SHANGHAI ROLEX MASTERS - ATP-1000 - OCT. 6 to 13, 2013.

[Murat Baslamisli]

Monfils took Popsicle out, waiting for the winner of Roger-Seppi, who are warming up.

Nole was pretty good seems like, judging by the score of 6-2, 6-0.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa, the Fog and Haas are sitting courtside checking out the Rog

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger broken , couple of double faults in that game. Trying to find his rhythm still.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Rafa, the Fog and Haas are sitting courtside checking out the Rog

That is not Rafa-like, no? He plays after this and he usually has his routines he sticks to...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger breaks back quickly. 3-3.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

A lot of errors from Roger...timing is not there yet.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rafa, the Fog and Haas are sitting courtside checking out the Rog

That is not Rafa-like, no? He plays after this and he usually has his routines he sticks to...

Yeah, that's not like him.. All of them are sitting around like they are part of a Davis Cup match.. Rafa looks like he already put in work on the practice court.. Fed doesn't look too sharp thus far

 

[NADAL2005RG]

Its great fun watching Federer have to dig deep in so many matches. You see what he's really made of. That's what sport is all about.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

No rhythm yet..one good return game and Roger gets the first set.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Now THAT was vintage Roger. Killer volley...still terrible with challenges though.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Seppi, usually a cool guy, throws the racket on the floor in frustration . He knows this is his chance to get his first win against Roger.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

A win is a win, but looooong way to go for Roger . Still, welcome back.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Monfils may be a tough task for Federer but we all know that Mr I have to be the tennis clown(Monfils) will not take the match serious

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

roger played well after a feeble start..that running fh was class, fairly attacking too, which is ideal.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Lots of cameras everywhere in this tournament...Nadal warming up in the corridors, Nole and Roger walking by him casually in sweatpants...Dolgo chatting with his trainer...

 

[the AntiPusher]

Are they playing Ricky Martin music for Rafa's walk in appearance.. I think If I was Rafa I woulda requested PittBull or something else:lolz:

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Dolgo just going for everything. He knows it is the only way. There will be lots of errors from his side. 2-2.

 

[Front242]

Have a day off here but got up late and missed Roger's match (didn't even check to see what time it was on tbh). Is he using the new racquet or back to the old one?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Have a day off here but got up late and missed Roger's match (didn't even check to see what time it was on tbh). Is he using the new racquet or back to the old one?

Old one Front.

 

[Front242]

Have a day off here but got up late and missed Roger's match (didn't even check to see what time it was on tbh). Is he using the new racquet or back to the old one?

Old one Front.

Doh. thanks, Murat. not sure how I feel about that tbh. Stubborn old Roger. I personally wish he'd ditch it and move on. Once he gets used to the new racquet he'll benefit from the added power. Sure, intricate volleys and soft touches may take quite some time to adjust to, but he'll be able to hit with more authority and end rallies sooner with winners.