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I think it's unfortunate that cycling used to get the rap for being the dirtiest sport when other sports (Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Rugby, Track and Field) are worse. At least Athletics is being exposed.
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He should return like this if the conditions allow for it.
It was some what amusing to see Djokovic serve so many double faults in the Cincinnati final because Federer was returning and playing so aggressively all match. The court playing fast also helped.
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Yes, the first set was critical. Federer himself said so in his press conference. It looked like he was gassed at the end, he didn't even let Djokovic serve for it.
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Perhaps. Or maybe he just took a little something to propel him to the next level just like Soderling (Norman's ex-pupil) before him. After his loss against Djokovic at US Open 2013, Wawrinka said about Djokovic "He's f*****g strong". Yes Djokovic was too strong for him then, well not...