What a great run by Monfils in this years French Open. First Frenchman to reach semi in last 7 years, and to do that as unseeded player in the tournament, is one big suprise to all, and thing doesn't fall in his plate, he has to go through some tough matches, walk on some very good - seeded players, likes of David Ferrer, Ivan Ljubicic, some touch times in the match, 5 setters, down breakpoints, tired and still running .............. but he proved himself strong .. a hard nut to crack.
Now I think he need more than that, more than what he did in previous matches, more stamina, more accuracy, better close to be line ... and above all he need to play a surprise game coz FedEx "The Federer Express" is on the same track 'n' its running fast without any signal or warning. Pressure must be on Monfils. In the worst case, first two sets should be a good watch.
This year's Frechopen draw become very dramatic for first 3 seeded player. In their run to semi, they have faced at most just one good seeded player. What sounded as a tough draw for Nadal and Djokovic is turned up to be a easy run till semi. I mean all seeded players lost somewhere before facing them. One way it was easy for them cause they were playing against some relatively in experience players, but one can argue that their opponents have actually defeated some seeded players. Anyway its not easy to repeat the same show unless its recorded. But not it would be a good match b/w Nadal and Djokovic, one is master of Clay ... other - the best player of '08 till date. While Djokovic has to prove that he is good on any surface, Nadal has more than one point to prove .... his supremacy on clay against everyone 'n' anyone. In this case I think pressure would be on Nadal.
But the way they say "Pressure is privilage", and the way Federer said once "It's not about money, We are chasing our dreams"
So tie your seat belts, get a half-day and be ready for these two semifinals, cause Federer Express on comming and is on time !!
Now I think he need more than that, more than what he did in previous matches, more stamina, more accuracy, better close to be line ... and above all he need to play a surprise game coz FedEx "The Federer Express" is on the same track 'n' its running fast without any signal or warning. Pressure must be on Monfils. In the worst case, first two sets should be a good watch.
This year's Frechopen draw become very dramatic for first 3 seeded player. In their run to semi, they have faced at most just one good seeded player. What sounded as a tough draw for Nadal and Djokovic is turned up to be a easy run till semi. I mean all seeded players lost somewhere before facing them. One way it was easy for them cause they were playing against some relatively in experience players, but one can argue that their opponents have actually defeated some seeded players. Anyway its not easy to repeat the same show unless its recorded. But not it would be a good match b/w Nadal and Djokovic, one is master of Clay ... other - the best player of '08 till date. While Djokovic has to prove that he is good on any surface, Nadal has more than one point to prove .... his supremacy on clay against everyone 'n' anyone. In this case I think pressure would be on Nadal.
But the way they say "Pressure is privilage", and the way Federer said once "It's not about money, We are chasing our dreams"
So tie your seat belts, get a half-day and be ready for these two semifinals, cause Federer Express on comming and is on time !!
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