Roger Federer

[Partizan]

He just defeated Djokovic in 7-6, 7-5 and 7-5 straight sets with an absolutely sublime shot near the end which he described as his best ever. Here it is:

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[Legend10]

I watched this last night and that shot was incredible, a real spine tingling moment!

Federer is a true sporting legend!

 

[Dougal]

He's just taking the piss now :lol:

 

[InOffMeLeftShin]

Federer. Genius. Best Player of all time without any shadow of doubt.

But, I've seen that shot hit so many times on a tennis court (admittedly not in the semis of a slam). I could find you countless kids who can hit a through the legs 'hot dog'. He connected with it well, but I can remember him playing exactly the same shot against Marat Safin in the Aus Open final a few years ago, fluffing it and losing.

I'm more impressed with the rest of his game. He can do things other people can only dream of.

 

[Legend10]

Federer. Genius. Best Player of all time without any shadow of doubt.

But, I've seen that shot hit so many times on a tennis court (admittedly not in the semis of a slam). I could find you countless kids who can hit a through the legs 'hot dog'. He connected with it well, but I can remember him playing exactly the same shot against Marat Safin in the Aus Open final a few years ago, fluffing it and losing.

I'm more impressed with the rest of his game. He can do things other people can only dream of.

This is true but it was the timing of this shot that was so incredible, giving him 3 match points to reach another slam final.

I don't know if you watched it live but it was an incredible moment to witness.

 

[spurs mental]

Watched that live. Was a fantastic moment to watch. Djokovic was just standing there looking at him. He didn't look surprised by the fact that the shot actually came off either. lol

 

[spurs mental]

And he's a break and 4-1 up in the first set against Del Potro.

 

[Legend10]

To easy at the moment, he's still in 2nd gear!

 

[spurs mental]

Oh, couple of break points for Del Potro, but Fed holds on

 

[spurs mental]

Second set tie break. If Del Potro wins this it could get interesting.

 

[spurs mental]

And he pulls it out of the bag!! 1-1. Could be a long night....

 

[Dibby]

Can I watch this online anywhere?

 

[spurs mental]

Sent you a PM Dibby, let me know if it doesn't work. :up:

 

[Rumbaldo]

i got good odds on federer winning the open at the beginning of the tournament i cant handle the stress.
he better not let me down del potro is looking quite good though

 

[spurs mental]

He is, at the moment. But its at times like these that the experience Federer has will stand to him.

 

[spurs mental]

A break for Del Potro, and he leads for the first time in the match. Come on Fed, show us why you're the greatest.

 

[Rumbaldo]

yeah fed please do - quickly i need to go to bed

 

[spurs mental]

You'll be waiting a while mate. :lol:

Seems as though Del Potro has gotten to Federer a bit. Never seen him act like that, towards anyone, let alone an umpire.

 

[Rumbaldo]

lol im still holding out for 3 - 1 as he seems to of recaptured the set

 

[Rumbaldo]

oh hells yeah!