Federer đả bại Djokovic, vào bán kết ATP Finals
Tay vợt người Thụy Sỹ quật ngã tay vợt số một thế giới bằng hai set thắng 7-5, 6-2, trong trận đấu thứ hai ở bảng Stan Smith hôm 17/11.
Tay vợt người Thụy Sỹ quật ngã tay vợt số một thế giới bằng hai set thắng 7-5, 6-2, trong trận đấu thứ hai ở bảng Stan Smith hôm 17/11.
Người hâm mộ thể thao đêm 17/11 hướng về London vì hai trận đấu đáng chú ý. Trên sân vận động quốc gia Wembley, Anh tiếp Pháp trong trận giao hữu mang tính biểu tượng sau thảm kịch ở Paris hôm thứ sáu. Cách đó 45 km ở nhà thi đấu O2, người hâm mộ quần vợt lại tập trung vào cuộc đối đầu giữa tay vợt số một thế giới, "độc cô cầu bại" Novak Djokovic và huyền thoại làng banh nỉ Roger Federer.
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| Federer (right) ended Djokovic's winning streak. Photo: KQ. |
Federer had beaten Djokovic twice in six encounters in 2015. However, at the moment, defeating the Serbian player is not easy, as he is in excellent form. Before their meeting at the ATP World Tour Finals last night, Djokovic had a streak of 15 consecutive wins at the year-end tournament and a recent streak of 23 consecutive wins. The last player to beat Djokovic was also Federer, in the Cincinnati final. Djokovic's record was broken by the 34-year-old, who appeared in London sporting a new beard. Shedding his polished look and embracing a wild, free spirit may have contributed to the triumphant night for the father of four.
Federer not only won, but won very quickly: in just 77 minutes across two sets. His strong serve and frequent net play helped the world number three achieve a swift victory. He recorded six aces, had a 75% first-serve winning percentage, and secured four breaks out of eight opportunities. The first set was quite intense, with both players serving well. Federer ultimately took the lead with a 7-5 victory. He carried that confidence into the second set, hitting 19 winners and finishing with a 6-2 score.
"I didn't play any crazy tactics today. It was completely direct confrontation, just like I've done against him in our past encounters," Federer said. "Winning the opening set obviously gives you an advantage, and the important thing is that I won it again in the second set, as quickly as possible."
It's rare for Djokovic to drop in form like this, with his unforced errors far exceeding his winners (22 and 12). Break opportunities were also scarce, with only three chances, and he successfully converted one.
"You always have days like this, when you're not at your best," Djokovic shared. "I have credit to Federer. He controls the ball speed very well, uses a lot of different shots. His slice and spin shots are very clever. I also made a lot of mistakes and handed the victory to him. That's sports, there are days you lose. But this is a round-robin tournament, so I still have a chance to go further."
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| Federer rarely sports a beard when competing. Photo: KQ. |
Having won both of his first two matches, Federer secured his place in the ATP Finals semi-finals. Djokovic still has a chance to defend his title if he wins his final match against Tomas Berdych. The Czech player has lost both of his first two matches, against Federer and then Kei Nishikori.
According to VNE
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