AnalýzyTENIS AO: Federer - Djokovič
It is always difficult to go against one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Winner of 12 Grand Slam tournaments, number one in men's tennis since 4 years without any doubt. Future hall of famer and the name in the same line as Laver, Becker, McEnroe, Connors, Sampras. The true "creme de la creme" of the discipline. What to say more about Federer ? He lost 14 matches in last 5 years, his dominance was more than clear. But since some time it seems that Federer has already reached his peak. Of course he will be a Grand Slam contender for the rest of his career, but it is not as clear as it used to be. More scars are visible on Federer's game, the aura of invincibilty seems to be disappearing slowly. His matches from this AO showed that. He was winning, but it was far from being spectacular. Of course he was able to raise his game as usual in the critical moments, just like the true champion he played only when it counts. It was enough for Blake, for Tipsarevic. Will it be enough for Djokovic ?
Young Serb is the one who will probably take the crown from Federer. He seems to be focused, he is playing great and in many interviews he said that he is ready to overthrow the king. Perfect matches against tough opponents, great mixture of offensive and defensive skills let him play against Federer for the 7th time in his short career. He won only once - in Montreal final. But their US Open final was far from being one-sided. Djokovic had multiple setpoints in first two sets and only the mix of nerves and greatness of Federer made it finish 3-0.
Right now Federer looks vulnerable, Djokovic looks unbeatable. Of course playing Federer will require something more than playing Ferrer or Hewitt, but...If there is a player who can beat Fed on hardcourts - it is Djokovic. 3.50? I doubt...Rather close to 2.60 for Djokovic would be my odds here.
Pick: A, Odds: 3.55
zdroj: bettingadvice.com
