Originally posted by SwissGambitSame Djokovic both times, give Murray some credit. Either Dokovic or Federer will win the US Open. Also i can't believe what some of you are saying, cause Federer hasn't won a major this year his career is over? He's only 27and he was half of maybe the greatest match ever played only a month ago. So if Roddick wins the open are we gonna proclaim him the best and say Nadal and Fed And Djokovic should retire? Lets get some perspective and look beyond whoever just won the last big event,there are 3 guys at the top. Nadal is obviously # 1 but i don't think he will win the US open.
But which Djokovic will show up at the US Open? Will it be the one who drubbed Nadal 6-1 in the first set in Cincinnati, or the one who lost twice to Andy Murray in consecutive weeks?
Originally posted by RandyFlaggSorry, but even as much as Murray has improved, he is no Rafa Nadal. The key point is that Djokovic seems to enjoy being the underdog in big matches. When it's his turn to be the favorite, he sometimes struggles. Witness the high unforced error count [50+] in the Murray match.
Same Djokovic both times, give Murray some credit.
Originally posted by SwissGambitIt could have been because he had been playing all night matches up to that point and he wasn't ready for the heat.
Sorry, but even as much as Murray has improved, he is no Rafa Nadal. The key point is that Djokovic seems to enjoy being the underdog in big matches. When it's his turn to be the favorite, he sometimes struggles. Witness the high unforced error count [50+] in the Murray match.
Originally posted by RandyFlaggWell if you're referring to my comment, then let me make a few points clear.
Same Djokovic both times, give Murray some credit. Either Dokovic or Federer will win the US Open. Also i can't believe what some of you are saying, cause Federer hasn't won a major this year his career is over? He's only 27and he was half of maybe the greatest match ever played only a month ago. ...[text shortened]... ere are 3 guys at the top. Nadal is obviously # 1 but i don't think he will win the US open.
1. I'm only saying Federer should consider retiring IF he has another grandslamless (?) season (Note: 1 season = 4 grand slams). i mean, considering that as such a high ranking, if he can't even win a grand slam, then it looks like his career is reaching its end
2. 27 is pretty old for a singles player. i mean, compared to Nadal (21?) it looks like Fed's only going to go down and Nadal has more space to go up
3. And finally, i guess when i say retire, i don't mean like full on no more tennis, it's just that i mean that his reign over tennis is gone. if he can't make a reappearance then i think it will be over for Fed
4. As far Djokovitch, i still think that Nadal's skills are better, Djokovitch does seem to flail under pressure sometimes and also i think Nadal is just more consistantly known. This not only makes it seem that Nadal is better, but also the psychological effect of it, which we are complaining that Djokovitch lacks resistance to, also can cause some damage. If Djokovitch can cure this mental choking on the court, i guess he is contender against Nadal in the later years. i still like Nadal better though, he's a somewhat gracious winner and loser, Djokovitch on the other hand....
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Originally posted by banx99Federer has planty of gas left in the tank. He may become more motivated now that he has been stung on grass.
Well if you're referring to my comment, then let me make a few points clear.
1. I'm only saying Federer should consider retiring IF he has another grandslamless (?) season (Note: 1 season = 4 grand slams). i mean, considering that as such a high ranking, if he can't even win a grand slam, then it looks like his career is reaching its end
2. 27 is pretty ter though, he's a somewhat gracious winner and loser, Djokovitch on the other hand....
Ragarding the US Open, I think Federer, Nadal and Roddick are all better choices to win than Djo.
Originally posted by shortcircuitRoddick isn't going to be healthy enough by the US Open, is he? He's had shoulder and back problems already this year.
Federer has planty of gas left in the tank. He may become more motivated now that he has been stung on grass.
Ragarding the US Open, I think Federer, Nadal and Roddick are all better choices to win than Djo.
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Originally posted by SwissGambitI am not sure. That is the one tourney he desperately loves to play, as did his coach Jimmy Connors. If there is anyway to be play, I believe he will.
Roddick isn't going to be healthy enough by the US Open, is he? He's had shoulder and back problems already this year.
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Originally posted by shortcircuitI don't think that the us open is as hot as cincy, and it doesn't seem like Roddick will be 100% for the open. He will play tho, hes skipping the olympics to be ready, i hope it pays off.
If he can't take the heat, he can't win the US Open....period!!
Originally posted by najdorfslayerAre you for real? Sampras won four majors after he was 27, his last at 31. Agassi won five majors after 27, his last at 33. For each of these players their performances in the majors were, in any given year, hit and miss. If Federer gets serious, gets a coach, and dedicates himself he can win another handful of majors before the end of his career.
I don't think he [b]will retitre and the end of the year. I said I think he should.
But I also don't think he will win another Grand slam.[/b]
Originally posted by bbarrWord!
Are you for real? Sampras won four majors after he was 27, his last at 31. Agassi won five majors after 27, his last at 33. For each of these players their performances in the majors were, in any given year, hit and miss. If Federer gets serious, gets a coach, and dedicates himself he can win another handful of majors before the end of his career.