WWW RG SF: Federer vs. Djokovic

Well?

Last year both of them were playing world class tennis, this year both are horrible to tell the truth.

Djokovic in 4.

Federer was awaken by Delpo.
2012 Fed is alive again, for the first time in Roland Garros.

Djokovic showed he could do it again, he's not Delpo, he can deal with difficult moments.

I expect both players playing great, so...

It'd be a 5-setter match, and the winner would be so fucked up, he'd lose in 3 to Rafito.

win-win situation for me...federer wins- nadal will embarrass him....djokovic wins- federer will lose 480 points

No clue. Someone in 5 who then gets destroyed by Rafa....

Good; now the easy part of the draw. :rolleyes:

I hope not Federer - to see him destroyed again by Nadal would anger me and show his lack of mentality.

http://aaronvstheworld.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/federertheman1.jpg

Fed in 5

Slow clay and heavy balls so result will be the other way around Nole in 4.

How come these two don't get to go through guys like Mugaco and Almugro to reach the semis?

god mtfesians are clowns

win-win situation for me...federer wins- nadal will embarrass him....djokovic wins- federer will lose 480 points

true hater, just shows how pathetic you are

Who cares. Nadal will maul either one. :mad:

Shaky road to the SF for both players. Nole in 4.

two mugs playing for a plate. just the difference is that one mug can win the match just keeping the ball in play and other mug will be missing. and pig will watch it with the smile

both suck...hope for Nole

Nole in 5. Will probably come back from 2 sets down.

Nole will win this. He has played better than Roger so far. They've both had tough matches but Nole's were against on fire players with high rankings. Roger's were against a 13 year old with Federer posters on his bedroom wall, and a cripple.

both suck...hope for Nole

and still better than sampras whole career on clay :o

Nole will win this. He has played better than Roger so far. They've both had tough matches but Nole's were against on fire players with high rankings. Roger's were against a 13 year old with Federer posters on his bedroom wall, and a cripple.

that's a good point... :yeah:

Nole in 4 if Fed's on form. The clay is like mug and Fed's shots have no penetration on this surface. Let Djokovic win so Nadal can actually lose some games in that final.

I also love how the little pathetic Nadull haters are emerging and starting the thread again. No lifers.

Picking Djokovic in 4 sets.

However, barring injury Nadal will win this title.

both suck...hope for Nole

Federer at 31 would straight set Sampras at 23-25 on clay.

Honestly, it will be a Pyrrhus victory for either one who wins since its a given that the winner will suffer an absolute annihilation from Nadal in the final. Djokovic would probably hurt the most from this given how he dominated Nadal last year, yet has received a couple of beatings lately. A complete drubbing in the final could giver Nadal the upper hand in their rivalry over the coming crucial months. Less of a problem for Federer who has tried it so many times before that he must be somewhat immune by now.

Nadal is the true winner here.

win-win situation for me...federer wins- nadal will embarrass him....djokovic wins- federer will lose 480 points

Haters are the worst thing ever. The thing that's killing MTF, the ones who makes life difficult to sucessful people.

You, my friend, are that stone in the shoe, that pain in the balls.

No friggin way I'm voting on this... Both playing sub par, both coming after a very tough tournament. Could go either way.

4 sets Djokovic

and still better than sampras whole career on clay :o

Federer at 31 would straight set Sampras at 23-25 on clay.

they sucked today not on clay you losers

Djokovic to win both semi and final in 5 and complete Nole Slam the hard way...

they sucked today not on clay you losers

Sorry, I thought you were Setsampras (a fan who never had anything else than Sampras on his mind).

nole in 4 this time i guess. however, winner will get slapped by nadal in the final :rolleyes:

Please for djoker to get through a match he should have lost he'll be thankful and 100% since they get 2 full recovery days. Im not sure physically how fed is going to pull up after playing 3 consecutive four setters and now a five setter and he's 31 so i wonder.

Federerer should have lost this match only because delpos knee starting to flare up it's obvious delpo was by far the better player.


Federer with last years balls would have had a shot but now with slow ass fluffy balls this will be straight set for djoker. federer is serving horribly and there is no one worse to play than djokovic. Fed won't be able to hit through the court with slow balls and defense of nole.


Anyone expecting RG 2011 is due for a shock.

Nole will utterly flatten federer bc of fed's horrible form, slow ass balls, cool day on friday, and ability to recover faster.

Its a testament to fed's greatness that the number 1 mens tennis player in the world at age 24 playing a guy 31 that its still worth discussing who will win. At this stage, only at wimbledon does fed even have a chance to beat nole.

Novak in 4 but Nadal will **** him in the final so it doesn't really matter.

Prize that is at stake in this match

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I think Novak will win in 5 tight sets.

I know I'd be pretty bad after that, heart wants Roger but head says Novak.

Now...
I'm okay with that too. Fed in semis of RG is good for this year. Keep it up and peak for Wimbledon.
There... No mercy.

I think it could be a good,tight match if the weather is good,and the court is dry.But i expect both guys to be struggling if the court plays like today.Lots of back and forth and who plays better at the end wins.
If we want some good tennis,we need to hope for good weather.

Fed in 5
6-3 5-7 7-6 1-6 7-5

Djokovic 4-6 7-6(3) 5-7 7-6(10) 6-2 saving set points in the second set and then mp's at 4-5 and 5-6 in the fourth and then two or three in the breaker.

This is going to be awful just like their Rome SF.

Still Novak in 4, the balls helped Federer big time last year, without them he has no chance.

Federer.

Prize that is at stake in this match

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:superlol: you never learn hater

The lucky line slapper to save more mps and win

Fed was so right about him at US Open, i never seen it then what Fed meant, but i see it now

Prize that is at stake in this match

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That should be the case, but beware of the unknown.

Prize that is at stake in this match

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:worship:

fed in 4 for the lulz :D

Djoker in 3 or 4. In a way I'd like Fed to win, as I like him much more, but then it would just end in an inevitable destruction by Nadal in the final.
Djoker has a much better chance against Nadal, maybe a 5% chance.

Luck isn't endless, Federer in 3

Forget the form. I have a feeling that we'll see a very different game from both players from what we have seen so far. IMO, Federer will dominate the rallies as he did in USO 2010 and 2011, and of course FO 2011. If djokovic wins this, he is taking the trophy. A few things just fit.
Ofcourse, much of it is based on intuition rather than reason.

If it ends up being a long match with Djokovic winning after which he goes on to beat Nadal in the final :lol: Some people will have to be put on suicide watch.

Nole in 4 if Fed's on form. The clay is like mug and Fed's shots have no penetration on this surface. Let Djokovic win so Nadal can actually lose some games in that final.

