The 2014 TTW Awards: Match of the Year

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

What does Federer's age have to do with that final?

That he was playing less good on grass than in 2003-2009?

 

[Backspin1183]

What does Federer's age have to do with that final?

He didn't have the fitness to hang with the super fit Novak in 5 sets. He did great for a 33 year old but I believe a younger, fitter Federer would have won the match and championship.

 

[Djokovic2011]

That he was playing less good on grass than in 2003-2009?

Still don't see how that's relevant when we're discussing this year's final.

 

[Backspin1183]

Still disappointed Federer lost that final to Novak. I don't think he'll win another Slam.

 

[winstonplum]

Murray v Robredo by a country mile. Nothing even close. Five more match points after having five match points three weeks prior. Most epic handshake in years.

FO was by far the best slam. Seeing Nadal tough it out under brutal, sunny conditions was awesome. Nole wasn't sick in the slightest, other than sick from the sun beating down on both the players. He vomited once on court and Nadal himself was leaning over, hanging on his shorts (only the second time I've ever seen him do that--tells you how brutal the conditions were).

Nole can have the exos under artificial lights. I'll take the Sun God on the red stuff.

 

[TopFH]

Even though I was gutted at the end, the best match this year was the Wimbledon final. I remember having an appointment during the 3rd set, being incredibly upset and having a feeling that I wasn't going to see the rest, and then, bam!, Federer fights back like a madman to take the 4th and have a BP in the 5th...Only to have Novak raise his level once more to take it. Very emotional match for me.

I have to admit to not paying much attention to the early parts of the season, given that some other important sporting stuff was going on at the time, especially Real Madrid's historic 10th Champions League run, so January to May was not really as tennis-focused as the past.

 

[Noelan]

Djokovic-Wawrinka 2014 is overrated, their match last year at the Australian open was much better.

Sure it is overrated, besides that extended to the 5th ,pretty low quality match,appriciated here just cos Wawrinka won it and eliminated Novak, AO great in QF.
For me Wimbledon final, look at the stats, winner/error ratio was insane:shock:, along with F W2008 one of the best GS finals in the last decade.

 

[LazyNinja19]

What does Federer's age have to do with that final?

A 33 yr old Federer took Djoko to 5 sets in the Wimbledon final doesn't make a difference?! Lol.
Federer in his prime would have swatted away Novak in 4 comfortable sets, maybe even 3.
Fed wasn't playing his best tennis. So no, it wasn't that high quality match. Dramatic, yes.


Stan 2.0 v/a Djoko 3.0 at AO this year was the best 5 setter match of 2014, I think.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

LOL @ Djokovic 3.0

If there such a thing, it is the one that arrived in Paris Indoors this year.

 

[RF-18]

Djokovic - Federer in Wimbledon was over 4 hours and was a big dramatic match between two of the biggest rivalries of the sport. It also was a final, Waw and Djoko was a quarterfinal. Not even near to be as exciting.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Djokovic - Federer in Wimbledon was over 4 hours and was a big dramatic match between two of the biggest rivalries of the sport. It also was a final, Waw and Djoko was a quarterfinal. Not even near to be as exciting.

What round it was had zilch to do with the quality of the match. The poll shows it's a matter of preference. The match at the AO was much more physical, it simply depends on what you prefer.

 

[eldanger25]

I voted for Stan-Novak, though largely as a really tremendous culmination of their 2013 encounters. And I agree that the IW final was the best Federer-Djokovic match - the theater and stakes of the Wimbledon final was great, but Federer was in some ways a shell of his former self off the ground, and that's hardest of all to see at Wimbledon.

 

[RF-18]

Or you didn't like the result of the match at the AO. It was a much more brutal match and came down to the wire, you had no idea who would win. It really depends on personal preference.

2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7

And you knew who would win the Wimby final?

For me it is very unlogical to pick a quarter over a final in Wimbledon between the two most intense rivalries of our sport that went to the distance and saw much unexpected things like both of the players making great comebacks. It was a true battle.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

And you knew who would win the Wimby final?

For me it is very unlogical to pick a quarter over a final in Wimbledon between the two most intense rivalries of our sport that went to the distance and saw much unexpected things like both of the players making great comebacks. It was a true battle.

What was officially announced as match of the year by ATP?

 

[RF-18]

What round it was had zilch to do with the quality of the match. The poll shows it's a matter of preference. The match at the AO was much more physical, it simply depends on what you prefer.

Yes it does have to do with it. You can't just take only the quality of the match in considiration. It is a whole other things that makes the match even more better wich you and obviously many others don't see.

 

[MichaelNadal]

And you knew who would win the Wimby final?

For me it is very unlogical to pick a quarter over a final in Wimbledon between the two most intense rivalries of our sport that went to the distance and saw much unexpected things like both of the players making great comebacks. It was a true battle.

