We (re) here. A year later, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet Sunday in the Wimbledon final. Their common third Grand Slam final, only in 40 confrontations. But the second rank in the temple courts. Than last year was memorable by its quality and intensity. Perhaps the game of the season 2014. There is no reason to believe that Sunday could, at least, match its predecessor.
First, because the “real” Federer is back. Overall, the fortnight was outstanding. Not sure in particular that he has already served as well as of late. One break conceded in six games (hat, Gilles Simon), one small break point (saved) at its semi-final against Andy Murray. Let’s talk, his half. Federer held hot it was a qualitatively more great matches of his career. There are not many arguments to advance to contradict him. The Swiss reached a level of play indecent sequentially, delivering blows tab of absolute purity, as passing race from start to reverse in the latest game of the match, who snatched the public Centre runs a murmur admiration.
Roger “Houdini” Federer
Beyond these flashes, he was always able, the Federer impresses total control. Its tiny 11 unforced errors in three sets against Murray sidèrent even more than the 56 winning shots. He gave at times feel they can string together 20 or 30 groundstrokes strikes without making any mistakes. But the quality of the show has also been enhanced by Andy Murray, perfect in the skin for Best Supporting Actor facing the star. Murray was excellent Friday. Federer Dantesque. Djokovic, by placing the cursor a little higher still, can contribute to an even higher dimension to the Sunday duel. And the upper dramaturgy requires final will be the cream of London’s famous strawberry.
After this show worthy of Houdini, “Rodgeur” received an anthology of praise Friday at Wimbledon. Rod Laver has even allowed himself to say that he did not see how the Swiss could not win this tournament. Slowly, though. Whenever Federer tu this type of summit, it is actually trying to stick the label “untouchable”. This is all the more tempting than Djokovic, it was solid, has not been as imperial. Except that. The last time we saw Federer at this point in the stars on a Grand Slam match is perhaps face Djokovic in the semifinals of Roland Garros in 2011. Behind it was sold in final against Rafael Nadal.
One is at the top of his art, the other of his career
Certainly the equation “Djokovic on grass” is less insoluble for him “Nadal on earth.” But Djokovic also has weapons that may hinder more than Federer did Murray Friday. The Scot was attacked and almost systematically on its second balls. The second Djoker service is much more efficient. Federer will undoubtedly not the luxury of taking the initiative with the same regularity. Djokovic also show more consistently aggressive than did Murray.
If Federer flies like he did in the semis, Djokovic will have to hang on. But installing Federer in the skin of the undoubted favorite is none the less daring. Because Djokovic is indeed the title holder. Because he has won their last two duels this season in two finals of Masters 1000. Because he has in his hand and his head takes to counter Federer. Then his final defeat at Roland Garros face Wawrinka must not forget how it is going through a good period. His record in 2015? 47 wins in 50 matches. Since the US Open 2014? 64 wins, 4 losses. 94% of matches won. A Federer at top of his face a Djokovic made in his career. This is the “tagline” the final. It is there before us, ready to eat. So, enjoy.
Roger Federer – Panoramic
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