BNP Paribas Masters - ATP 1000 - Oct. 27th to Nov. 2nd

[Kieran]

Kudos to Chardy, he's clinging to Federer like a bad reputation.

Who are the unwashed folks cheering?

 

[kskate2]

SP for Chardy

 

[Kieran]

Ouch!

 

[kskate2]

Superb point by Chardy and Fed's TB streak is broken

 

[DarthFed]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

 

[Haelfix]

This is a good example of how misleading the words 'mental strength' can be and how it can be confused with overall level of play. Federer should have lost this match in 2 sets and it has nothing to do with the clutch factor in the last tb. Chardy is thoroughly outplaying him and really painting lines. However b/c Roger has such a great serve and hold game, and b/c of his dogged resilience, he's still in this match.

Mental strength for Federer is keeping him in it, but its probably not enough to get a win. For that, Chardy's level will have to drop.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Rog wants more practice and so is playing 3rd set.

Meanwhile, we are now set for the R3 match between Andy and Grigor. This is a match
between two contenders and so is interesting. Also, this is the first time these two are
meeting after that infamous "f****** minutes before the match" incident @ Wimbledon.

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT4sZX7_3-s[/video]

 

[kskate2]

Fed up a break in the decider 2-1

 

[herios]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

He already has one. You should be happy.

 

[kskate2]

5-3

 

[kskate2]

Chardy stays in touch. Fed will serve for it 5-4

 

[kskate2]

Good hold at love to take the match 7-6 6-7 6-4

 

[Denis]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

He already has one. You should be happy.

Except he didn't win a single slam :snigger. Frankly, I'm surprised he is even in contention considering his slam results, only one final and two semis....

 

[Tennis Miller]

Is it just me or does Chardy's forehand seem bigger and more dangerous than Rogers?

He's got a little bit of that Soderling thing going on with his FH. Big swing, high risk. When it's on, it's tough to deal with.

Cheers
TM

 

[kskate2]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

He already has one. You should be happy.

Except he didn't win a single slam :snigger. Frankly, I'm surprised he is even in contention considering his slam results, only one final and two semis....

Except that knife slices both ways. Had Novak done better his #1 ranking wouldn't be in jeopardy.

 

[DarthFed]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

He already has one. You should be happy.

Nah, he hasn't... It's about legacy for him and what enhances it. 2 MS events and the #2 rank is great for the average 33 year old but doesn't do much (ie anything) for his resume. Slams, #1 rank and YEC do. He still has a chance to do something big this year but so far he hasn't

 

[Denis]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

He already has one. You should be happy.

Except he didn't win a single slam :snigger. Frankly, I'm surprised he is even in contention considering his slam results, only one final and two semis....

Except that knife slices both ways. Had Novak done better his #1 ranking wouldn't be in jeopardy.

Yup. But Novak won Wimbledon.

 

[Denis]

Surprised to see him struggle with Chardy again, Roger knows what's at stake. He has put himself in position to have a great year...

He already has one. You should be happy.

Nah, he hasn't... It's about legacy for him and what enhances it. 2 MS events and the #2 rank is great for the average 33 year old but doesn't do much (ie anything) for his resume. Slams, #1 rank and YEC do. He still has a chance to do something big this year but so far he hasn't

Dont forget Davis Cup. That is something big he actually hasn't won.

 

[Kieran]

There's been no dominant player this year. Rafa's been injured a lot, and Nole has been happily busy elsewhere, with his wedding and the baby. It's opened the door for Federer and left us with a thrilling finish...