OT: Federer vs. Djokovic
French Open semifinals today. Nadal advanced past Murray in straight sets this morning (no surprise), but the real match just got underway. As Nadal said, it is the best player in the world right now against the greatest player of all time. Federer vs. Djokovic. Djokovic is playing not only for a spot in the final and the number 1 ranking, but to tie McEnroe's undefeated record for a season at 42. Hopefully, the streak ends today. Let's go Fed
If I am one break down and serving at 2-5, I definitely try to win the game. I want to at least lose on the opponents serve so I can start the next set serving. If he is serving and I am 2-5 down, I would try to rip every shot for a winner, and if it doesn't work out it isn't a big deal. I still start off the next set serving.
oh absolutely agreed there - definitely force them to serve out the set. which is what Fed did - won 4 points in a row on big serves.
I think its best to give up in some matches against good ralliers. Although... i'm just remember coming back from 5-1 down in the second set to win 7-5 against a kid in the state tournament in high school.... I guess it shows how much of a mental game tennis is. Different against every player.
Also, high school tennis is a bit like women's tennis, where breaks are so insignificant. Makes it easier to put a string of games together... not that I ever won much in high school
because playing singles in D1 in Michigan - I'd say breaks were so important in my matches
We were D2. Maybe my memory is just foggy after trying to forget all my losses haha
i played at Ann Arbor Huron haha - got a few state titles under my belt
When I was in high school you guys were mostly just getting your asses kicked by Pioneer and Brother Rice.
/trollgaze
that does happen
but i got an individual state title, a team state title.. and my career record against Pioneer was 13-0. THAT was the accomplishment I am most proud of
You want to at least make the other player serve out the set so you start with the serve.
Fed up 2-1 in the fourth
Djok's wins 4th game. Now 2-2
Federer has won 100% of first serves in the 4th set. Big serve down the middle secures the game. Fed up 3-2
3-3. Looked like Fed could break at first going up 0-30 but Djok rallies and takes the game.
Federer hits an amazing backhand to go up 40-0 and holds on to win the 7th game. 4-3 Federer
Come on Roger!
Djok makes quick work of the game and keeps the 4th set on serve. 4-4
did you get another phone call or what?
Haha sorry. I was at work and had a meeting. Fortunate enough to be able to stream NBC though.
federer v nadal classic sunday morning
The Djokovic reign is over! Let's go Fed!
Great win for Federer. For the life of me, I cannot understand how someone can be a fan of Djokovic. He is such a poor sport and lacks a quarter of the class of Roger or Rafa. I decided that I will root against him forever more after his hate-spitting post-match interview at the U.S. upon beating Roddick there--comported himself like a 9-year-old. If any Djoker fans could help me understand how one can support him, I would appreciate it.
bouncing the ball way too many times before every serve. He even got a warning today. Overall, he just whines way too much, though I think he has improved (it's easy to be a good sport when winning though). The only player I dislike more is Andy Murray.
I'm pretty neutral on Djokovic, but I wanted him to win just to bring more parity into the sport. I don't like seeing the same couple of players dominate all the time.