Hewitt vs Federer! The predictions! ~___~

[TwistServe]

I feel that Hewitt might be able to pull it off if he plays really well. Remember, the last time Hewitt beat federer was when he was down two sets to none, and he managed to win the next three sets to give Aust the Davis Cup win over Switzerland.

Since then Hewitt has been bageled by Federer quite a bit but he usually is able to take at least 1 set before losing in 4. I'm going with Hewitt, and rooting for Hewitt..

C'moooooooooooooooon MATE!

 

[loopy]

I don't see Hewitt winning this but if roger's having a bad day anything can happen.

 

[efice32]

Roger's too good in the big matches to lose to Hewitt or Roddick. Just give him the trophy now.

 

[FedererUberAlles]

Triple Bagel

 

[dbnet03]

Federer in straight sets.

 

[gugafanatic]

I'm also hoping Hewitt can find a way to beat Federer. It must get quite demoralising to lose without putting up much resistance. One statistic that gives Hewitt hope, is that he is hitting the spots on his serve very well. He served more aces then feliciano today and is number four on the ace count behind: Mirnyi, Gonzo and A.Rod at Wimbledon.

Lets go Lleyton lets go!!
Lets go Lleyton lets go!!

 

[Grimjack]

If Fed plays poorly, and Hewitt is on top of his game, one of the sets might go to a tiebreak. Fed in straights, though, all the same. I don't see anything in Hewitt's game that suggests he can stay on the court with Fed any longer.

 

[arosen]

This thread kind of reminds me of the "Gonzales can certainly beat Fed if Fed has an off day and remember, Gonzo is yet to lose a set" one. I mean, c'mon guys, Fed is playing better and better, this is his favorite, most important tourney, would he lose to Hewitt? I mean, really? C'mon.

 

[divito]

I like how everyone adds "if fed plays poorly". Even though Hewitt is capable of beating him when he plays normal.

 

[TwistServe]

This thread kind of reminds me of the "Gonzales can certainly beat Fed if Fed has an off day and remember, Gonzo is yet to lose a set" one. I mean, c'mon guys, Fed is playing better and better, this is his favorite, most important tourney, would he lose to Hewitt? I mean, really? C'mon.

Hewitt is no push over. He is a former wimbledon champion too and will probably take out Roddick in the finals if he makes it that far... I mean the guy has lost to Federer a few times over the past two years, I think maybe its time he figure out how to win.. Hewitt is still a top 5 player and should at least give some competition to Federer if he gets his strategy right.

 

[Defcon]

TwistServe, keep dreaming

Every single time Hewitt played Fed last year, there was at least 1 bagel set. In the USO final he ate 2 bagels! If that doesn't spell domination I don't know what does.

Federer owns Hewitt who in turn owns Roddick. Anyone following tennis knows it.

 

[Shaolin]

I feel that Hewitt might be able to pull it off if he plays really well. Remember, the last time Hewitt beat federer was when he was down two sets to none, and he managed to win the next three sets to give Aust the Davis Cup win over Switzerland.

Since then Hewitt has been bageled by Federer quite a bit but he usually is able to take at least 1 set before losing in 4. I'm going with Hewitt, and rooting for Hewitt..

C'moooooooooooooooon MATE!

You think anyone can potentially beat Federer. You probably think Mirka can beat Federer if shes on that day. Its getting old. Actually, got old a long time ago.

 

[TheGreatBernie]

Unless Federer gets hits by a car or killed by a killer kangaroo trained by Hewitt fans to assassinate him, Federer is going to dominant Hewitt.

 

[gugafanatic]

Hewitt is no push over. He is a former wimbledon champion too and will probably take out Roddick in the finals if he makes it that far... I mean the guy has lost to Federer a few times over the past two years, I think maybe its time he figure out how to win.. Hewitt is still a top 5 player and should at least give some competition to Federer if he gets his strategy right.

I'm with Twistserve on this one. Hewitt is a former champion and plays with great determination, intensity. The way he contests every point is a real weapon - it's like having Sampras' serve. He's put on some muscle and that power has helped his serve so much. He's served 74 aces in the tournament, up among the leaders and that would have been unthinkable even last year. He outserved Lopez today which was a big suprise considering Lopez did the reverse to Ancic and Safin. Lleyton is a great fighter and tactician. Fed will certainly have to win the match as Hewitt is the ultimate competitor at not giving any cheap points to hes opponents i.e. Like Gonzo.

 

[divito]

Let's not forget when Hewitt won straight sets over Sampras. Provided that was long ago, Hewitt is still every bit as dangerous now and it will be an awesome match.

 

[Aykhan Mammadov]

Predictions ? Only one - there is no way for Hewitt to defeat Federer. I think in the beginning there could be some fighting, but after will be complete disaster as always, and Fed will crash him.

 

[Andy Hewitt]

Hewiiiiiiiiiitt Straight Seeeeeeeeeeeettss!

