There is no denying the fact that Federer at his best is the best of them all, but the problem is that he cannot play at his best for long periods. In this tournament itself, Federer has played extraordinary one day, and ordinary the next day. By this pattern, it is his turn to play an ordinary match today. Djokovic (and for that matter even Nadal) even if playing at his best cannot match Federer at his best, but Federer's own inconsistency gives him a chance. Djokovic at his best is about 80% of Federer at his best, but he can play at his best for 3 hours, whereas Federer has intermittent lapses wherein he loses serves without his opponents having to do anything spectacular. My money therefore will be on Djokovic. And by the way Djokovic is 13/8 and Federer is 4/9 favorite to win. Any takers?
Re: Federer Vs Djokovic
by aishwarya patil on Jan 27, 2011 04:15 PM
Like some one has said on his blog available at AO website, sooner or later, Federer has to give way to the younger generation, and Djokovic has to start dominating Federer. I think that time has come. I guess it is all right. Federer has already got more than a single individual can keep. He should not mind in losing to hard-working players other than Nadal. Federer will absorb it, but his irrational fans, who think, and would want others to think that he is some kind of a God, will have a tough time assimilating this simple truth.
From the kind os form displayed by both the players, Djokovic has to be treated as the favorite to play Rafa in the final, where of course he will lose in straight sets.
Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by mercitron on Jan 26, 2011 04:58 PM
"aishwarya patil" this is my advice for you..."Don't count your chickens before they hatch". I do feel bad for Rafa...being a tennis fan but your attitude is not right.take my advice and grow up....cheers!!
Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by Sudeepta Chakraborty on Jan 25, 2011 09:16 PM
Rafa has to first defeat Ferrer nad then Murray perhaps to reach the final. He was ill few weeks back. Semis with Murray will not be a cakewalk since Murray is in the form of his life. How about, say Murray vs. Djokovic? Being a Federer fan offcourse I would love to see Fed win his 17th
Re: Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by aishwarya patil on Jan 25, 2011 09:49 PM
You are right. Murray is a tough proposition, but if Nadal is fit, all Murray can do is, fight.
Re: Re: Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by Another Critic on Jan 25, 2011 11:21 PM
After watching Djokovic v. Berdych match, I expect a Nadal-Djokovic's final.
I have not watched Murray in this tournament, but Rafa is a more determined player and I think Rafa can beat Ferrer, Murray and Djokovic.
Dolgopolov is an exciting young prospect too and don't write him off against Murray.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by prashant sharma on Jan 26, 2011 12:15 AM
murray can beat rafa. i hope he beats mr bigbutts! djokovich federer will be tough again like us open. maybe a 5 setter. i hope roger wins.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by Another Critic on Jan 26, 2011 12:19 AM
That's all crybaby's fans can hope to make life easy because you know Mr.CryBaby and Mr.TowerStealer cannot win against Rafa.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Djokovic is the favorite.
by mercitron on Jan 26, 2011 05:04 PM
Now look who is crying...did u see nadal crying in his match against Ferrer? I understand your feelings..I know even u must be crying right now..take it easy buddy.