I also love how the little pathetic Nadull haters are emerging and starting the thread again. No lifers.

Hope our bet is still on mate ;) we were waiting for this mug match :o


Djokovic in 4.

Prize that is at stake in this match

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Better pray Nadal wins, else there will be bumping like this board hasn't seen yet :devil:

Hope our bet is still on mate ;) we were waiting for this mug match :o


Djokovic in 4.

It is. Tsonga just could not spare me today :o. I expect Fed to lose but I sort of hope he does. The conditions are just so heavy that Djoker's heavy ball is the only glimmer of hope tennis has at this year's RG.

It is. Tsonga just could not spare me today :o. I expect Fed to lose but I sort of hope he does. The conditions are just so heavy that Djoker's heavy ball is the only glimmer of hope tennis has at this year's RG.

Yeah i was on edge of seat, i was sure Joker gona lose. And SF i excpect to be a mug fest at its best, it will decide few points.

Prize that is at stake in this match

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You really think Murray is the favourite to beat Federer or Djokovic in the final? :shrug:

Djokovic in 3.

Federer:

"I'm very disappointed for Jo. I would have loved to have played him here."

The lucky line slapper to save more mps and win

Fed was so right about him at US Open, i never seen it then what Fed meant, but i see it now

stop being such a bitter idiot and accept the fact that Djoker's mental strength is great ....such a sore loser

Forget the form. I have a feeling that we'll see a very different game from both players from what we have seen so far. IMO, Federer will dominate the rallies as he did in USO 2010 and 2011, and of course FO 2011. If djokovic wins this, he is taking the trophy. A few things just fit.
Ofcourse, much of it is based on intuition rather than reason.

Fed never ever ever controls the rallies against Novak

Federer:

"I'm very disappointed for Jo. I would have loved to have played him here."

I bet he is :superlol:

Nice Fed RUN, sadly, it ends here.

SF is the only thing he can get nowadays, specially playing crap like he did today.

GL in the final Djokovic!

Prize that is at stake in this match

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don't you think it would be fitting if rafa completed his collection of plates?:wavey:

http://2011.wimbledon.com/images/pics/large/b_13_nadal_165_aeltc_m_hangst.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KdFTt0I4WQw/Tm86tO1WSeI/AAAAAAAAAYk/vz9G1TjLT1c/s400/rafael-nadal-runner-up-2011-us-open

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that would be hilarious lolz

I bet he is :superlol:

Roger: 'I'm looking forward to playing Jo here.'

-'Roger, Djokovic saved 4 match points and won anyway.'

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don't you think it would be fitting if rafa completed his collection of plates?:wavey:

http://2011.wimbledon.com/images/pics/large/b_13_nadal_165_aeltc_m_hangst.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KdFTt0I4WQw/Tm86tO1WSeI/AAAAAAAAAYk/vz9G1TjLT1c/s400/rafael-nadal-runner-up-2011-us-open

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lolololol yes, the nadal plates collection back to back to back... TO BACK :devil:

being more realistic, he already has this tourney won; He will destroy anybody in the final.

But thanks for the lolz

Please for djoker to get through a match he should have lost he'll be thankful and 100% since they get 2 full recovery days. Im not sure physically how fed is going to pull up after playing 3 consecutive four setters and now a five setter and he's 31 so i wonder.

Federerer should have lost this match only because delpos knee starting to flare up it's obvious delpo was by far the better player.


Federer with last years balls would have had a shot but now with slow ass fluffy balls this will be straight set for djoker. federer is serving horribly and there is no one worse to play than djokovic. Fed won't be able to hit through the court with slow balls and defense of nole.


Anyone expecting RG 2011 is due for a shock.

Nole will utterly flatten federer bc of fed's horrible form, slow ass balls, cool day on friday, and ability to recover faster.

Its a testament to fed's greatness that the number 1 mens tennis player in the world at age 24 playing a guy 31 that its still worth discussing who will win. At this stage, only at wimbledon does fed even have a chance to beat nole.

True this.

hope for a good match

winner will need to be ready to meet almagro in the final.

This is going to be awful just like their Rome SF.

Still Novak in 4, the balls helped Federer big time last year, without them he has no chance.

Finally someone who knows what they're talking about. Federer serving with fast balls and with 70% first serve and the match still should have gone to 5 sets last year with likely nole winning that match had it gone five sets. Federer is play terrible tennis right now he really should have lost and been refreshed for the grass and now instead he'll still be pretty tired after getting annihilated on friday. Now he'll get beat down by nole.

Federer:

"I'm very disappointed for Jo. I would have loved to have played him here."

Of course. He would have had a huge shot to win and he played clownga instead of nole.

Fed never ever ever controls the rallies against Novak

Are you on crack? Federer is only NOW unable to dictate rallies bc of his loss in movement, loss of power on his forehand, and the slowing nature of the courts. Check out highlights from us open 2007-2010. Federer had much better movement and a more lethal forehand back then and really mugged up that 2010 match by letting two of those sets go.

Fast forward 2011 and then it was obvious that federer cannot rally with nole particularly at the us open 2011. Might have had a little to do wiht the slow ass courts but more to do with the loss of movement.

And fucking idiots think nole moves better at 25 then when he was 22-24. IF anything it has to do with the slowing of the courts and particularly the loss of movment of federer in their matches that gives the impression of nole moving so much better. Also fed losing his power and ground stroke consistency has also aided in this.

P.S. By the way for anyone wondering. Fireballer = Setsampras.

If it wasn't obvious by his comments, AV picture, I traced his IP address and surprise surprise they are the same.

nole in 3, federer is even more below his usual level...

it`s impossible to fed win this...

he is very irregular from the baseline and he hate the long rallys , he is serving poor and with the balls more heavier and the slow court , he nas no chance.

Full quote :D

"I'm disappointed for Jo. It would have been great to play Jo in Paris, like at Bercy last year. It was great. It's hard for him. I have the feeling that the crowd would have like to see that. For me, honestly, that doesn't change much, I will play Djoko in SF like last year".

and i will pick Fed in 4.

the buck stops here.

Both players will be relieved to have two days off. No fitness excuses for either of them.

hope for a good match

winner will need to be ready to meet almagro in the final.

:superlol::superlol:

If Fed can recover physically he may steal a set, but I'm going with Nole in 3.

3 days to wait and troll, fight and abuse about this match :devil:

Prize that is at stake in this match

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And:

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300,000 to be precise. :p

These two have a history of repeating results with scary similarities, so Federer in 5 and then gets destroyed by Ferrer..or not :D

whoever wins will lose anyway

should be an epic though

winner will need to be ready to meet almagro in the final.
Winner will be doomed no matter what. Against Mugro there is no "ready".

