Roger Federer wins the 2009 French Open

[VegasDave]

If I thought only Federer had a shot to beat Nadal, I would've just hung my hat on the pick below as the odds are obviously much better,

In fact, should they both meet in finals which I am forecasting that they do, I wouldn't be surprised if Federer took it in 4 sets.

Don't get me wrong, congrats on being right on this. But we just witnessed one of the biggest upsets of the decade. You did not see this coming. Yes, you predicted Nadal would lose, but I'm sure you had it happening in the semis or, as you forecasted, the finals.

If I were you I'd be going with the "Wow, certainly not how I saw it happening, but I'll take it!" as opposed to the "Ha ha, told you so!"

But either way, congrats. Federer's path just got a whole lot cleaner, that's for sure.

[hoopster42]

Don't get me wrong, congrats on being right on this. But we just witnessed one of the biggest upsets of the decade. You did not see this coming. Yes, you predicted Nadal would lose, but I'm sure you had it happening in the semis or, as you forecasted, the finals.

If I were you I'd be going with the "Wow, certainly not how I saw it happening, but I'll take it!" as opposed to the "Ha ha, told you so!"

But either way, congrats. Federer's path just got a whole lot cleaner, that's for sure.

i believe when the dust settles in a few days, it will be considered one of the biggest upsets all time. think about it. a back to back to back to back french open winner who is just about to turn 23 yrs young in the very prime of the prime of his career, who is undefeated at the venue, the clay court king in history and now, and he loses 3 sets to 1 to the #23 seed in the tourney? biggest upset i have seen in 20+ yrs of watching tennis
just absolutely shocking.

[SBR Lou]

Sure I didn't forecast "Soderling" himself doing it, but when you bet Nadal at NO +270 to win, I think the implication there is he could lose along the way to the finals, particularly when you have Federer at +1150 to win.

In any case, I sure hope some people are sitting on Fed tickets as he'll be favored should he reach the finals.

Good luck today guys!

[hoopster42]

Lou you are sitting pretty...........too bad federer's win, finally, at the french, will have a HUGE asterisk next to it in most ppl's eyes, including mine.............doesnt matter though, fed gets it and will deserve to get it, when he hoists his 14th slam trophy, he will be tied w/pete but i think he has to be considered better than pete because fed will have won one on clay which pete could never do

[VegasDave]

Sure I didn't forecast "Soderling" himself doing it, but when you bet Nadal at NO +270 to win, I think the implication there is he could lose along the way to the finals, particularly when you have Federer at +1150 to win.

In any case, I sure hope some people are sitting on Fed tickets as he'll be favored should he reach the finals.

Good luck today guys!

Ah well, I meant no disrespect, congrats Lou, enjoy your victory

[The General]

Weird feeling, but I am less confident about the Federer future now, Lou.

We got a great price, though.

[The General]

Holding Federer to win 13/1


6/1/2009 5:30 AM Will Roger Federer win the French Open 2009

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[valdosta]

Holding Federer to win 13/1


6/1/2009 5:30 AM Will Roger Federer win the French Open 2009

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Hold off on hedging if thats what you are thinking. The only way you should hedge is if he plays Murray in the finals. I am not sure Murray even gets to the finals but if he does Federer has been losing to him recently. Sure it's on hardcourts but could be a bit of a mental issues. Federer will NOT lose to Haas.

[hoopster42]

Hold off on hedging if thats what you are thinking. The only way you should hedge is if he plays Murray in the finals. I am not sure Murray even gets to the finals but if he does Federer has been losing to him recently. Sure it's on hardcourts but could be a bit of a mental issues. Federer will NOT lose to Haas.

if monfils beats roddick, the winner plays fed-haas winner. if its fed, that monfils will be a very tough out because he's really improving. he's the local guy who along with tsonga is loved by france. i'll save describing monfils for those who have not seen him. he is entertaining and happens to be a very good player who is long and athletic and can get to almost any shot. he is a darkhorse in this tourney even before nadal got beat because he's on fed's side of the draw

[The General]

I don't think Federer will be less than minus $1.30 against any opponent from here on out, though. I am only in to win 3.25 units so.....I have until 6:30 Est to decide. I'm grinding these days so any profit is good I think.

[yisman]

agreed, but since Federer is considered a lock to beat Haas, you could wait and see what the odds for No are after today.

[tacomax]

Don't get me wrong, congrats on being right on this..

Blind squirrel. Nut.

[Irish Jet]

Lou you are sitting pretty...........too bad federer's win, finally, at the french, will have a HUGE asterisk next to it in most ppl's eyes, including mine.............doesnt matter though, fed gets it and will deserve to get it, when he hoists his 14th slam trophy, he will be tied w/pete but i think he has to be considered better than pete because fed will have won one on clay which pete could never do

Why exactly?

