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Clay Death · « **Reply #2610 on:** July 10, 2015, 03:19:49 pm »

Just realized that Serena has now defeated sharapova 17 times in a row.

Poor sharapova. Has no answers for Serena.

masterclass · « **Reply #2611 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:10:23 pm »

Roger Federer played some amazing tennis today. Andy Murray played well himself to hang in there, but he said there was nothing he could do with Federer serving so well. Andy had only a single break point in Federer's opening service game and that was it. You can't win if you can't break. Federer broke Murray each set at the tail end, and that was all he needed to seal the deal in straight sets.

Federer's key stats
1st serves in - 76%
1st serves won - 84%
2nd serves won - 55%
Winners - 56
UE - 11

Congratulations to Federer on the 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory. This match was played at a higher level than Djokovic - Gasquet. If Federer can play even close to this well on Sunday against Djokovic and Djokovic doesn't play much higher than he did today, I think Roger gets #18 and Wimbledon #8. But I think it's hard to repeat great performances at his age, even with his fitness. But we'll see. He's playing so well this tournament, winning 6 matches in 10 hours, it's difficult to say he'll have a lapse. If he serves like today he'll be difficult to beat.

Commiserations to Andy Murray. He played very well to hang in the match. Anything less would have been a beat down. His best moments were holding the 15+ minute 10th game of the second set after saving 5 or 6 set points. But I believe that effort tired him and Federer wasn't fazed like most players might have been. Federer came back to serve to love, and then broke Murray in the next game for the 2 set to 0 lead. Andy played some great tennis at times, but just couldn't get into Federer's service games at all, and was under pressure every set with Federer serving first and eventually folded when Federer upped his level at the end of the sets and played some unbelievable shots to snatch the sets.

General Hercules, your 100 title and 20 slams thread is up again at MTF...

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #2612 on:** July 10, 2015, 09:23:53 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on July 10, 2015, 06:10:23 pm

Roger Federer played some amazing tennis today. Andy Murray played well himself to hang in there, but he said there was nothing he could do with Federer serving so well. Andy had only a single break point in Federer's opening service game and that was it. You can't win if you can't break. Federer broke Murray each set at the tail end, and that was all he needed to seal the deal in straight sets.

Federer's key stats
1st serves in - 76%
1st serves won - 84%
2nd serves won - 55%
Winners - 56
UE - 11

Congratulations to Federer on the 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory. This match was played at a higher level than Djokovic - Gasquet. If Federer can play even close to this well on Sunday against Djokovic and Djokovic doesn't play much higher than he did today, I think Roger gets #18 and Wimbledon #8. But I think it's hard to repeat great performances at his age, even with his fitness. But we'll see. He's playing so well this tournament, winning 6 matches in 10 hours, it's difficult to say he'll have a lapse. If he serves like today he'll be difficult to beat.

Commiserations to Andy Murray. He played very well to hang in the match. Anything less would have been a beat down. His best moments were holding the 15+ minute 10th game of the second set after saving 5 or 6 set points. But I believe that effort tired him and Federer wasn't fazed like most players might have been. Federer came back to serve to love, and then broke Murray in the next game for the 2 set to 0 lead. Andy played some great tennis at times, but just couldn't get into Federer's service games at all, and was under pressure every set with Federer serving first and eventually folded when Federer upped his level at the end of the sets and played some unbelievable shots to snatch the sets.

General Hercules, your 100 title and 20 slams thread is up again at MTF...

Respectfully,
masterclass

awesome post general

Federer put up sensational numbers against andy.

we cant have enough admiration for roger.

4 kids and a wife at home and still setting the world on fire with his tennis.

and did I mention that he is 34 years old.

serena and roger are providing the whole world with the motivation. this is what hard work can get you.

these two dare to stare down history and to challenge history time and again.

very few will ever get chance. it will be impossible to snatch the number of slams these two have.

it is nearly impossible to win just one slam in modern tennis, let alone 20.

at any rate you heard it here at Camelot first: roger will compete, battle, and win tournaments until he is 43.

