Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Fed is relishing the challenge from Stan.
U.S. Open 2015 QF: Roger Federer (SUI) [2] - Richard Gasquet (FRA) [12]
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Lol at that look on Federer's face when Cahill told him the score of Wawrinka's match. He's like "Uh huh, uh huh....oh ****."
mattosgrant
Banned
I really like Ann Jones. I have only heard her on youtube but it seems she only comments when she has something pertinate to say, and lets the tennis speak for itself mostly. During changeovers she gives details technical or match analysis that is very well done. Perfect.
sdont
Legend
And a 1HBH too!
zagor
Bionic Poster
Gasquet was playing much better tennis then (he's just ranked high now because young blood is non-existent), he moves far better on grass, Wimbledon is slower than USO (especially in 2nd week) so he has more time to setup his shots, Roddick was approaching almost exclusively to his BH (God knows for what reason).
StanTheMan
Hall of Fame
If only Hingis would still play singles...
Switzerland would be the coolest of countries regarding tennis even further.
Switzerland would be the coolest of countries regarding tennis even further.
Murrayjuannow
Banned
I can read Fed's lip at the handshake, he said "bon jeu" to Gasquet.
StanTheMan
Hall of Fame
Yeah, for me too.
I comment somewhere in the first pages that I was hoping it to be well-fought. A shame, really.
Levi_Ackerman
Legend
Yes. But Wawa faces Fed in SF on Friday.
Hopefully the semis will be a good match
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
I'd give quite a bit for Fed to have Djoko's return (want him to keep his backhand in the rallies though, it's a one-hander after all!).
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Feels weird for tennis to be done already. So used to it going so late.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
This was quite peRFect for Federer, exactly as he wanted it to go. Finished the match in 87 minutes, his serving rhythm was great, he was in good form, I just hope he maintains this level all the way. The only worry is that Stan and Roger may tire each other out, but we'll see how that one goes.
As for Gasquet, I think the long 4th round match made him tired. He couldn't do much about Federer's great tennis.
As for Gasquet, I think the long 4th round match made him tired. He couldn't do much about Federer's great tennis.
Levi_Ackerman
Legend
Cocaine is a powerful drug. lol
zagor
Bionic Poster
Heart isn't much help when you bring knife to a gunfight. Despire his recent woes, Berdman would have been a tougher opponent for Fed (though still probably a straight set win).
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
I know.
was expecting a 3-setter, but with Richard putting up a wee bit more resistance than he did. He was truly owerpowered and outplayed in all areas of the game and the court. Even his BH didn't look that great.
Didn't see Birdman-Richard, but they went 37-36 in winners - Richard must have gone for more (and had time for more as well of course) than he did vs. Fed.
Federer looking very sharp today. Expected. He can always GOAT against overrated players like Gasquet/Murray who has nothing to trouble him when being in form. Situation will not be the same against Wawrinka/Djokovic who can dictate game with their offense. They simply will not allow him play this well. So I except plenty of comments in match thread like "If Federer from QF shows up, he would beat SF/F opponent without much trouble."
I'm not saying that he will lose but days of Federer GOATing against anyone, no matter of conditions are well past. This is the lesson I've learned from this year's Wimbledon, matches like this only gives false hopes.
I'm not saying that he will lose but days of Federer GOATing against anyone, no matter of conditions are well past. This is the lesson I've learned from this year's Wimbledon, matches like this only gives false hopes.
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Deleted member 733170
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Great stuff from Federer. Gasquet hung with him for the first 4 games but could never maintain his level.
Frightening how Federer was able to dismantle Gasquet they way he did.
Frightening how Federer was able to dismantle Gasquet they way he did.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Yup, that;s my worry too. It would have been a gr8 final, though.
As far as Gasky was concerned, i don't think even the most nervous, "Clarkyish" Fed fan thought Gasket had a chance to trouble Fed. For once, I was more interested in seeing the other match. For once, I've not been nervous going into a Fed match, lol
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
You mean the just shy of a 2,5 hour match vs. Birdman?
I worry about that too with Fed-Stanimal, hoping for a well played 4-setter (or a very competitive 3-setter) that ain't to hard on either. And with Fed winning it.
6-3 6-3 6-1 Federer. Easier that I expected. Gasquet once overrated and always overrated. He served as virtual walkover for Big 3 again. No upset potential.
Federer unbeaten since 34 birthday. He is on 10 match winning streak without dropping a set which makes it 25 sets winning streak. Too bad, consecutive service holds streak got broken against Kohli.
Federer unbeaten since 34 birthday. He is on 10 match winning streak without dropping a set which makes it 25 sets winning streak. Too bad, consecutive service holds streak got broken against Kohli.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
Yup, that;s my worry too. It would have been a gr8 final, though.
As far as Gasky was concerned, i don't think even the most nervous, "Clarkyish" Fed fan thought Gasket had a chance to trouble Fed. For once, I was more interested in seeing the other match. For once, I've not been nervous going into a Fed match, lol
I wouldn't have minded Fed v Stan final. I thought Fed would beat Gasquet in 3 but I thought it would be tighter + you don't know what type of Federer will turn up these days. I just hoped he wouldn't engage in a long match and waste his energy, and he didn't which is great. The SF will be great. Let's just enjoy it and hope it won't go over 3 hours.
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
Of course not.
There's a difference between goating vs. a very well playing Murray (which he did at Wimbledon) and vs. a completely hopeless Gasquet. We all know that.
