fed is class, he and his game
no wonder he owns rod-dick
Yes. Apart from his weak mind, Roddick's biggest problem is that he simply cannot keep the ball between the lines. That's where the Europeans really seem to separate themselves from the Americans. It reminds me of basketball. The Europeans tend to do things right technically. The Americans seem too lazy for the detail work. Think of Pau Gasol or Arvydas Sabonis in the old days. They play the game correctly technically where the Americans just flat do not. It seems to be the same thing in tennis. It's not an accident that those "desperate" round-the-poles or lobs end up going in. Everything's about flash and respect over here rather than quality and attention to detail. Announcers keep talking about how much Federer respects Roddick. Why? He acts like a brat and once his big serve is blocked back he has nothing.
Even a whiner like John McEnroe would keep his mouth shut when playing a great like Borg. Roddick ought to shut up and play and then go home when he's dismissed.
Still, think if he gets by Verdasco Nadal will force Federer to play better than he did today to win. To my eye, Federer's stroke regularity is still a question. Nadal will give him very little, and he made enough unforced errors even in victory to make me think the final will be difficult for him to win. Will be interesting to see what the line will be.