Roland Garros - Day 10

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Thought I'd take my turn.

Djokovic v Tsonga.

Could stretch Noles nerves, as he'll have the crowd very much against him, which he's been known to be a bit funny about. Djokovic in 4.

Federer v Del Potro.

Fed may approach this with more confidence than he would have Berdych, as he seems to have been owning JMDP this year. Then again, he did him up like a kipper at AO 2009 and was lucky to get past him at the French. The cold damp conditions may help Del Boy too. However I think Federer will move the big man around more than he likes. Fed in 4, maybe 5 though I think it may be one of those annoying matches where he looks weak.


Do I have to do the Womens? No, I should;

Cibulkova v Stosaur

Stosaur. In 3 interminable sets.

Errani v Kerber

I have no idea who these people are.

The key stat from the 3rd set is how Fed's serve has improved from being around 50% to 65% in the 3rd, that's not affected by Delpo @ all.

Fed is definitely hitting the ball cleaner but DP is not moving as well as he was. I don't know whether that's due to injury or just tiredness.

Well it would be a great win for Federer if he beats Del Potro in five sets. Shows he has the energy and strength.

He's injured because Fed has mixed his game up a bit, forcing DP to move and twist allot more. Fed playing some lovely shots, but still a set down with a possible decided to go..

Chydremion wrote:

luciusmann wrote:Injured? Please, give us a break, Fed has improved his level to get back into this match, to anyone watching that's obvious. Look how Fed has got his breaks in early in the 3rd set and 4th set.

buy some glasses

It's well known that once Fed gets Delpo moving around the court he can beat Delpo with no issues. Exactly what he's been doing (as well as improving his level) and he's winning more easily now.

Get some of your own glasses.

Another break for Fed, all good news for us Fed fans!!!

Bagel approaching ((with all respect to Delpo about his knee/tiredness/)

Without jinxing it looks like we have a deciding set, only 1 person is going to win it atm.

Given the fragility of Roger's serve in this match, he needed that insurance break

Fed very smartly using the slice more and more, making DP stoop low, causing errors

Bagel approaching (with all respect to Delpo about his knee/tiredness)

DP given up this set, his knee as a result of Fed upping his game and realising you beat DP by moving him around is giving DP jib clearly. Come on Fed, one more set.

Is DelPo injured?

Novak is still going to win this match. He is too mentally tough not to.

luciusmann wrote:

Chydremion wrote:

luciusmann wrote:Injured? Please, give us a break, Fed has improved his level to get back into this match, to anyone watching that's obvious. Look how Fed has got his breaks in early in the 3rd set and 4th set.

buy some glasses

It's well known that once Fed gets Delpo moving around the court he can beat Delpo with no issues. Exactly what he's been doing (as well as improving his level) and he's winning more easily now.

Get some of your own glasses.

I see. So if Fed double bagles Del Potro in these last two sets, thats just to him rising his level?? Can't you see Del Potro is barely moving, Federer doesn't even need to move him around.

There's no secret about how Fed usually beats Delpo, move him around the court and Fed playing @ a consistent level and it's over for Delpo.

Now moving onto the more pressing matter.....can Fed get a triple break?

luciusmann wrote:There's no secret about how Fed usually beats Delpo, move him around the court and Fed playing @ a consistent level and it's over for Delpo.

Now moving onto the more pressing matter.....can Fed get a triple break?

This is the best I've seen Feds backhand all tournament, come on!!

It seems like Delpo is saving his energy for the 5th set, exactly like Fed did in the USO semi final against Djokovic.

6:0 going strong

Federer is clearly striking the ball so much better but its obvious Del Potro is struggling, so its a combination hence the 6-0 scoreline

Huge set, who's serving 1st in Fed-DP match

Roger takes the fourth set to love and serves first in the fifth. Very key.

Tsonga has held on, that was a crucial hold. If Tsonga can take the match into a tie breaker in the 4th set, he has a chance of winning against Djoko, but not otherwise in my view.

Chydremion wrote:

luciusmann wrote:

Chydremion wrote:

luciusmann wrote:Injured? Please, give us a break, Fed has improved his level to get back into this match, to anyone watching that's obvious. Look how Fed has got his breaks in early in the 3rd set and 4th set.

buy some glasses

It's well known that once Fed gets Delpo moving around the court he can beat Delpo with no issues. Exactly what he's been doing (as well as improving his level) and he's winning more easily now.

Get some of your own glasses.

I see. So if Fed double bagles Del Potro in these last two sets, thats just to him rising his level?? Can't you see Del Potro is barely moving, Federer doesn't even need to move him around.

I've seen this a thousand times. Federer upped his level and blitzed Delpo, and Delpo is tanking now to save energy for the 5th. there is no injury that I can see, just Fed at Goat level. The 5th will be closer because Delpo will be going all out again.

pleaseeeee do it feds and tsonga!

Has Del Potro given up?

Tremendous hold from JWT there. Feel like he needs to win it this set while he has the momentum, Djokovic is like Lazarus so he cannot give him an inch.

I gotta a feeling for DP in this final set...

martyr_94 wrote:

luciusmann wrote:There's no secret about how Fed usually beats Delpo, move him around the court and Fed playing @ a consistent level and it's over for Delpo.

Now moving onto the more pressing matter.....can Fed get a triple break?

This is the best I've seen Feds backhand all tournament, come on!!

It's not difficult to hit winners when your opponent is standing still. Watch Federer next round being back to his shanky best. Don't get too excited.

Fed spoiling himself now 0;30

What a miss-hit

Come on Fed is playing great, but DP is not the same he was in the 1st two sets, no execuses for the loss of the 2 sets but his knees have bothered him through out the tournament.

I am just happy he gave Fed a run for his money, may be next time.

Crucial Fed holds this first game

Fed is wearing Delpo down.

Another ace to finish the game now fed

Job done, now for an early break....

is DP really injured?

4'th set, Fed 0 UE

So if Delpo is barely moving, how on earth did he just push Fed in that open service game in the 5th? It's very clear Delpo saved his energy for this final set. It makes sense. Why waste energy on sets you already have lost and don't seem likely to win? No brainer.

Del Potro already playing much better, the painkillers must have kicked in

1st serves crucial in a deciding set

Fed needs to be careful here. He cannot let Delpo back in.

Incrediblexman wrote:Fed needs to be careful here. He cannot let Delpo back in.

Also there is no tie break in the fifth, so Federer is going to have to break.

Serious hitting going on in the Djokovic match. Djokovic seems to have upped his game in this set somewhat, Tsonga hanging in with some big-hitting and great serving...

kemet wrote:

Incrediblexman wrote:Fed needs to be careful here. He cannot let Delpo back in.

Also there is no tie break in the fifth, so Federer is going to have to break.

That shouldn't be difficult because according to some, Delpo is injured and is barely moving!

Hahahaha

Fed dancing

Consolidate now, Federer. 3-1.

luciusmann wrote:

kemet wrote:

Incrediblexman wrote:Fed needs to be careful here. He cannot let Delpo back in.

Also there is no tie break in the fifth, so Federer is going to have to break.

That shouldn't be difficult because according to some, Delpo is injured and is barely moving!

You're right. So said, so done.

Threeee-ONE 5th set! Fed express.