Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, Masters 1000

[Fiero425]

wtf happened to Roger?

I've been saying; small chinks in the armor in the last couple years! No match is a forgone conclusion; no matter the lead! He can go off just like that! :whistle: :cuckoo:

 

[Moxie]

I thought Roger would charge him more on court position, but Dom is doing a good job of muscling him back, and wearing out the BH.

 

[mrzz]

Thiem's FH improved extremely

 

[Moxie]

Missed that, but he had a play on it. Now Domi serves for the 2nd.

 

[Moxie]

I've been saying; small chinks in the armor in the last couple years! No match is a forgone conclusion; no matter the lead! He can go off just like that!

I think everyone is beginning to recognize that there are chinks in the armor as a player ages.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Domi has too much power. He is crushing the ball almost every chance he gets.

 

[mrzz]

Thiem fully deserved the second set. Let's see if:

1) He can keep up this level;
2) Federer raises his own.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Since 2014 Wimbledon final against Novak, Roger has not lost a final after winning the first set. Hope, he keeps it up.

 

[mrzz]

Both players showing a bit of of nervousness...

 

[GameSetAndMath]

At least Fed is not messing up his own games in the 3rd.

 

[mrzz]

Back hand will cost Federer the match.. and just as I post this he connects a marvellous return winner with the BH

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Now is the time for Fed to make a move and finish it off.

 

[mrzz]

Now is the time for Fed to make a move and finish it off.

Not sure if he is playing well enough for that but Thiem might feel the moment

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

This is the time for Roger to make a move.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Let's get that BP conversion rate up Roger!

 

[DarthFed]

Going off recent history Roger probably lost the match on that 0-30 gift

 

[DarthFed]

But let's see if he can turn the page

 

[mrzz]

great forehand by Thiem

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Relentless power from Thiem. Solid hold. Roger gets tight after games like this. Let's see if he can hold his own.

 

[mrzz]

Federer holds, but everyone who says that Thiem does not have talent should be forced to watch this match 10 times.