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2012/06/04/almagro-nicolas-120604-6col.jpg

and i will pick Fed in 4.

the buck stops here.

you will always fail will your predictions

Man, what a weak draw for Federer.

Djoker won't even hit through Nadull on this clay when he can't hit thru Seppi and Tsonga. Both lost due to hitting errors, Nadull balls won't touch the net.

you will always fail will your predictions

dont talk when the adults are talking.

Watch some Nole fans claiming Nole has destroyed peak Roger after the match :facepalm:

Clayturkey goes down in 4.

Man, what a weak draw for Federer.

I know, I mean imagine if he had to face Ferrer or Murray, then he'd see some proper opposition :facepalm:

I think it's going to be great. They're both playing below their best but both have gutted it out to be here despite pretty shaky roads so far.

Will be fun to see the drive and determination to win battle with inconsistent form.,

Novak in 4. :cool:

everyone Fed has played has played like a demon

what an irony of the weak draw

How can anyone except fearful Nadaltards honestly vote for Federer here. And he's still winning the poll. Jesus Christ :facepalm:.

people getting carried away for nothing.

fed has this people.

This match will be on Friday, right?

How can anyone except fearful Nadaltards honestly vote for Federer here. And he's still winning the poll. Jesus Christ :facepalm:.

10+21+10 > 50

Looner :bowdown:

Come on, CD, how can Fed have this in conditions where his ball has no penetration. I mean I am not sure what has to happen for him to beat Djokovic on this slow clay. I just don't see it with the form he's had so far.


10+21+10 > 50

Looner :bowdown:
Now, I know you're a clown but can you at least try? Obviously, Roger was winning when I posted that.

I know, I mean imagine if he had to face Ferrer or Murray, then he'd see some proper opposition :facepalm:
He will ;)

This match will be on Friday, right?


no. i think they will try to play it after wimbledon.

Come on, CD, how can Fed have this in conditions where his ball has no penetration. I mean I am not sure what has to happen for him to beat Djokovic on this slow clay. I just don't see it with the form he's had so far.



Now, I know you're a clown but can you at least try? Obviously, Roger was winning when I posted that.
Tsonga's balls penetrated deep enough in worse conditions.

Fed's will do the same, just as they did against Pony in the last 3 sets.

I don't know what is there to be imagined...both matches just finished and Nole didn't walk over btw :rolleyes:

Come on, CD, how can Fed have this in conditions where his ball has no penetration. I mean I am not sure what has to happen for him to beat Djokovic on this slow clay. I just don't see it with the form he's had so far.



Now, I know you're a clown but can you at least try? Obviously, Roger was winning when I posted that.

looner step away from the crack pipe asap.


if seppi and tsonga can push nole then so can fed.

Now, I know you're a clown but can you at least try? Obviously, Roger was winning when I posted that.

I bet there was a huge swing in those 3 minutes that seperated our posts... Nole always lead this poll :lol:

I bet there was a huge swing in those 3 minutes that seperated our posts... Nole always lead this poll :lol:

That's correct, Looner fails even at adding numbers :superlol:

CD, I honestly don't see a way but I said the same in IW and you were right there. I sure hope you are right here as well but I doubt it, old sport.

I bet there was a huge swing in those 3 minutes that seperated our posts... Nole always lead this poll :lol:

I bet you failed maths at school. It was something like 48.sth%. Now it's ~53%. When the thread is opened, more people vote. I know this explanation is wasted on your trolling attempts but just so others do not get fooled by such BS.

looner stop failing.

and start flunking badly instead. it will be an improvement with the way you like to operate.

Pretty hard being between Roger's ears now:

What must I do?
If I lose the semis, I lose 480 points.
If I win the semis, I surely lose the finals and get destroyed again.
If I lose the semis, I lose 480 points but Novak thinks he has the better of me. No way.
I win the semis. I commit the same error and we see what happens in the finals.

Yes. I will try and win the semis. Roger to read "If" by RK and head for the match. :)

if seppi and tsonga can push nole then so can fed.

Good points, Old troll! :)

Roger's shotmaking is in fact greater than theirs.

no. i think they will try to play it after wimbledon.

Wow. I guess trash like RG should be served last :lol:

Djokovic va a ganar menos que Roger se muestra algo que no tiene hasta ahora en el evento.

The way Novak battled to victory against Tsonga showed how much this means to him. No way he is losing this match to Federer. Novak in 4.

Who bloody knows, both are playing so average..

Djokovic better watch out. The Hulkerer is coming for him. :devil:

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no. i think they will try to play it after wimbledon.
All we need is four weeks of non-stop torrential rain.

Good points, Old troll! :)

Roger's shotmaking is in fact greater than theirs.


dont try to be an imbecile.

you are that without trying.

i stated a simple fact moron:

if seppi and tsonga can push nole then so can Fed. what part of that simple statement you had the most trouble with.

now piss off.

and do not bother speaking to me again unless i fucking say so.

I see this match can go all the way to five sets. Djokovic will play 200% against Federer this time, no doubt.

then fed will play at 300%.

I bet you failed maths at school. It was something like 48.sth%. Now it's ~53%. When the thread is opened, more people vote. I know this explanation is wasted on your trolling attempts but just so others do not get fooled by such BS.

Just give it up man, it's getting sad. You miscalculated, can happen to the best of us

The entire Fedtard legion has picked Novak.

More superstitious than Nadal...something he's apparently hated for :spit:

Just give it up man, it's getting sad. You miscalculated, can happen to the best of us

I am happy to admit my mistake when I've made one. See my sig, for example. But I did not. You engaged in a trolling fest so I am in my right to defend myself :awww:.


The entire Fedtard legion has picked Novak.

More superstitious than Nadal...something he's apparently hated for :spit:
Or just realistic :shrug:. Btw, I said Djoker won't lose today and he didn't. So there :p.

then fed will play at 300%.

Fed wants to be in the final its true. Last time I saw these emotions in the match with Djokovic last year at RG.
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people getting carried away for nothing.

fed has this people.

I think whatever rust nole had will be gone after the tsonga match not to mention the "high" he must be on saving 4 match points. Now the court fed played on today is slower than chatrier that is for sure and being discussed on espn but the point is the balls are heavier than last year, it will be 70 degress farenheit, and the most important thing is fed is serving like shit just like he did in the rome match. The problem is with those kind of conditions the advantage goes to the "grinder" which is nole bc he doesn't have to go for as much trying to just push the ball and let fed make errors since it will be much harder hitting winners is a winnable strategy. For fed to win he would have to play very well and nole kinda bad as even average nole on this court will beat good fed due to fed having to constantly go for shots while nole just has to keep the ball in play and get it to the fed backhand which now is nothing like roland garros 2011 for fed it is just horrid on that wing for fed.


