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ATP Rankings (November 4, 2013)
1. R. Nadal(ESP) 12,030
2. N. Djokovic(SRB) 10,610
3. D. Ferrer(ESP) 5,800
4. A. Murray(GBR) 5,790
5. J. Del Potro(ARG) 5,055
6. T. Berdych(CZE) 3,980
7. R. Federer(SUI) 3,805
8. S. Wawrinka(SUI) 3,330
9. R. Gasquet(FRA) 3,300
10. J-W.Tsonga(FRA) 3,065
11. M. Raonic(CAN) 2,860
12. T. Haas(GER) 2,435
13. N. Almagro(ESP) 2,290
14. J. Isner(USA) 2,150
15. M. Youzhny(RUS) 2,145
16. F. Fognini (ITA) 1,930
Not been a great match with respect to quality of performances from both Novak and Roger, but nevertheless entertaining. Never thought this would go the distance. Gearing up for the third.
And what does Federer do after winning a set? Just gifts the opening game of the next to his opponent. Dire
Nadal One Win Away From Year-End No. 1
News - by ATP Staff - November 05, 2013
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Ten...al-Ferrer.aspx
Thats 3 straight loses to Nole indoors for Roger starting from last years WTF Final....
Considering his post Wimbledon form it is understandable.....
Wawrinka loses a close match to Nadal; 6-7, 6-7.
Nadal Clinches Year-End No. 1 Emirates ATP Ranking
From ATP News
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Ten...-End-No-1.aspx
I watched match yesterday till Fed gifted the break back. Couldn't watch after he double faulted in break point. Actually Nole dint play good yesterday. Otherwise result would have been embarrassing. Fed was blank in court. Couldn't move as he wants. Balls were going in air like cricket shots. He can take a break to get back the game. Playing continuously like this not going to help him. It will only dampen his reputed stats.
Federer gets the win against Gasquet 6-4 6-3, but not without some minor hiccups in between. Looking forward to the Del Potro-Djokovic match which is to be played later today.
Singles Group A qualification scenarios for Friday, 8 November
1) Regardless of score, if R. NADAL defeats T. BERDYCH and D. FERRER defeats S. WAWRINKA, then R. NADAL wins the group and T. BERDYCH qualifies 2nd.
2) Regardless of score, if R. NADAL defeats T. BERDYCH and S. WAWRINKA defeats D. FERRER, then R. NADAL wins the group and S. WAWRINKA qualifies 2nd.
3) Regardless of score, if T. BERDYCH defeats R. NADAL and D. FERRER defeats S. WAWRINKA, then T. BERDYCH wins the group and R. NADAL qualifies 2nd.
4) If T. BERDYCH defeats R. NADAL in 2 sets and S. WAWRINKA defeats D. FERRER in 2 sets, then T. BERDYCH wins the group and R. NADAL qualifies 2nd.
5) If T. BERDYCH defeats R. NADAL in 2 sets and S. WAWRINKA defeats D. FERRER in 3 sets, then T. BERDYCH wins the group and R. NADAL qualifies 2nd.
6) If T. BERDYCH defeats R. NADAL in 3 sets and S. WAWRINKA defeats D. FERRER in 2 sets, then R. NADAL wins the group and T. BERDYCH qualifies 2nd.
7) If T. BERDYCH defeats R. NADAL in 3 sets and S. WAWRINKA defeats D. FERRER in 3 sets, then R. NADAL wins the group and T. BERDYCH qualifies 2nd.
Singles Group B qualification scenarios for Saturday, 9 November
N. DJOKOVIC has won the group.
Winner of J. DEL POTRO versus R. FEDERER will finish 2nd in the group.
So a basic shootout for the second semi final spot. Looking good for a wonderful match up between the two on Saturday.
Federer beats del Potro 4-6, 7-6, 7-5! :)
Was actually a very good match. A lot of excruciating drama for a tennis fan like me. So Federer vs Nadal and Djokovic vs Wawrinka for the Semi Finals tomorrow. Will be another great day of tennis.
