Olympics SF: Federer vs Del Potro WWW

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Federer beat Del Potro numerous times this year, on hard courts and indoor. Del Potro is on his worst surface, and he didnt even play that solid in the olympics. Cant see any different outcome this time.


Roger 6-4 6-3

6th meeting this year :hysteric: I cannot handle this

Delpo Is 5-0 To Fed This Year
That Has To Change!!!!!

Gee, this has all the making of a very unpredictable contest :rolleyes:

Bring this matchup again at the US Open and then there might be something to talk about. Here, I'm afraid Delpo is completely out of his depth.

He has a chance (albeit not a great one) in the bronze medal match vs Murray or Nole though. Against Federer, I'd surprised if this was in any way close. Something like 6-4, 6-2 for the Swiss is my prediction.

I can't see any other outcome than a straight set routine job for Fed.
The match-up issue, surface, Fed's recent confidence boost after Wimbledon. That all is simply too much for Del Potro to overcome.

I have a feeling del Potro will win. I think he can do it in 2 sets.

He's really got nothing to lose, so it's a dangerous match for Federer.

Fed to save grass court tennis as we know it

Juan to get revenge. :rocker2:

Roger in straights. 6-3,6-3

Shame that Delpo won't win a medal here :sad:

I hope Delpo but Fed will win. Delpo will take the us open title

Delpo can't beat this Federer on this court.

Let the old man get his medal.

Roger should win this in style.

Delpo is out of his element in this court. I'm happy he got this far. He should focus on the bronze.
Allez Fed, go for the gold bling

Something incredible has to happen if this isn't Federer in 2.

He has a chance (albeit not a great one) in the bronze medal match vs Murray or Nole though. Against Federer, I'd surprised if this was in any way close. Something like 6-4, 6-2 for the Swiss is my prediction.

Delpo won USO 2009 because of the late challenge incident, which pissed off totally Fed and bring him to 10x worse level then before, he was destroying Delpo before that last gem, after that all went downhill.

Straight sets for Federer, 6-3 6-3.

Fed in 2.

Federer in 2. 100%

Del Potro has a shit serve right now, well it certainly isn't 2009 so throw that out of the window here on grass. Groundstroke wise, Del Potro shouldn't really faze Federer as he is too comfortable on grass. Yes, Del Potro has done very well to get into this position, but let's face it, all the opponents he faced are quite poor on grass, or rather grass is certainly not their best surface. Del Potro was obviously very close at Roland Garros, but this is a different story. As always though, with these big hitters you never know if they come out on fire, so I'll never say never especially in the case of Juan Martin who certainly has the capability. My guess though, is Federer in 6-3, 6-1

Delpo is a choker vs top guys since his injury, especially vs Fed, so Fed in 2, maybe 3 if Delpo wins the 1st set

Federer is playing beautiful, attacking, grass-court tennis and he will win this match and the final too.

Delpo won USO 2009 because of the late challenge incident, which pissed off totally Fed and bring him to 10x worse level then before, he was destroying Delpo before that last gem, after that all went downhill.

Sure he couldn't beat him fair and square. No one can beat Fed fair and square. Just like no one can beat Rafa when he's not injured/sick.

Fed in 2, He has owned Delpo this year, and this is the worst surface for delpo and the best for Fed... but are the semi finals scheduled for tomorrow or saturday?

Hope Delpo takes a set. Very unlikely unfortunetly.

Nice poll results.

Hope Fed can win and reach the final.

Come on Roger! I think he's favourite but you never know: I still got nightmares of 2009 USO final when delpo hit like a monster.

Isn't Delpo like 2.00 meters? At that height he should have a much better serve than he has now, that's what really holding him back and always will compared to the absolute top.

Isn't Delpo like 2.00 meters? At that height he should have a much better serve than he has now, that's what really holding him back and always will compared to the absolute top.

True. He should hire Isner to give him some serving lessons :o A guy his height shouldn't be serving like a glorified WTA player.

I really don't get it. If I was 200cm and had the biggest forehand on tour, I'd be practicing serves and forehands all day long. With his height, improving the serve should come easier for Delpo, but he either isn't investing on it or just can't do it, I don't know :confused:

Yeah, I agree. I gotta say, above everything else despite his height advantage (which should benefit the serve), his serve is one of his core weaknesses :o

Just goes to show that to be a serve-bot, height hasn't much to do with it. It's the technique of the serve that counts.