I think he will walk away from the sport at 43.

thetruth · « **Reply #2613 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:54:59 am »

Quote from: masterclass on July 10, 2015, 06:10:23 pm

Roger Federer played some amazing tennis today. Andy Murray played well himself to hang in there, but he said there was nothing he could do with Federer serving so well. Andy had only a single break point in Federer's opening service game and that was it. You can't win if you can't break. Federer broke Murray each set at the tail end, and that was all he needed to seal the deal in straight sets.

Federer's key stats
1st serves in - 76%
1st serves won - 84%
2nd serves won - 55%
Winners - 56
UE - 11

Congratulations to Federer on the 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory. This match was played at a higher level than Djokovic - Gasquet. If Federer can play even close to this well on Sunday against Djokovic and Djokovic doesn't play much higher than he did today, I think Roger gets #18 and Wimbledon #8. But I think it's hard to repeat great performances at his age, even with his fitness. But we'll see. He's playing so well this tournament, winning 6 matches in 10 hours, it's difficult to say he'll have a lapse. If he serves like today he'll be difficult to beat.

Commiserations to Andy Murray. He played very well to hang in the match. Anything less would have been a beat down. His best moments were holding the 15+ minute 10th game of the second set after saving 5 or 6 set points. But I believe that effort tired him and Federer wasn't fazed like most players might have been. Federer came back to serve to love, and then broke Murray in the next game for the 2 set to 0 lead. Andy played some great tennis at times, but just couldn't get into Federer's service games at all, and was under pressure every set with Federer serving first and eventually folded when Federer upped his level at the end of the sets and played some unbelievable shots to snatch the sets.

General Hercules, your 100 title and 20 slams thread is up again at MTF...

Respectfully,
masterclass

Amazing display of tennis form Federer. Andy played well, he just could not penetrate Federer's game. How disheartening for Andy, but he has to find a way to challenge Roger and Novak. They know how to remain composed in the biggest of moments. Andy is too analytical. You have to trust yourself and play your game. They said that Federer admitted that he felt frustrated when he didn't convert those break points, but he never showed it. Andy had better get a poker face. I was watching it without the sound (you can see so much when the sound is muted regarding the players body language).

There was no panic in Federer, just calm. A different story for Andy. He should watch without sound. He's giving up too much in body clues.

Congrats to Roger. This is most probably #18, Novak has not looked sharp. He can up the level tomorrow, but I'm not sure he's going to be able to battle Roger with this assassin like demeanor.

Congrats to his fans in advance, those who appreciate him being out there, not just for accolades, but because they enjoy him as a champion.

thetruth · « **Reply #2614 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:57:57 am »

Quote from: Clay Death on July 10, 2015, 09:23:53 pm

Quote from: masterclass on July 10, 2015, 06:10:23 pm
Roger Federer played some amazing tennis today. Andy Murray played well himself to hang in there, but he said there was nothing he could do with Federer serving so well. Andy had only a single break point in Federer's opening service game and that was it. You can't win if you can't break. Federer broke Murray each set at the tail end, and that was all he needed to seal the deal in straight sets.

Federer's key stats
1st serves in - 76%
1st serves won - 84%
2nd serves won - 55%
Winners - 56
UE - 11

Congratulations to Federer on the 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory. This match was played at a higher level than Djokovic - Gasquet. If Federer can play even close to this well on Sunday against Djokovic and Djokovic doesn't play much higher than he did today, I think Roger gets #18 and Wimbledon #8. But I think it's hard to repeat great performances at his age, even with his fitness. But we'll see. He's playing so well this tournament, winning 6 matches in 10 hours, it's difficult to say he'll have a lapse. If he serves like today he'll be difficult to beat.

Commiserations to Andy Murray. He played very well to hang in the match. Anything less would have been a beat down. His best moments were holding the 15+ minute 10th game of the second set after saving 5 or 6 set points. But I believe that effort tired him and Federer wasn't fazed like most players might have been. Federer came back to serve to love, and then broke Murray in the next game for the 2 set to 0 lead. Andy played some great tennis at times, but just couldn't get into Federer's service games at all, and was under pressure every set with Federer serving first and eventually folded when Federer upped his level at the end of the sets and played some unbelievable shots to snatch the sets.

