US Open 2018, Flushing Meadows, NY USA - Grand Slam (Men)

[nehmeth]

Shankenstein... dear Lord.

 

[DarthFed]

My God is he even trying to win this?

 

[El Dude]

When was the last time we saw Roger miss a smash?

 

[britbox]

I really don't get the continual dropshots. WTF.

He's tired mate, not feeling his legs - that's the only explanation I can think of. They've been lame all day.

 

[rafanoy1992]

And Federer gave the break back! Yikes

 

[atttomole]

This is torture. I am going to bad. He misses the easiest smash ever.

 

[DarthFed]

This has 6-4 Milkman written all over it.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Anything that can go wrong goes wrong. A sitter at the net is botched up.

 

[nehmeth]

When was the last time we saw Roger miss a smash?

That was... Nole-esque. B-)

 

[El Dude]

He's tired mate, not feeling his legs - that's the only explanation I can think of. They've been lame all day.

Then he's been tired all night, because he's been doing this all night.

I think we're seeing Roger's age not as much in the erosion of his skills and movement, but in the narrowing of the conditions in which he can bring his A-game.

 

[Fiero425]

Let's see...

Moxie goading Fedfans and getting her digs in, while feigning innocence...

Fiero referencing matches before many of us were born...

DarthFed verging apoplexy...

Tennis Frontier as usual.

Manuel Orantes was down and out against Guillermo Vilas, 0-2 in sets and 1-5 in the 3rd! Somehow he clawed his way back into the match and won it well after 2 am in 5 sets! Most thought Orantes would be toast against Connors in the final the next day, but somehow he persevered and won in straights! :whistle:

 

[Moxie]

I love all the shots of the kids still in the stands. NYC has nothing if not fun/irresponsible parents. Technically, they start school tomorrow.

 

[El Dude]

Gotta love Millman's fight.

 

[atttomole]

but is that what actually went down or did Millman do enough to dig in and turn the match around? Hey i wanna see Roger prevail but at least i am reasonable minded. Milman hung in there and fought his way back and deserves credit for that. Fed can still turn this thing around and win in Five. If not then good on Millman and not only that we could be seeing the making of australia's next great champion, but a new and consistent competitor for men's tennis, one who can give the game a real shot in the arm.

Millman did nothing really. If you watched the end of the second set you would know why. Roger was 40-15 up, serving for the set and missed sitters to win the set and then got broken. Millman became more confident, and began to play freely after the second set.

 

[AnonymousFan]

So many drop shots

 

[El Dude]

I love all the shots of the kids still in the stands. NYC has nothing if not fun/irresponsible parents. Technically, they start school tomorrow.

I'd say this is a far better education than they're going to get tomorrow.

"Look, even the greats decline. Appreciate every moment. And...

"Always put your best effort, even if you think you can't succeed in a situation."

 

[El Dude]

Millman did nothing really. If you watched the end of the second you would know why. Roger was 40-15 up, serving for the set and missed sitters to win the set and then got broken. Millman became more confident and began to play freely after the second set.

That's one way to win. Put pressure on your opponent to fuck up. Wait for opportunities.

Many Federer fans think that the only proper way to win is through clean winners. Not saying you believe this, but what you're saying has shades of that view.

 

[nehmeth]

Approaching the net, Millman's focus and racquet control is excellent.

 

[atttomole]

That's one way to win. Put pressure on your opponent to fuck up. Wait for opportunities.

Many Federer fans think that the only proper way to win is through clean winners. Not saying you believe this, but what you're saying has shades of that view.

How did Millman put pressure on Roger when he missed those volleys at 40-15 up? Roger simply imploded.

 

[Moxie]

Federer looking resigned?