 

[Andy Hewitt]

Unless Federer gets hits by a car or killed by a killer kangaroo trained by Hewitt fans to assassinate him, Federer is going to dominant Hewitt.

Actually we're gonna use a koala.

Plus at PLO Hewitt just looked completely out of it (due to injury), didnt even bother to return serves down the middle and wasnt even getting angry. He is moving so much better now but his lob is sucking badly which he is gonna need against Fed.

 

[FedererUberAlles]

Fed is going to own Hewitt. What are you guys thinking? I read somewhere that Federer's goals for each year are to win Wimbledon and finish as number one. This is THE GRANDSLAM he wants to win. He's not going to go down easy if he somehow loses. Hell, he'd probably play on if he was put in a wheel chair with two broken legs and take it to five sets.

 

[edberg505]

When was the last time Hewitt beat Fed? I can't even remember back that far!

 

[Type40]

I think Federer will take in but in 4 sets.

 

[Polaris]

I'm with Twistserve on this one. Hewitt is a former champion and plays with great determination, intensity. The way he contests every point is a real weapon - it's like having Sampras' serve. He's put on some muscle and that power has helped his serve so much. He's served 74 aces in the tournament, up among the leaders and that would have been unthinkable even last year. He outserved Lopez today which was a big suprise considering Lopez did the reverse to Ancic and Safin. Lleyton is a great fighter and tactician. Fed will certainly have to win the match as Hewitt is the ultimate competitor at not giving any cheap points to hes opponents i.e. Like Gonzo.

Guga, I buy your argument. But, with all due respect, it would be nice to cite McEnroe or BBC Sport if you post verbatim from their article. I just happened to read this post and the BBC article within 5 minutes of each other, and was dumbfounded for a while.

[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4635973.stm]

"Hewitt is just the sort of player you don't want to play in that situation because he plays every point so hard. The way he contests every point is a real weapon - it's like having Sampras' serve. A lot of times when you're losing you don't want to show you're giving 100% and still coming up short so you figure ways to talk yourself out of it. Lleyton never does that. He's put on some muscle and that power has helped his serve so much. He's served 74 aces in the tournament, up among the leaders and that would have been unthinkable even last year. "

 

[fastdunn]

Roddick has a better chance than Hewitt.
Hewitt on steroids might have some chances againt Federer.

 

[TwistServe]

Guga, I buy your argument. But, with all due respect, it would be nice to cite McEnroe or BBC Sport if you post verbatim from their article. I just happened to read this post and the BBC article within 5 minutes of each other, and was dumbfounded for a while.

[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4635973.stm]

"Hewitt is just the sort of player you don't want to play in that situation because he plays every point so hard. The way he contests every point is a real weapon - it's like having Sampras' serve. A lot of times when you're losing you don't want to show you're giving 100% and still coming up short so you figure ways to talk yourself out of it. Lleyton never does that. He's put on some muscle and that power has helped his serve so much. He's served 74 aces in the tournament, up among the leaders and that would have been unthinkable even last year. "

Maybe McEnroe adlib'd Gugafanatic? LoL

 

[FedererUberAlles]

Guga, I buy your argument. But, with all due respect, it would be nice to cite McEnroe or BBC Sport if you post verbatim from their article. I just happened to read this post and the BBC article within 5 minutes of each other, and was dumbfounded for a while.

[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4635973.stm]

"Hewitt is just the sort of player you don't want to play in that situation because he plays every point so hard. The way he contests every point is a real weapon - it's like having Sampras' serve. A lot of times when you're losing you don't want to show you're giving 100% and still coming up short so you figure ways to talk yourself out of it. Lleyton never does that. He's put on some muscle and that power has helped his serve so much. He's served 74 aces in the tournament, up among the leaders and that would have been unthinkable even last year. "

Dang, owned.

 

[raftermania]

Hewitt is one hungry puppy. He hates losing badly, and man has he lost to Roget Federa too many times these past few meetings. Hewitt will leave everything he has on the court, no doubt!

Unless Hewitt brings a different game plan, he's going to be taken to the woodshed. His counterpunching game just can't keep up with Roger's all-court virtuosity.

 

[DoubleHanded&LovinIt]

gugafanatic, if only you're plagarism could cure Kuerten's hip.

 

[timmyboy]

for all the people who are dissing hewitt and show no respect, what i say to you is.... STFU! Sure, Federer might win, and probably will, but Hewitt was #1 when Federer was just coming in, you say Hewitt is a big pushover, no he's not. He's top 5, he's been top five for a long time, show some respect! Hewitt definitely has the potential to. he can probably destroy anyone else if he was on top of his game. I want hewitt to win, but will he? i don't know. but don't count hewitt out yet.

