TSR Tennis Society

A ranking is a number, it doesn't necessarily indicate talent, and Bellucci is no slouch, a powerful player with a big lefty forehand. Lest we forget, Federer struggled with another lefty South American - Alejandro Falla - 2 years ago.

A draw encompasses 7 matches, not just the semi final and final. You seem to be under the impression that the top 3 will straight set everyone they come across before the semis - neither of them managed it last year, Djokovic looked very shaky before the final and Federer was knocked out by Tsonga, who is in Nadal's quarter of the draw. An injury free Tsonga has a good shot against Rafa in the quarters - compare that to Federer who potentially has ... Tipsarevic. Just because Federer and Djokovic are in the same half and will likely face each other doesn't mean they have harder draws. Federer's draw is distinctly easy compared to Djokovic/Nadal/Murray because he doesn't have a single threatening name slated for the quarter finals - he's avoided Tsonga, Berdych, Raonic, Del Potro and Cilic, all of whom I would say have chances to cause an upset.

The way I see it, Federer is a virtual lock for the semi final, Djokovic slightly less so but not by much, and Nadal is a lock for the final. But that does not mean he has an easy draw. I just think he's playing so strongly and with the momentum of RG that only the man in final will have the ability to topple him.

Anyone got something to say on Federer's chances?

The first tennis final I remember properly was the famous fifth set 9-7 win by Nadal in I think 08.

I'd dearly love for Federer to win in front of my own eyes against Nadal, or at the least, at Wimbledon one last time. He plays with a grace and just oozes quality in a style that no sportsman I know matches. I go into every semi final desperately hoping he wins, and unfortunately, after that second set collapse against Djoker at RG, I think he's probably past it.

Someone please tell me I'm wrong?

Anyone got something to say on Federer's chances?

The first tennis final I remember properly was the famous fifth set 9-7 win by Nadal in I think 08.

I'd dearly love for Federer to win in front of my own eyes against Nadal, or at the least, at Wimbledon one last time. He plays with a grace and just oozes quality in a style that no sportsman I know matches. I go into every semi final desperately hoping he wins, and unfortunately, after that second set collapse against Djoker at RG, I think he's probably past it.

Someone please tell me I'm wrong?

I don't think he can be completely ruled out, but I think a lot of people have lower expectations now. I think he's certainly capable (I'd love to see him win again as you say), we'll just have to wait and see.

I'd never seen your avatar/subtitle/sig before.

Federer beating Nadal in the final at Roland Garros is like a wet dream for me.

It'll be a nightmare for me

And Pandora will rub it into my face if he does win, especially after all our banter in the past few weeks

I'd never seen your avatar/subtitle/sig before.

Federer beating Nadal in the final at Roland Garros is like a wet dream for me.

It'll be a nightmare for me

And Pandora will rub it into my face if he does win, especially after all our banter in the past few weeks

Haha, I hate Nadal. Sorry. He just seems a bit too arrogant on court for me.

Sorry to turn this into the Fed Express Appreciation society, but he always looks a lot more humble and classy on court. Same for Djoker. Whereas Nadal and Murray are more aggressive, which is something I usually love in sport, but I just see it as arrogance from them I guess.

I guess all of the top 3 have their fans for a reason. I love Federer for the same reason you do, but at the same time I don't see Nadal as arrogant. I can see why you do, but he seems like a pretty cool guy to me. He and Roger have a lot of respect for each other.

Yeah, I was really happy to see Djoker's embrace with Rafa after the RG final. He seemed a disappointed but humble guy, and you have to credit him and the sport of tennis for that. I don't really know much about Nadal off the court, I guess I don't hate him, but I like Fed and then Nole more. Maybe I like Djokovic because he beats Nadal? Makes sense to me anyway.

I absolutely will!

Haha, I hate Nadal. Sorry. He just seems a bit too arrogant on court for me.

Sorry to turn this into the Fed Express Appreciation society, but he always looks a lot more humble and classy on court. Same for Djoker. Whereas Nadal and Murray are more aggressive, which is something I usually love in sport, but I just see it as arrogance from them I guess.

I wish I could rep this.