Roger Federer - Umetnik sa reketom

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Poraz bez ispaljenog metka. Ok, uz jedan ispaljeni metak, a to je bio prvi gem meča. Sve nakon toga išlo je na Rafinu vodenicu, koji je oprobanom taktikom forsiranja Rodžerovog bekhenda, strpljivo čekao greške, koje je Švajcarac generisao u velikom broju (32), tako da veći broj vinera (15-12) čak i u ovakvom blowout-u nisu donijeli Federeru ništa značajno po pitanju krajnjeg rezultata 6:1, 6:3 za kralja šljake nakon 68 minuta igre. Rim tako ostaje jedan od 2 neosvojena Mastersa, nakon trećeg poraza u 3 finala na Foro Italiku. Dogodine novi pokušaj.

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Veliki je to optimizam ušao u tebe gospodine O'Šonesi, ili pak uzimaš jako dobru vutru. Anyways:

Craig O'Shannessy breaks down the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final.

Roger Federer adopted a vastly different game style than normal against Rafael Nadal in his 6-1, 6-3 loss in Sunday’s Internazionali BNL d'Italia final.

Federer was much more offensive in all areas of his game and while his forehand let him down finishing points (15 errors to Nadal’s seven) it was definitely a step in the right direction in trying to battle Nadal on clay on his terms.

The scoreboard was not as kind to him this time around, but his game plan was far more impressive. Many times in his 20 losses to Nadal, Federer has looked better in a match but his passive baseline strategy gave him little chance of victory.

On Sunday he tried to dictate a lot more than usual, but Nadal’s brilliance and Federer's own looseness proved to be the difference.

In all four areas of the game – serving, returning, rallying and approaching – Federer attacked Nadal like we have not seen in years. Nadal responded with magnificent tennis and played one of his best matches in his comeback to thwart Federer and capture his 24th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title.

Don’t be fooled by the scoreboard; Federer’s updated game plan was absolutely correct. A lot of times in tennis you may still fail as you manufacture a new pathway, even for the elite players of the game.

Federer won six of the first nine points of the match and served and volleyed twice in the opening game to signal his aggressiveness. The intent was correct; it was Federer's inability to sustain the attacking success that was the problem for the Swiss.

Federer Serving
Federer served and volleyed eight times (six in the first set), winning 75% (6/8). That helped create shorter points to stop Nadal running his favourite grueling baseline patterns. Federer directed 17 serves out wide to Nadal’s backhand in the deuce court, making 10 and winning six. He also surprisingly hit seven second serves out wide, winning three of them. The tactic didn’t deliver in Rome, but it may be something that bears fruit in Paris.

In the Ad court, Federer again went out wide as his primary pattern, hitting 13 first serves there, making only six and winning four. Federer’s secondary tactic was serving down the middle, where he attempted nine, made six, but only won two points for the match. Nadal was returning like a man possessed.

Federer Returning
Nadal dominated with his first serve, making Federer hit 86% (25/29) of backhands from his first serve. Federer is normally content to slice backhand returns to begin the point, but he came over 89% (26/29) to try and attack Nadal first. Interestingly, all four first serves directed to Federer’s forehand were body jam serves in the Ad court and Federer made four return errors, including one into the net on match point.

Nadal didn’t drop a point on his second serve in the opening set and finished winning 72% (8/11) for the match, but it’s been a long time since Federer has shown such tenacity to turn second serve backhand returns into forehands.

Nadal directed 100% of his 11 second serves at Federer’s backhand, but Federer ran around seven of them to upgrade to his more aggressive forehand return. In the first set Nadal hit four of his five second serves in the deuce court and Federer ran around every single one of them to hit a forehand return. Federer ended up with seven backhand and five forehand return errors.

Federer Net Points
This was another attacking area of the game in which Federer put up big numbers. Federer finished at the net 30% (29/95) of total points, amazing for him on clay against Nadal. Federer was not about to stay back and out-grind Nadal this time around.

