Federer plays Roddick tonight

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

C'mon Scudsy, you are being a bit harsh on Roger. The class factor goes a long way for me.

When I think of that guy wearing that blazer(with shorts n' sneaks on ,) the last thing that comes to my mind is class.At the moment,we have one good consistent hardcourt/grass player.When Nadal was playing well,he was beating Roger repeatedly on clay.When Safin plays well(every 5 years) he can beat Roger.To be honest the others don't hit the ball hard enough to deserve to beat him.Look at those light fluffy set ups Gonzo gave him all night long.It is not like guys are serving well to him.That is the most unreal thing(the lack of guys getting their 1st serve in.)Believe me,if they would do that then it wouldn't be the cakewalk.Look at Gonzo in the 1st set against him.That was very Russian Woman of him.

[Gander]

Fun little stats...

Since Safin beat Federer to win the Australian Open in 2005:

Federer has won 6 Grand Slams.

Thats more than his three biggest rivals have won combined in their careers:
Nadal- 2
Safin- 2
Roddick- 1

Federer has won 10 out of the last 15 Grand Slams.

Federer becomes the first player in 27 years to win a Grand Slam without losing a set

[Gander]

Only 4 players- Rafael Nadal (twice), Gaston Gaudio, Andy Roddick and Marat Safin have been able to win a major since Federer won his 1st.

None for Hewitt, Blake, Agassi, Henman, Ferrero, Baghdatis, Haas, Moya and Nalbandian during this time period. All very gifted players.

[Smooth Operator]

Would love to see Fed get the calendar Slam this year.

Been a looooong time since Laver turned the trick in '69.