Predicted Winner in BOLD
Singles – Semifinal
[1] N Djokovic (SRB) v [4] D Ferrer (ESP)
The three-time champion, two-time defending champion and world number one enters this semifinal as a heavy favorite. As well as Ferrer has played in the past 12-15 months, this is a mismatch on paper. Ferrer did manage to win a set versus Djokovic in the 2012 US Open semifinal round during heavy wind. Nole’s ability to take the ball early means that he will make/let Ferrer run a lot. Ferrer has a great return game, but so does Nole. As a matter of fact, Djokovic likely has a better return game than Ferrer. Djokovic also has a better serve than Ferrer. Both guys are going to have to work to hold, but Djokovic has a comparative advantage here. Djokovic has great defensive skills that will allow him to steal a few points when Ferrer is controlling court position. However, Djokovic is going to be making Ferrer make use of his sublime defensive skills for most of the match. I think sheer willpower may earn Ferrer a set, but Djokovic will win in three or four sets. Both men are going to work hard on court as Ferrer will not go quietly.
Whatever happens, it is pretty remarkable how consistently Ferrer has been getting to his glass ceiling over the past year or so.
Yeah 3 of the past 4 slams in the final four and a quarter at Wimbledon
i like ferrer but i am rooting for nole. i think ferrer versus fed would produce a very anti-climactic final. ferrer versus murray might be less so as they’ve had some close ones, but mostly those have been on clay or grass. i really can’t see ferrer beating anyone in the final. nole has a better chance and the final would be more exciting i think….going by present form.