Melzer vs. Federer -- US Open 4th Rnd

[Love Game]

Jurgen Melzer (AUT) [13] vs. Roger Federer (SUI) [2]
Following the 7 PM (EDT) WTA match Monday

HOW THEY GOT TO THE 4TH ROUND

FEDERER:
1st B Dabul 6-1, 6-4, 6-2
2nd Andreas Beck 6-3, 6-4, 6-3
3rd Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-3, 6-3

MELZER:
1st Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2
2nd Ricardas Berankis 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 1-6, 7-5
3rd Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-1


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[MarcusInKensington]

A glorious 4 set victory beckons for Melzer this evening.

 

[Blinkism]

Can't see anything but a straight sets victory for the Fed.

 

[Semi-Pro]

A glorious 4 set victory beckons for Melzer this evening.

Yes.

 

[meg0529]

anything but 3 sets will be a disgrace. Fed ftw!

 

[Gaudio2004]

I'd like to see Melzer perform some S&V tonight, in the baseline game he won't win against Federer in the long-run, some nice slice serves to Fed's backhand in the adv-court, could win a LOT of cheap points that way.

 

[Telepatic]

Fed wins 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 (tweener included)

 

[thalivest]

Melzer has no chance. The end.

 

[Bud]

Can't see anything but a straight sets victory for the Fed.

Ditto.

Unless ******** shows up for 2 sets, Melzer is toast. A sub-par Federer just beat Melzer on the grass in 3 easy sets.

 

[flyinghippos101]

Now lets make sure that this WTA match will be the usual two set, bagel beatdown

 

[Winky]

Prediction: Fed revolutionizes tennis by incorporating a tweener in his serve.

 

[sdont]

I'd like to see Melzer perform some S&V tonight, in the baseline game he won't win against Federer in the long-run, some nice slice serves to Fed's backhand in the adv-court, could win a LOT of cheap points that way.

The sad thing for Melzer is, he won't win against Fed with S&V either.

 

[P_Agony]

Melzer didn't play well in their last match (neither did Fed really), but even if he plays his best against Roger in his current form it'll still probably end in straight sets for Rog.

 

[Blinkism]

Ditto.

Unless ******** shows up for 2 sets, Melzer is toast. A sub-par Federer just beat Melzer on the grass in 3 easy sets.

Melzer didn't play well in their last match (neither did Fed really), but even if he plays his best against Roger in his current form it'll still probably end in straight sets for Rog.

Well, if he comes out on fire, he MIGHT catch Federer off-guard and sneak off the first set, if he's lucky, but I can't see him outplaying Federer over the course of a best-of-5 match.

Good lefty practice, though, for Fed (as were Dabul and Beck), for the potential final against you-know-who :lol:

 

[P_Agony]

Well, if he comes out on fire, he MIGHT catch Federer off-guard and sneak off the first set, if he's lucky, but I can't see him outplaying Federer over the course of a best-of-5 match.

Good lefty practice, though, for Fed (as were Dabul and Beck), for the potential final against you-know-who :lol:

While Beck, Dabul and Melzer are all lefties, I don't think any of them play anything like Nadal. Nothing similar in their games to Nadal's other than being left handed.

 

[thejoe]

Well, if he comes out on fire, he MIGHT catch Federer off-guard and sneak off the first set, if he's lucky, but I can't see him outplaying Federer over the course of a best-of-5 match.

Good lefty practice, though, for Fed (as were Dabul and Beck), for the potential final against you-know-who :lol:

Feliciano Lopez? Or Verdasco?

 

[West Coast Ace]

4,3,2 for Fed. A good night practice for the (assumed) Wed night QF battle with Soderling.

 

[fed_rulz]

Melzer didn't play well in their last match (neither did Fed really), but even if he plays his best against Roger in his current form it'll still probably end in straight sets for Rog.

wow, you have some pretty high standards!!

 

[TennisFan3]

Why do they even bother playing?

The only challenge is to figure out how many games Melzer will win. He won't come CLOSE to even winning a set. Should be a nice practice stroll for Fed, with bagels and breadsticks.

 

[Netspirit]

While Beck, Dabul and Melzer are all lefties, I don't think any of them play anything like Nadal. Nothing similar in their games to Nadal's other than being left handed.

lefty slice serve is something that takes time to get used to, and forehand-to-backhand rallies should also be a good practice

 

[Gaudio2004]

When is this match starting? After Vera-Petkovic?

 

[Defcon]

There's no practice that will help against Nadal because no one else remotely resembles his play.

Fed has no problems with lefties. Only Nadal.

 

[West Coast Ace]

After Vera-Petkovic?

Yes. And Vera has her foot on the pedal. Hopefully she doesn't flub it and they clear the court sooner rather than later.

 

[Love Game]

A glorious 4 set victory beckons for Melzer this evening.

