AO Semi: Stan Wawrinka (4) vs Roger Federer (17)

[mrzz]

yep

 

[brokenshoelace]

Roger taking so much off his forehand. Visibly nervous and maybe tired. Rallies aren't even competitive.

 

[britbox]

Only Fed's first serve is keeping him in this. Wawrinka's in the zone.break point

 

[brokenshoelace]

Wow, gift of a miss by Stan. Roger needs two big serves badly.

 

[mrzz]

ppheeewww

 

[brokenshoelace]

Good play. Now an ace please.

 

[mrzz]

champion´s volley again, that second one

 

[brokenshoelace]

That was a fantastic touch.

 

[Moxie]

I think Stan is falling out of the zone, but Roger has to step on his neck.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I don't think Stan ever hit the zone to be honest. That's not close to his A game

 

[britbox]

Phew. Credit for hanging in this when he's being bettered in almost every department.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Stan is still missing. But Roger's level has fallen off badly.

 

[brokenshoelace]

And Stan can just produce bigger power, especially if Roger isn't taking the ball early and allowing him the time to line up his shots

 

[Moxie]

OK, fair, but swinging freely is where he's dangerous.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Roger has no pace on his groundies.

 

[mrzz]

I only dont call this luck by Federer bcause Stan has hit so many lines and deep returns that were in by an inch

 

[brokenshoelace]

Stan is returning better (or Roger isn't serving as well) so I really worry for Fed as far as holding serve goes. Stan needs to have a bad service game here.

 

[britbox]

I think Stan has been much better over the last 10 games. Early on he was nervous.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Well, he needs to for Fed's sake I mean

 

[brokenshoelace]

Yup BB