2016 AO QF: Federer - Berdych

[britbox]

Head to Head: Federer leads 15-6

2015 ATP World Tour Finals 10 Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-4 6-2
2015 Rome Masters QF Clay Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-3 6-3
2015 Indian Wells Masters QF Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-4 6-0
2014 Dubai F Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 3-6 6-4 6-3
2013 Dubai SF Hard Tomas Berdych Roger Federer 3-6 7-6(8) 6-4
2012 US Open QF Hard Tomas Berdych Roger Federer 7-6(1) 6-4 3-6 6-3
2012 Madrid Masters F Clay Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 3-6 7-5 7-5
2011 Paris Masters SF Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-4 6-3
2011 Cincinnati Masters QF Hard Tomas Berdych Roger Federer 6-2 7-6(3)
2010 Canadian Masters QF Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-3 5-7 7-6(5)
2010 Wimbledon QF Grass Tomas Berdych Roger Federer 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4
2010 Miami Masters R16 Hard Tomas Berdych Roger Federer 6-4 6-7(3) 7-6(6)
2009 Australian Open R16 Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 6-2
2008 Olympic Tennis R16 Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-3 7-6(4)
2008 Australian Open R16 Hard Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-4 7-6(7) 6-3
2007 Czech Republic v Switzerland - DC WG - PO 0 Carpet Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 7-6(5) 7-6(10) 6-3
2006 Wimbledon R16 Grass Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-3 6-3 6-4
2006 Halle F Grass Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-7(4) 6-2
2006 French Open - Roland Garros R16 Clay Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-3 6-2 6-3
2005 Hamburg R32 Clay Roger Federer Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-1
2004 Olympic Tennis R32 Hard Tomas Berdych Roger Federer 4-6 7-5 7-5

 

[britbox]

I'm going for Federer in 4. He might get it done in 3. I'm liking the way Roger is gliding through the tournament. Berdych is coming of a gruelling fourth round match.

 

[mikecase]

Berdych isn't playing well. Federer in 3 sets.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Tomic got the old guy all fired up. He'll keep coming out angry and thrashing anyone he faces on his way to meet Djokovic. Fed in three.

 

[britbox]

Tomic got the old guy all fired up. He'll keep coming out angry and thrashing anyone he faces on his way to meet Djokovic. Fed in three.

Hey @EdbergsGhost - How did Tomic get Federer fired up? Did he say something?

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Hey @EdbergsGhost - How did Tomic get Federer fired up? Did he say something?

Oh yes.
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2016...here-near-novak-right-now/57361/#.VqYwSfA8KrU

 

[britbox]

Lol. That deserves a thread in it's own right. Has Bernie earned the stripes to call out Federer?

I'd say no.

 

[Federberg]

While I think Roger should win this in 4 sets, for the first time in the tournament I'm really nervous for him. I don't think he's beaten Berd-man in the last 2 slams where they've faced each other, so Tomas is going to be extremely dangerous for him. On the other hand I don't think that Tomas has faced this type of Roger at a slam in recent years. I want to use the comfortable wins Roger has had on him in non-slam tournaments as a guide, but I can't help feeling that 5 set slams are a different ball game. We shall see...

One things for sure, if Roger is to stand any chance against Novak (assuming he beats Kei, which is not a certainty) then he needs to take Tomas out quickly

 

[DarthFed]

Berdych gave Roger tons of trouble between 2010-2013 and has won the last 2 at majors in convincing fashion. Roger has won the last 4 and all 3 last year were blowouts. I think Roger will win but obviously Berd is dangerous and a loss or a long match wouldn't be surprising. And as Federberg mentioned a long match vs. Berd would automatically doom him against Novak.

 

[MartyB]

Fed in 3 sets...Done

 

[Carol]

Berdych......."I want but I can't, maybe just once and awhile and that's all"

 

[Denis]

Another interesting QF. I think all of them are actually.

Fed in three though.

 

[Denis]

Lol. That deserves a thread in it's own right. Has Bernie earned the stripes to call out Federer?

I'd say no.

Haha, I enjoyed reading that interview. Bernie being all defensive, and punching back at Fed. Uncharacteristic comments by Fed btw I must say. Should be fun the next time they play each other. No fan of Tomic but appreciate him taking on Fed verbally this way.

 

[Federberg]

Haha, I enjoyed reading that interview. Bernie being all defensive, and punching back at Fed. Uncharacteristic comments by Fed btw I must say. Should be fun the next time they play each other. No fan of Tomic but appreciate him taking on Fed verbally this way.

That is typical Federer actually. He is brutally frank about other players. I think it's the Swiss German in him. He has been frank about many players when asked. Just think Nadal and Murray in particular. I didn't see anything wrong with what he says, we all think the same. I like the honesty

 

[Denis]

That is typical Federer actually. He is brutally frank about other players. I think it's the Swiss German in him. He has been frank about many players when asked. Just think Nadal and Murray in particular. I didn't see anything wrong with what he says, we all think the same. I like the honesty

Hmm you wouldn't say. What did he say about those two?

 

[Federberg]

He talked about Murray having to change from being a passive pusher if he wanted to win slams. And described Rafa as being one dimensional if my recollection is correct. Ages ago

 

[britbox]

I remember. He seems to have become less vocal about other players as he's got older... but at the time he made the comments - he was absolutely right on the analysis.

 

[Denis]

He talked about Murray having to change from being a passive pusher if he wanted to win slams. And described Rafa as being one dimensional if my recollection is correct. Ages ago

I recall Fed saying Novak played like a teenager when he hit the Shot at the US Open 2011. Lol, probably one of the most memorable moments in tennis and Fed couldn't give Novak credit for it. I guess it was a bit early after the match and Fed tends to lack grace in defeat. That's ok, I enjoyed the implosion.

 

[MartyB]

I recall Fed saying Novak played like a teenager when he hit the Shot at the US Open 2011. Lol, probably one of the most memorable moments in tennis and Fed couldn't give Novak credit for it. I guess it was a bit early after the match and Fed tends to lack grace in defeat. That's ok, I enjoyed the implosion.

Personally the best quote by Fed was directed at Novak's parents at Monte Carlo: With a remarkable "BE QUIET" & they shut up in silence. It was awesome.

 

[Denis]

Personally the best quote by Fed was directed at Novak's parents at Monte Carlo: With a remarkable "BE QUIET" & they shut up in silence. It was awesome.

If that's what gets you exited, good for you.

Has Fed ever trash talked poor Berdy?