Federer R. vs Kohlschreiber P. 6-3 6-4
четвртак, 31. октобар 2013.
среда, 30. октобар 2013.
понедељак, 28. октобар 2013.
Basel Del Potro J.M. vs Federer R.
Del Potro J.M. vs Federer R. 7-6 2-6 6-4
Juan Martin del Potro came into Roger Federer’s native Switzerland and came out for the second straight year with the Swiss Open title, defeating the former No. 1 and five-time former Basel champion 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-4 for his fourth title of the year.
“The fans were cheering for him a lot, but they also respected me,” del Potro said. “They made a fantastic atmosphere. I think we played the best match of the tournament today.”
Federer with a win would have secured a spot at the year-end Masters event, but now he must advance to the third round at this week’s Paris Masters to be sure of a Top 8 seat in London, according to the ATP.
“Probably my best match of the tournament overall, but it is always difficult to judge when you lose,” Federer said of the final.
Del Potro picked up his 17th career title, while Federer dropped to 5-5 in career Basel finals.
“I did hand the break over to him too easily in the third set, but overall I did well today,” Federer said. “It is a pity that I couldn’t have been tougher in the third. He did really well to serve it out. The last few of his service games were very solid. I was happy that after a lot of tough matches, I was able to withstand the challenge physically.”
недеља, 27. октобар 2013.
Basel Federer R. vs Pospisil V.
Federer R. vs Pospisil V. 6-3 6-7 7-5
Federer playing style :
Federer is an all-court, all-round player known for his speed, fluid style of play, and exceptional shot making. Federer mainly plays from the baseline but is also comfortable at the net, being one of the best volleyers in the game today. He has a powerful, accurate smash and very effectively performs rare elements in today's tennis, such as backhand smash, half-volley and jump smash (slam dunk). David Foster Wallace compared the brute force of Federer's forehand motion with that of "a great liquid whip",while John McEnroe has referred to Federer's forehand as "the greatest shot in our sport." Federer is also known for his efficient movement around the court and excellent footwork, which enables him to run around shots directed to his backhand and instead hit a powerful inside-out or inside-in forehand, one of his best shots.
Federer plays with a single-handed backhand, which gives him great variety. He employs the slice, occasionally using it to lure his opponent to the net and deliver a passing shot. Federer can also fire topspin winners and possesses a 'flick' backhand with which he can generate pace with his wrist; this is usually used to pass the opponent at the net. His serve is difficult to read because he always uses a similar ball toss, regardless of what type of serve he is going to hit and where he aims to hit it, and turns his back to his opponents during his motion. He is often able to produce big serves on key points during a match. His first serve is typically around 200 km/h (125 mph); however, he is capable of serving at 220 km/h (137 mph). Federer is also accomplished at serve and volleying, and employed this tactic frequently in his early career.
Later in his career Federer added the drop shot to his arsenal and can perform a well-disguised one off both wings. He sometimes uses a between-the-legs shot, which is colloquially referred to as a "tweener" or "hotdog". His most notable use of the tweener was in the semifinals of the 2009 US Open against Novak Djokovic, bringing him triple match point, on which he capitalised for a straight-set victory over the Serb.
Basel Del Potro J.M. vs Roger-Vasselin E.
Del Potro J.M. vs Roger-Vasselin E. 6-4 4-6 6-2
Del Potro playing style :
Del Potro is an offensive baseliner with a very powerful serve and deep, flat/topspin groundstrokes. His forehand
shot is one of his main strengths and possibly the most powerful in the
game, capable of frequently generating speeds of 100 mph, and he also possesses a very consistent and powerful double-handed backhand.
Del Potro is also comfortable going to the one handed slice backhand,
and also has considerable touch for a bigger player. Del Potro's height
allows him to get a powerful first serve (often clocked in the mid 130s,
and maxing out at 147 mph, and makes it
easier for him to return high topspin balls.
петак, 25. октобар 2013.
недеља, 13. октобар 2013.
Shanghai (China) Novak Djokovic beats Del Potro in Shanghai Masters thriller
Novak Djokovic vs Del Potro 6-1 3-6 7-6
Novak Djokovic overcame a fierce challenge from Juan Martin del Potro Sunday to defend his Shanghai Masters title with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3) victory, improving his phenomenal winning streak in China to 20 matches.
Djokovic held his nerve in the shoot-out to win a gripping contest lasting more than two-and-a-half hours for his fifth title of the season.
The victory keeps alive his slim chances of overtaking Nadal in the battle for the year-end number one ranking.
"It was a great experience again in Shanghai with a thrilling performance from both my opponent tonight and myself," said Djokovic, who struck 47 winners in total and was particularly impressive at the net, winning 18 of 19 points.
"I think the tournament had a fantastic final. I'm just very glad to go out as a winner from the court tonight from such a close match."
"I think either one of us could really take the title. I just managed to hold my emotions and I managed to believe in the victory enough in the end to play the right shots at the right time," added the Serb, who also won last week's China Open in Beijing.
