2019 US Open QF: Federer vs. Dimitrov

[tented]

Who wins?

EDIT: Fed in 3.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Fed knows what is at stake and won't be fooling around.

Contrary to general thinking, this won't be a beat down, even though Fed will win it in three sets. One will probably be a TB and the other two just a one break win sets. Something like 7-6, 6-3, 6-4.

 

[Double Bagel]

Federer should have no difficulty with this match. He wins it in straight sets.

 

[Jelenafan]

Oh the baby regresses to embryo, the Aged one in four.

 

[atttomole]

Federer in 4.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

They both play the exact same boring way but at least Dimitrov is eye candy. So hopefully he will win.

 

[Moxie]

I am completely over thinking that Dimitrov will step up to the plate. Roger in 3.

 

[monfed]

Fed in 4

 

[Fiero425]

Fed knows what is at stake and won't be fooling around.

Contrary to general thinking, this won't be a beat down, even though Fed will win it in 3 sets. One will probably be a TB and the other 2 just a one break win sets; something like 7-6, 6-3, 6-4.

FAMOUS last words! We'll see! Ya have to believe Grigor'll shock the world once before he retires! That lame YEC win shouldn't count!

 

[britbox]

Oh the baby regresses to embryo, the Aged one in four.

In Back to the Future terms, Dimitrov has been slowly fading out of the family photo.

 

[Carol]

No way Dimitrov could give a hard time to Roger, he never did before so he won't do now because is playing worse than ever

 

[DarthFed]

In Back to the Future terms, Dimitrov has been slowly fading out of the family photo.

Let's hope Goffin's dad doesn't show up to save the day.

 

[Bonaca]

For me the easiest call of all QF: Roger in 3.

 

[El Dude]

They both play the exact same boring way but at least Dimitrov is eye candy. So hopefully he will win.

Arguably the stupidest thing ever written on this forum. Kudos - that isn't an easy feat.

(No semi-legitimate fan of tennis would ever accuse Roger Federer of playing in a "boring" fashion)

 

[mrzz]

As a fan, I am worried as anyone else about this match. Rationally though... Dimitrov is miles bellow his best -- his rankings show that. Of course that he lifted his level to reach R5, but his tougher opponent rankings wise was de Minaur. I don't think he can even beat a B- version of Federer right now, even if I think this tournament will be a mild turn around for him, I would not be shocked with an at least decent final part of the year and a return to the top 30. But if Federer plays at 90% of what he showed the last two rounds, it is something like 6x4 6x2 6x1 in under 90 minutes.

 

[tented]

As a fan, I am worried as anyone else about this match. Rationally though... Dimitrov is miles bellow his best -- his rankings show that. Of course that he lifted his level to reach R5, but his tougher opponent rankings wise was de Minaur. I don't think he can even beat a B- version of Federer right now, even if I think this tournament will be a mild turn around for him, I would not be shocked with an at least decent final part of the year and a return to the top 30. But if Federer plays at 90% of what he showed the last two rounds, it is something like 6x4 6x2 6x1 in under 90 minutes.

I suggest speed-reading this.


EDIT: I’m tired. Stupid comment reflecting my state of mind as I read through this quickly, and not a criticism of mrzz’s post.

 

[mrzz]

I suggest speed-reading this.

Thanks. I hesitated to post it -- as it can come back to bite me later -- but, hey, let's have a tiny little bit of balls.

 

[Moxie]

Thanks. I hesitated to post it -- as it can come back to bite me later -- but, hey, let's have a tiny little bit of balls.

Ah, that old cocktail party favorite: Shrimp Balls!

I'm just teasing you, Mrzz. Everyone knows I've been off Dimitrov for basically ever, and with the poor year(s) he's been having, I expect nothing surprising from him tonight. To even look creditable, he's going to need a lot of help from his Daddy. With that, and the best performance of his past few years, he might not embarrass himself. But he won't win.

 

[mrzz]

Ah, that old cocktail party favorite: Shrimp Balls!

I'm just teasing you, Mrzz. Everyone knows I've been off Dimitrov for basically ever, and with the poor year(s) he's been having, I expect nothing surprising from him tonight. To even look creditable, he's going to need a lot of help from his Daddy. With that, and the best performance of his past few years, he might not embarrass himself. But he won't win.

Shrimp? I am a Coconut Crab!

Anyway I was checking some other draws and found out that you had Dimitrov coming as far as R5! Good call! I thought I was being bold having him going down only on R3.

I still think the guy can play well again, not sure when though. Hopefully not tonight... or at least not that well.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Sending all my positive energy to Dimitrov tonight. A very nice guy and a good friend of Rafa's. He is talented and has definitely underachieved, he deserves to at least reach the final here. Go Dimitrov, we are all rooting for you dear friend.