That's all very well, for 50% of others, the edge of your seat, insane hitting AO match was better. You shouldn't take people's opinions personally

 

[RF-18]

That's all very well, for 50% of others, the edge of your seat, insane hitting AO match was better. You shouldn't take people's opinions personally

Well you can't expect insane hitting in Wimbledon under the circumstances? It doesn't allow that like AO does.

I haven't taken anything personally. I'm just surprised so many picks Djokovic-Waw match and I don't agree with it at all.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Well you can't expect insane hitting in Wimbledon under the circumstances? It doesn't allow that like AO does.

I haven't taken anything personally. I'm just surprised so many picks Djokovic-Waw match and I don't agree with it at all.

Sure it does, it's easier to be aggressive at Wimbledon. Stan just hit the crap out of the ball at the AO and it's Djokovic's best surface.

 

[RF-18]

Sure it does, it's easier to be aggressive at Wimbledon. Stan just hit the crap out of the ball at the AO and it's Djokovic's best surface.

Yes it's easier to be aggressive, but the rallies doesn't last long as the court is 1000 times faster with lower bounce. AO has similarities with clay wich allows heavy hitting and longer rallies.

Maybe it comes down to taste of style of play.

 

[RF-18]

But still, articles like these, who takes in the atmosphere, prestige, stakes and of course the quality in to the matter claims otherwise than what this poll suggest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...morable-matches-in-mens-tennis-so-far-in-2014

 

[Deleted member 688153]

What does Federer's age have to do with that final?

The fact that if Fed was playing anywhere near his true prime level he would have won in easy 3 sets. :twisted:

Djokovic was lucky that he was playing a man who is a faint shadow of what he once was (yet still good enough to be World #2, take Novak to 5, and nearly win).

 

[RF-18]

The fact that if Fed was playing anywhere near his true prime level he would have won in easy 3 sets. :twisted:

No need to say that, it's common sense :twisted:

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Djokovic-Wawrinka 2014 is overrated, their match last year at the Australian open was much better.

Overrated maybe, but still the best match of the year.
I consider Stan's failure to win in 2013 one of life's great injustices.

 

[Djokovic2011]

The fact that if Fed was playing anywhere near his true prime level he would have won in easy 3 sets. :twisted:

Djokovic was lucky that he was playing a man who is a faint shadow of what he once was (yet still good enough to be World #2, take Novak to 5, and nearly win).

But we're talking about the 2014 final here and unfortunately for you the days when Federer could beat anyone in 3 easy sets in a Slam final are long gone. The fact that he is "a faint shadow of what he once was" has nothing to do with the quality of this year's final and it's not Djokovic's problem either. I hope you understand where I'm coming from.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

But we're talking about the 2014 final here and unfortunately for you the days when Federer could beat anyone in 3 easy sets in a Slam final are long gone. The fact that he is "a faint shadow of what he once was" has nothing to do with the quality of this year's final and it's not Djokovic's problem either. I hope you understand where I'm coming from.

Sorry, I thought you were talking about the outcome.

Nah, the quality of the match itself was just fine from both players, I just think the AO QF was better.

 

[forzamilan90]

A tie between Djokovic-Wawrinka at the Australian and Federer-Djokovic at Wimbledon. High quality matches with epic moments and much tension and lots at stake.

I thought the French Open final sucked as Djoko was not in good form (clearly fatigued) and couldn't put in the effort I expected him to.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

But still, articles like these, who takes in the atmosphere, prestige, stakes and of course the quality in to the matter claims otherwise than what this poll suggest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...morable-matches-in-mens-tennis-so-far-in-2014

What does prestige have to do with the quality of a match ? Round 1 of ATP 250 Bogota can be better than a Monte Carlo final.

 

[Rock Strongo]

I really liked the Wimbledon final.

Though I must say, the match I probably enjoyed most this year was Brown vs. Nadal. No, this has absolutely nothing to do with the scoreline. That's completely irrelevant. It was the way Brown played which just made me sit there completely speechless. I just like it when some hard hitter enters absolute God mode and has flamboyant touch to boot. In that match, he seemed to hit nukes and everything went in.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

The Fed vs Djoko final at the wtf...

Good match overall but a bit too much one sided. :-|

 

[Deleted member 307496]

Gotta go with Stan's triumph at the AO.

 

[Edgecrusher]

The Fed vs Djoko final at the wtf...

This was a hell of a match :lol:

 

[RF-18]

The ATP has listed their Top 5 GS matches this year:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/11/48/Best-Grand-Slam-Matches-5-to-3.aspx

5. Roland Garros - Murray vs Kohlschreiber
4. US Open - Federer vs Monfils
3. US Open - Wawrinka vs Nishikori
2. -
1. -

#1 and 2 is yet to be announced. But I gues it will be between Stan Djoko match and fed djoko at Wimbledon.

