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Novak Djokovic

September 12, 2010 by · Comments Off on Novak Djokovic 

Novak Djokovic, The crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium appreciates each contortionist pose No. 17 seed Gael Monfils shows Wednesday – whether the Frenchman slid into the net 6-4 on a forehand attempt, took a Federer-like, between the legs shot (from long) or administered an on the spot, jumping right with his back to the network (if so).

But for all the athletic Monfils and style, was devastated by not one but two opponents in the quarterfinal: No. 3 Novak Djokovic and wind Flushing. When Djokovic was not strong Monfils from the comfort of the baseline, the lanky Frenchman battled windy conditions all afternoon.

“A good experience, but the wind like this for me is very hard. You can not beat the way you want,” said Monfils.

Djokovic advanced to his fourth straight U.S. semifinal Open with a convincing, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-2. The Serb will face Roger Federer, who has beaten him every one of the last three years – twice in the semifinals and once in the Open final (2007).

After an animated series in which first approached forced a tiebreaker 4-2 and then broke Monfils in the last two sets. He hit forehands long or wide. Had repeatedly blown away service launches as ping-pong balls. And he ran out of steam jet, while Djokovic away from the baseline, or charged to the network. French member and the Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry was in the stands, but even he could not stop Monfils. The match point, Djokovic, Monfils right seen ‘sailing wide and then pumped his fists in silence. Reaction was much more subtle than before Djokovic histrionics on the court.

Twice in the second set, Djokovic had after mergers points – throwing his racket in one hand and hitting the ball into the net after missing a forehand drop shot. Despite 50 unforced errors to ’37 Monfils, Djokovic exercised “good approach” patience “,” the two keys that he said were necessary to prevail in the wind.

“Obviously the conditions were perhaps as difficult as we have seen so far in the tournament. Maybe the wind helped me a little longer, negating their service,” said Djokovic.

Mirka Federer

September 12, 2010 by · Comments Off on Mirka Federer 

Mirka Federer, Mirka Federer’s wife gave birth to twins in July 2009 but since then the Swiss has won his sixteenth Grand Slam in Melbourne and was sixth last year’s U.S. Open final succession.

Federer has looked in his way of winning the Australia Open so far at Flushing Meadows, apart from Robin Soderling et al, without dropping a set en route to the semifinals.

“I have the same fire, the same unit,” said Federer. “I thought it (having children) might have little impact on my agenda, may play less, have an impact on how I practiced. But it is so well established. Mirka looks so great. I can put my practice whenever you want. Yet I have enough time to spend with family. The transition was very smooth and I am very happy about that, of course. ”

Federer also revealed that the uncertainty about the financial security also means that tennis players tend to marry much later than other athletes, particularly football players.

“I suppose in soccer boys are married and have children much faster than in tennis,” reflected the Swiss. “In tennis, often economically you’re never safe. Injury can strike at any time. You do not have a five-year contract. It is the day largely live by day. We’re not in a place like an as football players are the best. You have a tendency to marry later and later in his career starting to maybe not play so well. “

Djokovic

September 12, 2010 by · Comments Off on Djokovic 

Djokovic, Djokovic won 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-2, but equally we could say that Monfils lost twice: one for Djokovic, and once himself. Addressed early in the match, before he decided it was not enough to win a victory. Had to look good doing it.

Exhibit A: The attempt to Monfils in a shot between his legs. It differed from Roger Federer reached last week that it was not necessary and did not work. Monfils facing the network, and the ball, at that time. When the ball was coming, he jumped in the air, caught his racket by-and-then-under his leg and knocked the ball between his legs … on the network. In a statement, reportedly brought warm applause for a good try. In a real match with a semifinal on the line should be drawn boos. Monfils, who said he had never played in windier conditions, claimed the shooting was more necessary than might have looked.

“I was very fast and I was leaning the other way,” he said. “The ball came and left me and tried to do it.”

In the third set, attempted a leaping forehand back to the network, turning on the air. At that time, the game was almost over.

Monfils will not yield a happy man Roger Rasheed. Monfils coaching Rasheed has two and a half years. Before the game, “said Monfils had not achieved half of what it could if it adopted a better tactic.

“It’s a work in progress,” said Rasheed. “We hope to see the complete package at some point.”

Unlike Monfils, Djokovic has not tried anything fancy this tournament. He had a slow start in the first round. But since then, has remained constant with the simple, robust, economic courts day after day. Minimizing the effects of wind on his shots volleyed more than usual (he won 40 of 59 criteria). Of course, he did much to too many errors (50) and aces very few (one) – certainly ugly numbers. But sometimes ugly is not the worst thing to be.

