2016 Australian Open Quarterfinal: Federer vs. Berdych

Federer vs. Berdych

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Riotbeard

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Berd has to hold to take it to a breaker.
 

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The old man is making Berd look bad here! He's not doing anything wrong, but Tomas isn't doing anything different either! ;-) All that training for naught! ;-(
 

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First set to Roger. A bird in the hand is, ...

oops, A set in the hand is worth two in the future.
 

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Good play by Berd, but it's not enough.
 

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Roger wins the TB, but I have to say I am super impressed by how well Bird played. He has done nothing wrong, maybe except getting broken back immediately after breaking Roger. He even nailed the linesman in the nards, which is always a plus in my book :snicker

I don't think he is going away quietly, knowing he was so close.

I am though...nighty night folks!
 

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1972Murat said:
Roger wins the TB, but I have to say I am super impressed by how well Bird played. He has done nothing wrong, maybe except getting broken back immediately after breaking Roger. He even nailed the linesman in the nards, which is always a plus in my book :snicker

I don't think he is going away quietly, knowing he was so close.

I am though...nighty night folks!

I am asleep soon too, but the Bird looks good. Moving better than I think I have ever seen him.
 

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For sure, Bird is looking good. But, eventually we know what will happen.
 

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Riotbeard said:
Good play by Berd, but it's not enough.

I keep begging for Tomas to push it a little; bang a few into a corner and get into the net to cut off those floaters! I thought he was ready a couple years ago when he upset Nadal, but it winds up being a fluke! :cover :nono :angel: :dodgy:
 

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RF looked fantastic today. We used to complain about his ROS; You should see some of his
returns of huge serves of Bird in the last set. I am thoroughly impressed.

Also, his forehand has significantly improved. While it is not as powerful as 2004-7 forehand, it has become noticeably better than that of last two years.

Congrats Roger, yet another (12th) SF at AO. :clap
 

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No matter who he plays on Thursday, Roger has a reasonable shot in view of his improved ROS, forehand and general alertness.

Also, no matter who he plays it won't be an easy match by any means.

But, I like his chances and am upbeat.
 

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Excellent game by Federer, I don't know if his opponent has helped but he has played like I haven't seen him a long time ego