This match will be on Friday, right?

As stupid as it sounds, fed-nole will be played 2nd after nadal-ferrer. Kinda bullshit since with the rain it's feasible that nole-fed dont finish. Hopefully they are not retarded and actually start the matches earlier this year.

Come on, CD, how can Fed have this in conditions where his ball has no penetration. I mean I am not sure what has to happen for him to beat Djokovic on this slow clay. I just don't see it with the form he's had so far.

Djokovic would have to play below average and fed play pretty good to have chances. If they play about the same level or basically if fed doesn't outplay nole by some good margin nole wins bc he only has to keep the ball in play and not really "go" for shots like fed will have to with the slow balls and slow courts and slow weather. With fed's serve turned to shit and seeing what kind of effect having a shit serving day does to fed in their rome match Im giving fed a 0 % chance. In fact, nole will straight set him. Like others have said at least nole will have a shot at nadal wheras fed-nadal is not even watchable.


Now, I know you're a clown but can you at least try? Obviously, Roger was winning when I posted that.

looner step away from the crack pipe asap.


if seppi and tsonga can push nole then so can fed.

If nole can even play at that level he beats fed playing even decently just bc one player is trying to be offensive and anotehr is trying to be defensive and the conditions like the ball, court, weather all favor the defensive player. And fed serving like shit won't even get him a set.

Bump my psychic post after this shit is done. No more comments about a boring match with the conclusion foregone by me. And everyone else should really stop thinking that fed has a chance you will all be bitterly dissapointed when you see this match that federer can no longer beat nole EVER again.

Djokovic should win in 4 but then if JWT can get 4 MPs then I guess anything can happen.

And stranger things have happened in sports, so don't be so sure it's Nadal on the other side of the net come Sunday.

I see this match can go all the way to five sets. Djokovic will play 200% against Federer this time, no doubt.

then fed will play at 300%.

This is impossible my dears. :wavey:

Fed wants to be in the final its true. Last time I saw these emotions in the match with Djokovic last year at RG.
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I'll always remember him this way.

Djokovic better watch out. The Hulkerer is coming for him. :devil:

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rogie, where was the "the f*** up" part :lol:

This is impossible my dears. :wavey:

never underestimate great champion

This is impossible my dears. :wavey:
This is SPARTA!

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/026/Gerard-Butler-This-Is-Sparta.jpg

As stupid as it sounds, fed-nole will be played 2nd after nadal-ferrer. Kinda bullshit since with the rain it's feasible that nole-fed dont finish. Hopefully they are not retarded and actually start the matches earlier this year.


are you sure about this? what is the point of such scheduling?

To be fair, both will be running high on confidence, because both turned their matches around by playing unbelievably well...


Djoker was down 2 sets to 1, faced multiple MPs yet somehow got through them all, and then thrashed Tsonga in the decider.


Federer was down 2 sets to 0, surely must have thought it was game over, but then managed to power on to victory, even handing Delpo a bagel along the way.

Teething issues are gone. I expect sustained high quality throughout. :)

are you sure about this? what is the point of such scheduling?

So someone would stay and watch RN and Murray :shrug:.

I don't care if Nole gets dominated in the final...He needs a final appearance at RG.

both not showing their best form throughout the tournament

both were lucky in their respective QFs, Fed with DelPotro barely moving after 2nd set after which he started playing more relaxed and Djokovic with 4 MPs saved and some lucky lines on decisive points

I think Federer´s BH will be the usual liability and Djokovic will take it in 4

Haha. Nadal fans must be having constant orgasms now.

Neither are playing that great. I think Novak is mentally the stronger atm so if it gets tight than I fancy Novak to have the edge in the big moments. Novak in 4.

I think both are truly great players and champions and this is the match of the tournament for me..

I'm torn in my heart, will be happy for either and sad for either.

I have a slight leaning for Novak to have a chance of a calendar slam.

Good luck to both and the best player on the day to win.

Anyway would anyone be surprised with any outcome here?

I think both are truly great players and champions and this is the match of the tournament for me..

I'm torn in my heart, will be happy for either and sad for either.

I have a slight leaning for Novak to have a chance of a calendar slam.

Good luck to both and the best player on the day to win.

You realize that chance is < 1%. nadull will moonball Roger or djokovic to death.

Roger is not in the same form he was in 2011. I say Novak in 4.

anyway Federer reached his objective in this tournament

with his tantrums in QF he made Nole Fan and Tangerine Dream his fans

Roger is not in the same form he was in 2011. I say Novak in 4.

Neither is Novak

Anyway would anyone be surprised with any outcome here?

I would be surprised if Novak won in 3. Wouldn't be surprised if Fed won in 3.

I would be surprised if Novak won in 3. Wouldn't be surprised if Fed won in 3.

they will both play better.

You realize that chance is < 1%. nadull will moonball Roger or djokovic to death.

You realize that the chance is still 100x higher than Roger's? :rolleyes:

Djoko in 4.

Djokovic in 4.

Nadal in 3.

The #1 in three sets. Federer does not deserve to make the final. Nole can not let the crowd get to him, like last year.

The #1 in three sets. Federer does not deserve to make the final. Nole can not let the crowd get to him, like last year.

And you do not deserve to post here :facepalm:. The only reason I'd be happy if Fed were to miraculously pull off a win here would be to see you crying in the corner.

Fed will be a though customer, I know that much.

they will both play better.

I agree with this.
Like I said before, I think Novak will win the match, but I see both playing way better than the last match.

Fed will play like the 3rd set onwards and Nole will play like his last set.

I think Novak will prevail in 5 sets.
Though, I must confess it makes me a little sad. I really hope Roger could win this.

...but against the eggpad he may not win

...but against the eggpad he may not win

I wonder if they bring nole in court inside of that thing! Then it opens up in dramatic fashion, smoke and all. The Eggman is born!

I wonder if they bring nole in court inside of that thing! Then it opens up in dramatic fashion, smoke and all. The Eggman is born!

Eggovic :worship:

none are playing to the level of last year. expecting novak to go through after another letdown mid-match.

Anyway would anyone be surprised with any outcome here?


Novak better fuckin win this in 3 sets stragiht. He's the frickin #1 player and barely 25 yrs old. He's playing for a chance to have all 4 slams at the same time and make his first french final. This time there won't be any fogini withdrawal and a 4 day gap, the courts are slow as shit, and the balls have been downgraded from fast to slow and heavy and everything here favors nole to win. Yes, nole played a 5 setter but so did federer and at their ages nole will be 100% for sure not so sure about a 31 year olderer even more reason nole should win.


