*Official* Tennis Thread

[Sanz]

There is a small hurdle called Federer. He spoiled a Sampras Wimbledon run. And he will be tough to beat.

If Federer play like he is playing now (against Hewitt) then I think Agassi has 75 % chance of winning the US open.

 

[Jono]

Yes Federer is making a lot of unforced errors but give credit to Hewitt, he is not letting Federer dictate play and is taking it right up to the champion. A tie-break looms.

 

[Jono]

Did someone flick a switch? Hewitt had 5 set points in this 2nd set, couldn't capitalise. We're in to a tie-breaker and Federer decides to turn it on and wins it 7-0. Utterly dominated Hewitt all of a sudden.

What a champion!

 

[Pothas]

Yessss!!!!!

Into the final

Now, two questions? Will he win? and, Will he retire on the spot?

Man, I'm happy he's done it.

It would be great if he won it. I definettly think he should retire imediatyl he isnt going to get this far again and it would be a great way to go out like Sampras did 3 years ago

 

[Sanz]

Wow, Roger just displayed what he is capable of. He was just flying out there. Saves another set point on Heweitt's serve..and there we go, Hewitt wins third set.

 

[Sanz]

Did someone flick a switch? Hewitt had 5 set points in this 2nd set, couldn't capitalise. We're in to a tie-breaker and Federer decides to turn it on and wins it 7-0. Utterly dominated Hewitt all of a sudden.

What a champion!

Yeup, really great tie-break game from Roger. He wont have it so easy against Andre though. Andre wont allow anyone to save 5 set points. That said I expect 4th set to finish fast, IMO roger was taking Hewitt lightly and now I can see him hitting really well especially his backhand which was poor in first 2 sets. He is making Hewitt run a lot more now.

Wins 1st game of 4th set easily.

 

[Jono]

And so it begins... Andre vs. Roger. I can't wait. I am a huge fan of Federer, and only really cheer Safin over him but my heart is with Agassi today. One last win would be awesome, let's hope its his destiny.

 

[Mister Wright]

C'mon Federer get this set and the US Open is all but yours.

 

[Anil]

..and he did and it is...

 

[shaka]

well done Federer, and a gutsy effort by 35yr old Agassi.

 

[Simon]

Agassi was great for 2 and a half sets, after that Roger dominated, Agassi just had no chance. I get more and more convinced by the day at this guy will be the greatest of all time...

 

[shaka]

He needs to work on his weakness (I think its his backhand) if he wants to be unstoppable. I think that Safin exploited this to beat him.

 

[Simon]

lol his backhand is not a weakness, if he plays like did this morning everytime he is unbeatable...
his game isnt as effectiveon clay and Nadal and Coria can beat him on that surface, but thats it...

 

[C_C]

Futuristic Tennis

This is just nuts....

 

[cameeel]

Thats from a match between Federer and someone about 6 months ago isnt it?

 

[C_C]

Yeah i think it was Agassi....but it sure doesnt look worth the $$ and remotely safe...

 

[Simon]

yeh that was Agassi and Federer, Haas and Federer also played an exhibition match in Germany on a boat floating down the river going through some city shortly after the Agassi match....

 

[Paid The Umpire]

That was on the worlds first 6 star hotel in Dubai, only reason i know that fact is that i saw it on the "Amazing Race".

hehehe tv, gotta love it :P

 

[age_master]

Thats from a match between Federer and someone about 6 months ago isnt it?

yep, no it doesn't look especially safe, certainly wouldn't catch me playing tennis that high up

 

[cameeel]

yep, no it doesn't look especially safe, certainly wouldn't catch me playing tennis that high up

I reckon you would if you were paid as much money as they probably were to do it