Aussie Open: Roddick/Federer

**EaglesPhan36** · 01-24-07, 09:39 AM

I have him at +350. Worth a small play I think simply because he beat Federer in an exhibition match before the Aussie Open, so if there's going to be a time for him to win - this would be it. All said, I think Federer wins this, but I see a small wager worth the risk on Roddick.

**Tchocky** · 01-24-07, 10:55 AM

Agreed...Roddick is worth a small play.

**bigboydan** · 01-24-07, 05:13 PM

I agree guys... Roddick is worth a shot in this spot for a unit.

**adriano** · 01-24-07, 05:45 PM

Not worth it imo,
Roddick has been in this position before against Federer and has been schooled as always.

**Peyton2MarvinN06** · 01-24-07, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by adriano

Not worth it imo,
Roddick has been in this position before against Federer and has been schooled as always.

Adriano, I don't disagree at all with that statement, but I feel as though Roddick has honed his game in the off-season with Connors... His backhand is much improved from last year and he seems to have his swagger back! I'm takin a shot here with him... I want to stay up and watch the match, but 3:30 here on the east coast is rather late... Could be a long day @ the office tomorrow!

**moses millsap** · 01-24-07, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by adriano

Not worth it imo,
Roddick has been in this position before against Federer and has been schooled as always.

I agree. Federer is so far ahead of everybody else, it's ridiculous.

**tacomax** · 01-25-07, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by OWNED

I agree. Federer is so far ahead of everybody else, it's ridiculous.

Anyone watching this? Federer is giving Roddick a lesson in Tennis 101.

**VegasDave** · 01-25-07, 06:59 AM

Did Federer really lose to Nadal 4 times last year?

It looks like that way here, http://www.sportsline.com/tennis/pla...ge/219927/2006, but I'm pretty surprised.

**EaglesPhan36** · 01-25-07, 10:12 AM

That is true. Nadal was the only person who could even touch Federer last year. Roddick was embarrasingly bad after the first set yesterday, you could tell he was frustrated with Federer hitting every shot in his arsenal and Roddick had no answers. Sad thing is Roddick had a chance to win that 1st set and that's the only way to beat Federer, get to him early.

**Tchocky** · 01-25-07, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by usckingsfan31

Did Federer really lose to Nadal 4 times last year?

It looks like that way here, http://www.sportsline.com/tennis/pla...ge/219927/2006, but I'm pretty surprised.

Once on hard court (Dubai), 3 consecutive times on clay. Nadal can't wait for the clay court season to start. He hasn't gotten to a final since Wimbledon. It's amazing how many guys thought Roddick had a chance and then Fed proves once again who's the boss.

**moses millsap** · 01-25-07, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by tacomax

Anyone watching this? Federer is giving Roddick a lesson in Tennis 101.

Didn't watch. No point if you follow tennis and understood the matchup. All of Roddick's strengths are so easily neutralized by Federer's defense and ability to dissect Andy's serve.

Tennis has become boring and predictable when Federer enters a non-clay tourney in good health and shape.

**Razz** · 01-25-07, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

Didn't watch. No point if you follow tennis and understood the matchup. All of Roddick's strengths are so easily neutralized by Federer's defense and ability to dissect Andy's serve.

Tennis has become boring and predictable when Federer enters a non-clay tourney in good health and shape.

It was worth watching. Federer was terrible in the first set (for him), and still found a way to prevail. From there on, it was like watching an artist.
Was there anything more obvious than Federer deliberately losing the last game Roddick served?