[hoopster42]

irish, a win at the french for federer and his detractors will say that if nadal had not gotten ko'ed by soderling then fed does not win this french. haven't you heard ppl say that the houston rockets championships in 94 and 95 were only because michael jordan was not in the league and they should have asterisks? remember, fed has lost in the french 4 straight times to nadal (1 semis and 3 finals), also fed lost to nadal in the 08 wimbledon and then in the 09 australian where fed was reduced to tears in the trophy ceremony, fed is a huge competitor and wants to beat nadal badly but he caught a humongous break when nadal got beaten, he will not say it publicy but he breathed a huge sigh of relief as did the entire field. a french final without nadal, the 4 time in a row champ, feels kind of empty like its not the best of the best (to me any way)

[Irish Jet]

irish, a win at the french for federer and his detractors will say that if nadal had not gotten ko'ed by soderling then fed does not win this french. haven't you heard ppl say that the houston rockets championships in 94 and 95 were only because michael jordan was not in the league and they should have asterisks? remember, fed has lost in the french 4 straight times to nadal (1 semis and 3 finals), also fed lost to nadal in the 08 wimbledon and then in the 09 australian where fed was reduced to tears in the trophy ceremony, fed is a huge competitor and wants to beat nadal badly but he caught a humongous break when nadal got beaten, he will not say it publicy but he breathed a huge sigh of relief as did the entire field. a french final without nadal, the 4 time in a row champ, feels kind of empty like its not the best of the best (to me any way)

I think that's absolutely ridiculous.

Consistency throughout the tournement is what matters, otherwise you may well put Rafa and Roger in the final and skip the tourney.

If Federer wins it all it doesn't matter that he didn't beat him head to head, he beat him in the overall competition and that's all that matters. It's Nadal's own problem that he couldn't make it.

They're competing with each other even when they're not playing. Federer (assuming he wins it) was able to deal with the other players in a way Nadal couldn't, for whatever reason. Hence Federer's victory would be no less deserving.

[Stacocakes]

Fed down a set to Haas today. Struggling in the second set two.This is going to another tie break probably after Fed choked the first set one
Fed has been absolutely horrible today
Though he went the whole first set without losing a point on serve UNTIL the tiebreak where he lost 3

[theplagy]

on the verge of being down 0-2 to Haas

[Stacocakes]

Fed won 2 sets to love.Brutal today

[hoopster42]

fed down 0-2 now

[Irish Jet]

Lets go Haas, win me some!

[SBR Lou]

Fed recovers nicely winning the last 3 sets with dominance, including 60 in the 4th.

[SBR Lou]

Wow, Fed wins the last 3 sets 64 60 62.

[valdosta]

Surprised Haas did as well as he did. He's not exactly a clay court specialist LOL.

[The General]

I watched 1st 2 sets live this morning and then went away. Came back and seen 3rd and 5th set on ESPN this afternoon. I didn't think Federer would win after watching 1st 2 sets. Did Federer get Much better or Haas wear down? Federer seemed to have plenty in the tank at end of 5th, though. He has not played superb in any match so far, IMO. Hopefully he will be better all the way to a title. I am rooting for him. He is good for tennis. If he don't win this French, he may never.

[Stacocakes]

Haas pretty much choked as usual. Federer kept the ball in the court more in the third set onward so that was the key to winning this match.In the first two sets Federer was spraying the ball all over the place.
Fed was far from his best but he won and thats all that matters at this point really

[j0hnnyv]

Haas choked. Federer will not win the french open.

[Karayilan9]

A few years ago Fed getting to the final of any big competition was a banker, he would cruise through all these rounds, dishing out bagels, it was almost a certain he'd be in the final to the point it got boring.

There was no competition, tennis at that time sucked, he got big at a time when tennis was weak in general, then Nadal came along and its been down hill ever since for Fed. Tennis has become exciting again, theres a few very strong up and coming players which will make the sport very interesting.

Fed has been struggling all the way, and this has been against poor and mediocre players, it never used to be like this, even the die-hard Fed square fans know this deep down but everyone will keep pilling the money on him just cos of his name.

[The General]

Federer just beat Nadal recently so the fact Nadal is out shouldn't be a consideration or factor if Federer does win the French Open.

But, Nadal was tired when beaten by Federer?

[SBR Lou]

Federer WINS the 2009 French OPEN!

[hoopster42]

Federer just beat Nadal recently so the fact Nadal is out shouldn't be a consideration or factor if Federer does win the French Open.

But, Nadal was tired when beaten by Federer?

nadal has a serious knee injury up and over the tendonitis, this info is coming from his coach and will be confirmed by doctors tomorrow or tuesday


crazyL, great call on federer..............i told you last yr that he was not done at 12 grand slams and i'm glad you are back on the train, great pick last us open and great pick this french open

[necro]

Great victory for Fed even I thought that it would be harder against Soderling.

[Tchocky]

So happy for Roger. He will definitely be the favorite at Wimby.

[The General]

Congrats to all Federer bettors and fans.

The handicapping discussions on forum during the entire tourney made it even better and more fun throughout.

[arda10k]

i remember discussing on putting 10k on nadal on soderling match and saying he can't lose, we would make 200 bucks.. of course we just laughed it off, of course i wouldn't make that kind of bet and then he went to lose, it was interesting to see.. guess you have to choose federer in that kind of bets..