Federer fans have waited a long time to see him so committed to coming forward to change the normal baseline dynamic against Nadal. Federer also hit five drop shots, all from his backhand, but could only manage to win one of those points. At least it wasn’t a 30-ball exchange with Federer getting pounded up high to his backhand deep behind the baseline. Federer won 52% (11/21) of normal approach points, which is an extremely high number coming forward in their overall rivalry.

Federer Rallying
Federer played much bigger from the back of the court, which proved to be a double-edged sword. It was exactly the right game style needed for victory, but he could not keep the ball in the court enough to make it happen. Federer hit two forehand and two backhand winners and one huge forehand return winner to get back to deuce in Nadal’s opening service game of the second set. But he committed 31 groundstroke errors (16 backhand/15 forehand), which was more than double Nadal’s total of 15 (eight backhand/seven forehand).

Federer’s coach, Paul Annacone, may not like the scoreboard at the end of the match, but he definitely will like the commitment from his player to take the match more into his own hands. In a lot of ways it was a nice dress rehearsal for Paris and a look at his best chance of beating Nadal should they meet at Roland Garros.


Craig O'Shannessy uses extensive tagging, metrics and formulas to uncover the patterns and percentages behind the game.

http://m.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/05/21/Brain-Game-Rome-Federer-Nadal.aspx

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Nakon povlačenja Mareja, Rodžer će biti postavljen za drugog nosioca. Ne toliko značajna izmjena u ovom momentu, kad žrijeb još nije izašao, mada ako mu isti dodijeli Nadala u 1/2 finalu, biće to Škotova medveđa usluga Švajcarcu. U suprotnom sve je moguće. Pa čak i:



Krenulo se i sa treninzima u Parizu (u majici koja je zaista must za posjedovati:

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Roger signs for Ask me anything

Fans will have a chance
to go one-on-one with
Roger Federer when he
becomes the biggest
sports star to host an
“Ask Me Anything” Q&A
session on the social
news site Reddit on
Friday at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
On Reddit, the community up votes the
most popular questions submitted by fans
around the world, ensuring that the most
interesting questions will be put to the 17-
time Grand Slam champion.
Federer will be following in the footsteps of
Barack Obama and Bill Gates, whose
sessions have been up-voted as the top
AMAs of all-time by Reddit users, as well as
personalities ranging from Stephen Colbert
and Manu Ginobli to Psy and Bill Nye the
Science Guy.
ATPWorldTour.com and ATP social media
channels will link to the AMA from around 1
p.m. EDT Friday, when a direct link to the
thread is available.

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Za sve fanove Svajcarca sigurno da je pozitivna vijest i njegov ulazak u svijet twittera. Od sinoc kada se prvi put oglasio skupio je oko 130.000 pratilaca. Pa nek nam je dobrodosao @rogerfederer

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Izašao žrijeb za Pariz. Neću da ga komentarišem unaprijed, jasno je da je bio naklonjen po Maestra što se tiče 1/2 finala, ali opet dobio je i najtežeg u 1/4 finalu. Nego evo da vidimo kako izgleda Rodžerova četvrtina:

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Evo i jednog intervjua Rodžerove majke Linet objavljenog u švajcarskom magazinu "GlücksPost". Engleski prevod tačnije. U njemu Linet govori o Rodžeru, bliznakinjama, porodičnom životu...

Lynette Federer, 60, about her son Roger as a child:
"As soon as he was walking Roger had a strong urge to be moving around", she remembers. "He was already a very activ as a child. He was always on the move with any kind of ball, it was just fascinating for him". And his exceptional talent was early noticed: Little Roger managed both to throw a ball on the target and catch it very well.

About Roger's secret of success:
According to his mother, the recipe is very simple: "Roger is a dedicated tennis player. The game fascinates him", says Lynette Federer. "You just realize that is in his heart and soul and that is the only way he is able to be so successful over all the years".