If nole doesn't win in 3 sets its kinda pathetic. With all that nole can gain of course he's the big big favorite and has a lot on the line. If nole were to lose it would be shameful to say the least given where he and his opponenetn are at this point in their careers.

novak shouldn't be in the tournament... he himself knows it... everyone knows it...

he definitely did not have the run in to RG12 like he did RG11, but anyone with half an idea knows that the feeling of freedom that comes with knowing that you probably should not be left in the tournament is immense...

if djokovic is hard to beat while some ways of his 2011 form, we can only imagine how tough he will be now that he is armed with the type of freedom that almost always releases a new, intense and heightened level of play

federer is in deep shit

It's show time!!!

looks like it is showtime for some of the coward fed fans as well.

he does not deserve cowards for fans.

I'm rooting for Fed but he probably won't win. Plus the crowd will probably be against him for the first time after today when he exploded. I don't really enjoy the French Open normally. I would like for both players to be applauded and for them to be able to voice their opinions on bad calls. You can't seem to do that at the French Open.

win-win situation for me...federer wins- nadal will embarrass him....djokovic wins- federer will lose 480 points

you are so sad :o

Honestly, it doesn't matter who wins, either one will lose in straights sets to Rafa in the final :shrug:

Maybe we should just see who wins this one on whatever day, skip the final and just get to the shortest season of them all...grass.

Federer to win. He loves those runner up plates, can't have enough plates to feed Mirka after all

Fed will be a though customer, I know that much.



Did you see their rome match a few weeks ago. Nole nearly won 6-3, 6-2. Conditions are almost exactly the same. And Federer is serving and returning just as horribly.

Nole has won 5 of their last 6 matches. This rivalry is no longer competitive since fed is passed the point where he can really push nole these days.

Fed will never beat nole again. Book it. Not even goin to bother watching this crap.

At least nole will have a shot vs rafa which makes things at least somewaht interesting.

Federer to win. He loves those runner up plates, can't have enough plates to feed Mirka after all

You are not funny. Not at all.

Federer to win. He loves those runner up plates, can't have enough plates to feed Mirka after all

Be nice.

Novak in 3

What doesn't kill You makes you stronger, I'd say: Nole gaining confidence on the mental front Will certainly help him but the
game is not quite there yet, while Fed seems to be picking up just in time.

Fed in 5 I am afraid.

Ps: If that happens I Will not watch the final, cause we all not exactly what Will happen then.

novak shouldn't be in the tournament... he himself knows it... everyone knows it...

he definitely did not have the run in to RG12 like he did RG11, but anyone with half an idea knows that the feeling of freedom that comes with knowing that you probably should not be left in the tournament is immense...

if djokovic is hard to beat while some ways of his 2011 form, we can only imagine how tough he will be now that he is armed with the type of freedom that almost always releases a new, intense and heightened level of play

federer is in deep shit

:rolls::haha:

Did you see their rome match a few weeks ago. Nole nearly won 6-3, 6-2. Conditions are almost exactly the same. And Federer is serving and returning just as horribly.

Nole has won 5 of their last 6 matches. This rivalry is no longer competitive since fed is passed the point where he can really push nole these days.

Fed will never beat nole again. Book it. Not even goin to bother watching this crap.

At least nole will have a shot vs rafa which makes things at least somewaht interesting.

Have you switched accounts with Allez?

Don't be so sure.

looks like it is showtime for some of the coward fed fans as well.

he does not deserve cowards for fans.

Well, mate, I have already announced myself as a disgrace to the Fed fanbase so no harm in being realistic :shrug:.

nole's will to win this match is gonna be so fucking huge...

...so huge that there's gonna be a safe 60% return on investment on your money this friday (free lunch).

:hatoff:

I would be really surprised if Nole didn't take this in 3 or 4 after the Tsonga game. Federer is my favourite player and I wish him the best but I can't see him winning.

novak shouldn't be in the tournament... he himself knows it... everyone knows it...

he definitely did not have the run in to RG12 like he did RG11, but anyone with half an idea knows that the feeling of freedom that comes with knowing that you probably should not be left in the tournament is immense...

if djokovic is hard to beat while some ways of his 2011 form, we can only imagine how tough he will be now that he is armed with the type of freedom that almost always releases a new, intense and heightened level of play

federer is in deep shit

Some good sh!t right here.:lol:

2 more wins from Joker to become immortal in tennis world forever, he only needs to pass GOAT and claygoat. Talk about epicness of the task.

nadal in 2. and fuck you kindly

step away from the crack pipe Elister.

you are getting to be too funny.

Federer to win. He loves those runner up plates, can't have enough plates to feed Mirka after all

That is funny.

2 more wins from Joker to become immortal in tennis world forever, he only needs to pass GOAT and claygoat. Talk about epicness of the task.
Calling Ferrer "Claygoat" is a bit far...

You realize that the chance is still 100x higher than Roger's? :rolleyes:

Djoko in 4.

Unfortunately you are right. Djokvic has about 1% chance and Roger has 0.01%. But either way djokovic doens't deserve to be in the finals he should have lost today.

Roger to bring some justice and avenge tsonga taking out the trash.

Calling Ferrer "Claygoat" is a bit far...

Was talking about Nadull :o

2 more wins from Joker to become immortal in tennis world forever, he only needs to pass GOAT and claygoat. Talk about epicness of the task.

Calling Ferrer "Claygoat" is a bit far...

I think he was referring to Almagro. ;)

I think he was referring to Almagro. ;)

Apparently it was regarding Nadal :confused: I am not even joking, crazy huh? I mean what has that guy done at RG? Overhyped if you ask me. :o

Almagro will school one of these 2 mugs anyway and he will be on his way to achieve the Almagro Slam in AO next year.

Unfortunately you are right. Djokvic has about 1% chance and Roger has 0.01%. But either way djokovic doens't deserve to be in the finals he should have lost today.

Roger to bring some justice and avenge tsonga taking out the trash.



where is this shit coming from. Nole has beat rafa in 3 straight slam finals. Throw out monte carlo and that first set in rome it was 30-30 and nole shot was called out and he would have won that point and possibly that set.


If nole makes it to rafa being pushed this hard and nadal has his cakewalk draw and doesn't see federer on the other side nole has no pressure to win as everyone expects rafa to dominate. Thats when nole is most dangerous.

Nadal going for his 7th RG and nole going to hold all slams, complete the grand slam, and beat nadal for his fourth slam in a row would be great to watch and i'd cheer nole very very hard.

