How will Federer perform in Doha?

[gjm127]

He's never been out of the game this long. What can we expect in his first tournament?

 

[Nostradamus]

He will WIN the tournament without dropping a set

 

[Jonesy]

If Mirka allows him to play he will win it. This is the type of tournament he peaks.

 

[BeatlesFan]

No way of knowing until we see his form in his second round match. He has quite a challenging draw as well.

 

[D.Nalby12]

W

 

[SinneGOAT]

I expect either a Thiem Federer final or a Rublev final. If Thiem, it could go either way, and with Rublev I think Fed could bag it quickly.

 

[mike danny]

No way of knowing until we see his form in his second round match. He has quite a challenging draw as well.

What's his draw?

 

[Beckerserve]

If Mirka allows him to play he will win it. This is the type of tournament he peaks.

Peaked quite well at 20 Majors. Not many others have managed to peak that often.

 

[Beckerserve]

No way of knowing until we see his form in his second round match. He has quite a challenging draw as well.

I fancy him to win it. Qatar is pretty fast and i think he will be up at the net alot and none of the players in the draw will deal with that type of tennis.
If he wins it whole narrative for the year changes. He can make a massive statement and the Legend i think will. I wonder what TV ratings will be. I have a feeling they will be massive.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Draw: Evans/Chardy, Coric, Shapo and Thiem/Rublev.

 

[Beckerserve]

Draw: Evans/Chardy, Coric, Shapo and Thiem/Rublev.

Coric will be big test there. Get through that fancy him to go all the way.

 

[Third Serve]

I have no expectations at all lol

We don't know anything about his level.

 

[Shaolin]

Draw: Evans/Chardy, Coric, Shapo and Thiem/Rublev.

Yikes

 

[Beckerserve]

I have no expectations at all lol

We don't know anything about his level.

Rumours i have heard are he looks excellent and has a much more net orientated game. Expect to see some sumptious volleys

 

[Arak]

He's never been out of the game this long. What can we expect in his first tournament?

Early loss

 

[BeatlesFan]

Rumours i have heard are he looks excellent and has a much more net orientated game. Expect to see some sumptious volleys

What rumors? There’s been nothing on social media or Swiss media about his current level.

 

[weakera]

Nightmare draw for Federer, two of his daddies in the QF possibilities.

 

[Beckerserve]

What rumors? There’s been nothing on social media or Swiss media about his current level.

I saw a post on twitter about 4 weeks ago about his volleying. Cannot remember who posted it.
Just super happy to have him back. Tennis badly needs him. More than ever really.

 

[Sephiroth]

Funny thing going around on Twitter with Fed / Dan evans

First match Fed played in 2017 was Dan Evans at Hopman cup and we know what happened
Possible first match Fed plays in 2021 against Dan Evans too

gotta love the dedication ya'll have lol I mean the little things people find is crazy

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

For a first tournament his draw is tricky, pretty tough IMO

 

[BeatlesFan]

Nightmare draw for Federer, two of his daddies in the QF possibilities.

He’s 4-2 against Coric, that’s daddy level?

 

[terribleIVAN]

Depends on whether he can run or not.

Simple as that.

No amount of racket skill can help if you can't get to the ball.

 

[weakera]

He’s 4-2 against Coric, that’s daddy level?

His tormentor!

 

[MeatTornado]

Until I see a single point from him I'm saying he'll lose his first match to Evans/Chardy.

 

[StrongRule]

Until I see a single point from him I'm saying he'll lose his first match to Evans/Chardy.

This is an interesting prediction coming from you. Finally starting to use my method?

 

[MeatTornado]

This is an interesting prediction coming from you. Finally starting to use my method?

Thinking a 39 year old player will be rusty and lose his first match back in over a year after double knee surgery is a little different from thinking the current world #2 will lose every match he plays.

 

[Pheasant]

Thinking a 39 year old player will be rusty and lose his first match back in over a year after double knee surgery is a little different from thinking the current world #2 will lose every match he plays.

Post of the day! That’s epic!

 

[MeatTornado]

Thinking a 39 year old player will be rusty and lose his first match back in over a year after double knee surgery is a little different from thinking the current world #2 will lose every match he plays.

I should also point out that the reason Roger returned to the Hoppman Cup in 2017 was that he knew he'd be rusty and could realistically lose his first match back, and he wanted guaranteed match play that the Hoppman Cup provided as opposed to a real tournament like Doha. Obviously there was no choice this time around.

