Federer loses again, Djokovic's year so far

Kevin · 22nd March 2008, 23:39

Still waiting for his first tournament win. Destroyed by Mardy feckin Fish, 6-3 6-2.

Djokovic destroyed Nadal to move into the final.

Mihajlovic · 23rd March 2008, 12:24

whats happening with Federer? he's just not the same anymore.

just a question of time now for Nole to become no.1

Count Duckula · 24th March 2008, 00:55

It's not unheard of for Federer to lose in the minor tournaments. He goes out of them more often than you'd think.

It's Grand Slams where he really turns it on, and considering that we've only had one of those so far this year then I think it's a little early to be writing him off. The cream always rises to the top.

Scholesy · 24th March 2008, 01:01

Form is temporary.

Kevin · 12th May 2008, 13:31

Djokovic wins another masters tournament and closes in on Nadal for the number 2 ranking. Federer lost early to another lucky smalltimer who's got the fortune to meet him during this weak period.

Both Nadal and Federer have more points to defend than him at Roland Garros and the soon-following season on grass (Nadal made the final at wimbledon, Federer's won it) as well.

brophs · 12th May 2008, 13:51

Federer is recovering from glandular fever, anyone who has had it knows it can be months and months before you are fully recovered. He is just having a dip, I reckon he'll be back as good as ever.

Sean_RedDevil · 18th May 2008, 15:34

Hamburg final

After 15 mins: Federer v Nadal 5-1
now: Federer v Nadal 5-7, 0-1

Psmith · 18th May 2008, 16:04

Nadal's virtually unbeatable on clay

Off topic, but was it the last tournament when Djokovic was playing Federer and quit because he was losing, under the pretence of stomach pain or something? Found that disgraceful.

ILBB15 · 18th May 2008, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Nadal's virtually unbeatable on clay

Off topic, but was it the last tournament when Djokovic was playing Federer and quit because he was losing, under the pretence of stomach pain or something? Found that disgraceful.

Why? When Djokovic retires from a game he is injured, because he's a fighter. Yesterday in the semifinals against Nadal he was down 5-2 in the 3rd set and Nadal was serving, they played between 15-20 Deuces or something like that in that game until Nadal eventually won it, he refused to loose. And as I can remember there were no breaks in that 2nd set in the Federer-Djokovic game so he wouldn't have quit if he wasn't injured because he knows he can beat him.

Instant Karma · 18th May 2008, 21:21

Why is the 3 time defending French open champion who has never lost a match at that tournament, has won 108 of 110 matches in clay being seeded second at the French open while Federer is seeded first ?

Just like in Hamburg, Nadal may have to beat Djokovic in the semi final and Federer in the final of the French open because of the seeding.

Giggsy PO · 19th May 2008, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Instant Karma

Why is the 3 time defending French open champion who has never lost a match at that tournament, has won 108 of 110 matches in clay being seeded second at the French open while Federer is seeded first ?

Just like in Hamburg, Nadal may have to beat Djokovic in the semi final and Federer in the final of the French open because of the seeding.

World sion-switz conspiration.

Justin · 19th May 2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Instant Karma

Why is the 3 time defending French open champion who has never lost a match at that tournament, has won 108 of 110 matches in clay being seeded second at the French open while Federer is seeded first ?

Just like in Hamburg, Nadal may have to beat Djokovic in the semi final and Federer in the final of the French open because of the seeding.

It is stupid how World Ranking = Seeds in tournaments.

Desert Eagle · 20th May 2008, 00:57

Nadal should be the number 1 seed in Paris no doubt. Should be a great French open. Hopefully there will be more than a few upsets along the way.

22nd March 2008, 23:39	#1 (permalink)
Kevin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,493	Federer loses again, Djokovic's year so far Still waiting for his first tournament win. Destroyed by Mardy feckin Fish, 6-3 6-2. Djokovic destroyed Nadal to move into the final.

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Mihajlovic Its Baltic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: BADMOTORFINGER Posts: 5,668	whats happening with Federer? he's just not the same anymore. just a question of time now for Nole to become no.1

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Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 5,267	It's not unheard of for Federer to lose in the minor tournaments. He goes out of them more often than you'd think. It's Grand Slams where he really turns it on, and considering that we've only had one of those so far this year then I think it's a little early to be writing him off. The cream always rises to the top.

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Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lets all laugh at Terry Posts: 3,479	Form is temporary.

12th May 2008, 13:31	#5 (permalink)
Kevin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,493	Djokovic wins another masters tournament and closes in on Nadal for the number 2 ranking. Federer lost early to another lucky smalltimer who's got the fortune to meet him during this weak period. Both Nadal and Federer have more points to defend than him at Roland Garros and the soon-following season on grass (Nadal made the final at wimbledon, Federer's won it) as well.

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brophs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,826	Federer is recovering from glandular fever, anyone who has had it knows it can be months and months before you are fully recovered. He is just having a dip, I reckon he'll be back as good as ever.

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Sean_RedDevil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Close to Villa Park Posts: 1,586	Hamburg final After 15 mins: Federer v Nadal 5-1 now: Federer v Nadal 5-7, 0-1

18th May 2008, 16:04	#8 (permalink)
Psmith First Team Sub Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,459	Nadal's virtually unbeatable on clay Off topic, but was it the last tournament when Djokovic was playing Federer and quit because he was losing, under the pretence of stomach pain or something? Found that disgraceful.

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Instant Karma Closet Gooner Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a galaxy far far away Posts: 4,715	Why is the 3 time defending French open champion who has never lost a match at that tournament, has won 108 of 110 matches in clay being seeded second at the French open while Federer is seeded first ? Just like in Hamburg, Nadal may have to beat Djokovic in the semi final and Federer in the final of the French open because of the seeding.

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Desert Eagle Punjabi Dude Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,161	Nadal should be the number 1 seed in Paris no doubt. Should be a great French open. Hopefully there will be more than a few upsets along the way.