Australian Open Day 8: Monday, Jan 20 - Order of Play

[sid]

Great 1st set from Roger so far Jo needs to up his game.

 

[britbox]

Roger looks all business so far... and showing more aggression on the ROS.

 

[tented]

Just 29 minutes against Tsonga. If he can keep it up, he's got this.

 

[DarthFed]

Great set from Roger. ROS and backhand are holding up nicely and the forehand has been great.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Almost vintage Fed.

Let us see whether he can put me to bed in one more hour.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

6-3 in 29mins...

the tennis goose is flapping about..

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

win or no..feds new wand is a good move.

 

[sid]

One thing I've seen Roger is coming to the net a hell of a lot v Jo,Murray/Nadal & Nole will pass him if he does this.

 

[tented]

Federer stats (these are probably changing as I type this, but you get the idea ...):

1st serve % = 50
1st serve points won = 79%
2nd serve points won = 71%
Net points = 15/18
Winners = 12
UFE = 9

 

[brokenshoelace]

Really good variety from Roger so far.

 

[DarthFed]

Jo Willies backhand and return are still too weak. That is what's kept him from having a much better career.

 

[tented]

One thing I've seen Roger is coming to the net a hell of a lot v Jo,Murray/Nadal & Nole will pass him if he does this.

19/23 -- that is quite a bit of net play for 1.5 sets, but it's working.

 

[brokenshoelace]

This is a tactically brilliant match from Federer. He's shortening the rallies and rushing the hell out of Tsonga. It seems like the points are over as soon as they start. Tsonga just looks lost.

 

[DarthFed]

That looked like old (young) Federer that point.

 

[DarthFed]

That's the type of game that gets Tsonga going, important game for Roger coming up.

 

[tented]

What a BH to get 15-0!

 

[brokenshoelace]

Such a great performance so far. I'm loving this.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Oh my god this is sensational. I'm getting sentimental.

 

[tented]

It's great to watch him for a change and not cringe every time he hits the ball.

 

[tented]

Look where he's standing to return serve.