Fed cant lose to a guy who lost 6-3 6-2 6-3 v Ferrer on the same court a few weeks ago

his argie camp need to shut up, always talking and shouting during the points, hooligans.

Fed 4.0 to win on 2nd gear.

Unfortunately Fed in 2.

Delpo is a choker vs top guys since his injury, especially vs Fed, so Fed in 2, maybe 3 if Delpo wins the 1st set

Sure Roger couldn't beat him fair and square. Roger never beats anyone the opponent always chokes. It's not like Roger has beaten del potro 5 times this year laone because he played good. It's just that del potro always choked.

already 6th match between them this year

Sure Roger couldn't beat him fair and square. Roger never beats anyone the opponent always chokes. It's not like Roger has beaten del potro 5 times this year laone because he played good. It's just that del potro always choked.

I'm not talking about Rotterdam beat down. I'm talking about RG where he had 2-0 lead. He has the game to beat Fed (well, any one) but he doesn't have the mind for it. I don't say Delpo can beat Fed every time, but he could have done it a few times, but choked. And he must do it if he wants to get to the very top. But this is grass any way, so Fed in 2.

Delpo can't beat this Federer on this court.

Let the old man get his medal.

Nah, they are making an exception. Roger recieves a golden Zimmer Frame if he wins.

Fed in 3. I know delpo is federer's bunny this year (5-0, wtf!!), but he is definitely more of a challenge than isner could ever pose.
At least he took lessons beyond a massive serve.

BOL Fed, though you won't need it because there is no possible way he will lose this match.

Fed will win this playing with the table tennis racket.

Sharperer in 2 or Wiserer in 3

DelPo isn't great on grass, Fed is definite favourite. But this match may be mentally much easier for Juan Martin. This is most likely Roger's last chance for Olympic Gold, he must not lose. And BO3 makes winning easier for the underdog. Also, I assume Juan Martin wants to win a medal for his country, Argentina doesn't seem to have won a medal yet. Of course neither Switzerland have won a medal yet, but Roger has huge pressure to win. Anyway, I believe, and hope, Roger wins.

Del Potro def. Federer 7-6(9) 6-3

DelPo isn't great on grass, Fed is definite favourite. But this match may be mentally much easier for Juan Martin. This is most likely Roger's last chance for Olympic Gold, he must not lose. And BO3 makes winning easier for the underdog. Also, I assume Juan Martin wants to win a medal for his country, Argentina doesn't seem to have won a medal yet. Of course neither Switzerland have won a medal yet, but Roger has huge pressure to win. Anyway, I believe, and hope, Roger wins.

He can win bronze. :yeah:

He can win bronze. :yeah:

Winning tomorrow means sure medal. And thus he'd have a chance even to Gold.

Is this even a question? Fed will cruise in 2.

dont write del potro off

this isnt a grass court anymore- its a medium slow clay court with a green covering

Del Potro def. Federer 7-6(9) 6-3will this be up there with your Murray def Baghdatis 4-6 6-1 6-4?

Roger in 3 maybe.

If clay or hardcourt, JMDP has chance to win, but this is grass!

nothimg to discuss here, anything else but a straight win for Fed would be a shock

Delpo Is 5-0 To Fed This Year
That Has To Change!!!!!
Fed VS Delpo 2012, 6-0, that's a change... lmao

Delpo Is 5-0 To Fed This Year
That Has To Change!!!!!

Fed VS Delpo 2012, 6-0, that's a change... lmaololz

delpo is too good to lose so many times in a row to the same player. it has to stop somewhere, just hope it won't tomorrow

Federer to prevail.

delpo is too good to lose so many times in a row to the same player. it has to stop somewhere, just hope it won't tomorrow

Del Potro is a good player but he certainly needs to bring something different to the table to surprise Federer.Or at least play like in Dubai serving well and getting himself into tiebreakers where anything can happen.

The pony is finding his 2009 USO form. No need to remind anyone who follows the sport what transpired there. On Sunday Fed and Murray will have a Wimbledon final repeat...for the Bronze medal.

Delpo save tennis. :rocker2:

The pony is finding his 2009 USO form. No need to remind anyone who follows the sport what transpired there. On Sunday Fed and Murray will have a Wimbledon final repeat...for the Bronze medal.