Federer will save his friend rafa once again I sense

Nadal going for his 7th RG and nole going to hold all slams, complete the grand slam, and beat nadal for his fourth slam in a row would be great to watch and i'd cheer nole very very hard.

Careful. Clap and cheer to hard and you may bruise yourself. Luckly I don't have this problem currently with my favourites :)

Federer will save his friend rafa once again I sense

This year Nadal doesnt need to be saved from Djokovic 2011, Djokovic 2011 doesnt exist anymore.

Novak better fuckin win this in 3 sets stragiht. He's the frickin #1 player and barely 25 yrs old. He's playing for a chance to have all 4 slams at the same time and make his first french final. This time there won't be any fogini withdrawal and a 4 day gap, the courts are slow as shit, and the balls have been downgraded from fast to slow and heavy and everything here favors nole to win. Yes, nole played a 5 setter but so did federer and at their ages nole will be 100% for sure not so sure about a 31 year olderer even more reason nole should win.


If nole doesn't win in 3 sets its kinda pathetic. With all that nole can gain of course he's the big big favorite and has a lot on the line. If nole were to lose it would be shameful to say the least given where he and his opponenetn are at this point in their careers.

The only person speaking truth in 13 pages of tired drivel. We had the same crap in Rome. It's getting old. All logic being thrown out of the window and basic facts being ignored.

1. World number 1 > World number 3
2. 4 Grandslams in the last 18 months > 0 slams.
3. 25 year old > 31 year old in terms of speed, endurance, stamina etc
4. Nole has only lost ONCE to Fed in SIX meetings.

It's clear anyone who picks Roger despite this overwhelming evidence which clearly points to Nole being the heavy favourite is playing a different game....lol at some fedtards being played like a violin :lol: Victory is NOT possible people. Give it up :wavey:

Novak better fuckin win this in 3 sets stragiht. He's the frickin #1 player and barely 25 yrs old. He's playing for a chance to have all 4 slams at the same time and make his first french final. This time there won't be any fogini withdrawal and a 4 day gap, the courts are slow as shit, and the balls have been downgraded from fast to slow and heavy and everything here favors nole to win. Yes, nole played a 5 setter but so did federer and at their ages nole will be 100% for sure not so sure about a 31 year olderer even more reason nole should win.


If nole doesn't win in 3 sets its kinda pathetic. With all that nole can gain of course he's the big big favorite and has a lot on the line. If nole were to lose it would be shameful to say the least given where he and his opponenetn are at this point in their careers.

Lots to gain, lots to lose. There's a reason why no one was in this position except Federer for a very long time :)

looks like it is showtime for some of the coward fed fans as well.

he does not deserve cowards for fans.

Hope you are right CD. Really do. But head says Novak. He is younger, fitter, stronger and mentally tougher now than the current Federer.
Federer did beat him last year. But he is a year older now and not looking as fresh as he did last year.
He needs to use the slice alot, I feel. He is not going to win the baseline battle with Novak. The advantage he has over Novak is the variety he possesses. He needs to use that instead of just trying to win from the ground with his average backhand

obviously djokovic will beat federer.

true hater, just shows how pathetic you are

Haters are the worst thing ever. The thing that's killing MTF, the ones who makes life difficult to sucessful people.

You, my friend, are that stone in the shoe, that pain in the balls.

nope, i'm just a person who appreciates quality human traits like sincerity, modesty....:wavey:

nope, i'm just a person who appreciates quality human traits like sincerity, modesty....:wavey:

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/funny-dog-pictures-youre-one-of-them-arent-you.jpg

djokovic is a more skilled player than federer nowadays and by quite a long way. 7-5 6-3 6-1 to the joker

djokovic is a more skilled player than federer nowadays and by quite a long way. 7-5 6-3 6-1 to the joker

Skilled no, younger and more hungry yes.

As I am missing the match for work yet again , Nole will win in 4 ! and when I am FINALLY FREE TO WATCH A FUCKING MATCH HE WILL LOSE ! LAW OF SOD

Both are playing like crap.

Djokovic alsmot got outted by impotent Tsonga.

Fido should kiss his lucky star DelPo's body couldn't hold up.

I really don't know. Usually I give the upper hand to Federer but he looks like he could fail me again this time around.

I don't even know who I want to win. But I'd like Rafael to destroy Nole in final so I give him the edge. Stupid I know :o

We really don't need another Nadal-Federer final :lol: I'm sick of Nadal-Djokovic too, but at least those matches are competitive on this surface (usually). Djokovic should win in 4, maybe 5 sets.

Fed in 4.

And I am a Fed fan, but would never like to be associated with his fan base here on MTF. What a pathetic bunch of no faith crybabies. :o

Fed in 4.

And I am a Fed fan, but would never like to be associated with his fan base here on MTF. What a pathetic bunch of no faith crybabies. :o

So because we don't believe the guy is not the favourite in conditions which are pretty much his least favourite, especially against a good defender like ND, we are crybabies. Right. OK.

So because we don't believe the guy is not the favourite in conditions which are pretty much his least favourite, especially against a good defender like ND, we are crybabies. Right. OK.

No, and your signature shows enough. And it's not just you. It's always like "Oh he's not leading, he's playing so bad, surely he'll lose now. Or if he even somehow wins and gets in the final, he would get so thrashed by Nadal it would be painful to watch."
FFS show some faith, he's still #3 in the world, not #157 and don't always turn your back on him and give up whenever he's having a bad day or a slow start to the match.

No, and your signature shows enough. And it's not just you. It's always like "Oh he's not leading, he's playing so bad, surely he'll lose now. Or if he even somehow wins and gets in the final, he would get so thrashed by Nadal it would be painful to watch."
FFS show some faith, he's still #3 in the world, not #157 and don't always turn your back on him and give up whenever he's having a bad day or a slow start to the match.

Well, he has a chance. But he's not the favourite, meaning, on balance, I don't expect him to win. Plus I think his chances in the final, slim as they are, are just not worth risking Wimbledon + Olympics over, where he can potentially gain #1 and win #17 which will be huge at this point in his career.

I know Roger does not think that way and I know that carrying good form and confidence from RG is crucial for the grass swing. However, last year's great performance gave him loads of confidence but affected his physical endurance for the grass. This year he can gain loads at SW19 and at the USO as well as on the US HCs. I am just saying, on balance, it's better if he focuses on grass but I'm sure he'll go for the win 100% as he's only 2 matches from #17.

Djokovic is coming after two five setters, but the surface and the balls are very uncomfortable for Roger.

I think the main factor will be: How is Djokovic's mind set after barely surviving the match against Tsonga?
He might get stronger because of this, and find his best game, but he also might be mentally exhausted.

