posted Jan 21, 2008

"Djokovic vs. Federer, you have to go with Djokovic"

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Not if you're the bookies you don't.

Djokovic is about 5/1 or 6/1 to win the tournament.

Fed is strong odds-on to win the tournament.

Now why do you think that is?

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posted Jan 21, 2008

oh gosh..i do not understand people at all..going federer's time is up..well i think it has just began..watch out for THE FED EXPRESS.. just becuase he was push to five set against Jarko wtever is second name is doesnt mean federer's time is up...some comments makes me laugh. cus every time you hear the same comment about Roger.'oh federer's time is up and its time to pass the torch.. for me as huge FAN rog has work sooooooo hard toget where he is but people do not realise that. Who is Djokovic..how many time has roger beaten him..tons..just cus roger lost to him in canada doesnt mean Djokivic will beat him the next time they beat cus i believe roger knows his game much better that before..so we shall see. Even though roger is not playing his best, he is still WINNING ...so whatare some people problem...C'MON GIVE ROGER SOME CREDIT FOR WHAT HE HAS BROUGHT TO TENNIS and sports as a whole...he is the SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR..if am right..which i think i am. in tipresvic interview he said Djokovic gave him tips on how he can beat roger..But still it didnt work..c'mon what more do we need that ROGER FEDERER is best champion we have ever had in his generation and i believe very soon he will win the FO..WHAT OUT. ALL THE BEST ROGER!!!

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posted Jan 21, 2008

Too defensive still and open to attack from a lot of players.
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RQ we are singing from the same hymnsheet

If Fed stays in this defensive mode he could easily lose. He will beat Blake but Nadal/Djoko are a real threat this event.

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posted Jan 21, 2008

If it was all fair, the final should have been between Djokovic and Federer, so we'll be treated to two, instead, and I would hop and love Djokovic to trash Nadal 3-0. I think he can easily do it provided he skips Fe(r)derer hrdles.
C'MON NOLE!

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posted Jan 21, 2008

"we are singing from the same hymnsheet "

Yes, we certainly are, duggietoo. It's why I think it's overdue for him to get himself a non-technical coach but that's another topic.

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posted Jan 21, 2008

Am I missing something, Federers brilliant, the fact that he had an early test and came through it is good. Better play poorly against a weak opponent rather than a good one. Everyone said that Federer was in decline at the Masters yet he slaughtered Nadal and Ferrer. Everyone seems to want tp prdict his downfall, the fact is that he is the best and will be for many years, anyone whos seen him play can see that.

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posted Jan 21, 2008

Federer has a great record against Blake and I'd expect that alone to get him into the semis. Djokovic I think I would fancy to knock Fed out, but it's a close call. However, Ferrer is more than capable of beating Djokovic before it reaches that stage but I don't think he'd stand a chance against Federer.

Nadal is practically guaranteed to beat Niemenen but his semi could be a stumbling block. Youzhny has an impressive record against Nadal and Tsonga is just plain fearless so who knows. I'd say Youzhny realistically has far more chance than Tsonga though.

Saying all this, I still expect a Federer v Nadal final. Nadal to win.

But Fed will get his revenge at the French, mark my words.

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posted Jan 22, 2008

Novak will be the toughest player in the tournament, but the critical point everybody forgets is that does he have the big match temperment against big players?, Ans is certainly NO, did u see Last year's US Open where he choked to submission from a winning position.

Roger can raise hi level as he plays bigger opponents on big matches, the only player to match is Rafa, who again can play bigger opponents on bigger stages.

SO if U ask me Rafa vs. Youzhny who will win?
certainly Nadal, since Youzhny would win if it is a 3 set match not a 5 set match.

2nd semi, likely Roger vs Novak, will be tough fight but Roger will see throu it, reason pschological edge.

Final- Roger vs Rafa, who will win?

Ans- Roger , since he is the better player on Hard courts.

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posted Jan 22, 2008

Nice comment, mrbigboo. Though you didn't pick my fave Nadal as the likely champion, I think your opinion is very objective, unlike the others'!

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posted Jan 23, 2008

the "Dream Final" is now only one round away!!! and neither Nadal nor Djokovic has yet dropped a set!!! Djokovic´s total demolition of Ferrer already merits a place in the final, and Nadal is no too far behind either -- the two most outstanding players in the AO 08. One can hardly argue against it, if he or she is not a fool! It will be a close match, but I see Djokovic triumph this time in four sets on Sunday.

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