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On August 04 2012 00:22 Aerisky wrote:
No way, Federer's nemesis will probably always be Nadal. Federer is probably the second-best clay-courter of this era, Nadal was just too good. Well, obviously Nadal and Djokovic are legitimate rivals. Del Potro's just a cut beneath. But it seems that every time Federer is about to achieve a major milestone, Del Potro is there to stymie him. Remains to see what will happen this time, of course.
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On August 04 2012 00:25 Resent wrote:
Well its now the longest match in olympic history(total time) FTFY
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15-15, 3rd set.
Del Potro serving.
2nd serve. Federer changes it up midway through the rally, and gets the upper hand. Her follows up with a hard forehand, which Del Potro can't get back into play. 0-15.
2nd serve. Ball was called ace, but Federer challanged. A long rally follows on the second serve, with Federer having some luck with a ball landing on the line of Del potro giving Federer the upper hand. He pressures Del Potro, who can only fire a ball long. 0-30.
Ace, Federer challanges again, but the ball is good. 15-30.
A bad bad rally for both players. Ending with Federer hitting the ball long. 30-30
Del Potro is pushing Federer on the back hand. Hits a heavy backhand to Federers backhand and comes to the net. It is way open down the line, but Federer barely misses. 40-30.
2nd serve. Another backhand cross duel. Ending with Federer sending a lofty ball just out. 16-15 Del Potro now.
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Possibly pivotal challenge reverses a Del Potro winner. Love-30 now.
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federer has so many unforced errors today
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On August 04 2012 00:25 qrs wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2012 00:22 Aerisky wrote:
No way, Federer's nemesis will probably always be Nadal. Federer is probably the second-best clay-courter of this era, Nadal was just too good. Well, obviously Nadal and Djokovic are legitimate rivals. Del Potro's just a cut beneath. But it seems that every time Federer is about to achieve a major milestone, Del Potro is there to stymie him. Remains to see what will happen this time, of course.
I guess so. I can only recall USO 2009 though. And Federer still went through him in the 2009 FO semis five-setter when it looked like all was lost, and his big chance to get the career slam was shot.
Hope he can do the same today and get the career golden slam ._.
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On August 04 2012 00:29 AgentChaos wrote:
federer has so many unforced errors today Partly the result of the wind. I think Federer's style partly accounts for that: he's a bit more about finesse over power, compared to the other top players, so the wind affects him more.
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15-16, 3rd set.
Federer serving.
Ace. 15-0.
A great rally, ending with Federer pulling Del potro wide. He rips at the ball, but Federer manages to put it back into the oppen court. 30-0
Unreturned serve 40-0
Unreturned serve. 16-16
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On August 04 2012 00:31 Aerisky wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2012 00:25 qrs wrote:On August 04 2012 00:22 Aerisky wrote:
No way, Federer's nemesis will probably always be Nadal. Federer is probably the second-best clay-courter of this era, Nadal was just too good. Well, obviously Nadal and Djokovic are legitimate rivals. Del Potro's just a cut beneath. But it seems that every time Federer is about to achieve a major milestone, Del Potro is there to stymie him. Remains to see what will happen this time, of course. I guess so. I can only recall USO 2009 though. That's all I meant: USO 2009 and this Olympics—if he wins this match.
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i cant believe how many chances is Roger losing actually, it reminds me the old days vs Nadal
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On August 04 2012 00:32 qrs wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2012 00:31 Aerisky wrote:On August 04 2012 00:25 qrs wrote:On August 04 2012 00:22 Aerisky wrote:
No way, Federer's nemesis will probably always be Nadal. Federer is probably the second-best clay-courter of this era, Nadal was just too good. Well, obviously Nadal and Djokovic are legitimate rivals. Del Potro's just a cut beneath. But it seems that every time Federer is about to achieve a major milestone, Del Potro is there to stymie him. Remains to see what will happen this time, of course. I guess so. I can only recall USO 2009 though. That's all I meant: USO 2009 and this Olympics—if he wins this match.
Ahh I see. ^^
Hope Fed's signature quick hold then long service game for his opponent will build up the pressure until Del Potro cracks...
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16-16, 3rd set.
Del Potro serving.
Unreturned serve. 15-0
2nd serve. Del Potro comes to the net, but not with any pressure behind it. Federer put the ball low into his feets, Del Potro hits the ball into the net.15-15
Again Del potro comes to the net. But this time with Federer on the defensive. He ends the point with a backhand volley winner. 30-15
And yet again to the net. This time Federer don't get the ball over when Del potro comes in. 40-15
Del Poitro rips at the ball now. Federer can't resist and sends the ball into the net. 17-16 to Del Potro.
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poor roger so exhausted, he can barely get (decent) shots over the net....
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I wish Del Potro would just end it already. Federer's serve is just too good  Great tennis!
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I think we see the silve medalist and the fourth place finisher in this match, regardless of who wins. Unless something similar happends to Djokovic and Murray, they will have a huge advantage.
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16-17, 3rd set.
Federer serving.
Ace. 15-0
2nd serve. Del Potro with a hard return, that puts Federer on the defensive. Federer keeps running in between and in the end he can't get the ball back. 15-15
Serve out wide. Follow up by wrong footing Del potro for a winner. 30-15
2nd serve. Again Delk Potro puts Federer on the defensive. But it ends up with Del Potro hitting an easy ball into the net. 40-15.
Ace. 17-17.
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On August 04 2012 00:37 rapture wrote:
poor roger so exhausted, he can barely get (decent) shots over the net....
Really? I can't tell because of the terrible fps.
Ugh.............if this is true then yeah, as Tunkeg said these guys are really going to have it tough.
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Baby's been crying for several minutes now. Parents don't seem to be able or willing to do something about it.
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17-17, 3rd set.
Del Potro serving.
2nd serve. The point ends with an easy ball put into the net from Del Potro. 0-15
Great return from Federer. He gets Del Potro on the defensive. Moves him from side to side, and ends it with a forehand down to Del Potros backhand corner. 0-30
A medium long rally have Del Potro sending the ball long. He challanges, but is wrong. 0-40 Federer.
Strong serve from Del potro gets Del Potro the upper hands. He comes to the net and stresses Federer who put the ball into the net. 15-40.
2nd serve. Federer runs around, but don't get much pressure behind it. Del Potro rips at the ball, and get somewhat the upper hand, before he puts the ball into the net! Federer breaks. 18-17 Federer.
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