About her role as a twin grandmother:
Roger's sister Diana also has twins. "A coincidence", says Lynette. "Im so proud and I'll never get bored that for sure. I go out with them a lot, to spend time in the nature and in parks. We visit farms, form figures out of pastilin, we draw or play games. I love to tell them stories." Since Charlene Riva and Myla Rose are on tour with Roger almost all the time, it's not always easy to spend time with the twins. Sometimes Lynette and Robert Federer travel with them. "But not all the time. But if we do wanna see the twins, we have to follow them."

On the exchange within the family:
"When Roger has to make an important decision, Roger brings together his family. "We often discuss and we appreciate this exchange of views", says Lynette. The Federer family is a real family business. Roger's parents take care of the fan mail, and also inquries and payments.

On the protection of privacy:
To find retrat isn't always easy for her famous son, "But he gets along quite well". He choses quiet places for his vacation. And if he's back home in Switzerland he can rest. "Switzerland is pleasant in that matter [for Roger to have quiet time and relax] " says Lynette Federer. People do leave him in peace in Switzerland and there are no homestories about him.

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Zna se i ime rivala u 1.kolu

1.kolo: debitant na najvećoj sceni

Pablo Karenjo Busta. 188 cm, 84 kg. Mladić iz Hihona predstavlja nepoznanicu široj teniskoj javnosti (njegova zvanična fejsbuk stranica ima svega 331 pratioca). Međutim njegovi rezultati u 2013. godini pozivaju na oprez. Naime ovaj 21-godišnjak je osvojio 7 od 8 fjučersa na kojima je učestvovao, te uspio da veže 34 pobjede u periodu od 5. februara do 11. aprila. U tom nizu su uglavnom anonimusi ali treba reći da su svoje mjesto našli i polufinalista Madrida Pablo Anduhar (prva pobjeda na ATP turniru, Kazablanka) te četvrtfinalista Rima Granoljers. Nakon tog fantastičnog niza imao je sjajan turnir i u Eštorilu gdje je uzeo skalp Benetou, Gofanu, Fonjiniju, prije nego što je pao u 1/2 finalu pred Vavrinkom. Trenutni renking mu je 166. ali on očito ne oslikava realan kvalitet. U kvalifikacijama Rolan Garosa se mučio protiv Njemca Meferta, te izgubio set u duelu sa Brazilcem Souzom, a najlakši posao je imao protiv Francuza Miloa u 3.rundi. Logično ovo mu je prvi međusobni duel sa Federerom i prvi meč na 3 dobijena seta u karijeri.

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A sada prenosim kako je proteklo Rodžerovo druženje sa fanovima, tj kompletan sadržaj pitanja i odgovora tokom interakcije na Redditu. Bilo je baš zanimljivih pitanja, a Maestro nije škrtario na odgovorima. Uživajte:

Question: 1. What’s your opinion about moving up to a 95 sq in racquet like most of the ATP?

2. Do you follow any of the nutritional/training advances that players like Djokovic have adopted in recent years? (pressure chamber, low carb diet)
Roger: I've been testing rackets for the last 10 years and have also tested 95 sq so who knows. Maybe one day. I'm always open for changes. The real challenge is finding a time in the calendar year where i have enough time to test it out and get comfortable.
It's important to do everything in moderation. I live a really healthy lifestyle already. As an athlete I do spend a lot of time to make sure i'm eating the right things at the right time but as I get older I definitely and paying more attention to my nutrition. Sleep is always important. So is treatment.


Question: Are you ever planning on bringing back Darth Federer? Fans love the all black night outfit.
Roger: I really loved that outfit. Under the lights in NYC. All black. That was awesome. No plans yet to bring it back yet.. but we'll see.


Question: Thank you Roger, I've always hoped that you would do an AMA! First, I want to congratulate you on having such a beautiful family and being an amazing family man as well as an amazing athlete. Second, what are your thoughts on restructuring the tennis season to allow for a slightly longer grass court season and possibly having a Masters 1000 event before Wimbledon?
Roger: Thanks LogelFedelel.
The Tour is adding a week of grass before Wimbledon starting in 2015. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have a Masters 1000. I clearly would love more tournaments on grass
Let's not forget 3 of the 4 grand slams used to be on grass.