It sure would be; almost like the "good old" days! :)
A very interesting pattern all through the match was Federer losing a service game in each set. In the first he actually lost two before breaking Del Potro. He's still not 100% and would definitely find the going tough if he plays in the same vein against Nadal. Its still not confirmed, but one should expect Djokovic to go over Gasquet and reclaim the number one spot in the group.
So its official. The rivalry now extends to the semi finals of the 2013 ATP Tours Finals. And Federer's is 4-0 against Nadal here in this tournament. Wont be surprised if Nadal corrects that record.
What a gift for the Bull from his best friend the Maestro......
Fresh Bull to taste his first success against the dead Maestro at this indoor event tommorrow....
I am losing interest in DP now. He has awesome power but he plays like women's tennis...hits the ball to the same spots with the same shots over and over. Federer was very erratic and DP could have won had he just used a little more variety. I see Wawrinka getting well ahead of DP next year, he's finally finding his game. And Federer needs to serve a lot better against Nadal. Nadal is also sure to target the backhand side, which DP didn't really try consistently.
omega sir, please please stop this. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by omega
I hope you don't mention it as Spanish Raging Bull against Swiss Pious Cow. :)
It could also be called the "Spanish Bull" against the "Swiss Goat." :) [Disclaimer: Some people consider Federer to be the g.o.a.t. in tennis.]
Roger is playing his best so far in 2013 but his forehand unforced errors at bad times costing him the match.
Not taking credits from Nadal but Roger choked himself in second set. He was awful :(.
Nadal gets it. 7-5 6-3. Not a bad match for Federer really. We got to see some brilliance from him at certain stages of the match.
32 unforced errors vs 17 winners ...At least 20 would have came from forehand ...
His serve betrayed him again in the first set. Was broken twice ( he broke Nada though) and that in turn led to him giving the break to Nadal. And after that I guess it was all downhill. I personally think Federer has to get the first set against Nadal to have any chance of winning a match against him. The scenario has changed to the level where Federer's 100% may not be enough to get over line against the likes of Nadal, Djokovic. Sadly I am resolved to that fate.
Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal; ATP World Tour Finals - semifinal match (2013): Running commentary of the whole match...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ten...inal-live.html
Djokovic To Face Nadal For Title
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinal...ls-sunday-2013
Brain Game: Nadal's Attack
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinal...-nadal-federer
Federer "Confident and Excited" For 2014
http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinal...derer-reaction
Cracker of a game today between Nadal vs Djokovic today. Wishes for Nadal and Djokovic for an entertaining game.
Djokovic wins 6-3, 6-4!
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Ten...vic-Nadal.aspx
EPIC Point of the year!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMHnyhD_2xo
"Djokovic played eight matches in 11 days against the top 10, winning all of them."
Very quick comeback after US open :clap:.
That was an insane get, how on earth did Djoko make the passing shot against Nadal's serve-volley. Maybe Nadal should have driven it instead of slicing the backhand but little would have he known.Quote:
Originally Posted by raagadevan
Aircell Chennai Open
Players:
http://www.aircelchennaiopen.org/2014/players
News/Results Update:
http://www.aircelchennaiopen.org/2014/
Rafa Nadal wins the Quatar ExxonMobil Open 2014 – beats Gael Monfils in the finals 6-1, 7-6 (5), 6-2.
Roger Federer to meet Lleyton Hewitt tomorrow in the finals of the Brisbane International.
Tough day ahead for Roger against Hewitt in front of Australian crowd. Sad thing is I dint see much difference in Roger's game and temperament even after 2 months gap :(. It was his aces kept him in the match. Actually Chardy choked himself in the deciding set and gave away the much needed break for Roger.Quote:
Originally Posted by raagadevan
Hewitt takes first set 6-1.
Hewitt wins the final 6-1,4-6,6-3.
Stanislas Wawrinka wins Aircel Chennai Open, beating Edouard Roger-Vasselin 7-5, 6-2.
That Brisbane court was pretty fast. Saw some balls shooting through at about ankle height. Haven't seen much of that on hard courts since the 90s. Expect Nadal to REALLY have a word with the Aus Open tournament director to make sure that surface is nothing like Brisbane. ;)
:lol:. Plus a customary too many hardcourt events on the tour every year.
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Originally Posted by crimson king