To all of you "fans" Federer "let down" with this defeat, let me define the word fan to you. You're a fan if you support a player regardless of whether they win or lose. If you at least verbally turn your back on them after such a defeat, you're nothing but a selfish disrespectful beholder. Understand that Roger is a human being as well. You cannot expect him to win every tournament up until he retires. He is already far beyond any expectations having won a grand slam and maintaining the top 3 level tennis throughout the whole year at 37. Show some respect.
Fed is playing 1428th match of this career, after 98 titles. At 37 years of age. +218 doubles matches. It's not just an amazing record, it's crazy good. So the fact that he is still playing is awesome. Give him a break.
I know many of you now saying Novak can be at this level one year max, last year were saying that his carrier is finished and he'll never win GS again so please slow down with your bold predictions...
People always do Vladmir - Roger had a rough few years, but came back. Then Novak, now he is back. They will retire when they are good and ready. I ignore these retire comments for any player.
I hope they'll both play their best tennis today. Federer sure is a more complete player but Borna has proven to all of us that he can indeed be a fierce opponent. Can't wait to see this!
Fedrer plz retired next year after Wimbledon dont try more a legend like u doesn't look good if u retired like this so better make a call soon good luck
Well played Coric. Why sad? Roger still made it to the semis. If he loves to play he should keep playing. Coric was the better player and knew he could beat Roger.
Don't know what changes Coric made before this season but it is certainly paying dividends.He is no longer a pusher from the baseline, he has serious heat in his serve and groundstrokes now
Bravo Borna you showed a native talent and well prepared strategy! One should only review the last point of the match to see how you managed against Federer's 2 successive perfect attacks! A new star is born! Cannot wait to see tomorrow final
Fed easily. Coric not really in great form right now. No tough matches yet. Took 3 to beat Stan. Lost to relatively easier opponents in last two tournaments. No probs for the maestro.
Shanghai is novak's
I have an urgent work.
Plz forgive me
God he ll catch rafa now