 

[Chico]

It is announced. The match of the year is CLEARLY and UNDISPUTABLY the Wimbledon final.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?p=8902760&posted=1#post8902760

http://m.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/11/48/Best-Grand-Slam-Matches-Top-2.aspx

I hope that, all Novak haters who shamelessly hyped AO match as the match of the year, would stop now, admit they were utterly wrong on this matter and give proper credits to this fabulous Novak's win.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

It is announced. The match of the year is CLEARLY and UNDISPUTABLY the Wimbledon final.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?p=8902760&posted=1#post8902760

http://m.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/11/48/Best-Grand-Slam-Matches-Top-2.aspx

I hope that, all Novak haters who shamelessly hyped AO match as the match of the year, would stop now, admit they were utterly wrong on this matter and give proper credits to this fabulous Novak's win.

Nope.
The judge for that announcement is entitled to their opinion, as are we.

I give it to Stan because it was a GOAT performance on his part.
Novak and Federer didn't really show anything special at Wimbledon IMO, the match was just close.

There are some 1R slam matches that go 11-9 in the fifth. Doesn't mean they are great.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nope.
The judge for that announcement is entitled to their opinion, as are we.

I give it to Stan because it was a GOAT performance on his part.
Novak and Federer didn't really show anything special at Wimbledon IMO, the match was just close.

There are some 1R slam matches that go 11-9 in the fifth. Doesn't mean they are great.

Can I get an amen. It was the first slam final for Fed in 2 years, so I can understand his hardcore fans giving that one the nod, but if I had to watch one of them over it would be Stan/Djokovic all day long.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Djokovic-Federer was an entertaining match but there was quite a few better matches this year, Murray vs Robredo in Valencia but if talking about grand slams only I think Nishikori - Wawrinka was a better quality match overall.

 

[Chico]

Just to confirm once more:
Wimbledon Final is THE MATCH OF THE YEAR.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/11/48/Best-Grand-Slam-Matches-Top-2.aspx

/THREAD

 

[MichaelNadal]

Just to confirm once more:
Wimbledon Final is THE MATCH OF THE YEAR.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/11/48/Best-Grand-Slam-Matches-Top-2.aspx

/THREAD

Please don't make me report you. This is an OPEN POLL for TTW match of the year. We know your opinion. Move on. These awards are for everyone here to decide, not you.

 

[Clayisbest]

1)Nadal vs Djokovic RG final
2)Nadal vs Federer AO semi

 

[Mr.Snrub]

1)Nadal vs Djokovic RG final
2)Nadal vs Federer AO semi

Two beat downs against guys who never stood a chance in the first place. Pretty boring.

I voted Stan-Djokovic but some good ones missing from the poll are:

Stan-Berdych AO
Kyrgios-Nadal WO
Kyrgios-Robredo USO

 

[MichaelNadal]

Haha, you're so American MN!

The RVD of talk tennis

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Two beat downs against guys who never stood a chance in the first place. Pretty boring.

Always funny to read afterwards that Federer at the AO and Djokovic at the French "never stood a chance in the first place" :mrgreen:
As usual it was a different talk before the matchs started.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

1)Nadal vs Djokovic RG final
2)Nadal vs Federer AO semi

Blatant trolling.
What's next, Djokovic vs Fognini AO as match of the year?

 

[jaggy]

Valencia final was the bomb

 

[BLACKOUT]

I really wanted to vote Stan and Novak. But from the getgo the Wimbkedon final was better

 

[roundiesee]

Federer/Wawrinka doubles win in Davis Cup final was match of year for me!

 

[MasterZeb]

Wimbledon final of course. Prime Fed vs Prime Djoko. Instant classic

Prime Fed??!!

 

[Wynter]

Stan Nishi for me.

 

[Chico]

Can't believe haters will just plain overvote Djokovic in every category, even though it is clear, in this case, that Wimbledon final was the match of the year hands down and no other match comes even close.

These awards lose any meaning with this kind of behavior.

Here is what people say in the real world:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/11/48/Best-Grand-Slam-Matches-Top-2.aspx

 

[junior74]

Can't believe haters will just plain overvote Djokovic in every category, even though it is clear, in this case, that Wimbledon final was the match of the year hands down and no other match comes even close.

Some believe the AO-match was better, and their opinion is just as valid as yours. Djokovic contributed to making both matches incridibly good. Does he have to win for it to be a good match in your eyes? Really?

I agree, Wimbledon was the better match. But, as I wrote earlier, I doubt you would vote for it, had Federer won the fifth. The point is, no matter who won the match, the match itself doesn't lose or gain quality. You just don't get it, do you?