Roddick: the gap is getting closer. Australian Open '07: straight-set loss to Federer.?

Question

how will you reconcile Roddick's comment?

Answer 1

You have to agree that at Tennis Masters Cup 2006 match between Federer and Roddick was very close.. Andy had a couple match points in the tie break. I think at the Australian Open Roger really stepped up his game and played really well. I do think the gap is closing, not very fast though.

Answer 2

The gap is getting closer. Why can't people give Roddick a break. He's the second best player in the world... no doubt. If Federer weren't playing, Roddick would be number one.

However, in the semis, Federer played the best ever, even according to him. Roddick had an off day, no question. But, Roddick played well, got match points in the Masters and won in Kooyong.

Eventually, Roddick vs. Federer will look like a true rivalry (from the record point of view.) Just watch it happen.

Answer 3

There isn't any reconciliation. Roddick assumed that Federer reached a limit and everyone was catching up with the champion. Unfortunately for them, Federer showed exactly why he was the world number 1 and why he will be there to stay for a while. He showed that his best is yet to come and that he can continue to improve.

To be fair, Roddick did take a set off Federer in the US Open Finals'06, was held match points against Federer in the Tennis Masters Cup'06 and won him in the Koyoong Exhibition finals. So, his assertion that the gap was narrowing was backed up with evidence.

However, Roger is still improving and the Australian Open'07 showed that. Even when he wasn't playing his best, maybe only about 60% - 70%, he still beat Roberdo in straight sets. When people predicted a Djokovic upset, he thrashed the youngster in straight sets. Plus, he played only 3 or 4 matches coming into the open. Exhibition matches, not competitive ones.

Answer 4

Roddick isnt equipped with the fundamentals to play all court tennis.
I suggest that he get a real coach and drop Jimmy Connors who will teach him how to volley properly, to know when to approach the net, to play strategically, to hit a forehand properly and to get some variety in his game particularly his serve. Roddick's serve, while powerful, isnt deceptive, and good players can read it like a book. He should play more doubles also to sharpen up his net game.
Basically I want Roddick and other players like Safin to do well because it is so darn boring to see Federer win all the time.

Answer 5

Well, Roddick did beat Federer in an unofficial tournament before Australia. Maybe if he beats him in an official match, on the big stage, then maybe the gap will really get closer.

Answer 6

Roddick was way too full of himself. Obviously, federer got the better of him in the match.

Answer 7

Like a journalist said to Roger "the gap became the Grand Canyon or the Pacific Ocean" . In my opinion Roger always improves and Andy thought that the gap was getting closer because he almost won Roger in the Masters Cup and beat him in an exibition match a few days before the AO.

Answer 8

Get off he's freaking back. Roddick's going to beat Federer. Its not like he doesn't have the talent to do it.

Answer 9

I think that match was Federer's response to Roddick's outrageous suggestion!

Answer 10

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