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re: The Unofficial 2017 Wimbledon Thread
Posted on 7/15/17 at 10:29 pm to Bunk Moreland
Posted on 7/15/17 at 10:29 pm to Bunk Moreland
It's not ridiculous at +400. You can make a decent case for Cilic.
Here's my unbiased case for Roger:
In addition to Roger's clear edges in experience and fan favoritism, I honestly can't think of anything Cilic does better than him on the court. You could maybe argue that he's better at hitting aces, but Federer more than makes up for that with unreturned serves that aren't aces. Big edge to Roger on 2nd serve as well.
When it comes to neutral rallies, you have to favor Fed probably 60-70% of the time. He's also better on return and can be more aggressive too if he needs to be. Slice backhand and drop shots? Edge Fed. Movement and net play? It's not even close.
Cilic's "fantastic form" is something that has been blown out of proportion too, imo. The only truly impressive match this grass season was his 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win over Bautista. As mentioned before, he hasn't faced anyone in the top 18 in this Wimbledon run. And while Muller and Querrey are probably top 10ish players on grass, he caught them both at the right time from a fatigue standpoint.
I mean, if your justification for betting Cilic is hoping Roger lays an egg, good luck. That's not the side I want to be on.
Here's my unbiased case for Roger:
In addition to Roger's clear edges in experience and fan favoritism, I honestly can't think of anything Cilic does better than him on the court. You could maybe argue that he's better at hitting aces, but Federer more than makes up for that with unreturned serves that aren't aces. Big edge to Roger on 2nd serve as well.
When it comes to neutral rallies, you have to favor Fed probably 60-70% of the time. He's also better on return and can be more aggressive too if he needs to be. Slice backhand and drop shots? Edge Fed. Movement and net play? It's not even close.
Cilic's "fantastic form" is something that has been blown out of proportion too, imo. The only truly impressive match this grass season was his 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win over Bautista. As mentioned before, he hasn't faced anyone in the top 18 in this Wimbledon run. And while Muller and Querrey are probably top 10ish players on grass, he caught them both at the right time from a fatigue standpoint.
I mean, if your justification for betting Cilic is hoping Roger lays an egg, good luck. That's not the side I want to be on.
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:12 am to emanresu
Cilic seems nervous. Damn all that dribbling.
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:14 am to TigerNAtux
Interesting strategy letting Cilic serve 1st.
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:18 am to dukke v
What just happened with that challenge
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:20 am to Civildawg
quote:
What just happened with that challenge
I would've been livid
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:21 am to AlbertMeansWell
I couldn't understand what McEnroe said... what happened?
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:24 am to Mac
I'm guessing Fed had an argument the serve was unplayable and should have won the point instead of having it replayed. But, the call might have affected Cilic, I don't know.
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:24 am to Mac
Roger clipped the line on that serve and Cilic barely got a racket on it. The (incorrect) out call clearly didnt affect Cilic's return, so the point should have gone to Roger.
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:29 am to bayoucracka
Daaaamn helluva point.
The frick was that return? Doesn't matter
The frick was that return? Doesn't matter
This post was edited on 7/16/17 at 8:32 am
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:31 am to UltimateHog
Fed has him on the ropes here...
Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:47 am to quail man
Cilic gonna get processed playing at this level.
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