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Re: ATP 1000: Indian Wells
Fed:
I think I should play very relaxed this year, not just
here, not just in Miami, not just in Dubai, wherever I'm
going to go. I really hope I can play with this lightness,
this freshness throughout, because I worked so hard to
get to 18 the last five years. It's not always been easy,
especially with injuries.
And losing some tough matches, but I did have good
moments, too, you know (From Wimby 2012 till AO 17). I won a lot of tournaments,
beat a lot of the top guys, basically all of them. But
then basically won the Davis Cup, which is big for us,
for me.
So it wasn't all bad, you know, like maybe people make
it sound like there was this huge lull or a bad stretch. It
wasn't. It was just one that I couldn't get a slam
because of Novak, mostly. So I'm happy I finally got it
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Yes, more likely 12.30 with the warm-up etc.Tenez wrote:Great tennis this eve. However 5pm is late. Is that 12pm our time? If so I will watch it. Well the first set for sure.
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Tenez wrote:Fed:I think I should play very relaxed this year, not just
here, not just in Miami, not just in Dubai, wherever I'm
going to go. I really hope I can play with this lightness,
this freshness throughout, because I worked so hard to
get to 18 the last five years. It's not always been easy,
especially with injuries.
And losing some tough matches, but I did have good
moments, too, you know (From Wimby 2012 till AO 17). I won a lot of tournaments,
beat a lot of the top guys, basically all of them. But
then basically won the Davis Cup, which is big for us,
for me.
So it wasn't all bad, you know, like maybe people make
it sound like there was this huge lull or a bad stretch. It
wasn't. It was just one that I couldn't get a slam
because of Novak, mostly. So I'm happy I finally got it
Yes, I heard the entire interview (about 15 mins).
And I saw one f those 2slam finals (Wimbledon) it was sheer physical brutality from Nole.
Also AO 2016 SF.
So that's three slams.
Until I saw it live in Wimbledon 15, I wasn't aware how relentless and physical Nole's game is. Nadal 2008-12 is a pussycat for him.
Fed fought beautifully till the end.
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I came across this paragraph about BH slice which gave an interesting and almost cute perspective on all basic tennis shots, I paricularly liked SBH being described as a "genius youngest child"...so true!
"Consider each groundstroke as a sibling. The forehand is the oldest – powerful and assertive; even sometimes, a bully. The two-handed backhand is the middle child, the steady glue that holds the family together, but when necessary, able to flex its muscle. And then there’s the one-handed drive, the special youngest child who might well be the most brilliant of them all if he can hold it together.
What about the slice backhand? Once upon a time it had been the glue, nimble in rallies and service returns, adept at changes in pace, owner of the drop shot and the Swiss Army knife for striking that once all-important stroke, the approach shot.
But the ascent of the two-handed backhand in the ‘70s, led by Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert and Bjorn Borg, soon enough purged the slice from the family estate. Though Steffi Graf deployed it superbly to set up her massive forehand, she was able to pull that off largely due to her incredible foot speed. Mats Wilander also added one to his arsenal, a move that helped him become number one in the world. But Graf and Wilander were treated as outliers. Instead, coaches in recent years have increasingly spoken of the slice backhand largely as a defensive tool, less sibling than that awkward cousin with the eyeglasses who’d occasionally surface at a family reunion, get tipsy and make a clumsy toast."
"Consider each groundstroke as a sibling. The forehand is the oldest – powerful and assertive; even sometimes, a bully. The two-handed backhand is the middle child, the steady glue that holds the family together, but when necessary, able to flex its muscle. And then there’s the one-handed drive, the special youngest child who might well be the most brilliant of them all if he can hold it together.
What about the slice backhand? Once upon a time it had been the glue, nimble in rallies and service returns, adept at changes in pace, owner of the drop shot and the Swiss Army knife for striking that once all-important stroke, the approach shot.
But the ascent of the two-handed backhand in the ‘70s, led by Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert and Bjorn Borg, soon enough purged the slice from the family estate. Though Steffi Graf deployed it superbly to set up her massive forehand, she was able to pull that off largely due to her incredible foot speed. Mats Wilander also added one to his arsenal, a move that helped him become number one in the world. But Graf and Wilander were treated as outliers. Instead, coaches in recent years have increasingly spoken of the slice backhand largely as a defensive tool, less sibling than that awkward cousin with the eyeglasses who’d occasionally surface at a family reunion, get tipsy and make a clumsy toast."
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this match between nadal and fed will be important from a mental aspect
nadal wouldnt want to lose again after losing the AO final when he has the match almost wrapped up..if fed wins i think that it will certainly change the dynamic in their rivalry
nadal wouldnt want to give roger the mental edge
nadal wouldnt want to lose again after losing the AO final when he has the match almost wrapped up..if fed wins i think that it will certainly change the dynamic in their rivalry
nadal wouldnt want to give roger the mental edge
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... wrote:I came across this paragraph about BH slice which gave an interesting and almost cute perspective on all basic tennis shots, I paricularly liked SBH being described as a "genius youngest child"...so true!