Wimbledon Federer

June 21, 2010 by · Comments Off on Wimbledon Federer 

Wimbledon FedererWimbledon Federer — SportsIllustrated [CNN] — Before turning to your questions, we will discuss mass fear of Roger Federer in the first round on Monday …

As defending champion of Wimbledon, Roger Federer, according to tradition, open Centre Court on this point, the first day of play at the event in 2010. His opponent was Alejandro Falla of Colombia, a companion who had beaten Federer twice in the last month. The top seed was so convinced that in a rare spasm of bluster, he said his goal was to get off the court in time to watch Switzerland play Chile in World Cup.
When Federer left the court at about 4:30 pm London time, the World Cup game was deep into the second half. And Federer narrowly avoided the biggest upset of the Open era – really, try and name more – Surviving Falla 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-0.

Federer has not won a tournament since Australia, but there was a feeling he has lost a little intensity at the events over plant-(understandable at this stage of his career), let appear in the majors. That has not happened in French Open. And he has certainly not been the case through three sets today. He has not played with conviction in the database. He did not capitalize on break points (a problem all year). He did not attack as much as he usually does on grass. His forehand seemed to lack punch. And give credit Falla. Tons of it. He not only took the match to Federer, but has shown a real sense of gifted Grass Court, some real coup-making, and some real nerves. How a player has never cracked the top 50 or won a title alone is a mystery.

Then, two sets and 4-2, Falla weakened. It was as if he suddenly woke up and remembered he was playing. And the moment was lost. Federer is the beach. Falla body began to betray him. Two of the most underrated game of Federer – his heart (Mats Wilander to watch?) And his ability – passed to it. Federer was quick to admit it was a game he would have lost. But he did not. Therefore, it is a tennis champion and a sub-species is not entirely.

Jon, I was surprised to discover that the guy who was in the final for the past seven years, winning six of them, is not the favorite to win! What is your rationale for this pick strange? PS. I know that the results of Federer’s end were poor, but he played the final in Halle, losing a very close game, he should have won. Nadal, however, lost decisively to Lopez, who shows that his recent success on clay will not be as effective on grass than many think.
Zielkiewicz Marcin – Warsaw, Poland

• We could frame this convincingly anyway. Player A has won Wimbledon six of seven, he is the camp of the defense, it is the men’s tennis’ leading all-time major singles titles (16) and had already done one this year. Who in their mind to take against this guy? Wait, Player B has not only won the previous Great, but it is ranked No. 1. And not only did he beat the player A in their meeting face-to-head last (and last on the grass), but it is mounted on a seven Wimbledon victories in a row! You’d be nuts not to take it, right?

I ended up going with Nadal. But if Federer is to win again, it would surprise almost no one (despite his fragile efforts on Monday). Most of us, however, agree that in a perfect world, we get another Federer-Nadal. It’s too long (18 months) as the two best players met in a Grand Slam final.

As I wrote about last week, I think the developed confirmed two truths that have been easy to forget these years. 1) The transition from clay to grass is not as easy as “Feder-al” is published. Of course, Nadal has lost to Lopez at Queens Club, but I do not want too much, since he had played the French Open 72 hours. 2) There are many good players there. Federer pulls out a small apartment? Lleyton Hewitt, former No. 1 and a past champion the World Bank, is his game? ” The game is just the best of three? Presto.

Jon trivia question: Is Federer the only man to start off Centre Court Wimbledon in seven years in a row?
Kathy Tanner, Viera, Florida

• Very good. With Federer at Wimbledon in 2009, Federer took the honors.

Federer vs. Cilic
Murray vs Nadal
Final: Federer vs. Murray
Winner: Federer
– Joel Castro, San Juan

• Many of you hit me with your alternative choices. Here Joel. See how we do.

The U.S. Open has a tie-break to decide-set, the other Grand Slams do not … Wimbledon has its own ranking system, the Grand Slam others do not … I realize that the Grand Slam tournaments are “their own kind” and not necessarily sanctioned by the ATP or WTA, but when the current rules are changed for a specific tournament, I do not see the benefit of all tennis, and instead of causing more than the usual confusion … If there are differences of specific rules to the French or Australian Open please let me know (can not think of any off hand). Honestly, a big fan who still hope for this great game;)
– Danny Kochan, Toronto

• I love your sign, but I disagree with the premise. Firstly, apart from the face of all evidence – that is the biggest difference of matter – the French is the only major that does not use replay technology calls online. Rain does not automatically stop playing. There are three Sundays of dollars to play. And the crowd is entertained by “the wave”, which went out of fashion in most places in the mid 80s. In Australia, until last year he was the only event which offered a retractable roof.

But the biggest point: I like the oddities among Slam. The golf course even how to design different dimensions or different dimensions Fenway, Yankee Stadium, I rather like the lack of standardization. Slam It gives each a distinct look. And again, examine the surfaces. Once you play an event on gravel and another on the grass, without a tiebreaker or a special formula for seedlings are fairly minor key, right?

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