General Hercules, your 100 title and 20 slams thread is up again at MTF...

Respectfully,
masterclass

awesome post general

Federer put up sensational numbers against andy.

we cant have enough admiration for roger.

4 kids and a wife at home and still setting the world on fire with his tennis.

and did I mention that he is 34 years old.

serena and roger are providing the whole world with the motivation. this is what hard work can get you.

these two dare to stare down history and to challenge history time and again.

very few will ever get chance. it will be impossible to snatch the number of slams these two have.

it is nearly impossible to win just one slam in modern tennis, let alone 20.

at any rate you heard it here at Camelot first: roger will compete, battle, and win tournaments until he is 43.

I think he will walk away from the sport at 43.

Great post, Clay. It's lke they said at that one tournament. i don't remember which match it was.

"You gotta stand up." What an amazing match from Roger.

masterclass · « **Reply #2615 on:** July 11, 2015, 03:05:31 pm »

Well said, general hercules and lady tt.

I don't know if Federer will play to 43, but if anyone can, he can if that's what he wants. As long as he gets the support from his family, stays fit, uninjured, and competitive, and his happy competing he'll keep playing I suppose. Why shouldn't he? He is obviously a fiery competitor and there is no question the fire burns deep inside him. Usually one only gets 1 bite of the apple, and he's had several. But if he decides to stop tomorrow, I, nor any real fan of his would likely begrudge him for it. He's done it all.

Here's one more stat snapshot that shows how well both Andy and Roger played yesterday and the differences between them:

Serve numbers from Andy were amazing as well. Clearly, Federer was the more aggressive with 42 forays to the net. And the key was the breaks.

So Roger said he has one more match to win against Novak tomorrow to make the two weeks perfect. Yes, and sure, it would set records as well, which is nice for the record books.

But really, watching that match yesterday, as a fan of great tennis, with the top players giving their best, was all that I need. It was an amazing match to watch. I almost don't think anything in the final could beat it. Anything else will be gravy on the top.

Respectfully,
masterclass

thetruth · « **Reply #2616 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:02:19 pm »

Not only was it a masterclass, but it brought with it a sense of intimidation. Novak tends to come out one of two ways, he's either extra sharp from the onset, or unusually nervous. If Federer gets a quick start and begins to smothers Novak, there's a possibility that Novak will fold. His win/loss ration is not the best and Federer has thrown the gauntlet down.

May the best man win.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2617 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:14:10 am »

I am amazed at all this talk about who should coach Rafa.

Nobody can coach Rafa. He does not care to work anymore.

End of story.

He rather have what little is left of his tennis career go down the drain so he can exit the tour.

The man does not want to compete, battle, and win.

He has had staggering amount of time off away from the sport in the last 2.5 years right in his prime. The very last thing he needs is more vacations and more time off. Inactivity and inattention is the reason he will soon be playing barely challenger level tennis.

Way too much time off away from the sport. Lack of focus and real drive and hunger is soon going to force him out of the sport.

And even more if you take all the various injuries over the course of last 6 years.

He just does not care.

And until he gets out in the practice courts 7-8 hours a day nothing is going to happen. He will just keep falling apart and keep getting worse.

That is is reality on the ground.

thetruth · « **Reply #2618 on:** July 12, 2015, 02:06:11 pm »

Djokovic acts like a jackass. That is all.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2619 on:** July 12, 2015, 03:40:38 pm »

I want Rafa back to being a gladiator again.

And sail into the sunset just right.

Take your 10th RG Rafa and then vacation your ass off for the next 60 years.

Just do it man. Show your relentless will to fight and win again to the world.

The greatest warriors on the planet have never rested on their laurels and past battles when there are so many more battles to be won.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2620 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:14:59 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on July 11, 2015, 03:05:31 pm

Well said, general hercules and lady tt.