I doubt you can find a single serious fan holding the view you're presenting. We're all too well aware that Gasquet wasn't putting up much of a fight and that Stan will and that Djoko will go completely fresh into the final without having faced a tough opponent for him (Cilic is to Djoko what Gasquet is to Federer).
zagor
Bionic Poster
Well he served 12 aces against Berdych, don't know if they count those as winners. But yes, he did play better against Berdman but I think most of that was due to the opponent (and Berdych being in bad form), watching that match Gasquet felt like a better version of GGL who gave Berdych a tough match round before.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Haven't we seen enough matches that our expectations have all been tempered ? At this point of time, every one knows a perfect RF is needed to win any match against Novak.
I still favor Fed over Stan. Stan will have lapses over 5 sets on HC. Unlike clay, Roger can play fast rallies causing Stan trouble.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
You mean the just shy of a 2,5 hour match vs. Birdman?
You are right. I just got confused there. Anyway, Gasquet wasn't in good shape, that's for sure. He could play better than that. I guess large part of it must be Federer making him play badly, but Gasquet could be more dangerous than that.
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
I would have loved a Fed-Stan final - best possible final for me. But hey, you can't get that when they put them together. Semi's good enough, one Swiss in the final guaranteed.
Agree completely, he was like dead meat out there at times. Fed played a part in it, but surely not all of it
Exactly - and I agree. Fed should be 55-45 or 60-40 vs. Stan. But it's a night match on a colder day -> slower conditions @Meles ;-)
Feather
Legend
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
These commentators are hyping Fed over the roof. It is tiresome listening to them.
We all know when it is a Novak vs Fed finals, things start from scratch and Novak will make Fed pay for every single UFE / missed chance. No free points.
We all know when it is a Novak vs Fed finals, things start from scratch and Novak will make Fed pay for every single UFE / missed chance. No free points.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
I would have loved a Fed-Stan final - best possible final for me. But hey, you can't get that when they put them together. Semi's good enough, one Swiss in the final guaranteed.
Yes, I'm happy Federer is in semis, playing great tennis. Let's hope it finishes inside 2.5 hours.
zagor
Bionic Poster
Gasquet is not nearly the same caliber of player as Murray, c'mon now. For that reason alone, no fans will read into this result as much as they did into Murray Wimbledon SF beating. I still see Fed as a slight favourite against Stan in these conditions but a clear underdog against Novak and potentially Cilic as well.
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
Anything shy of 2,5 hours and I have a pretty good hope for the final (where Novak will still be favored though).
I'll take your word for it, only saw the stats on that one and a very brief highlight reel
abmk
Bionic Poster
agreed for most part ....except the underdog vs cilic part though ..
fed was a bit off in the last year's SF and was not prepared for cilic's onslaught...this time he will be and he's more confident at the net than he was at that time and he's moving clearly better at this USO than he was last year ...
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
@zagor
gotta agree with you on this.
Underdog vs. Novak, no doubt about it.
Slight favorite vs. Stan? Properly.
Underdog vs. Cilic? No way. He can obviously still lose, but I think he'll
a) read his serve much better and
b) is protecting his own serve much better than this time last year and
c) is better off the ground too, forehand is looking very, very solid these days. But
d) doing the Cilic matchup analysis is quite redundant as Novak already has 1,9 feet in the final
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
I too got up at 3 to watch Roger but then you don't give me credit
What? How could you get up to watch Roger at 3, when his match was not scheduled till 5:30 am IST.
I had planned on waking up at 6 am and catching the Roger match, I would have totally missed it, had i not woken up at 2 and then 3 to catch the WawKev match.
Any idea what time the semis will be ? The schedule won't be up till tomorrow, i think.
Feather
Legend
Come on, this is ridiculous! are you comparing Murray and Gasquet?
Roger walked on water, especially his serve, in his match against Murray. This is nothing like that. Most of the guys who watch Tennis would have expected Roger to win in three sets on THIS court and at the max four sets, that too if Roger makes way too errors. I don't mean to disrespect Gasquet but that's how I see it. Murray is a two slam winner and you just can't compare that performance, Wimbledon 2015, which gave his fans some hope to todays match result which was very much expected, except for the breadstcik may be
Feather
Legend
mattosgrant
Banned
@zagor
gotta agree with you on this.
Underdog vs. Novak, no doubt about it.
Slight favorite vs. Stan? Properly.
Underdog vs. Cilic? No way. He can obviously still lose, but I think he'll
a) read his serve much better and
b) is protecting his own serve much better than this time last year and
c) is better off the ground too, forehand is looking very, very solid these days. But
d) doing the Cilic matchup analysis is quite redundant as Novak already has 1,9 feet in the final
It seems strange to even consider Cilic beating Djoker, but I was surprised he was pushed as much by his pigeon Lopez and Bautista Agut as he was.
Cilic is not as good as last years event anyway. Cilic of last years Open would never go 5 with a very subpar and erratic Tsonga.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
agree. But the margin keeps getting smaller. Any drop in Fed's serve game and he could be the one getting pushed around. I fear they beat each other's brains out in a 5 setter and can't recover to put up resistance vs Djokovic.
Hey 90's Clay, did you get a nice big slice of that?
zagor
Bionic Poster
@zagor
gotta agree with you on this.
Underdog vs. Novak, no doubt about it.
Slight favorite vs. Stan? Properly.
Underdog vs. Cilic? No way. He can obviously still lose, but I think he'll
a) read his serve much better and
b) is protecting his own serve much better than this time last year and
c) is better off the ground too, forehand is looking very, very solid these days. But
d) doing the Cilic matchup analysis is quite redundant as Novak already has 1,9 feet in the final
Agreed. That said, if Cilic does gets past Novak it would likely mean he's zoning again so I wouldn't underestimate him. Still, as you said it's a moot point as Novak is very likely to win that match.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Is the id 'The_19th_Slam' available ?
J/k.
J/k.
PeteD
Legend
So, are you going to watch cricket later?
