2007-09-06 21:38:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
It's actually the best I've seen Andy play this year. He kept Roger guessing. The problem is when a guy returns 140 mph serves and out aces the best and most consistent server on the tour its hard to stop. I think Andy put everything in those 2 sets against Roger where there were no breaks. Andy is also one the best guys during a tie break. He was 32-9 in tie breakers on hard courts coming into the match. Roger came out sharp against Andy showing he has a lot of respect to Andy. Andy also volleying well and is improving. I think he's going to win 1 major next year. Australian Open or US Open.
He should improve on 4 things to challenge:
1. Serve and volley regularly.
2.Improve back hand return.
3. Court positioning.
4. Approach shots.
Thanks for question and God Bless...
2007-09-07 02:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bri C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roddick played great, unfortunately Federer played better. While the first 2 sets could have gone either way, they didn't. Every time Federer needed a key shot he got it. Roddick's serve was awesome, but Federer was able to deal with it to the point of being able to get points off it when he needed to in the tiebreakers. To me, Roddick's game is too one dimensional to beat Federer. It is all about power, serve at 100% power at all times and always return at full power. Federer has so many weapons that he can adjust to any style of play. I also think that by mixing power with finesse he conserves energy. That allows him to roll over people, who rely strictly on power, later in the match. Witness the 3rd set of his match with Roddick in the Open.
2007-09-07 06:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by brake_shoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that Andy Roddick depends so heavily on his service, I'd say yes. His serving was good for most of the match, but as usual his ground game sucks and that's his biggest problem. You need to have a great ground game to able to break another player with great serves.
2007-09-07 04:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by tennis is the best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, there wasn't a service break for either one until the 3rd set, Federer won the first two tie breaks then broke Roddick's serve.
2007-09-06 21:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by KonTamashii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even Federer has his worst season considering the fact that replace into international no.a million, he nevertheless stand a extra suitable than Roddick. No offensive right here. Roddick tend to disenchanted by ability of decrease rank or no longer so properly established participant. i understand Federer has misplaced extra fits this 365 days study the final 4 years. however the gamers he misplaced to are surprisingly sturdy gamers and correctly established gamers. consequently, I nevertheless think of that Federer nevertheless stand a extra suitable probability than Roddick in triumphing the U. S. Open.
2016-12-16 13:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no
yes - he had the crowd and he was pumped up; played with alot of energy; serve was awesome
no - ran around to hit his forehand too much; meant he didn't trust his backhand, so he was playing tight; also roddick can't volley to save his life!
to beat roger, you have to have the entire aresenal working because his arsenal is too good.
still think the best player to take federer out is a power serve and volleyer. the last time i saw federer knocked out of a slam was i believe a semifinals match in the us open when marat safin won it all; he was awesome at net and he can ace with the best of them. Where is Safin? better yet, Sampras, why did you have to get old and retire?
2007-09-07 02:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by footdoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he did in the first and second set, but federer was serving almost perfect, so andy didn't have much options to win the match, and the tiebreaks were pretty comfortable for federer.
but andy did well and has to leave the us open nowing that he played really well and if it wasn't for the perfect-machine, he would have won
2007-09-07 07:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by renzomanya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think roddick gave it his all.he was so pumped up for that match, didn't know if he could keep up the energy level for the entire match but he did , which was great to see.But the fact that he lost playing so well, is a testament to federer's game .I guess thats why they call him the king :)..am glad it wasn't a onesided match like the aussie open .it was a really good match
2007-09-07 03:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he tried his best. He stayed calm and composed for most part of the match, and tried to construct the points from the baseline rather than continuously blasting heavy ground strokes (as he usually does). But, Federer is Federer.
2007-09-07 01:36:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially with the first two sets being so close. I thought the same thing was going to happen in the 3rd for a short time.
2007-09-06 22:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