The operative word there is "beckons" :twisted:

I would like to see Jurgen take at least one set (if not two) tonight, but I fear we Melzer fans might be reduced to counting games, not sets! (Hope I'm wrong.)

 

[Bud]

There's no practice that will help against Nadal because no one else remotely resembles his play.

Fed has no problems with lefties. Only Nadal.

Has Federer lost a match to a lefty other than Nadal?

 

[Mortifier]

Has Federer lost a match to a lefty other than Nadal?

24 matches in total, 14 against Nadal?

Which guys have accounted for the other ten?

 

[Docalex007]

Has Federer lost a match to a lefty other than Nadal?

I think so but it was before he started his era of dominance... so like 2002 or something was the last time he lost to a lefty who wasn't Nadal.

 

[Defcon]

Has Federer lost a match to a lefty other than Nadal?

Since 2003, no. Before that, can't be bothered to check, and it wasn't really Fed before 2003 anyway :twisted:

 

[Bud]

Has Federer lost a match to a lefty other than Nadal?

I think so but it was before he started his era of dominance... so like 2002 or something was the last time he lost to a lefty who wasn't Nadal.

Since 2003, no. Before that, can't be bothered to check, and it wasn't really Fed before 2003 anyway :twisted:

So, contrary to popular belief Federer's issues with Nadal have nothing to do with his left-handed play.

 

[Outbeyond]

Good heavens. Looking at that H2H and the "How Did They Get Here" info in LoveGame's opening post, I can't see ANY way Melzer takes a set off Fed.

We'd better spend our time guessing how many games Melzer might win...hmm. 'Am trying hard not to be too negative here.:neutral:

 

[Defcon]

2nd set could be a bagel, hurry up Vera.

Fed was shown on the practice court practicing tweeners.

 

[OddJack]

Rodge in 3, Sod match too.

 

[Defcon]

So, contrary to popular belief Federer's issues with Nadal have nothing to do with his left-handed play.

On the contrary they have everything to do with it being Nadal + lefty.

Lets just say if Nadal was righty we'd have very different stats.

 

[Rippy]

So, contrary to popular belief Federer's issues with Nadal have nothing to do with his left-handed play.

But, as Defcon said, they have a large part to do with NADAL'S left-handed play.

 

[OddJack]

No booty shake tonight..Pety is goin down

 

[OddJack]

anyone watched kuzy match today?
I was impressed by that Cibulcova or whatever her name..I think she's gonna beat Wozy

 

[Raindogs]

This is the only redeemable quality of the WTA, the quick exit before a real match.

 

[Love Game]

somebody told me that Vera's pout looks like a blow-up doll ... Is that true? :shock:

 

[flyinghippos101]

Wta blowout in the making, surprise surprise...

 

[Love Game]

Good heavens. Looking at that H2H and the "How Did They Get Here" info in LoveGame's opening post, I can't see ANY way Melzer takes a set off Fed.

We'd better spend our time guessing how many games Melzer might win...hmm. 'Am trying hard not to be too negative here.:neutral:

Okay. Jurgen won 8 games off Roger in 3 sets at Wimby.

I think JM's better on hard than he is on grass, plus as Gugafan pointed out, he looked good against JCF in his last match, so

I'll guess Melzer wins 10 games from Federer tonight

 

[Outbeyond]

Wta blowout in the making, surprise surprise...

we can only hope:???:

 

[Outbeyond]

Okay. Jurgen won 8 games off Roger in 3 sets at Wimby.

I think JM's better on hard than he is on grass, plus as Gugafan pointed out, he looked good against JCF in his last match, so

I'll guess Melzer wins 10 games from Federer tonight

Pondering the possibilities, I think 10's the best guess. Maybe 4 in the first and 3 in each thereafter? Poor Melzer. We're already dooming him to the plane ride home.

 

[Talker]

Fed's getting older, doesn't move quite as well and his overall game is just not what it used to be.
I'll take Fed in 3.

 

[Raindogs]

That little three step toebounce bounce every WTA player does before hitting their serve is annoying. It's like "I'm not gonna choke, I'm not gonna choke"

 

[nikdom]

Fed's getting older, doesn't move quite as well and his overall game is just not what it used to be.
I'll take Fed in 3.

LOL. good one.

 

[Defcon]

We have some bp's !!! There might still be life left in Petko.

 

[Docalex007]

I heard Roger was in the locker room practicing hitting bottles off Paul Annacone's head with his serve.

Melzer, sitting nearby listening to his iPod, isn't amused my sources say.

 

[flyinghippos101]

Frack, last thing we need is this match lasting any longer. The commentator said it best after zvonerva netted another shot to give prtkovic bp, "the agony prolonged"

 

[MarcusInKensington]

Get on with it Vera. Jeez.

Wimmins tennis is an even bigger joke than Soderling being in the top 4.

 

[Defcon]

Agony prolonged indeed. At least no choking yet.