CINCINNATTI MASTERS AUG. 11th to 18th

[Kieran]

Roger has to continue coming into the net as far as I'm concerned! If he makes it through, he'll need to employ that tactic against Nadal; if they both make the next round anyway!

Exactly, it's a good tactic. By the way, I read reports that Cinci is playing slower than Montreal. I always thought Cinci was the fastest of the HC MS tourneys...

 

[nehmeth]

At 5-5 30-0, both guys were at the net battling... I miss the days when that was a regular occurrence in singles.

 

[nehmeth]

Roger has to continue coming into the net as far as I'm concerned! If he makes it through, he'll need to employ that tactic against Nadal; if they both make the next round anyway!

Exactly, it's a good tactic. By the way, I read reports that Cinci is playing slower than Montreal. I always thought Cinci was the fastest of the HC MS tourneys...

:nono The "Sandman" keeps dumping in the paint. Humidity in Cinci will also slow things down.

 

[crystalfire]

fed playing soo much better

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger's best point today gets him the second set. I don't know what to expect from the third set really.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Interesting, I noticed that Del Po and Berdych are right on Fed's heels and if they have a great summer and fall, they can potentially pass Roger in the rankings.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Maestro is back despite bad back.

 

[Kieran]

Federer's growling into gear. Mark Petchy just described Haas in the 2nd as a "polite choke." Story of his life, but against that, Roger is beginning to find a bit of spite in his shots, playing with some pride and swinging.

I think he'll step it up in the 3rd and take it handily...

 

[DarthFed]

Roger has to continue coming into the net as far as I'm concerned! If he makes it through, he'll need to employ that tactic against Nadal; if they both make the next round anyway!

Exactly, it's a good tactic. By the way, I read reports that Cinci is playing slower than Montreal. I always thought Cinci was the fastest of the HC MS tourneys...

It's supposed to be the fastest hardcourt on tour. That'd be weird if it slowed down that much even due to humidity.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

What happened to David? How come he is losing to guys like Tursunov 2-6, 2-6?

 

[crystalfire]

Federer's growling into gear. Mark Petchy just described Haas in the 2nd as a "polite choke." Story of his life, but against that, Roger is beginning to find a bit of spite in his shots, playing with some pride and swinging.

I think he'll step it up in the 3rd and take it handily...

i wouldnt say the story of his life. he played pretty well when fed won RG in 09. he beat djoker recently. hes had some good wins. of course he could have done better. but yea this match might be a choke if he loses

 

[crystalfire]

What happened to David? How come he is losing to guys like Tursunov 2-6, 2-6?

I was wondering about that too. he hasnt done much since his final at RG? too tired maybe? whats his match count does anyone know?

 

[Kieran]

Federer's growling into gear. Mark Petchy just described Haas in the 2nd as a "polite choke." Story of his life, but against that, Roger is beginning to find a bit of spite in his shots, playing with some pride and swinging.

I think he'll step it up in the 3rd and take it handily...

i wouldnt say the story of his life. he played pretty well when fed won RG in 09.

He choked that match! :laydownlaughing

One good backhand from Federer in the 3rd set and Tommy's resistance vanished. RG 2009 isn't a good example of Strong Man Tommy Haas!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Federer's growling into gear. Mark Petchy just described Haas in the 2nd as a "polite choke." Story of his life, but against that, Roger is beginning to find a bit of spite in his shots, playing with some pride and swinging.

I think he'll step it up in the 3rd and take it handily...

i wouldnt say the story of his life. he played pretty well when fed won RG in 09.

He choked that match! :laydownlaughing

One good backhand from Federer in the 3rd set and Tommy's resistance vanished. RG 2009 isn't a good example of Strong Man Tommy Haas!

Kieran.. It was one of the biggest chokes I have ever seen.. Roger was more than "dead" in that match.:laydownlaughing

 

[Kieran]

It was hilarious - up two sets, 4-3 ahead in the 3rd, 30-40 on Roger's serve, and...kaput! He vanished into smoke. Won 2 more games for his troubles.

Roger is beginning to find some range here, but it's patchy. He's mixing the good with the awful far too often. Anyone noticing any effect of the bad back?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

^Patchy is the perfect word.

 

[Kieran]

Great second serve! :clap

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

That was one sexy backhand...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger will serve for it...Let's see ...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Killer drop after a DF...match point...Kills it with the inside in forehand. Good come back from Roger.