FO 2009 SF: [2] Federer vs [5] Del Potro

[kanamit]

All of a sudden Fed is returning pretty well, and Delpo's first serve pct has dropped.

 

[bolo]

Nice forehand!

 

[fps]

I'm just pointing out his hypocrisy. When Nadal lost to Soderling, very few said he was a choker, mental midget. I don't think N_F did. If he did, then he can say Fed's a choker here. If not, he's a hypocrite.

each match is different, it is possible theoretically for federer to choke in this match and nadal not to choke in his.

but goodness me federer is playing well. people are lascerating his shot selection when it's a minor miracle that he's getting to some of del potro's hits, his movement has been wonderful. sometimes he's been caught in two minds about what to do, but defensively he's making miracle gets look normal. that's the balance of the man.

 

[Bhagi Katbamna]

Fed is going to win the 5th 6-1. Del Potro looks tired.

 

[AprilFool]

Great shot, Juan.

 

[sebulban]

the game changed instantly when fed stopped returning that slow slice ball

 

[ninman]

vamos roger federer.

 

[bolo]

missing low backhands and missing 1st serves. Come on Delpo!

 

[tom_asdelonge182]

bp to federer..cmon break him!!!

 

[swwong]

its amazing that in long battles....federer doesn't look too tired considered hes 27... compared with competitors that are like early 20's

 

[random guy]

I think Delpo is saving some gas. (hope)

 

[veritech]

All of a sudden Fed is returning pretty well, and Delpo's first serve pct has dropped.

he's still chipping the return. he needs to raise his aggressiveness

 

[NamRanger]

If Fed comes back to win this,I will put "NamRanger is the King" in my signature,you have my word on it.

You don't need to do that; it was obvious Del Potro was going to come back down to earth, as there's no way a guy of his size can hit that hard for so long while moving that well. I saw Roddick try and do the same thing at the USO 2007 QF, trying to blast right through Federer on every serve and groundstroke. He just eventually got tired in the 3rd.

 

[kanamit]

Somebody needs to let Federer know that his chip return has got to be used far less than it is now.

 

[rcglider]

Fed is looking better now. I think he can win this match but JMDP is doing great today. break point for Fed

 

[epicsocks]

Delpo looks like he needs a joint right about now.

 

[Gingerbread Cookie]

Wow, what a return!

 

[Breakaz54z]

tom, who is that in your avatar?

 

[fps]

utterly premeditated and put the ball ON the corner. outrageous skill from federer, another BP.

 

[zagor]

Great FH return winner! Finally run around a one BH.

 

[Gingerbread Cookie]

Delpo DF - Fed breaks again - 5-1

This feels a bit like a strategic tank from Delpo, saving his legs for the 5th.

 

[Sentinel]

Darn ! Fed up 5-1......

 

[veritech]

wow, del potro's level has dropped tremendously. double fault on bp?

 

[norbac]

5-1 Fed. As long as the winner of this match wins the tourney I'll be happy.

 

[knasty131]

the game changed instantly when fed stopped returning that slow slice ball

Does nobody remember how that same return gave Del Potro trouble??? DP is just playing a lot better this time...his strategy that has beaten him everytime will win this time as well...just like when he played Nadal last, he had a strategy and stuck to it...its a winning formula, the only thing that matters is the result and we will see how that slice return works out...a W or an L

 

[kanamit]

As I said, it's not over until it's over. This should be a fascinating fifth set.

 

[bolo]

i thnk he's got to give this set up, hold his serve and go to the 5th.

 

[sebulban]

Yeah ! that's the way !

 

[Docalex007]

No surprise there. Worst crowd in tennis.

LOL. Bitter bitter bitter.

 

[tom_asdelonge182]

YES!!!! serve for set Federer!!!

 

[dh003i]

Yes! 5-1! Finish It On Serve Fed!

 

[Ian Stewart]

So the Argentine is clearly preserving his remaining energy for the fifth.

 

[DarthFed]

Come on Fed..no Auto pilot play like its the ****ing final!

 

[Sentinel]

Fed Ace

What is Delpos FIVE SET RECORD ?????

 

[fps]

its amazing that in long battles....federer doesn't look too tired considered hes 27... compared with competitors that are like early 20's

it's credit to his movement and regime, he's like a spider on silk. is that a good simile? i don't know, i'm high on this match.

del potro is going to have his "murray" off-season soon i'm sure, come back a beast. but it's not the same as what federer has.

 

[MichaelNadal]

This atdhe stream is slow, any better?

 

[arcadewater19]

anyone else think the British announcer on Fox Sport is pretty good

 

[tom_asdelonge182]

So the Argentine is clearly preserving his remaining energy for the fifth.

commentators are actually saying that Dp might not have the endurance to last

 

[Sentinel]

6-1 4th set FED

 

[DarthFed]

2 sets all...come one Roger...

 

[tom_asdelonge182]

CMON! federer aces for 4th set

 

[kanamit]

Fed taking a bathroom break. That bladder is not as efficient as it used to be!

 

[norbac]

Allez!!! Fourth set Fed 6-1.

 

[Docalex007]

LMAO... the turn around here was so quick. Just 5 minutes ago I was pacing in my room nervously asking WHY WHY WHY?

Now I'm calm. Fed just obliterated Delpo in the fourth.

 

[matchmaker]

Now to the fifth Delpo saved his energy there, but his first serve game will be crucial....

 

[SikSerb]

Federer takes the fourth. Close to the final now.

 

[TennisandMusic]

Well that was certainly nothing less than a total collapse from DP. I hope he at least TRIES in the last set. But I fully expect Federer to win it.

 

[zagor]

You don't need to do that; it was obvious Del Potro was going to come back down to earth, as there's no way a guy of his size can hit that hard for so long while moving that well. I saw Roddick try and do the same thing at the USO 2007 QF, trying to blast right through Federer on every serve and groundstroke. He just eventually got tired in the 3rd.

I already gave my word so I'll do it anyway IF(it ain't over yet)Fed comes back to win this(I think you're a great poster regardless of this match).I kinda see you point(Del Potro was zoning there,it probably had to stop at some points)but it's hard for me to be rational when Fed is playing such a close match since I'm a fanboy.

 

[random guy]

Now we gonna see if Delpo is really tired or not. This fifth set gonna be epic or heartbreaking that for sure.

 

[Rhino]

What an awesome comeback from Federer! Del Potro has been playing so well but his serve percentage has started to drop.... I hope he is tired for this final set.