No 3 setters here. I believe Roger can pull it in 4 or 5.

Going for Djokovic in 4.

Nole winning this poll, a good sign

Fed in 4.

And I am a Fed fan, but would never like to be associated with his fan base here on MTF. What a pathetic bunch of no faith crybabies. :o

By the same MTF logic, if Seppi/Tsonga fans picked Nole to win they'd be no faith crybabies ? If Monaco fans picked Nadal for the win they are no faith crybabies ? Just because you support someone doesn't mean you think they are going to be winning slams left right and centre and beating world number 1s in their sleep. If that were the criteria for someone being a fan then only Nadal and Nole would have fans at the moment :rolleyes:

two mugs playing for a plate. and pig will watch it with the smile

I am really tired of all these insults on GM. I mean, you can always post shit like this on Gamblers Forum, no? Let's agree that your name needs a small change too. How about Samsuka? Easier to remember, quicker to type, reflects your bitchy character? Or just Suka for short. Would do too. Not for English speaking posters to understand, but you and I do know what we talk about, right?

By the same MTF logic, if Seppi/Tsonga fans picked Nole to win they'd be no faith crybabies ? If Monaco fans picked Nadal for the win they are no faith crybabies ? Just because you support someone doesn't mean you think they are going to be winning slams left right and centre and beating world number 1s in their sleep. If that were the criteria for someone being a fan then only Nadal and Nole would have fans at the moment :rolleyes:

Wow... :yeah:

Newsflash: You're only a 'true fan' of a player when you expect/post that said player will win everything in sight, despite how badly he's actually playing at that moment in time. :worship: :help:

I'd rather call those kinds of 'fans' 'fanboys/girls'...

I think Novak wins this. If he wanted to lose, he'd lose against Tsonga. He didn't win those 4 MPs for nothing, he won them for a chance to get Novak Slam.

By the same MTF logic, if Seppi/Tsonga fans picked Nole to win they'd be no faith crybabies ? If Monaco fans picked Nadal for the win they are no faith crybabies ? Just because you support someone doesn't mean you think they are going to be winning slams left right and centre and beating world number 1s in their sleep. If that were the criteria for someone being a fan then only Nadal and Nole would have fans at the moment :rolleyes:

:facepalm:
I posted my vote above that sentence but the two things didn't have much to do with each other. Bottom line, I didn't say what I said about Fed fanbase because they voted Djokovic to win. :lol:

My Vote to Federer, wanna see him to win Nadal in the final;)

This is played on Friday right ?

Come on, CD, how can Fed have this in conditions where his ball has no penetration. I mean I am not sure what has to happen for him to beat Djokovic on this slow clay. I just don't see it with the form he's had so far.



Now, I know you're a clown but can you at least try? Obviously, Roger was winning when I posted that.


Well you have to construct your point. That is what clay court tennis is all about. But if somebody wants to play low margin shots they can always paint the lines. Those would penetrate for sure. Federer is a great clay court player (yes he is!) who is good at constructing his points. He will find ways to set up winners which would penetrate.

Fed will have to cut down on his unforced errors off both wings. Novak's balls will be less penetrating than Delpo's and from what I saw today Fed was holding his own in hard rallies with Delpo. Fed is due a good serving outing and if that is clicking it will become easier for him. Novak is not in top grade form. If Tsonga and Seppi could take novak to 5 sets, Federer has chances.

Yes Novak is the favorite for sure but I can picture out what it would take for fed to win. He has the game and nobody has more tools than him. Just depends on execution, mental strength and stamina.

Djoko in three, or Fed in 4/5. Could go either way.
Big time for the massive vJinx Bet... :armed:

Fed needs to rest for the grass season. Hopefully he loses, don't want to watch yet another GS final loss to Nadull. :o

huge fed fan
always want him to win
gotta say its 50/50

feds form id up and down

My vote goes to the lesser irritating person: Fed.

Picking Nole in 4. But wouldn't be surprised to see this match go to 5 sets this time around.

Would love to watch a Nole-Rafa final - the same two guys playing 4 consecutive slam finals against each other is something that hasn't ever been done...I think, so that would be something.

Djoko in 4.

Picking Nole in 4. But wouldn't be surprised to see this match go to 5 sets this time around.

Would love to watch a Nole-Rafa final - the same two guys playing 4 consecutive slam finals against each other is something that hasn't ever been done...I think, so that would be something.

Most likely one of your favorites will win, you have only Almagro to fear. You can rest easy Fedalovic fan.

Great to see Nadal's rivals having these epic 5 setters. Sooner or later fatigue will set in and Nadal will cruise to 7th RG title :sport:

No more Fedal finals @ RG, PLEASE!

Great to see Nadal's rivals having these epic 5 setters. Sooner or later fatigue will set in and Nadal will cruise to 7th RG title :sport:

At RG Federer and Djokovic are hardly Nadal's rivals, they need to enforce a new rule where Nadal has to play righty at RG to maybe make it a bit more fair.

Hopefully whoever wins doesn't show up to the final. This way we avoid Nadull rolling in the mud on Sunday. He will be handed the trophy in the locker room and no one will care. :o

Federer is stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, it would be better for his own chances if he loses here and rests up for Wimbledon & the Olympics.

On the other, there is no way in hell he will allow Djokovic a chance at the Nole Slam without a fight.

:bowdown:. Can you please post some more sensible posts. This way I won't have to ignore you all the time.

Nole in 4. Better on clay than Roger.

Djoko in three, or Fed in 4/5. Could go either way.
Big time for the massive vJinx Bet... :armed:

the fact you think Fed can win a 5th set against Novak on clay is :facepalm:

the fact you think Fed can win a 5th set against Novak on clay is :facepalm:

Sure he can. 2-6, 1-6, 6-0, 6-1, 6-2. Perfectly reasonable :p.

Vamos Roger win this :)

the fact you think Fed can win a 5th set against Novak on clay is :facepalm:

Sure, trol. :wavey:

IF (a big "if") Nadal makes the final, a win over Djokovic would be massive for his confidence. However Federer is a much preferred opponent for obvious reasons. A side benefit would be that Nole wouldn't gain any points from last year. A pair of Nadal Wins & Novak SF losses at RG + Wimbledon would put Nadal at #1.

If (lots of "ifs" here) Federer makes the finals here and at Wimbledon he will almost certainly hold the number 1 spot for one week this summer.

And of course there is the third and very likely possibility of Djokovic winning RG and staying #1.

:eek: :eek: :eek:
Sensible post!

IF (a big "if") Nadal makes the final, a win over Djokovic would be massive for his confidence. However Federer is a much preferred opponent for obvious reasons. A side benefit would be that Nole wouldn't gain any points from last year. A pair of Nadal Wins & Novak SF losses at RG + Wimbledon would put Nadal at #1.