Question: If you could play doubles with one player living or dead who would it be and why?
Roger: My three choices would be John McEnroe, Stefan Edberg, and Rod Laver. From a historical perspective it would be really fun to play doubles with them as they are all legends.


Question: You and Rafa filmed a commercial advertising charity matches. In this clip, you could not hold your laughter at all. The same thing happened when Pedro Pinto interviewed you for CNN International. Is spanish your Achilles Heel?
Roger: It's funny I actually spoke to Rafa yesterday about that commercial. We had a close moment again yesterday at a Nike appearance. He insists it must have been because of his spanish accent. He couldn't start a sentence without me already cracking up. It was a hilarious 5min for all of us.


Question: Did you really hit that can off that guy's head?
Roger: It takes a lot of practice. Kids, I wouldn't try that at home


Question: How do you keep your hair so perfect?
Roger: I really don't. I fight it every day like everybody else. But thanks.


Question: Dear Roger, if there was one rule of tennis you could alter, what would it be?
Roger: A rule that would only let ME serve from the service line. Whenever I want. Seems fair to me
On a serious note: we should get some more Best of 5 set finals back (like at the ATP World Tour finals).


Question: Glaubst Du das Praezision i de maischte Schwizer im Bluet fliesst?
(Translation: Do you believe, that precision is in the blood for most Swiss?)
Roger: ich wuerd scho sage jo, mir sind generell so erzoge um genau und korrekt z'si. ich bi dr meinig es isch sogar e qualitaet vo uns.
(Translation: I believe so, we are generally raised to be exact and precise. I think, it is a quality of us.)



Question: Hi Roger, big fan! Which of your grand slam titles has meant the most to you?
Roger: My first one. It was a dream come true.


Question: Hey roger, I played against you in a Netjets tournament/exhibition a couple of years back, where you then played against Rafael Nadal. Just wanted to say hi, and see how you are doing? We sat on the table next to you at the luncheon, and I still have all my autographed hats and shirts from you. I just wanted to say that I thought it was so admirable that you let my grandma win the point against you, without making it seem that way. She's your biggest fan, and that made her so happy! You're a good guy.
Roger: Thanks trikskier. Please say hi to your grandma for me.


Question: What are some of your pre-match rituals?
Roger:
Arrive on time at the courts. Pretty crucial so I don't miss my match.
Warmup and hit for 30min.
Go for lunch or dinner. A light meal (pasta, for instance)
Get my ankles taped.
Stretch.
Warm up and match time.

Question: Federer! What are your thoughts on the decline of the one-handed backhand? Do most players play with two-handed just because it is more consistent and powerful?
Roger: I would love to see more one-handed backhands but the trend is clearly going 2-handers because we see more baseline tennis.


Question: What's your reaction to this?

Roger: For you baseball fans out there: Strike 1.


Question: Yooo what are the differences between Paul Annacone and Severin Luthi's coaching? Do they give you different kinds of advice/strategy or are they on the same wavelength?
Roger: For me it's really important that they get along.. which is definitely the case.
We have a great chemistry and they compliment each other. Paul has great experience on Tour as a player and coach, which is invaluable. And Severin has known me and my game for such a long. So the two together are a great combo.


Question: How much do you squat?
Roger: I'm not sure actually. I'll pay attention next time.


Question: What are your thoughts regarding doping in the game of tennis?
Roger: As far as doping is concerned: it should be a huge priority. The sport of tennis needs to lead by example and be the most serious and tough on doping.


Question: Hi there! How do you deal with nerves before a match? Is there anything special, or is it all training? Or perhaps something else?
Roger: Funny enough I could be more nervous about a 2nd round match than a finals match from time to time. Just because you have more doubts on certain days. Unexplainable really. But of course when the big matches roll around you have tendency to be more anxious. I don't really have any specific routines other than having my normal pre-match routine which helps me get comfortable and focused.