 

[RafaN RichardG]

their record against each other is 9-7, federer
1-1 on grass, however hewitts last win against fedex was on 2003
id say federer will win tomorrow, hes just playing too well, i wouldnt be blown away if hewitt won, i just would be a little surprised

 

[westside]

I think Federer will win it but Hewitt will put up more of a fight then their last meetings. I'm definately gonna be supporting Hewitt. C'MON HEWITT

 

[donnyz89]

i hope it goes at least 4 sets.

i really cant see hewitt beating federer, granted hewitt is one of my fav players, and im gonna be rooting for him all the way, i just dont see it. I think roddick has a better chance with this serve and big forehand. hewitt wont be able to chase down everything federer hits.

 

[fist pump]

hewitt is a great player but he has a china man's chance of winning.

 

[gugafanatic]

gugafanatic, if only you're plagarism could cure Kuerten's hip.

I just copied and pasted some of JMAC comments. If you look at my post, some of the comments are my own and not taken from the BBC sport website.

 

[timmyboy]

hey, i'm only saying what i said because I'm "Hewitt without the C'mon!"


how do you make those sigs anyway?

 

[camadam]

Federer is a smarter player than most professionals. He makes adjustments to opponents game much earlier in the match. Although, losing in the French was discouraging.

 

[West Coast Ace]

The way he contests every point is a real weapon - it's like having Sampras' serve.

Uh, no it's not. Sampras hit his serve and was done - very little expended effort. He routinely took 3 swings and erased 0-40 deficits. Hewitt has to run and run and run. And against Fed that still may not get it done - Hewitt will play great defense - and will still lose the point - Fed doesn't get complacent - he'll punish the 1st short ball Hewitt gives him. And as good as Hewitt's 1st serve has gotten, Fed will handle it. Fed will have a much easier time holding serve - and in the end that's the difference on grass.

5, 3, and 3. Fed in straights.

 

[mileslong]

this reminds me of the talk last year before they played, how hewitt was serving better and how he can run everything down, blah blah blah. of course fed killed him then just like he will now...

 

[TwistServe]

I just copied and pasted some of JMAC comments. If you look at my post, some of the comments are my own and not taken from the BBC sport website.

Quoth the raven, nevermore! For a rose by any other name, would smell as sweet!

 

[Shaolin]

I feel that Hewitt might be able to pull it off if he plays really well. Remember, the last time Hewitt beat federer was when he was down two sets to none, and he managed to win the next three sets to give Aust the Davis Cup win over Switzerland.

Since then Hewitt has been bageled by Federer quite a bit but he usually is able to take at least 1 set before losing in 4. I'm going with Hewitt, and rooting for Hewitt..

C'moooooooooooooooon MATE!

Your predictions are consistently crap. Why even bother?

 

[@wright]

Twistserve, might want to get that prestige boxed up and at the ready. Come Monday, you'll be shipping that puppy out to Rickson.

 

[FedererUberAlles]

Muahahahahah! $180 down the drain. Twist Serve, you got owned.

 

[TwistServe]

Muahahahahah! $180 down the drain. Twist Serve, you got owned.

It's not over till the fat ball girl sings.

 

[TwistServe]

Your predictions are consistently crap. Why even bother?

I said he might pull it off.. I didn't say he would! There's a difference!

He had to defend too many 2nd serves to hold his serve because his first serve percentage was only 46%!!! If he was serving well like his previous matches (as high as 80%) I don't think federer would have broken him as easily. But oh well.. My prediction was Hewitt might pull it off, not that he would.

 

[ATXtennisaddict]

I said he might pull it off.. I didn't say he would! There's a difference!

He had to defend too many 2nd serves to hold his serve because his first serve percentage was only 46%!!! If he was serving well like his previous matches (as high as 80%) I don't think federer would have broken him as easily. But oh well.. My prediction was Hewitt might pull it off, not that he would.

You should be a lawyer.

 

[tsubaka]

I said he might pull it off.. I didn't say he would! There's a difference!

He had to defend too many 2nd serves to hold his serve because his first serve percentage was only 46%!!! If he was serving well like his previous matches (as high as 80%) I don't think federer would have broken him as easily. But oh well.. My prediction was Hewitt might pull it off, not that he would.

Do you like to use the word "if"... What?? are you dreaming??
Hewitt was serving at 46% of his first serves because he was playing against Federer --- THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE !!! just take what Lopez said "He has a chance, but Roger is not me.."

 

[doriancito]

hewitt is playing a awesome tennis now but not enought to beat federer federer will keep calm and beat him in 4 sets or if not 5 ! but it isnt going to be 3

 

[mileslong]

If he was serving well like his previous matches (as high as 80%) I don't think federer would have broken him as easily. But oh well.. My prediction was Hewitt might pull it off, not that he would.

gosh, do you think that mayne federer had something to do with that low percentage?

 

[fedex27]

the people who voted for hewittt must of thought this was a joke

 

[Cobrien]

Yeah Federer is just too good, although I wanted Hewitt to win.

 

[Andy Hewitt]

Im getting a LITTLE sick of Roger Federer....