If Roger comes ready to play, 6-4, 6-4.

 

[tennis_hand]

Roger is already in the final against Nadal.

 

[oscar_2424]

JC Ferrero in 3 sets!

 

[BigServer1]

Gee, will Ferrero give Roger problems the same way Ferrer did? Roger in straight sets.

 

[drakulie]

Federer in two sets.

 

[cmon_cmon]

Feds in 2...another potential bagel lol!

Rafa vs. Roger finals...Rafa in 3 probably.

 

[illkhiboy]

Ferrero's playing good tennis so far. His forehand's looking lethal, his backhand's been pretty solid too, and he serves smart enough on clay. The one thing he really lacks is a finishing touch at the net. He does, however, has finesse to pull some nice drop shots. Oh, and he moves well. He has an excellent record at Monte Carlo, and being a former World number one, he knows how to win.

 

[fastdunn]

JCF is playing good but no way near his old best form.

I think Gasquet got tired or got muscle cramp after he chased that
drop shot. Gasquet playing level went down significantly and gave the
match away..

I would be very surprised if JCF can beat Federer right now.
of course, JCF is a FO Champion and Fed is not but....

 

[Vlad]

JCF is playing good but no way near his old best form.

I think Gasquet got tired or got muscle cramp after he chased that
drop shot. Gasquet playing level went down significantly and gave the
match away..

I would be very surprised if JCF can beat Federer right now.
of course, JCF is a FO Champion and Fed is not but....

Agree... Ferrero simply did not show enough weapons today that he can beat Federer.. he simply hung in the match until Richard level dropped as his legs were getting more and more tired. I doubt he can win more then 6 games.

6-4, 6-2 win for Roger.

 

[DueSouth]

Federer in straights.I cant see JCF winning,but you never know,Fed hasnt been doing that great this week IMO...maybe JCF can find something special.....but i wanna see another Federer v Nadal final

 

[stormholloway]

Ferrero isn't up to his old standards just yet. If this were 02/03 Ferrero, I'd pick Ferrero. But often times JC's forehand can look pedestrian.

I think Roger will win fairly easily actually, but I'm rooting for JC to win it or at least make it a match. People forget how great Ferrero was before his unfortunate injuries.

 

[aramis]

True, 02-03 Ferrero was viscious on clay. Much stronger and faster than a guy like David Ferrer. His shots were really piercing and you just don't see that type of consistently heavy ball a lot nowadays, except from Federer and sometimes Nadal. Ferrero was about 50/50 in today's match; there were points where he would easily dominate with his forehand like he used (the big point at 4-2 in the 2nd, for instance), but then there were other times where his forehand was just completely flat. His movement also looks sluggish every now and then. Anyway, if he can muster up his old speed and power for tomorrow's match, it is VERY possible he can pull off the upset. Otherwise...

 

[drakulie]

Ferrero in two sets. Big upset in the making.

 

[Morrissey]

Ferrero in two sets. Big upset in the making.

I'm shocked you said that.

 

[drakulie]

I'm shocked you said that.

Actually, I said this too. Post # 7

Federer in two sets.

I was wondering if someone would catch it. :roll:

 

[Morrissey]

Actually, I said this too. Post # 7




I was wondering if someone would catch it. :roll:

Actually that's the reason why I was shocked. I thought you changed your mind.

 

[The Gorilla]

ferrero will win, can't wait to see how he matches up against nadal on clay.He's probably the only one, (apart from canas possibly), who's capable of beating him.

 

[kalic]

Vamos Espania

 

[Mad iX]

Ferrero might win the first set, but this is no upset in the making.
If Federer plays well from the start then it will be an easy one for him. If not, and JCF wins the first set, Fed will certainly wake up and take the match.

 

[Zaragoza]

And Ferrero starts with a break! 2-1 for him. In these 3 games it looks like Ferrero can hurt Federer from the baseline.

 

[Zaragoza]

Thanks to the net cord Ferrero didn´t get a double break. Fed holds. Ferrero leads 3-2 and serves.

 

[Shabazza]

great game from Fed to break back 3 winners in a row.

 

[Shabazza]

nice hold 4:3* seems like Fed found his rhythm

 

[CanadianChic]

Go Ferrero!!! And to think I almost missed this match!

 

[Shabazza]

Fed is on right now 4 games in a row 5*:3
Now serving for the set.

 

[Shabazza]

And Fed wins 5 games in a row 6:3 - looks good.

 

[Zaragoza]

Fed takes the first set 6-3 coming back from 1-3. He has played more agressive since then and Ferrero is making more errors. I smell a straight sets victory.

 

[CanadianChic]

I would hold that thought for now, it ain't over yet.

 

[Shabazza]

Federer has found the way to beat Ferrero easily. Use th short slice and draw Ferrero to the net he's useless there. Smart play.
2 BP

 

[megaforcetkd]

Haha 6-3 1-0 atm. Funny net exchange to make it 15-15 in the first game of the second set. Looks like Federer has it in the bag, though.

 

[Shabazza]

great volleys from Federer. Easy hold 2:0*

 

[Shabazza]

nice response from Ferrero - 2*:1

 

[Shabazza]

3*:2 Ferrero with 2 holds to love in a row. But breaking Federer is a different task and I doubt he can come back.

 

[Fedace]

What is going on here? Ferrero is a formal french open champ. Play like it skinny man.

 

[Wolbo]

Fed wins 6-3 6-4

 

[Wolbo]

Bring on Nadal

 

[kalic]

What is going on here? Ferrero is a formal french open champ. Play like it skinny man.

And fed will never be french champ

 

[FedFan_2007]

And fed will never be french champ

I'll make you eat those words come early June. I promise it.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

If he plays Nadal, he will need to serve a higher percentage, also use serve and volley.

 

[megaforcetkd]

And Federer takes the win in straight sets, 6-3 6-4.

 

[oscar_2424]

I always said the Federer was gonna win ,i got owned!!

 

[ShooterMcMarco]

highlight vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGhrGKFdml8

 

[MEAC_ALLAMERICAN]

Thanks for the post , Rodger looked pretty fit to me.

 

[wyutani]

when the match started, i went to the toilet and when im done, ferrero already lost!

 

[Andres]

Are you dying, Yut?
That's quite a long time to be in the bathroom, u know?