Djokovic v. Federer #44

[Front242]

Great stuff. I see it's been postponed till 6pm GMT. A much better time for the match to be on and also more recovery time for Roger.

 

[Kirijax]

Great stuff. I see it's been postponed till 6pm GMT. A much better time for the match to be on and also more recovery time for Roger.

So now I have to get up at 3 a.m. Yippee!

 

[Front242]

^ Doh

 

[Kieran]

When was it changed, and why?

 

[Kirijax]

So as of now, Djokovic has 4 WTFs and Federer has 6. If Djokovic wins, he'll have 5 and a good chance to become the all-time WTF champion a couple years down the year. This only means something to non-Nadal fans but hey, it is what it is. If Federer wins, then he'll have 7 and have a 3-titles lead over Djokovic. It would be tough for Djokovic to win four more to overtake Federer. Big WTF history-records match tonight!

 

[Front242]

When was it changed, and why?

No idea but makes sense as there were 6 hours between the two matches yesterday for no apparent reason so it's only fair to make the final more even in terms of recovery for both guys.

 

[Kieran]

I think yesterday was because of the doubles, and also Stan played late the day before. They really should be clearer with the schedules on the ATP site. I don't know where the final was always going to be at 6, and the ATP site had it wrong...

 

[Front242]

I think yesterday was because of the doubles, and also Stan played late the day before. They really should be clearer with the schedules on the ATP site. I don't know where the final was always going to be at 6, and the ATP site had it wrong...

I'd say it's quite possible it was always meant to be 6pm alright. Great that it's on BBC2 as well. No stuttering streams.

 

[Kieran]

I don't mind Andrew Castle. I know, he talks too much, but I think he's a good presenter. They'd want to replace Sue Barker though. She's just going through the motions...

 

[bajana]

When was it changed? I could've sworn the ProTennis Live scoreboard always had it at 1800 GMT

 

[Great Hands]

I think yesterday was because of the doubles, and also Stan played late the day before. They really should be clearer with the schedules on the ATP site. I don't know where the final was always going to be at 6, and the ATP site had it wrong...

I'd say it's quite possible it was always meant to be 6pm alright. Great that it's on BBC2 as well. No stuttering streams.

For several years, the BBC have shown all the afternoon WTF matches (but not the evening ones, except the final, which they do always show). I assume it will be the same next year.

 

[nehmeth]

When was it changed? I could've sworn the ProTennis Live scoreboard always had it at 1800 GMT

Possibly Mirka made a call? Or sent Stan with a message...

 

[Carol]

Then why Rafa yesterday had to play the first match instead of to play later when he played the day before meanwhile Roger and Novak were resting that day? I don't get it :huh: :nono

 

[Kieran]

Then why Rafa yesterday had to play the first match instead of to play later when he played the day before meanwhile Roger and Novak were resting that day? I don't get it :huh: :nono

Someone from that group had to play the early match, and it wouldn't have been fair if it was Stan. Rafa had plenty of time to get ready for it...

 

[bajana]

Then why Rafa yesterday had to play the first match instead of to play later when he played the day before meanwhile Roger and Novak were resting that day? I don't get it :huh: :nono

Because both Stan and Nadal had to play, and Stan had played the evening match and Rafa had played the day match. Unless you think it's fairer that Stan played Andy in the last pm match and come back and play Fed in the first match of the day

 

[Carol]

Then why Rafa yesterday had to play the first match instead of to play later when he played the day before meanwhile Roger and Novak were resting that day? I don't get it :huh: :nono

Because both Stan and Nadal had to play, and Stan had played the evening match and Rafa had played the day match. Unless you think it's fairer that Stan played Andy in the last pm match and come back and play Fed in the first match of the day

I forgot about Stan, fair enough

 

[GameSetAndMath]

The bookies say Novak has 68% chance and Roger has 32% chance of winning this one.

The match is on old fashioned TV in US and so will be able to watch it peacefully.

Will try to chirp once in a while.

 

[kro2488]

The bookies say Novak has 68% chance and Roger has 32% chance of winning this one.

The match is on old fashioned TV in US and so will be able to watch it peacefully.

Will try to chirp once in a while.

What tv channel? I don't think I get it.

 

[kro2488]

nevermind its on espn

 

[Front242]

Here's to a good match and one I can watch on tv for a change. Back later