Such was Federer's dominance, del Potro won just eight points in the second set and six in the third as the 27-year-old Federer advanced to his 19th successive Grand Slam semi-final.
Wow! What a show! Federer was at his absolute best, after a long long time. If he can maintain this level of performance over a period of time, nobody, I repeat nobody, and that includes Nadal, would have any chance against him. But the problem is: He cannot maintain this level for a long time. Nadal at his best is near about 90% of Federer at his best, but Nadal is at his best at 90% of times, whereas Federer plays his best at about 50-60% of times. Therefore Nadal would always be tipped to win against Federer, as he has been doing, on a consistent basis.
Re: aishwarya patil
by Anurag Rathore on Jan 28, 2009 10:16 AM
Verdasco beats Murray. Some weeks ago he troubled Federer. Thats mean he has ability to trouble any player. No surprise in Murray lose.
Nadal is looking in great form. After Murray exit he is favorite to final. Second finalist will be Federer who won 4th time in his career after losing first two sets. The best thing is he in not young but still has enough stamina to compete in a five sets match. Youngsters should learn from him, he is a perfect role model for youngsters.
Re: aishwarya patil
by Anurag Rathore on Jan 28, 2009 10:14 AM
Now you are talking sensible. 13 GrandSlam victories is not a joke. Federer at his 50 percent is better than most of the tennis players of today. Yes he is not consistent nowadays, but I am again telling you beating him in a 5 sets match is still so difficult. Look at Djokovic, he is 21 and facing fitness problem.
Re: Re: aishwarya patil
by aishwarya patil on Jan 29, 2009 04:30 PM
And you are talking emotional stuff, like always. You should read second para of my original post. Despite having played exceptionally well against Del Potro, Federer cannot be expected to maintain this high level of performance throughout the length of the final match, and hence, Nadal will always be tipped to win. So, despite agreeing with Federer's superiority in terms of aesthetics, Nadal is the man who is going to be the ultimate winner. Yours truly.
i think it's now almost sure that federer will reach the final....but nadal may have a task on his hands as he is due to meet tsonga in the semifinal....i hope we see both of them in the finals and a cracker of a match
Re: possible federer nadal final
by Ashwin Ramaswamy on Jan 27, 2009 10:41 PM
I am praying for Federer Vs Nadal final but like u say Nadal has a task on his hands against Tsonga .
nadal is jus a crude warrior without any class, whereas my Roger is the Emperor in tennis, the greatest tennis player ever, never compare roger with all other dumb heads,
Re: love u roger
by Manian Vasudevan on Jan 27, 2009 11:16 PM
You are 100% right. Nadal is a player of arrogance, lacking elegance, charm or beauty / variety in his style of play. He is, somehow, successful but unless he learns elegance, people should resist themselves from comparing his success with other past greats and the present King Roger Federer. Federer never plays double handed and his power shots come with elegance.
Nadal is merely young blooded player with confidence. Nothing more. It will be interesting to see how long he will be able to retain the World No 1 status.
Re: Re: Re: love u roger
by Guest on Jan 28, 2009 08:02 AM
you guys must be crazy. what class have you seen in Federer that you did not see in Nadal. I am not a big fan of Nadal and so to federer. all i love is the game, and you think Nadal is No1 without any class...wake up guys...just because you like some one you cannot badmouth other. Have some respect for someone who is No1 currently.
Re: Re: Re: Re: love u roger
by humingbird on Jan 28, 2009 10:58 AM
nadal is no 1 only bcoz of his satmina and fighting spirit.he definitely lacks the class fed has!!!!if he wanna prove us wrong then he will hav to maintain the no.1 spot for 237 weeks!!!!!he he he he he he he he he eh eh he he eh !!!!!!!
...according to latest oxford dictionary, can be defined as a game in which several 100's of players from all over the world compete at an international arena, and in the end, ROGER FEDERER WINS.
Re: TENNIS,...
by Parag Mahale on Jan 27, 2009 09:46 PM
get innovative buddy!! U r just restating, what they used to say about the German football team of the late 80s...
"Football is a game in which 22 players kick the ball around for 90 minutes and in the end, germany wins..."
Re: TENNIS,...
by murali dhar on Jan 27, 2009 09:19 PM
Better the ATP wake up and take the symptons seriously. They should know that players are humans and not robots. If they donot bring reforms, very soon we will see only unseeded players in Grand slams.
Very long back India has produced one great Fluke player called vijay who on his day can beat any great player of those days but his great artistic play is not sustsainted for entire tournament period. Just like that now a days Djkovic is playing. Both of these players are not having mental as well as physical stamina, Of course Djkovic is luckey enough to win a grand slam at his early age.M ay be he can win another grand slam with great difficullty in his remaining career.
Re: Djakovic is a fluke player.
by Deepak on Jan 27, 2009 06:41 PM
Everyhting u said wz true , but that doesnt make them fluke players, they are talented but are less consistent
Re: Re: Djakovic is a fluke player.
by Prashant Sahoo on Jan 27, 2009 10:50 PM
True. But I guess Marat Safin will top the list. I am a FEDex fan(huge one). But I must say, on his day Safin could make others run for their tennis...
Re: Re: Re: Djakovic is a fluke player.
by tanmoy on Jan 28, 2009 12:12 AM
Prashant u r right.......the most talented player of this generation is Marat Safin,but he will also top the list of most unconsistent player of this era.Like Roger,safin has also no weak point,but somehow he never rise to the occasion.....thats thanks to his bad temperment.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Djakovic is a fluke player.
by humingbird on Jan 28, 2009 11:04 AM
novak is sick!!!!!pls pray for him !!!!!he is only 20!!!!he he he he he already 4 times retired hurt in a slam compition!!!!!he should retire or take some tips from roger how to keep urself fit!!!!!!he he he he he!!!i m humingbird!!!!so i always he he he he he !!!!be happy!!!roger will win!!!all 4 this year!!!!
This is not the first time Djoker withdrew from the match due to illness. He has done this several times when he was at the verge defeat. he did this against Nadal in French and Wimbledon also against federer fewtimes.. He also alleged by tomy robredo for facking illness in one match when he took more injury time in the match...Djoker should grow up change his reputation
