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Djokovic showing why he will never be revered like attacking number 1's. So many chances for him to take the ball down the line but he just wants to play the percentage and keep hitting it cross to Feds backhand to force the error rather than even attempt the winner.
edit - I think we typed at the same time Robbo66.
edit - I think we typed at the same time Robbo66.
Babw said:
Djokovic showing why he will never be revered like attacking number 1's. So many chances for him to take the ball down the line but he just wants to play the percentage and keep hitting it cross to Feds backhand to force the error rather than even attempt the winner.
edit - I think we typed at the same time Robbo66.
Agreed....and said the same too edit - I think we typed at the same time Robbo66.
Robbo66 said:
Babw said:
Djokovic showing why he will never be revered like attacking number 1's. So many chances for him to take the ball down the line but he just wants to play the percentage and keep hitting it cross to Feds backhand to force the error rather than even attempt the winner.
edit - I think we typed at the same time Robbo66.
Agreed....and said the same too edit - I think we typed at the same time Robbo66.
Federer trying to shorten the points?
You maybe right but from what I see/recall he wasn't as effective in 12/13. His game wasn't as watertight, he definitely wasn't serving as well and therefore his confidence probably wasn't as concrete. It would be nice for someone to beat him playing at his best because it would mean whoever that other player is has to play to a level that we haven't really seen often enough this year (apart from the RG final).
Hopefully a more competitive season next year with some new faces holding up the winners trophies. Can only be good for the game.
Hopefully a more competitive season next year with some new faces holding up the winners trophies. Can only be good for the game.
He's just more consistent than anyone else. Simple.
Like playing a pusher at the club, frustration boils over and you start beating yourself.
Added to this is his backhand which has found some extra zip, and a superb pin point serve, from which he rarlely serves and volleys as it does not have the pace to generate a pushed return. Doesn't need to, it's just pin point.
Everyone he plays is less consistent generally, or has a weakness that can be targeted. I struggle, as Fed did tonight, to find a weakness anywhere in his game.
Pick any other Tour player, and you could hatch a plan....this guy...impossible.
Like playing a pusher at the club, frustration boils over and you start beating yourself.
Added to this is his backhand which has found some extra zip, and a superb pin point serve, from which he rarlely serves and volleys as it does not have the pace to generate a pushed return. Doesn't need to, it's just pin point.
Everyone he plays is less consistent generally, or has a weakness that can be targeted. I struggle, as Fed did tonight, to find a weakness anywhere in his game.
Pick any other Tour player, and you could hatch a plan....this guy...impossible.
k about the davis cup
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