Question: Roger, you are one of my favourite tennis players, if not my absolute favourite ! What kind of music does a man of your calibre listen to ?
Roger: It all started for me in Dance & Techno. Then i moved over to Rock. Now i'm all over the place.


Question: Hey Roger, just wanted to say that I'm a huge fan of yours. One of the best things I've ever read about you has to be David Foster Wallace's piece for the NY Times. Have you ever read it? If so what did you think of the way he characterized you?
Roger: I have read it. The thing that struck me is that I only spent 20min with him in the ATP office at Wimbledon, and he was able to produce such a comprehensive piece.


Question: In every picture I see of you, you are looking directly at the ball through the strings and your hitting arm is perfectly straight. No other pro in the world does this as well as you. Here is an example I put together of you doing this compared to Murray, Djokovic, and Nadal (picture album) http://imgur.com/a/yNzX1#0. My question is, is there a way I can copy this technique?
What strings do you use and at what tension?
Roger: seeing the pictures are really interesting. funny enough I don't think consciously about looking directly at the ball, but I guess you're right. it's just habits and the way I was taught to play tennis.
22 kilos tension.


Question: Hi Roger! It's unbelievable the kinds of records you've set: most weeks spent at number 1, most grand slams, and many more. My question is: at this point in your career, are there any records or achievements that you still really want? We know you're going to keep playing because you love the sport, but is there anything specific you want to achieve? Highest number of Wimbledon championships, for example?
Roger: There are some great new CD's out that I haven't bought yet. But in terms of tennis records:
Any record is welcome. 8 Wimbledon would be great. I'd also love to win another ATP World Tour final.
And getting back to World #1


Question: Hi Roger! Someday you will come to Mexico? here are many fans who love you! please! :")
Roger: Thanks Fer_Alvarez. I was there in the mid 90's for Juniors and I'd love to come back. We're actually having discussions about coming in December. Stay tuned!


Question: What was your toughest match ever?
Roger:
Hewitt in Davis Cup 03.
Del Potro in Olympics 2012.
Roddick Wimbledon 09.
Nalbandian 05 World Tour Finals, final.
Rafa Wimbledon 2008. One of the great matches I've been apart of.

Question: Hey Roger just wanted to say thanks for everything you have done for the sport of tennis and I will be rooting for you at Roland Garros. Also, that new Wilson commercial turned out great! My sister said she had so much fun participating.
Roger: Awesome! Glad you liked it. I loved it too.


Question: Hey Roger! I'm a big fan of watching you play! Since players like you, Nadal, or Djokovic have all started off as young players, what advice do you have for young tennis players who have dreams of going professional?
Roger: Take up Football. No just kidding. You have to enjoy what you're doing.
It's not always easy but it sure is a whole lot of fun traveling the world, meeting people, learning different cultures and playing against other great people and players. For that, you need to work really hard and play tough and fair. And learn from your losses and your disappointments and make sure you don't look back with regrets.


Question: What do you think is the biggest plus about Switzerland, besides the flag?
Roger: It's one of the most beautiful countries I've ever seen. So worthwhile to visit. And the people are very accepting and genuine. I also like the fact that there are so many different languages. In such a small country, we have an incredible amount of diversity and influences from abroad. Also, great chocolate. Mountains. Cheese. Rivers. Lakes. Pretty much everything. Just move there.


Question: How do you do that between the legs shot without hitting yourself in a very painful place?
Roger: Nothing bad ever happened. So i'll keep doing it


Question: How many cows do you own now?
Roger: Unfortunately they both have left us


Question: Mr. Federer, I need help with my serve. Do you have any tips for a beginner trying to improve?
Roger: Make sure you focus on your ball toss so it's always in the same place. Keep your elbow up. Just try to mirror throwing something.


Question: What other sports do you play, and how often do you get a chance to play them?
Roger: I love to play squash, to ski, soccer/football, table tennis.
When I stop playing tennis, I'd love to learn how to ice skate so that I can play some hockey as it's one of my favorite sports to watch.


