The 2014 US Open and Federer's Position

[DarthFed]

Don't feed the troll...eventually he will move on.

With gems like "Tsonga has looked the better player this summer" there is no need to even respond to such clownery.

I don't mind Roger's chances vs. Nole at the USO. Everything points to it being a pretty tough match to call...

I will definitely be hoping that Roger does not have Berd and/or Murray in his QF. Roger can and should beat them given form/confidence but they could easily extend the match at the very least and that could hurt him going forward in the tournament.

 

[Moxie]

There's no reason to call anyone a troll. Opinions are being expressed here. Just because you do not share them, they are not "clownery."

 

[DarthFed]

^ We will agree to disagree. We know from prior history with that poster that all he is trying to do is bait other posters with what's often pretty "misinformed opinions" (to be politically correct).

I'd love to hear his reasons as to how Tsonga has looked the better player this summer. Maybe to him the summer is only 1 week long and ended up being the Canadian Masters

 

[Billie]

^^^ One player won a Masters and made the final in another one, back to back. The other player won one masters and bombed out of the other tournament early. Seems pretty easy to determine who had better results. But who knows everything is debatable these days.

 

[NADAL2005RG]

^ We will agree to disagree. We know from prior history with that poster that all he is trying to do is bait other posters with what's often pretty "misinformed opinions" (to be politically correct).

I'd love to hear his reasons as to how Tsonga has looked the better player this summer. Maybe to him the summer is only 1 week long and ended up being the Canadian Masters

Bait posters? You sure got that wrong.

I give my opinion. Whether you get hot under the collar about it is all your fault/problem. But I'm flattered that you care so much about my opinion.

Tsonga's best has been better than Federer's best this summer and that is why I said Tsonga has looked the better player this summer.

 

[DarthFed]

Lol, so obviously you tuned out of Wimbledon and Cincy in forming that opinion. Man, might as well say he's looked like the best player all year

Your game is funny to me is all. And your presence is secure here as most of the mods are Rafa fans. Keep the good times rollin'

 

[NADAL2005RG]

Lol, so obviously you tuned out of Wimbledon and Cincy in forming that opinion. Man, might as well say he's looked like the best player all year

Your game is funny to me is all. And your presence is secure here as most of the mods are Rafa fans. Keep the good times rollin'

Well I was talking about the US hardcourt summer, as that is the summer we are in.
If you have such a problem with me, why are you replying?
You can't seem to handle it without writing abusively.

 

[lindseywagners]

I thought I was about to get my lifelong dream of a Naderer US Open clash, but no.

I'm glad they didn't play last year. I want it to be in a final the first time they meet in Flushing Meadows.

 

[El Dude]

With Novak gone AWOL after Wimbledon, Rafa's questionable two-handed backhand, and Murray turned into the British royal fool, Roger certainly has a chance to claim his 18th Slam. But consider that things could also turn out this way: Novak pulls himself together, Rafa is healthy and hungry after not playing for a couple months (which is when he's most dangerous), and Andy is desperate to prove himself. Things could go down hill fast for Roger.

 

[Luxilon Borg]

With Novak gone AWOL after Wimbledon, Rafa's questionable two-handed backhand, and Murray turned into the British royal fool, Roger certainly has a chance to claim his 18th Slam. But consider that things could also turn out this way: Novak pulls himself together, Rafa is healthy and hungry after not playing for a couple months (which is when he's most dangerous), and Andy is desperate to prove himself. Things could go down hill fast for Roger.

Those three could absolutely pull it together, but they are all confidence players, so while possible, I would say the probability is less than 50%... For at least Murray and Nadal.

 

[NADAL2005RG]

If people don't understand the immense difference between non-slams and slams, I think we are about to witness a perfect example. Because Federer has struggled through several non-slam matches this summer which could easily have gone against him if it were best-of-5 sets. Yes there is a day between each match at slams so you can withstand the rigor, but the US Open is known for rain and difficult schedules.