I don't know if Federer will play to 43, but if anyone can, he can if that's what he wants. As long as he gets the support from his family, stays fit, uninjured, and competitive, and his happy competing he'll keep playing I suppose. Why shouldn't he? He is obviously a fiery competitor and there is no question the fire burns deep inside him. Usually one only gets 1 bite of the apple, and he's had several. But if he decides to stop tomorrow, I, nor any real fan of his would likely begrudge him for it. He's done it all.

Here's one more stat snapshot that shows how well both Andy and Roger played yesterday and the differences between them:

Serve numbers from Andy were amazing as well. Clearly, Federer was the more aggressive with 42 forays to the net. And the key was the breaks.

So Roger said he has one more match to win against Novak tomorrow to make the two weeks perfect. Yes, and sure, it would set records as well, which is nice for the record books.

But really, watching that match yesterday, as a fan of great tennis, with the top players giving their best, was all that I need. It was an amazing match to watch. I almost don't think anything in the final could beat it. Anything else will be gravy on the top.

Respectfully,
masterclass

he has the easy playing style and the big serve. he can also volley.

he can even play until he is 50 if he wants to. it will have to be doubles and mixed doubles after 43 or so.

if a 40 year old can win u.s. open doubles title then so can roger.

martina hingis must be getting up in age too by now. she is racking up slams in doubles and mixed doubles.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2621 on:** July 13, 2015, 05:17:49 pm »

roger needed that second set.

he would have been ale to take it with a 2 sets to love lead.

he could have served better in the final but at least he is out there in the frontlines fighting, battling, and competing.

good things will happen.

he has to improve his serve even more and also work diligently on the return of serve.

and finally the topspin backhand needs a little more work also.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2622 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:12:12 pm »

we are growing lady TT.

next year we will add free education for kids here.

our brand new metal universe section is in development.

I did some research: metal--in various forms and variations--is now bigger than ever.

as with anything else that is in development here, it will take about 2 years to completely transform Camelot into a fun learning center that truly inspires and entertains.

I expect about 600 people here in 2 years. or maybe even a little bit better than that.

we simply had to re-invent Camelot.

tennis is our thing but clearly the world is full of other immensely fascinating things to enjoy also.

thetruth · « **Reply #2623 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:15:08 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on July 13, 2015, 05:17:49 pm

roger needed that second set.

he would have been ale to take it with a 2 sets to love lead.

he could have served better in the final but at least he is out there in the frontlines fighting, battling, and competing.

good things will happen.

he has to improve his serve even more and also work diligently on the return of serve.

and finally the topspin backhand needs a little more work also.

I don't think so. Novak really blew that second set. That could easily have been a straight setter despite Roger's best efforts. It was weird because they both played at a very high level, but Novak had Roger running and using up a lot of energy throughout the match.

Oftentimes Roger can blitz an opponent at different times during a match and thereby earn himself a reprieve. In the final he had to be on all the time and it was in those moments that Novak took advantage.

The rain delay didn't help either, because at his age I don't think that Federer had sufficiently recovered enough to make a grand statement. He played well, but Novak kept raising his level. A tall task for anyone and he proved it again.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2624 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:40:02 pm »

djokovic got blown off the court at RG but he still outworks them all.

he works twice as hard as the rest and his results spell that out.

I told people at MTF 5 years ago that djokovic was an all time great. nobody believed me.

this man is driven.

he acts like an idiot on the court and really should show far greater respect for Rafa and Roger but that will just cost him in the public court. rafa and roger will always be the most popular champions.

but he is working very hard on every single aspect of his game and also his fitness. that is why he never gets hurt and he just keeps winning.

until others step up and start outworking djokovic he will just keep taking all the trophies.

rafa wants to vacation his ass off and get as far away from tennis as possible right in the middle of the year and roger is just getting old. andy does not have a dominant forehand so it is clear sailing for djokovic.

it is just hard for roger to bag the big ones now but we know he will keep fighting.

there is nothing but admiration for roger here at Camelot. he is a warrior.

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