Interesting - you are predicting weather so foul that the bronze match will be delayed for a whole day? Even indoors? I rather think this was a freudian slip.

Not happening on grass. Fed in straights.

fed in 2, yawn...

Delpo will not dare win(even if he's gonna have a chance). By doing so, he'd ruin all the efforts organizers put making it as easy as possible for Fed.:)

On paper Federer should take this, but i feel like it may be a dangerous match for Federer. He cannot come out complacent at all.

Way too easy Roger

6-3 6-4

Only thing Pony has in his favour is that he's flying under the radar and has been playing some of his best grass tennis.
Still, Federer in two. Anything else will be an upset.

For me, Del Po winning would be more shocking than the Rosol upset. It would require divine intervention.

Go, Roger!

Olderer will take out this grass mug in straights. A clown like Del-Bashtro has no business being in SF of any tournament held on grass.

Olderer will take out this grass mug in straights. A clown like Del-Bashtro has no business being in SF of any tournament held on grass.

:lol: Aaaand he's back :lol:

:lol: Aaaand he's back :lol:
we'll see how long his journey will last this time :angel:;).

back on topic, Fed in 2. easy peasy.

Fed in 3

DelPo's game is too one-dimensional for grass. Fed in 2, NID.

Pretty much the same schedule I predicted for Fed - Isner: either in two or three, for Fed.

Pretty much the same schedule I predicted for Fed - Isner: either in two or three, for Fed.

What, no 4 or 5 setters? Safe prediction :p

What, no 4 or 5 setters? Safe prediction

O Hai there again Topspinny! :wavey:

O Hai there again Topspinny! :wavey:

:kiss:

:kiss:

:lol:

:kiss:

Yo doc! :D
Glad to see you here.

Wazzup mate? Enjoying the olympics? considering our fav is in semis.

Fed in 3. I know delpo is federer's bunny this year (5-0, wtf!!), but he is definitely more of a challenge than isner could ever pose.
At least he took lessons beyond a massive serve.
Agreed (once more). Del Potro will play as well as he can - currently - but it just won't be enough against a rejuvenated grass-court Federer. Three sets of fairly high quality tennis. Let's enjoy them.

Yo doc! :D
Glad to see you here.

Wazzup mate? Enjoying the olympics? considering our fav is in semis.

No. Olympics are horrible this year for Australia. Considering we should be sitting on 5-6 golds right now. I hoped for Stephanie Rice to make an impact, but she can't do much against other female swimmers who can beat her 100m world record by a whole second due to "superior training program". Not pointing fingers or anything.

This is their 6th meeting this year. :eek:

I haven't seen Del Potro play so far, but hopefully Federer will prevail. :cool:

I don't think it will be as straight forward for Roger as alot of you suggest.
Fed has shown before that he tends to get extremely nervous at the Olympics.
Three setter incoming. Fed 6-3 in the third.

Dangerous match for Roger

Juan is not a good grasscourt player but Roger tends to get tight at the Olympics, 4 years ago he lost to Blake so don't count Juan out completely.

That said, the most likely outcome is Roger in straight sets.

Olderer will take out this grass mug in straights. A clown like Del-Bashtro has no business being in SF of any tournament held on grass.

Welcome back man, the forum missed you greatly :D

Roger should treat this as a best-of-three Wimbledon match and not an Olympics match; that'd probably help him win with more ease.

I don't expect him to lose. I hope he wins in straights.

del potro

Olderer will take out this grass mug in straights. A clown like Del-Bashtro has no business being in SF of any tournament held on grass.

Welcome back legend :sport:

I feel Del Potro in 2 or 3.

Losing Del Potro on grass would be equal to losing Mahut on clay. It is not gonna happen.

Welcome back man, the forum missed you greatly :D

Speak for yourself. There is a reason the clown was banned.

Federer is playing beautiful, attacking, grass-court tennis and he will win this match and the final too.

ajde

No. Olympics are horrible this year for Australia. Considering we should be sitting on 5-6 golds right now. I hoped for Stephanie Rice to make an impact, but she can't do much against other female swimmers who can beat her 100m world record by a whole second due to "superior training program". Not pointing fingers or anything.lol Aussies suck in everything now, get used to it

nice strategic ban you got in time for Fed winning #17

i dedicated to you a post in my siggy, just so ppl would remember you.