I still think Djokovic and Nadal are the clear favorites, but I think we've seen all there is to see in the Nadjokovic rivalry. Whereas we need to see Naderer at the US Open, so if Naderer are on opposites sides of the draw I'll be praying for Federer to beat Djokovic. And if Naderer are in the same half, then bring on their semi-final. I'll be grateful either way, just as I would have been grateful for QF Naderer last year.

I don't believe Federer has the game to make it close (his forehand is not what it used to be, and that was the key to his limited success), but the hype will be absolutely off the charts and that is great for tennis in America. Everybody will be watching and enthralled no matter what happens.

 

[El Dude]

NADAL2005RG, evidently you're unaware that Roger was right there with Novak through five sets at Wimbledon. Of course I agree with you that, if Rafa is healthy and Novak focused, Roger is a clear third fiddle. But neither of those two are certainties, and if either of the Big Two falter than Roger has a good chance of taking the title.

 

[NADAL2005RG]

NADAL2005RG, evidently you're unaware that Roger was right there with Novak through five sets at Wimbledon. Of course I agree with you that, if Rafa is healthy and Novak focused, Roger is a clear third fiddle. But neither of those two are certainties, and if either of the Big Two falter than Roger has a good chance of taking the title.

I agree nothing is certain.
But I've been saying for years (since 2010) that Federer's best chance is at Wimbledon.
So winning in 2012 and almost winning in 2014 was exactly what I expected.
Evidently the US Open is not the same as Wimbledon, for anybody.

 

[Federberg]

If Federer can avoid playing Nadal, Djokovic and Tsonga, definitely Federer is the favorite.

You're funny. While you make some interesting points with some of your comments. You give me the distinct impression your interest is more about polemic than tennis. I want to say it's nice to read other perspectives, but sometimes it's really difficult.. :s

 

[the AntiPusher]

It really depends on the draw. Fed has some incredible luck the past few months with very favorable draws. However, if he gets a draw with the recent Fed killers(JowillieTs, a resurgent Berdych which doesnt exist) or a cobination of Nadal, Murray and Djoker then i wouldnt be so high on Fed chances. Its all about the draw. We shall see.

 

[britbox]

If people don't understand the immense difference between non-slams and slams, I think we are about to witness a perfect example. Because Federer has struggled through several non-slam matches this summer which could easily have gone against him if it were best-of-5 sets. Yes there is a day between each match at slams so you can withstand the rigor, but the US Open is known for rain and difficult schedules.

I still think Djokovic and Nadal are the clear favorites, but I think we've seen all there is to see in the Nadjokovic rivalry. Whereas we need to see Naderer at the US Open, so if Naderer are on opposites sides of the draw I'll be praying for Federer to beat Djokovic. And if Naderer are in the same half, then bring on their semi-final. I'll be grateful either way, just as I would have been grateful for QF Naderer last year.

I don't believe Federer has the game to make it close (his forehand is not what it used to be, and that was the key to his limited success), but the hype will be absolutely off the charts and that is great for tennis in America. Everybody will be watching and enthralled no matter what happens.

Roger's "limited success" Keep pluggin away....

 

[House]

I just read someone saying Roger Federer has had "limited success" and learned everything I needed to learn about a poster.

 

[atttomole]

I do not understand the excitement about a possible Nadal-Federer US Open meeting.

 

[Federberg]

^Yes exactly! His 'limited success' is greater than any other player in history, but whatever! The sad thing is, I actually agree with other parts of his commentary. His forehand is NOT what it used to be. Although that has more to do with his slower movement, and therefore inferior footwork, compared to peak years, than the shot itself. I think going forward, I'll just ignore that poster!

 

[DarthFed]

I think Nadal2005 may have been referring to his "limited success" vs. Rafa, at least that's what I'm hoping. Perhaps I'm giving him too much credit