US Open R4 - R. Federer (2) v J. Isner (13)

[TheFifthSet]

Thoughts, predictions? Another retirement grants the big American the early pass to round 4!

 

[forzamilan90]

Federer in three 7-6, 7-6, 7-6

 

[mightyrick]

I'm going with Isner in 4. I think Isner upsets Federer and then gets pounded on by Berdych in the quarterfinals.

 

[jm1980]

Fed in 3, 7-6 6-4 7-6

 

[tennisaddict]

Isner will push this to 4 or 5. Unlike normal, he is coming in fresh this time into USO and he has had 3 straight forward matches. He did not play Winston Salem. He will have a lot in the tank.

Fed has to get the first set and deflate Isner.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Fed in straights. Isner has one shot and literally nothing else. He's just an American version of Dr. Ivo. Fed just short slices these talentless giants into dust.

 

[icedevil0289]

fed better win because I plan on being there, hopefully.

 

[tennis_pro]

This will surely be a night match. Slower conditions. Federer in 3.

4 if he loses a very close tie-break.

 

[Pagoo]

I'm going with Isner in 4. I think Isner upsets Federer and then gets pounded on by Berdych in the quarterfinals.

You sound very confident about this outcome. Did you place a bet?

 

[dlk]

I took conservative route & went Fed in 4. I just see no way John can hang. In fact, up-to-date, this is the match-up I'm most confident in (meaning most likely match I would bet on).

 

[stringertom]

I will be surprised if this is not the featured night match but, if the USO organizers want to stack the deck for JI, they should schedule it in the same spot as today's match. Those shadows/bright sun contrasts would be wicked when combined with that monster serve.

 

[valiant]

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I hope fed plays better then he did against koli. The court looks slow as molasses

 

[Inanimate_object]

According to Pam Shriver, Federer's balls are toast.

 

[Deleted member 740774]

Federer is on an amazing run of form. Can't count out isner taking a set in a tiebreak though. 6-4,6-7,7-6,7-5

 

[romeo8880]

Virtually a walkover for fed. What an easy match for him! Cruise control against the big gawk.

 

[tennis_pro]

Anyway, the good news is that the winner of this match won't be tired in the QF.

 

[Sentinel]

Federer just said he won't be employing the SABR against Big John.

 

[mightyrick]

You sound very confident about this outcome. Did you place a bet?

Nah. I never bet on tennis. Although, I don't really know how to sound confident or non-confident in a prediction. I wasn't really trying to sound in any particular way.

When I saw the initial draw come out, I predicted Federer being upset by Isner. It was based on a couple of factors. First, I didn't see Federer having any real challenge before facing Isner. Nobody Federer has faced has had a big serve and nobody he's faced has really pushed him at all. Isner is playing very well and he took a rest before coming into the USO. He's also conserved a great deal of energy - he's straight-setted everyone. I also figured that would happen given his draw. Isner is a nightmare to play when he's rested, healthy, and has gas in the tank.

I'm a person who thinks that the outcomes are largely draw-based. If you get a draw which allows you incrementally raise your level until the very end... it is a great thing. If you get a pretty bad draw and then have to raise your level very high -- that can be a great challenge.

Of course, nothing is a lock. I'm only stating a prediction. If Federer would have had just one tough challenge that required him to raise his level... I'd probably predict the other way. But I just think Federer got a really bad draw this year.

 

[underground]

Would love to see the SABR against Isner, considering he has a ridiculous kick 2nd serve it'll be interesting to see Fed take it on the rise.

 

[Rosstour]

Logically you think Fed has to win this one. I saw Isner play a couple matches in DC and I just don't think he can get by Fed. Couldn't get by Nishikori, even...

 

[Russeljones]

fed better win because I plan on being there, hopefully.

I envy you!

 

[TheMusicLover]

Fed in three or four, hopefully playing a bit more concentrated than today.
Match will involve at least one or two TBs.

 

[Gazelle]

Fed is already in round 4??? Seems I missed some tennis while I was playing tennis myself.

 

[Emiliano55]

Isner is serving really big out there. I expect him to taka a set. Fed in 4.

 

[Peak Nadal]

As others predict here I, too think Isner might sneak a set in a tie break. So Fed in 4 close sets.

 

[icedevil0289]

I envy you!

not sure yet though, but hopefully if there are tickets.

 

[rainingaces]

A night match would help Isner because a faster court suits Federer more then Isner anyway and the heat is a big issue if it goes 5 sets for Isner.

I think Isner can win if he is super aggressive but he won't be and Federer wins in 3 or 4.

 

[West Coast Ace]

Federer in three 7-6, 7-6, 7-6

Close. 76 75 64. Unless it's very hot/humid then 76 64 ret.

 

[West Coast Ace]

Fed is already in round 4??? Seems I missed some tennis while I was playing tennis myself.

Straighted Kohli 3, 4, 4. Actually got broken.

 

[chjtennis]

This is the biggest test for Federer until SF. Isner on this surface can push anyone to the limit if his serving is on. Still going with Federer, but may even take him full 5 sets. He wants to finish it in 3 of course, to have enough in the tank for the rest of the tournament.

 

[Down_the_line]

I'm thinking a straight sets win, all 3 sets in tiebreaks.

 

[RSH]

Federer in 3.

 

[3fees]

If Isner Can start up and keep running his Ace machine he has a good chance to win.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Inanimate_object]

Federer wins via TKO (cramps).

 

[The Green Mile]

Federer in 4. 6/4 6/7 6/4 6/4.

 

[The_18th_Slam]

Federer just said he won't be employing the SABR against Big John.

Good thing, too, or the ball's gonna take him with it.

 

[merwy]

Predicting a tough one. Fed in 5, he might lose. Just a feeling I'm having.

 

[Fedinkum]

Fed slices his way to the 1/4. 76,63,61

 

[norbac]

Isner in three.

 

[LinePainter]

Fed is just going to slice to Isner's backhand, Isner is good but Federer can return well enough that he can play his own game.

 

[BGod]

7-5, 6-4, 7-6 Federer

 

[junior74]

Roger Forehanderer to outsmart Horace Horsecollar in three sets.

 

[WarriorRafa]

Let's see if Fed uses the SABR on the Isner serve.

 

[RSH]

Federer employed the tactic against Anderson in Cincinnati, so I don't see why he wouldn't against Isner.

 

[The Green Mile]

Let's see if Fed uses the SABR on the Isner serve.

Well, in his post match interview against Kohlschreiber, he got asked this and responded with no. Who knows though... Might have just said this, to see if John lets his guard down...

 

[ark_28]

Sir John Isner has been a revelation in this tournament with the brand of aggressive tennis that he has been playing, Federer always presents a challenge, but the way Sir John has been playing, this match is certainly on his racket.

 

[Novak And The Net.]

Sir John Isner has been a revelation in this tournament with the brand of aggressive tennis that he has been playing, Federer always presents a challenge, but the way Sir John has been playing, this match is certainly on his racket.

Yes, just like their other 5 meetings. What I can't believe is that, that giant oaf hasn't played a single TB so far!? Say whaaaaaa!?

 

[kOaMaster]

Big servers with little other weapons usually don't bother Federer too much in a best of 5 match. I predict Federer in 3 sets.

 

[Chicharito]

Isner has become far more aggressive since the Ward debacle.

Isner in 4.

Fed train stops here.