It's clearly evident that days of Roger Federer is almost over. True, Fedex will remain one of the greatest players of the Open Era of all time, but get a feeling that the yuoung turks are Djokovic, Murray are now taking over. In the semis, it was amazing to see how Federer was making those unforced errors, 1st service % was so low, and his demonic cross court shorts was not hapenning. This is bound to happen. All the greats like Sampras, Ivan lendl, Edberg, had their downfall. This year's Wimbledon is perhaps the last chance for Fedex to add to his 16 crowns, as I feel French Open he will not have any chance at all (Rafa and Ferrer are strong contestants). I think time has come Federer must think of hanging the boots, let him exit with head held high. Too many losses will dampen the respect he commands
Federer Vs Djokovic by aishwarya patil (View MyPage) on Jan 27, 2011 09:16 AM | Hide replies
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?
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.
Re: Federer
by yogesh jadhao on Jan 28, 2011 02:39 PM
are yaar jkab tak rafa and fedrer will be no.1 in the world. i like the most mr. fedrer but 16 grand slams are quite sufficient for him all the whole world are waiting for other champion also.
Re: Federer
by aishwarya patil on Jan 28, 2011 01:57 PM
Federer is too inconsistent to have any serious chance of reclaiming the no.1 spot once again. In this tournament itself, he played brilliant one day, and ordinary the next. Following the pattern, it was his turn to play an ordinary match yesterday. No wonder he lost. Those who watched the match yesterday must have noticed: Djokovic did not have to do anything spectacular to win. He just kept the ball in play, and Federer kept obliging by making mistakes. Federer played into his hands by getting into long rallies. This will clearly show other players how to win against him, and 2011 will see lesser players winning against Federer.
To cal Nadal GOAT, we have to wait 4 more years and see. All you can tell right now is that he is a better player than Federer. Guess that leaves Fedex in a limbo ..hahhaha