If (lots of "ifs" here) Federer makes the finals here and at Wimbledon he will almost certainly hold the number 1 spot for one week this summer.

And of course there is the third and increasingly likely possibility of Djokovic winning RG and staying #1.

This is pretty much the situation as it stands and why I'd still want Federer to win any match he plays. The only reason to "want" him to lose would be for his confidence to not be shattered ala 2008 where he himself has admitted the RG loss was too painful and he found it hard to believe he could beat Nadal again. So a win over Djoker and a reasonable loss in the final (I'd be cheering for a win) coupled with a win at Wimbledon is like a dream come true.

I have to say though, :bowdown: I am in deep shock. I feel I may experience severe heartburn very soon. Thanks for that post and please do not limit yourself to this thread only ;).

I wonder how tired both guys are. Novak played 2 back to back 5 setters. Olderer played a few 4 setters and a 5 setter, though admittedly they were quite short.

Olderer has the advantage of his serve and forehand style of finishing points quickly. Novak has the gluten free diet and magic egg on his side.

Honestly, this match can go either way :shrug:

If Novak has to accomplish the Novak Slam he will have to go through Roger and Rafa, two guys who were the closest to 4-in-a-row. How motivated these two would be to stop Novak?

Federer is thinking " Either I take him out or weaken him enough for Rafa"

Rafa is thinking "It would be good if Rojar takes him out else it will be complicate no?"

Novak is thinking "Sick and tired of this Roger-Rafa nonsense. Im gonna imprint the novak slam by pushing a dagger through both Roger and Rafa once and for all"

Almagro / Ferrer / Murray are thinking "the only way we get the trophy is if we just go and steal it tonight"

lol I think this one too will be a 5 setter. It shouldn't be but I think it will be a messy match.

I think this time around Federer won't come out on top. It's ridiculous to imagine for a millionth time him facing Nadal in the finals. Djokovic isn't the type of player to lose to the same guy back to back to back times etc. He's matured a lot as a player. I can't imagine him losing to Federer in the same tournament. He'd definitely want to avenge that loss last year.

Djokovic will come out in 5 sets.

Fed needs to rest for the grass season. Hopefully he loses, don't want to watch yet another GS final loss to Nadull. :o

i know it would be hard to see fed losing another rg-final to nadal, but if he want's the #1-record, a win over djokovic would be huge! so i will cheer for roger, even i nadal is gonna slay him in the final :sobbing:

People don't vote or respond objectively on this site. Just look at the facts. Pretend your favorites are not in the picture. If player X has beat player Y 5 out of the last 6 times they played obviously you would think they are going to win again. Then add that player X thrashed player Y in rome on the same surface and if your being objective you have to go with the player who's been winning more.

WWW = who will win NOT who do you want to win.


If this was a 24-27 year old fed playing this novak yes I would give that fed the advantage. I know a nearly 30 year old fed beat nole but things were different with the balls and his serving that whole tournament was amazing along with his backhand. This is not true from what we've seen this tournment.

But right now even fed i believe said rafa and nole are the favorites.

I really feel focusing on the grass would have been smart. Fed really doesn't need an exhausting match with nole.
Let nole and nadal battle it out. They both had battle scars last time after playing such grueling tennis at the austrlian open and if they meet in the final it will take a toll on both and add to fed's wimbledon chances.

I do favor fed still at wimbledon over nole and feel he's got a chance even against nadal there but it comes down to fed being healthy phyicaly and mentally and focusing on grass.

If Novak has to accomplish the Novak Slam he will have to go through Roger and Rafa, two guys who were the closest to 4-in-a-row. How motivated these two would be to stop Novak?

Federer is thinking " Either I take him out or weaken him enough for Rafa"

Rafa is thinking "It would be good if Rojar takes him out else it will be complicate no?"

Novak is thinking "Sick and tired of this Roger-Rafa nonsense. Im gonna imprint the novak slam by pushing a dagger through both Roger and Rafa once and for all"

Almagro / Ferrer / Murray are thinking "the only way we get the trophy is if we just go and steal it tonight"

too funny that last line

fed in 3 or 4.

end of story.

the fact you think Fed can win a 5th set against Novak on clay is

Nole will tank for Wimbledon. Don't you know?

If this was a 24-27 year old fed playing this novak yes I would give that fed the advantage. I know a nearly 30 year old fed beat nole but things were different with the balls and his serving that whole tournament was amazing along with his backhand.

Wasn't Nole 2.0 on a 42 match winning streak? Things are different.

Nole will tank for Wimbledon. Don't you know?

I sure hope that's sarcasm...:confused:

Nole is better at faking and cheating than Roger.

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I sure hope that's sarcasm...

Roger just came back from 2 sets down to win a five setter against a guy 8 years younger than him. Clearly he has fitness issues.;)

does anyone care who win this?

is it really relevant?

Roger just came back from 2 sets down to win a five setter against a guy 8 years younger than him. Clearly he has fitness issues.;)

Still just as confused :o So you do seriously think Djokovic is going to tank for Wimby?

I have to believe Djokovic takes this, probably in 3 sets. Federer, as great as he was and as good as he still is, is not a good match for this Djokovic on slow clay with fluffy balls. Djokovic in 3 to then be taken out swiftly by Nadal.

bad blood = good rivalry :yeah:

eggman in five.....goo goo g'joob!

I don't think either will beat Nadal. I'll support Fed, I prefer his game to Djokovics. Not too bothered who wins though.

the truth is, my friends, RG will be an interesting tournament again the day nadal retires from tennis.

So you do seriously think Djokovic is going to tank for Wimby?

It's just as likely as Roger retiring so as not to play out a 5th set.

It's just as likely as Roger retiring so as not to play out a 5th set.

There's no way in hell Djokovic is tanking anything. The man is a champion. And its not everyday you get an opportunity like he's got here.

Federer can definitely beat him though, tank or no tank.

I will say this. Federer in 2012 has much more fight and resolve than he had in 2010-2011.

I feel federer had he fallen behind 2 sets to a player like del potro would not have fought and won like he is doing now. It seems like he is able to come through almost all these close matches that he was losing before.


I didnt see much of set 3 through set 5 since tennis channel was showing nole-clownga was federer playin significantly better than he has been this tournament at least in those sets?

Fed has an 'I don't give a fuck' mentality these days, he will grind out victories now, didn't used to be like that. I think mostly its his experience, he recognises when he has to change his gameplan and he has many different options.

I hate the fact that we'll have to wait 2 days for this match. I don' think this happens at any other slam...