Swiss Indoors Basel Final: Del Potro v. Federer

[Moxie]

What do you think we'll see?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I did not see the Vasselin match where Delpo lost a set, but I think he is more than capable of winning this one again. He beat Roger here last year where Roger was playing better. Roger has to seriously step it up , a couple gears, to win this. in the past when he beat Delpo, a lot of attacking and wrong-footing was involved. Can he do it again? I am not sure, judging by his form.

I would like Roger to win and build from here, but I think Delpo wins this in 2.

 

[NADAL2005RG]

If Del Potro gives this final his full effort, highly unlikely that he'll lose. Del Potro is the 2nd most in-form player of the post-US Open events. And I was more impressed with Del Potro's semi too.

 

[Riotbeard]

Delpo wasn't convincing today, but I think he will come out tomorrow pretty motivated. I think he takes it in two, but it might be three if he has some mental lapses.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Juan in 3 sets....he wasnt that impressive in his s.final match....still I expect him to be 'up' for the final against Roger.

 

[tented]

Roger has won one match all year against a Top 10 player: Tsonga at the AO. Overall he's 1-6 against them. JMDP may not even need to play particularly well, and still win in straight sets.

 

[Moxie]

As I watched matches today, and watched the scores, I have to say that it seemed like the War of Attrition that this part of the year can get to be. Roger, Juan Martin and Serena all won today, but it was hard not to think that they're all running on fumes. As far as Basel, I have to think that Del Potro has the edge, but if Roger comes in with renewed focus, and crowd support, he could get ahead of Juan Martin while the Argentine is still trying to wake himself up. Fed has to win the first.

 

[Kieran]

I think Roger can win this one. He wouldn't be favourite, but I think he can raise his game today and set up his years end. I fancy him to come out swinging and then endure the inevitable backlash.

6-1, 7-5!

 

[herios]

I think Roger can win this one. He wouldn't be favourite, but I think he can raise his game today and set up his years end. I fancy him to come out swinging and then endure the inevitable backlash.

6-1, 7-5!

Where is the dislike button when I needed?
Vamos!

 

[Kieran]

I think Roger can win this one. He wouldn't be favourite, but I think he can raise his game today and set up his years end. I fancy him to come out swinging and then endure the inevitable backlash.

6-1, 7-5!

Where is the dislike button when I needed?
Vamos!

Ya have to scrape the Like button away with your fingernail!

 

[Riotbeard]

I think Roger can win this one. He wouldn't be favourite, but I think he can raise his game today and set up his years end. I fancy him to come out swinging and then endure the inevitable backlash.

6-1, 7-5!

Where is the dislike button when I needed?
Vamos!

Well put Herios!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Looks like Delpo is chasing a bit of history...First to win four 500s in a season, if I heard it correctly.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger sure talks to himself a lot more than before in this tournament. I think it might be a good think. for him.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger is trying to bring Delpo to the net with shorter returns. worked in the past. Let's see what happens today.

 

[Riotbeard]

Fed is playing good tennis. He has a smart game plan. Still think Juan's gonna win!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Some good tennis being played here...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Delpo gets the break and will serve for the set. The point to GET the break point was great from Delpo. i think Roger is playing some of the best tennis of the season, and still about to lose the first set.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Amazing DTL backhand from Roger. That is the third one today and is classic Roger...and he breaks back. Very positive game from Roger.

 

[Riotbeard]

Amazing DTL backhand from Roger. That is the third one today and is classic Roger...and he breaks back. Very positive game from Roger.

Come on Juan! He has been setting Fed up for those backhand. If he is gonna keep hitting inside out there to Fed's backhand multiple times in a row, he needs to put more on it.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Double fault...two BS for Delpo...set points as well.