Del Potro came into the final against the top seed brimming with confidence after his semi-final demolition of Nadal, but was immediately on the back foot in breezy conditions at the Qizhong Tennis Center.
The 26-year-old Serb established an iron grip on the first set with a double break, dictating the play and not allowing the sixth seed to produce the thundering groundstrokes that dispatched Nadal.
The giant Del Potro avoided an embarrassing "bagel" to loud cheers, but could not prevent Djokovic, playing with controlled aggression, from sealing the set.
But in the second set the Argentine, the winner of last week's Japan Open, rediscovered the kind of form that he found to see off Nadal, breaking at his first opportunity in a bizarre game in which his Serbian opponent appeared to have trouble keeping his balance.
Djokovic engineered a golden opportunity to hit back, earning three break points in the seventh game, but former US Open champion Del Potro upped his game to hold, going on to level the match.
Both players had chances to break in the third set, but as the match edged towards its climax it was Del Potro who was facing more pressure on his serve. He was forced to dig deep to save two match points in the 10th game.
The Serb opened a 4-2 lead in the tie-break, going on to seal victory with a backhand winner down the line.
"The match was really close and I think Nole played unbelievable points in the tie-break," said Del Potro, who added that poor serving was partly to blame for his slow start.
"I was lucky in the second (set) because I broke very early," he added. "The crowd helped me because they want to watch a longer match, for sure... I think I played another really good match. But today I lost."
Djokovic, displaced this week by Nadal as world number one, now has 15 Masters titles.
Del Potro, 25, has qualified for the elite season-ending World Tour Finals in London, featuring the season's top eight players.
Match Highlights
субота, 12. октобар 2013.
Shanghai (China) Del Potro J.M. vs Rafael Nadal
Del Potro J.M. vs Rafael Nadal 6-2 6-4
Match Highlights
Shanghai (China) Novak Djokovic vs Tsonga J-W.
Novak Djokovic vs Tsonga J-W. 6-2 7-5
Match Highlights
петак, 11. октобар 2013.
Djokovic, Nadal survive battles to step closer to possible Shanghai Masters final showdown!
Djokovic looked out of sorts against Monfils. The Serb hadn't been broken in his two previous matches in Shanghai, but he dropped serve twice in the first three games. "Inexplicably, I started serving quite bad, but not many unforced errors," he said. "It's just sometimes that you start off slowly and you're not feeling the ball as much."
Monfils played remarkable defence in the first set, sliding and stretching for every ball and forcing errors. At one point, Djokovic was so frustrated, he clenched his fists and let out a full-throttle scream.
"Today was a very physical match and very intense," he said. "I knew coming into the match that he's going to run for every ball and he's going to make me play an extra shot. Sometimes I was even surprised with the balls that he's getting back."
In the second set, it was Monfils' turn to get emotional.
Down 3-1, he sprinted after a drop shot and did a split trying to reach it, falling on his back. After lying still for 15 seconds, he finally wandered back to the service line — and received a time violation.Djokovic looked out of sorts against Monfils. The Serb hadn't been broken in his two previous matches in Shanghai, but he dropped serve twice in the first three games. "Inexplicably, I started serving quite bad, but not many unforced errors," he said. "It's just sometimes that you start off slowly and you're not feeling the ball as much."
Monfils played remarkable defence in the first set, sliding and stretching for every ball and forcing errors. At one point, Djokovic was so frustrated, he clenched his fists and let out a full-throttle scream.
"Today was a very physical match and very intense," he said. "I knew coming into the match that he's going to run for every ball and he's going to make me play an extra shot. Sometimes I was even surprised with the balls that he's getting back."
Down 3-1, he sprinted after a drop shot and did a split trying to reach it, falling on his back. After lying still for 15 seconds, he finally wandered back to the service line — and received a time violation.Djokovic looked out of sorts against Monfils. The Serb hadn't been broken in his two previous matches in Shanghai, but he dropped serve twice in the first three games. "Inexplicably, I started serving quite bad, but not many unforced errors," he said. "It's just sometimes that you start off slowly and you're not feeling the ball as much."
Monfils played remarkable defence in the first set, sliding and stretching for every ball and forcing errors. At one point, Djokovic was so frustrated, he clenched his fists and let out a full-throttle scream.
"Today was a very physical match and very intense," he said. "I knew coming into the match that he's going to run for every ball and he's going to make me play an extra shot. Sometimes I was even surprised with the balls that he's getting back."
четвртак, 10. октобар 2013.
среда, 9. октобар 2013.
Shanghai (China) Djokovic N. vs Granollers-Pujol M.
Djokovic N. vs Granollers-Pujol M. 6-2 6-0
Match Highlights
уторак, 8. октобар 2013.
понедељак, 7. октобар 2013.
недеља, 6. октобар 2013.
Beijing (China) Finals Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-4
Match Highlights
субота, 5. октобар 2013.
петак, 4. октобар 2013.
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