Question: Roger, if you had an upcoming match against a 2007 Roger Federer, what would your strategy be to win and how do you think you would fare?
Roger: Well first, I hope I'm a better player today than I was back then. I feel like I'm a more complete player today. Although my game hasn't changed much, my experience would allow me fewer mistakes and the ability to deal with challenges a little bit easier.


Question: Hey Rog. Can I call you Rog?
Roger: Yes.
Federer ended with this note: Alright guys: Wrapping Up. It was really fun but I have to go to a dinner. I'd love to do this again. Hope to see you all here again soon.

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Question: Dear Roger, if there was one rule of tennis you could alter, what would it be?
Roger: A rule that would only let ME serve from the service line. Whenever I want. Seems fair to me

Mora da je čitao PseudoFeda

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Yep, this is a humble one, the answer I mean

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Siguran start u Parizu za mađioničara iz Bazela, pobjeda nad debitantom Karenjo-Bustom izvojevana je za sat i 20 minuta igre 6:2, 6:2, 6:3. Svaki set je počinjao po istoj matrici, brejk Švajcarca u 1.gemu i onda plain sailing do kraja. Mladi Španac koji je obarao neke rekordne na šljaci ovog proljeća bio je tek u 3.setu nešto sigurniji u svoju igru, ali i njega je završio sa 2 brejka zaostatka. Rodžer je dakle svoj 54. uzastopni GS nastup (drugi najduži niz u istoriji) započeo pobjedom koju je začinio sa 33 vinera, 68% ubačenog 1.servis (83% poena), te odličnih 74% poena na drugi servis, 10 as udaraca i 100% učinka na brejk loptama (7/7).

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2. kolo: indijski tigar

Somdev Devarman. 180 cm, 73 kg. Indijac koji je ostvario američki san (završio koledž u Virdžiniji) predstavljaće drugog izazivača Federera na pariškoj šljaci. Ovaj 28-godišnjak je još slabijeg renkinga (188.) nego li Karenjo-Busta, ali svakako poznatije ime, najbolji plasman mu je 62. mjesto (2011.godine). Ima dva finala (Johanesburg i Čenai), a u ovoj sezoni je tanak sa boljim ostvarenjima, od jačih imena pobijedio je Pera, te igrao 5 setova sa Janovičem u Australiji (poražen). Na Rolan Garosu je odigrao 4 meča, 3 u kvalifikacijama (trijumfi nad Violom, Halisom i Odesnikom) te maksimalan trijumf nad Munjoz de la Navom u 1. kolu turnira. Sa Federerom se susreo jednom u karijeri, 2011. godine u Dubaiju i ubilježio je poraz u 2 seta.

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Roger Federer, who won his first-round match on Sunday, discusses his thoughts about Roland Garros’ Sunday start, which the tournament has done since 2006. He appears to be of many minds on the subject.

“I remember they sort of forced me to play on Sunday years back to promote their Sunday thing. I was against it just because I felt like the way they got the Sunday first was maybe, ‘oh, let’s try it out.’ Next thing you know like they have it for a lifetime or what? Is that how it works? So I didn’t agree with how things went along. From that standpoint today, it is what it is, but it is the only Grand Slam that has it. Wimbledon does it in 13 days and the French does it in 15. So it doesn’t make sense, but I do understand that a weekend for tennis is very important for the people who can show up. Anyway is very odd that we do start the tournament week on a Monday where everybody goes back to work. Doesn’t really work. So I get the Sunday start, but it’s always something that’s a debate, within the ATP and the French Open.”

Federer added with a smile that having another victory on Sunday might change his mind.

“But I’m happy this time around. I told them if they wanted me to play Sunday, whatever, I’m fine with it.”
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/05/federer-sunday-and-monday-starts-dont-make-sense/47614/#.UaKPndL7A8o

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Rodžer sa Mirkom i klinkama u posjeti Zoo vrtu: