ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS- LIVE MATCH THREAD

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THE FINALE:

Evening: 8:00 PM Start
NOVAK DJOKOVIC (1) vs ROGER FEDERER (2)


Group standings:
Group A:
Djokovic- 3-0
Murray- 2-1
Berdych- 1-2
Tsonga- 0-3

Group B:
Federer- 2-0
Ferrer- 1-1
Del Potro- 1-1
Tipsarevic- 0-2

Semis:
Djokovic bt Del Potro
Federer bt Murray

[Guest]

That was an incredible set of tennis from DP, completely overpowered Djokovic.

And what a service game to close it out.

[Guest]

But can he keep it up?

What thinks you oh Laverfan?

[Guest]

Oh dear Novak,

The worst attempt at a tweener I've ever seen!

Why didn't he just lob it back, he could even have run around it.

[lags72]

Impressive stuff from Delpo...... playing pretty much as well as he did against Federer. But Novak has been in perfect form himself en route to semis and I fully expect him to turn it around ......

[Guest]

This is a huge game now.

If Novak comes out of it, it could spell trouble for DP

[The Special Juan]

Sugar. Saving these BP's may well turn the match now.

[The Special Juan]

This is a huge game now.

If Novak comes out of it, it could spell trouble for DP

Great minds!!

[Guest]

This is a huge game now.

If Novak comes out of it, it could spell trouble for DP

Great minds!!

hehe

[Guest]

DP is big, bad ballbasher, but it can be pretty spectacular when on form.. shock and awe.

[Guest]

DP in every service game.

[The Special Juan]

I've not seen anything like this since Soderling was punching holes in people with his forehand. Absolutely phenomenal. He is out-baselining Novak Djokovic!!

[laverfan]

Fantastic baseline hitting from DelPo for the break.

[Guest]

OMG what a point.

Castle: 'It's like a Hagrid hitting the ball'

[laverfan]

But can he keep it up?

What thinks you oh Laverfan?

I am very impressed with Delpo hitting these sledgehammers.

[laverfan]

Davin has done his homework very well.

[Guest]

I'd love to know how much the players have each run in this match. It feels like Novak is doing all the running.

[Guest]

He needs to hold

[The Special Juan]

Oh dear.

[Guest]

Oops, bit of a collapse there from DP

[Guest]

He's starting to look a little fatigued

[The Special Juan]

Darn DelPo and his fitness. I don't think his even run that far compared to some of his matches (and Novak).

[Guest]

103 mph FH from DP

[Guest]

Solid hold 3-3

[Guest]

There's only gonna be one winner if this goes to three

[The Special Juan]

UE's starting to come out of the DelPo racquet now. The crowd are really pro-DelPo though.

[carrieg4]

JMDP looking very tired. His only hope looks like big final push.

[Guest]

Yep TSJ, they're backing DP big time.

But he is starting to look tired. Maybe he'll get a second wind.

[LuvSports!]

2 break points

[The Special Juan]

Ah I think this is it. Can't believe I'm saying this but he needs to be more proactive now. He can't outrally Djokovic all match. S&V DelP!!!

[The Special Juan]

Ah what a return of serve. This is why Novak is Number 1.

[Guest]

That folks may be it.

[Guest]

DP making way too many errors now.

Novak has steadied the ship

[The Special Juan]

This was DelPo's chance to break. Aside from 1 good 1st serve, hardly lights-out tennis from Djokovic.

[lags72]

The turnaround has come.
If I were setting odds for the match right now I'd give just 1/20 for a Djoko win but around 40/1 on Delpo .......

[laverfan]

One-set shootout. Djokovic has the larger arsenal.

[Guest]

One-set shootout. Djokovic has the larger arsenal.

Wrong. DP has the larger arsenal (firepower) but Novak has larger reserves.

[Guest]

Even if DP gets through this match, he's likely to be cooked for the final, unless of course the other two have a battle royale

[laverfan]

One-set shootout. Djokovic has the larger arsenal.

Wrong. DP has the larger arsenal (firepower) but Novak has larger reserves.

I meant arsenal as in total resources, not just a thumping FH.

[Guest]

DP's footwork looking really sluggish

[Guest]

One-set shootout. Djokovic has the larger arsenal.

Wrong. DP has the larger arsenal (firepower) but Novak has larger reserves.

I meant arsenal as in total resources, not just a thumping FH.

Hehe I did realise that but I couldn't help myself

[Guest]

It's very quiet in here all of a sudden.

[lags72]

Only Murray can possibly prevent Djoko from going home with the big 'undefeated champion' cheque. And Andy would have to be at his very best to stop him.

Right now Djoko's form is just too solid for the OAP (assuming he could actually make it through tonight ....)

[laverfan]

Djokovic.

Well played, DelPo.

[laverfan]

Hehe I did realise that but I couldn't help myself

Hopefully the next match will be a good absorbing contest.

[ALPanorak]

Djoko looked really good as you expect and I think he'll take the title tomorrow regardless of who his opponent is (though Murray would be the more challenging match up I feel).

Really liked that montage and trophy the ATP set up for Ferrero, always seemed like a classy guy.

[hawkeye]

Why is everyone writing Federer off? Federer has won their last two matches including a bagel in Cincinnati just a few months ago.

[The Special Juan]

Gutted for DelPo. No idea what happened but, from what I've seen in this tournament, a consistently good performance will beat Djokovic.

[The Special Juan]

Oh, on a side not, everyone's favourite Czech has won a challenger event beating Phau in the final 6-7 7-6 7-6.

[Guest]

which Czech?

[Guest]

Do u mean JJ? He's polish

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