"Consider each groundstroke as a sibling. The forehand is the oldest – powerful and assertive; even sometimes, a bully. The two-handed backhand is the middle child, the steady glue that holds the family together, but when necessary, able to flex its muscle. And then there’s the one-handed drive, the special youngest child who might well be the most brilliant of them all if he can hold it together.
What about the slice backhand? Once upon a time it had been the glue, nimble in rallies and service returns, adept at changes in pace, owner of the drop shot and the Swiss Army knife for striking that once all-important stroke, the approach shot.
But the ascent of the two-handed backhand in the ‘70s, led by Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert and Bjorn Borg, soon enough purged the slice from the family estate. Though Steffi Graf deployed it superbly to set up her massive forehand, she was able to pull that off largely due to her incredible foot speed. Mats Wilander also added one to his arsenal, a move that helped him become number one in the world. But Graf and Wilander were treated as outliers. Instead, coaches in recent years have increasingly spoken of the slice backhand largely as a defensive tool, less sibling than that awkward cousin with the eyeglasses who’d occasionally surface at a family reunion, get tipsy and make a clumsy toast."
Yes good one.
The sliced BH became a bad shot the day those new strings came up. It just became a slow shot most could turn around to attack with a FH....unless perfectly executed.
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Tenez wrote:... wrote:Tenez wrote:It's a really good match. fed is playing really well...yet he can't make an impact on Johnson's serve.
I only saw the highlights...sublime!...was too tired from playing last night (and the spinning class before)
Saw a few games of Kyrgios-Zverev in which Kyrgios was repulsive.
He yelled out : Bullshit! as Zverev hit a winner, and caused him to double fault the next point.
He was previously arguing with the umpire.
I hope Nole decks his princess ego tonight!
Awful character.
I only saw the MP.
So we have another Fed Nadal.
I woudl fancy Fed if he had a day rest but 2 matches in 2 days is going to be tough. Even if the rallies were short last night it's as many games as typical 3 setter.
Lol get the excuses in early eh?
If an elite athlete can't play another match 24 hours after a match with short rallies that lasted less than 2 hours.. what are you smoking? Must be the same stuff ... is on.
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Tenez wrote:
The sliced BH became a bad shot the day those new strings came up. It just became a slow shot most could turn around to attack with a FH....unless perfectly executed.
Fed uses it so well against Nole to break his baseline rhythm.
It still can be a great approach shot esp on low bouncing courts, just that not many can play it these days same as volleys.
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TMF wrote: get the excuses in early eh?
If an elite athlete can't play another match 24 hours after a match with short rallies that lasted less than 2 hours.. what are you smoking? Must be the same stuff ... is on.
I don't think you understand how gruelling 2 hours is in today's tennis.
In fact, Federer said he lost in Dubai because he was still tired.
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BS, he took that match as a joke, then could not hold the power he was getting from other side.
Think Fed expected as AO champ to have the other guy melt from fear or something.
Think Fed expected as AO champ to have the other guy melt from fear or something.
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agreed,he completely took that match for granted and underestimated his opponentJahu wrote:BS, he took that match as a joke, then could not hold the power he was getting from other side.
Think Fed expected as AO champ to have the other guy melt from fear or something.
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Vee, whats up Trump'olino?
Let's hope that Korgi can dish some power to Djoko, get him down to 48kg
Let's hope that Korgi can dish some power to Djoko, get him down to 48kg
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Down pic how he used to be, before his wife pushed him down the well on Herbs, berries and crap and with that Love Guru and tree fuker, he has turned into a malnourished guy.
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life with the wife seems like being a refugee in a concentration campJahu wrote:Down pic how he used to be, before his wife pushed him down the well on Herbs, berries and crap and with that Love Guru and tree fuker, he has turned into a malnourished guy.
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Depends, some are concentration camp guards...
Be more positive man!!!
Be more positive man!!!
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It's a 35yo athlete. who himself mentioned already in 2008 or 9 that ATP1000 were tougher than slams because of successive playing days.TMF wrote:Tenez wrote:... wrote:Tenez wrote:It's a really good match. fed is playing really well...yet he can't make an impact on Johnson's serve.
I only saw the highlights...sublime!...was too tired from playing last night (and the spinning class before)
Saw a few games of Kyrgios-Zverev in which Kyrgios was repulsive.
He yelled out : Bullshit! as Zverev hit a winner, and caused him to double fault the next point.
He was previously arguing with the umpire.
I hope Nole decks his princess ego tonight!
Awful character.
I only saw the MP.
So we have another Fed Nadal.
I woudl fancy Fed if he had a day rest but 2 matches in 2 days is going to be tough. Even if the rallies were short last night it's as many games as typical 3 setter.
Lol get the excuses in early eh?
