As predicted Roger won through in straight sets against his relatively unknown opponent – Santiago Giraldo. In my US Open Draw post I think I said he was a leftie, turns out I was wrong. Read More »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
US Open Draw 2011
So the Draw for the US Open 2011 is out, and it’s pretty much gone the way everyone expected. Federer and Djokovic are potential semi final opponents, while Murray and Nadal could meet in the other semi. So it’s just the same as the last however many slams. It’s becoming as predictable as a Nadal medical timeout before a tie break. Read More »
What does Federer have to do to Win another Grand Slam?
After a disappointing Wimbledon, an early loss at the Rogers Cup and getting dumped out of the Quarters of the Cincinnati Masters by Berdych, I’m pretty sure the question on many peoples lips is ‘Can Federer win another Slam?' Read More »
Berydch def. Federer 6-2 7-6 (3)
Shocking match from Roger, probably even worse than this loss to Berdych at Wimbledon. He's looking increasingly clueless against players with any modicum of power. His feet don't move, he plays the same game every time with zero variety. Read More »
Federer destroys Blake 6-4 6-1
Another late match I had to stay up for, but luckily this one was as one sided as they get, and was over in a little more than hour. Read More »
Federer def. Del Potro 6-3 7-5 in Classy Performance
I decided to stay up for this match and I'm glad I did. This has always been one of my favourite ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and last night just further reinforced that. Read More »
Cincinnati Masters 2011 Draw
So after Rogers loss to Tsonga in Montreal the next bit of tennis us Fed fans have to look forward to is the Cincinnati Masters. Read More »
Tsonga defeats Federer yet again in Rogers Cup
So my prediction of a Federer demolition job proved to be wholly innacurate as he went down in 3 sets, meaning he's lost to Tsonga twice on the bounce now. Read More »
Federer def. Pospisil 7-5 6-3 in Rd 2 of the Rogers Cup
As expected Roger went through in straight sets. It wasn't a great match but seen as though it was his first match outdoors on the hard courts, and his first match in over a month, then it was kinda obvious that this would be the case. Read More »
Federer turns 30 – Rogers Cup 2011 Thoughts
So August the 8th 2011 sees Roger turn 30 (Happy Birthday Roger - I know you're reading this) and with it coincides the first day of the Montreal Masters where I'm sure he will be hoping to get a couple of matches under his belt. Read More »
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