** Federer vs Gonzales Match **
 

Good start thusfar.

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gonzo looked like the man in charge on the first couple points, but federer's second serve bailed him out

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I don't know much about tennis but Gonzo's backhand doesn't look so great

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2 good rallies on the first two points, hopefully a sign of a great match to come

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if he can get settled down this could be good

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I don't know much about tennis but Gonzo's backhand doesn't look so great

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Wait until you see his forehand in full flow though [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Federer is clearly playing away from it (not that I blame him)


Lori

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Oh wow. Federer.

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I don't know much about tennis buhttp://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/...s/confused.gif
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Wait until you see his forehand in full flow though [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Federer is clearly playing away from it (not that I blame him)




Lori

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Yeah I started looking for it since you mentioned it. Federer def does not want Gonzo hitting anything with his forehand

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Gonzo is playing like a spaz.

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Gonzo is playing like a spaz.

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By far the worst he's played. The good news (for me) is that he's finding a way to hang in there while he settles (I hope)

Lori

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Gonzo is playing like a spaz.

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By far the worst he's played. The good news (for me) is that he's finding a way to hang in there while he settles (I hope)

Lori

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Definitely. Huge to not get broken there.

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i agree, that was a big hold for him while he is still trying to get this under control

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wow that crosscourt winner fed hit on 0-0 was just wicked

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wrt challenges (our commentator thought he might challenge there). I've noticed that when it gets close, Federer likes to save his challenges for his own first serve on key points. Even if it's out, he tends to then serve the second serve very quickly afterwards.

Just thought I'd mention this in case it comes up again, rather than aftertime it.

Lori

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Gonzo is starting to look a little better.

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wrt challenges (our commentator thought he might challenge there). I've noticed that when it gets close, Federer likes to save his challenges for his own first serve on key points. Even if it's out, he tends to then serve the second serve very quickly afterwards.

Just thought I'd mention this in case it comes up again, rather than aftertime it.

Lori

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Our announcers suck, they just say "ooh" and "ahh" a lot.

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wrt challenges (our commentator thought he might challenge there). I've noticed that when it gets close, Federer likes to save his challenges for his own first serve on key points. Even if it's out, he tends to then serve the second serve very quickly afterwards.

Just thought I'd mention this in case it comes up again, rather than aftertime it.

Lori

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Our announcers suck, they just say "ooh" and "ahh" a lot.

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I wish I knew more about tennis. It's obvious to me that Gonzalez is taking the pace off the ball, it's not so obvious as to how this helps level things up.

Lori

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i think you have a valid point here, he does seem to have a strategy with regards to his challenges

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Sick point.

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ok that point going to deuce was just sick

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wrt challenges (our commentator thought he might challenge there). I've noticed that when it gets close, Federer likes to save his challenges for his own first serve on key points. Even if it's out, he tends to then serve the second serve very quickly afterwards.

Just thought I'd mention this in case it comes up again, rather than aftertime it.

Lori

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Our announcers suck, they just say "ooh" and "ahh" a lot.

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I wish I knew more about tennis. It's obvious to me that Gonzalez is taking the pace off the ball, it's not so obvious as to how this helps level things up.

Lori

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Definitely seems like he's trying to force Federer into errors by hitting that deep slice backhand. Not sure if thats what you're referring to. I hardly watch tennis and don't understand strategy much. :P

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i'm not sure that any strategy which is based on getting federer to hit errors has a chance, but if he can throw in some change-ups it may give him an opportunity to set up some winners

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ugh my eyes are getting droopy im not sure ill make it past this set

someone talk me into staying up

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ugh my eyes are getting droopy im not sure ill make it past this set

someone talk me into staying up

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If Gonzo hasn't talked you into staying up, I'm not sure we can.
I'm five hours ahead of you (If you're EST) and I'm still up [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Lori

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WOW break!!!

ok im a total n00b

first to win 2 sets wins the match, right?

and you have to win by 2, right?

about to pound a red bull, this is exciting

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match is to three sets. if its tied at 6, they just go back and forth to 6 iirc. but yes, must win by two prior to that.

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this match has started sensationally. neither player is on top of their game, and it's still a very enjoyable match to watch. that bodes really well.

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WOW break!!!

ok im a total n00b

first to win 2 sets wins the match, right?

and you have to win by 2, right?

about to pound a red bull, this is exciting

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First to win 3 sets in this one.

Have to win by two, tiebreak at 6-6 (where the first to 7 wins... but have to win that by 2 points)

Final set you have to win by two whatever.

Lori

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very nice point by fed there facing losing the set

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Gonzo really choked there

ps thanks for the info guys, im always having trouble understanding tennis

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Federer = cat playing with mouse.

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Gonzo really choked there

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KAZZAAP!!!

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Federer = cat playing with mouse.

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I'd like the mouse just to win this first set, however that point shows how good he is.

Lori

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That shot that fed played to the baseline, right before gonzo threw his racket, was amazing the way it just hit the baseline and basically stopped

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That is why Fed is so good. Whenever it comes to the clutch he just steps it up.

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Has any athlete ever made you say "[censored] YOU" more than Federer? Tim Duncan, Greg Maddux and Michael Jordan are the only ones for me.

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That is why Fed is so good. Whenever it comes to the clutch he just steps it up.

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Well Gonzo did miss a wide open forehand for the set...

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That is why Fed is so good. Whenever it comes to the clutch he just steps it up.

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FWIW Gonzo should challenge that, he has two to use up before the end of the set and Hawkeye has been proven to not be 100% accurate.

Lori

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fed really hit some great shots up against the wall and that rally ending in gonzo throwin his racket was the best example

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Has any athlete ever made you say "[censored] YOU" more than Federer? Tim Duncan, Greg Maddux and Michael Jordan are the only ones for me.

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People who bet in-running likely hate Safin and Coria more because they often do hugely random things.

Lori