mike danny
Bionic Poster
Fed was still at his peak, remember that. Likewise, his confidence was also at peak level. Even in a very sub par state he was very difficult to beat. Certainly more difficult that 2014-2015 Fed in a sub par state.Federer at the '06 AO wasn't just off in play, but also body language... he seemed tentative, had a constant deer-in-the-headlights look going on, and played unusually conservative.
It's a shame under these circumstances, Davydenko couldn't take him out.
Davydenko messed up a bit, but beating that Fed was never going to be easy regardless of his form.