Who will finally beat Federer at the USO?
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RoddickAce
Hall of Fame
Roddick, next year
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Djokovic didn´t fail miserably in the 2007 final. Don´t forget either that the final isn´t necessarily the toughest match of the tournament (Andreev was Federer´s toughest match this year) so it could be someone who isn´t a top player. Top players have a better chance but second tier players-i.e. Andreev,Tipsarevic- have been close to beating Federer in a hardcourt Slam.
The-Champ
Legend
JankovicFan
Semi-Pro
Same as always...whoever can get through the draw efficiently, having something left for a final that could be drawn out. We know that Federer waiting at the final match is not a sure thing, so the question may be who can win the tournament rather than who can do it by beating Federer.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
You read my mind! Now that Roddick is training with Somdev Varman, he should easily take out Federer this year (2009).Roddick, next year
Otherwise I'd say Nadal Freak. Can we have a poll
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
Easy
I think GULBIS!
I think GULBIS!
mental midget
Hall of Fame
somebody consistent. so:
nadal
murray
simon
djokovic with his head on straight
nadal
murray
simon
djokovic with his head on straight
tangerine
Professional
You betcha!Roddick, next year
Cyan
Hall of Fame
Still lost in straights....:-?
supermario343
Hall of Fame
I will say Djokovic or Nadal to beat him but I think Fed will win again this year!
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
I believe Murray or Djokovic. The way these two have been playing is nothing short of a threat for Federer.
gj011
Banned
Djokovic didn´t fail miserably in the 2007 final, and he will be the one who will beat Federer in USO 2009.
GameSampras
Banned
Im going with Murray next year to win the US OPEN.. He will have the first slam gitters out of the way and I dont think he could play MUCH WORSE than he did during that final against Roger. That was a pathetic showing of tennis from Murray of course he had to play Nadal the day before while Fed a little vacation and Murray should have won the 2nd set if it wasnt for that pathetic line no call
edberg505
Legend
LOL, you've got more excuses than a suspect in court.
lilycolefan
Rookie
Actually the hawkeye system is flawed. If a ball is out then a player should be able to challenge it no matter when.
wilsondude
Banned
I call 2 things:
1) Nishikori beating fed at the open
2)Murray never winning a slam
1) Nishikori beating fed at the open
2)Murray never winning a slam
GameSampras
Banned
Murray is more successful against Fed than Djoker and will continue to be IMO. Murray will surpass Djoker this year.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Depends if the linejudges aren't bent.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Djokovic only failed in the sense that he didn't convert the vital points in the first and second sets. Other than that, he didn't exactly play badly. Just like Murray, who was ROBBED of a break point this year.
purple-n-gold
Hall of Fame
He got whipped in straights,wake up!!!
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Did you watch the final?
Michael Bluth
Semi-Pro
I'm a Federer fan, but I cry foul at this one.
Djokovic did lose in straight sets, but they were all close and he had definite chances to take the first two, especially the first which was a ridiculous choke up 40-0 serving for the set.
Djokovic did lose in straight sets, but they were all close and he had definite chances to take the first two, especially the first which was a ridiculous choke up 40-0 serving for the set.
zagor
Bionic Poster
Yeah,I'm a Fed fan as well but I second this.It was a tight 3 setter in which Fed played the big points much better than Djokovic.It wasn't a bad match from Djokovic by any means,he was playing well and was very close to winning 1 set but as I said the difference were the big points.
Had nothing to do with Federer just being mentally strong right? Oh wait, that's impossible.
excuses ! Murray should've challenged that one.
Even assuming Murray had won that point, Federer had a fair chance of breaking back in that set the way he was playing, so I don't see how you can say he would've gone on to win that set.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Oh so now it's mental strength is it? Then why didn't he win every single tournament he entered this year?
Ever heard of a illness throwing off your entire schedule? Professional tennis players are sensitive to change. Pete Sampras could not have his racquet strung by ANYONE ELSE. Heck, he could feel if they used a different paint for his stencil. You think an illness that forced Federer away from his normal training schedule wasn't going to affect his play throughout the year?
Seriously, please don't be stupid.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
Marcus Trescothick
luckyboy1300
Hall of Fame
the challenge system is there to be used and abused. if anything it's really murray's fault.
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15_ounce
Guest
pete sampras because if federer has 14 grandslams then sampras thought it would be cool if he has 15 grandslam titles :twisted:
because if federer has 14 grandslams then sampras thought it would be cool if he has 15 grandslam titles :twisted:I agree. It'll be in the early rounds aswell.
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