If an elite athlete can't play another match 24 hours after a match with short rallies that lasted less than 2 hours.. what are you smoking? Must be the same stuff ... is on.
I did not give him an excuse when saying that he was lucky at the AO to have 2 days rest before the final.
I am just trying to consider the real challenge a 35yo player goes through on this gruelling tour....whereas you make a laughable parallel with your fatigue felt after a match at your local club.
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Not a fan of Kyrgios but his game is not bad. starts with a break!
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Nole is having to work hard. He looks more weaponless than ever.
Let's see how far his will can get him.
Let's see how far his will can get him.
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Was that a SABR by Kyrgios?
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yes. I think Djoko hits teh ball quite hard actually but not so much compared to Kyrgios.
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If Kyrgios wore a paper bag over that head, he'd be almost watchable.
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Hard to imagine he was unbeatable this time last year...Tenez wrote:yes. I think Djoko hits teh ball quite hard actually but not so much compared to Kyrgios.
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Kyrgios' serve timing is amazing.
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To be fair, I never found Djoko unbeatable. He always looked beatable to me but was just very tough to be over the distance. It might happen again today like it happened yesterday.... wrote:Hard to imagine he was unbeatable this time last year...Tenez wrote:yes. I think Djoko hits teh ball quite hard actually but not so much compared to Kyrgios.
But then again, who was playing at Kyrgios current level last year? The game is constantly evolving.
The commentator was just saying that back then Sampras very rarely served a 115mph second serve. Kyrgios 2nd serve can cloack at over 120mph.
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Good play by Korgi.
Djoko at least has power to smash rackets. git.
Djoko at least has power to smash rackets. git.
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Nole is carrying on like an idiot smashing the racquet.
Oh those egos...
Oh those egos...
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Where is that Nike or LaCoste for DJoko? cheap news.
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Tenez wrote:To be fair, I never found Djoko unbeatable. He always looked beatable to me but was just very tough to be over the distance. It might happen again today like it happened yesterday.... wrote:Hard to imagine he was unbeatable this time last year...Tenez wrote:yes. I think Djoko hits teh ball quite hard actually but not so much compared to Kyrgios.
But then again, who was playing at Kyrgios current level last year? The game is constantly evolving.
The commentator was just saying that back then Sampras very rarely served a 115mph second serve. Kyrgios 2nd serve can cloack at over 120mph.
yes. but what was Sampras' racquet size?
not to mention the height difference.
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... wrote:If Kyrgios wore a paper bag over that head, he'd be almost watchable.
Best get used to watching him, since he will be a multi slam winner
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I think if DImi plays as good as AO this 2017, he will be first to GS, then Korgi.
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That serve is now the best on tour.
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Will Korgis somehow deformed back give him troubles in next few years?
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Sampras height is not today's players' problem. The fact is that they are dealing with better servers, movers, spinners, etc...... wrote:yes. but what was Sampras' racquet size?
not to mention the height difference.
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Tenez wrote:Sampras height is not today's players' problem. The fact is that they are dealing with better servers, movers, spinners, etc...... wrote:yes. but what was Sampras' racquet size?
not to mention the height difference.
I was talking about timing. Surely it's tougher to time a serve with an 80' racquet compared to 100".
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Jahu wrote:Will Korgis somehow deformed back give him troubles in next few years?
I'm more concerned about his deformed brain.
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You would date him, no questions asked.
Admit?
Admit?
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Daniel wrote:... wrote:If Kyrgios wore a paper bag over that head, he'd be almost watchable.
Best get used to watching him, since he will be a multi slam winner
He needs to grow up first.
It's actually Nole's terrible play today that's making Kyrgios look better than he is.
Nadal or Murray would have won that first set.
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Not sure.I actually think that Djoko's first set level was good enough to beat Murray and Nadal cause unlike Kyrgios they have no weapon to trouble Djoko.... wrote:Daniel wrote:... wrote:If Kyrgios wore a paper bag over that head, he'd be almost watchable.
Best get used to watching him, since he will be a multi slam winner
He needs to grow up first.
It's actually Nole's terrible play today that's making Kyrgios look better than he is.
Nadal or Murray would have won that first set.
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He doesn't need to grow up at all. If he plays like this more, the tour don't stand a chance. The serve alone is a killer. Novak hasn't been able to do a thing.
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Larry is looking younger every year, is he paying his double to sit there?
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That was a decent point from Nole to save break point!
And what is that uber-loser Vemic doing in his box?
And what is that uber-loser Vemic doing in his box?
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Totally desperate stuff from Novak trying to gee the crowd into cheering for his shot.
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Daniel wrote:Totally desperate stuff from Novak trying to gee the crowd into cheering for his shot.
It was a great point and a great volley. And he saved a virtual MP. Sure, he needed some love...
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Never thought I'd see Djoko asking for crowd support like in Challenger tour.
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Nole"s yelling to his box: I can't see anything.
shadows can be very tricky.
shadows can be very tricky.
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Shouting at spectators now, Im playing.
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