So I'd say I'm being about as realistic as he was in 2017. Right now I'm not assuming he'll win his first match, but if he does I'll re-evaluate my opinion about his prospects going forward instead of doubling-down on my negativity like some do.

 

[TheAssassin]

No way of knowing until we see his form in his second round match. He has quite a challenging draw as well.

Until I see a single point from him I'm saying he'll lose his first match to Evans/Chardy.

I missed Federer but also handwringerers. Can't wait to see the return of those panic attacks over everything next week.

 

[Pheasant]

I should also point out that the reason Roger returned to the Hoppman Cup in 2017 was that he knew he'd be rusty and could realistically lose his first match back, and he wanted guaranteed match play that the Hoppman Cup provided as opposed to a real tournament like Doha. Obviously there was no choice this time around.

So I'd say I'm being about as realistic as he was in 2017. Right now I'm not assuming he'll win his first match, but if he does I'll re-evaluate my opinion about his prospects going forward instead of doubling-down on my negativity like some do.

Federer has 3 things working against more this time than in 2017

1. He’s 4 years older and he’s now the oldest man ranked in the top 100

2. His layoff this time has been twice as long.

3. Federer likely won’t have a new skill added to his repertoire(pseudo backhand).

i will be ecstatic if he wins his first match, then is good enough to push Coric to 3 sets in the next round.

 

[ND-13]

We have to see where his level is at. It will improve over time but there are no guarantees here. He could lose to Evans. He has a better chance against Chardy. I would expect Coric to beat Roger. If not, shame on Coric.

 

[Sephiroth]

Thinking a 39 year old player will be rusty and lose his first match back in over a year after double knee surgery is a little different from thinking the current world #2 will lose every match he plays.

 

[GabeT]

Depends on whether he can run or not.

Simple as that.

No amount of racket skill can help if you can't get to the ball.

That‘s why I lose all the time!

 

[gn]

Thinking a 39 year old player will be rusty and lose his first match back in over a year after double knee surgery is a little different from thinking the current world #2 will lose every match he plays.

Well, Fed only had double knee surgery. But it is not like Rafa who is always injured, rusty, and whining.

 

[Phoenix1983]

QF me reckons.

 

[Ray Mercer]

Tough draw for Federer. Coric and Millman have caused him problems in his old age with their steadiness and defensive grinding. I could easily see him losing that match. I honestly like his chances of beating Shapo better than beating Coric or Millman. Shapo will donate points.

 

[Jonesy]

Oh no, i didn't see Milman was there, Fed probably loses this, John has his number.

 

[terribleIVAN]

How about the players purposely throwing their matches for the greater good of the industry ?

Always love me some good Saturday conspiracy banter.

 

[PilotPete]

Probably lose first match, but that's good.

 

[zagor]

Who knows, I don't really expect much.

He didn't play for a long time and no amount of practice can compare with an actual competitive match played at full intensity.

Let's say QF but it wouldn't shock me if he'd lose in the 1st round either.

 

[mike danny]

I missed Federer but also handwringerers. Can't wait to see the return of those panic attacks over everything next week.

There were plenty of Djokovic handwringerers at the AO, so you didn't miss them

 

[TheAssassin]

There were plenty of Djokovic handwringerers at the AO, so you didn't miss them

Oh I know, don't worry they all got a piece of my mind in match threads and chats lol. I was only referring to Fed's now.

 

[Hitman]

Difficult question, really need to see that first match. He could crash and burn in the first round, or win the whole thing, or lose around the quarters. All options are very viable at the moment. If he put in a solid performance to start, then I would start thinking if he is walking away with the title.

 

[Benben245]

Coric needs to live up to his tattoo; if that’s too inside you shouldn’t be on this forum

 

[Dilexson]

Title or bust

 

[Tshooter]

Enough to satisfy contractual obligations relating to a seven figure appearance money payment. A few meet and greets and some other tournament major sponsors related obligations. A little hit on the court to test the body. And a sayonara.

 

[Nadal_King]

Funny thing going around on Twitter with Fed / Dan evans

First match Fed played in 2017 was Dan Evans at Hopman cup and we know what happened
Possible first match Fed plays in 2021 against Dan Evans too

gotta love the dedication ya'll have lol I mean the little things people find is crazy

But roger's first slam will be rg so no way he wins that but if wimbledon is his 1st tournament then it could turn true