Federer vs Safin

[Total Power]

This is a classic match in the making. Safin got all the firepower needed to beat federer.But can he? Is it going to be dogfight or another one sided boring match? I am going with Federer here just because he is more consistent and can come up with big shots on big points.I still doubt Safin ability to fightback when going gets tough.

 

[OldSchool]

You have to go with Federer but Safin might just be the one who pushes the schoolyard bully back.

 

[Benno_900]

If Safin can play at his best, he may just push Federer but I doubt it. Safin may win a set though. Federer in 4 sets.

 

[Sauron]

I'm going against the trend here.

Safin in five sets.

 

[kretchy]

Federer leads 6-1 head-to-head. With Safin never taking a set off of Federer on hard court, although 4 of the seven sets have gone to tie-breaks.

Federer for me, but if the roof has to be closed at some stage it comes back in my view to close to 50/50, I reckon Safin is the best indoors player in the world.

 

[red+black]

Safin's only win was in Moscow.

Federer easy.

 

[bunsen burner]

I'm tipping the good Safin to turn up to day and win. At the moment no one can beat Federer if he's playing near his best but I have a gut feeling he might have an off day and a major upset may take place.

 

[Funkalicous]

'Fed Express' in three. I given up tipping against Federer. You should to, if you don't wanna look stupid..

 

[Total Power]

'Fed Express' in three. I given up tipping against Federer. You should to, if you don't wanna look stupid..

Never tip for Safin if you dont wanna be a bankrupt bloke like me

 

[Total Power]

The dogfight is about to begin ..hopefully its the match of the tournament

 

[Watto]

Safin will need to bring his A++ game. It's all about if Federer feels like going up a gear.

 

[Total Power]

I wanna see safins sledgehammer backhand down the line working! when it is working its very difficult to counter attack.

 

[Total Power]

Safin looking good! So far!

 

[Total Power]

The quality of ground strokes in this match so far is just amazing. Best in the tournament so far.

 

[OldSchool]

The quality of ground strokes in this match so far is just amazing. Best in the tournament so far.

It's shaping as a ripper game.

 

[Total Power]

It's shaping as a ripper game.

Agreed..very equally contested so far.I want safin to win the first set.If fed wins the first set the floodgates might just open up...safin is a mental case.

 

[Total Power]

Federer is just too good.. 7-5 first set..must win set for safin now

 

[Watto]

Well well well Safin breaks and leads 2-1 in the second...who would have thought.

 

[OldSchool]

Federer is just too good.. 7-5 first set..must win set for safin now

Yes it's a critical set for him, he needs some luck.

 

[GreekLunatic]

has federer lost a set yet also come on safin im sick of seeing federers end of match interviews

 

[OldSchool]

Well Safin's got the break so if he can just keep his serve together he can tie this set up.

 

[Total Power]

Safin is playing his best tennis atm.. this should be an absolute dogfight ..bring it on!

 

[Total Power]

Just goes to show what a wasted talent safin is for a major part of his career, easily could have been 8 grand slam winner.

 

[Bentleigh]

When Safin plays at 100% he is the only player in the world who can beat Roger.

But Federer is just a superstar, he will win.

 

[Total Power]

When Safin plays at 100% he is the only player in the world who can beat Roger.

But Federer is just a superstar, he will win.

Can't agree more..Federer is just marginally better though..but that safin backhkand.. oh my god..when its working his opponent better start praying.