[yellow submarine]

ahhh Roger and Stan are soo cute! They make an awesome team!
I like how they whisper to each other after every point. haha

[cecilia]

just read that novak was crying after the match...
i stopped watching after they hugged and rafa walked around a bit
i think the games mean more to these guys than ppl thought they did
i hope he gets bronze

and just read this

Bob Bryan describing Federer after the Bros' loss today: "He's a genius with the ball."

Brother Mike added: "He plays loose, relaxed and comes up with the shots. That's why he's the best."


cant wipe the smile off my face

[loveprint]

That's pretty much what the Indian couple said about Fed, too. xD And they didn't know what they could do to beat him.
Ah, got the quote:

Q. Were you surprised by the way Federer and Wawrinka came out, all guns plays blazing?
LEANDER PAES: <...> I really didn't feel like I had much of a chance on the returns because they were just serving so well. We had one half chance where we had 15-30, and next thing, Wawrinka plays an unbelievable volley.
They both came up guns-a-blazing. FEDERER was hitting half volleys past us at the net, one forehand shot cross-court, one backhand up the line. He is the best player in the world. Looking at that performance in doubles, there's no reason to believe that he's one of probably the best players of all time with the way he played in this match. We just got stuck with him playing unbelievably well.

Yaeh, he did cry, and it just tugs on my heart a little bit. I'm always suckered in. D:

Speeker:
After the match today they wanted to see the match point again...

Federer:
Yeah I am very happy for surr! First medal that is for sure now and he (Wawrinka) played unbelievable well today. It was a big fun to play to today and extraordinaire to beat the best double players of the world. They play the whole time together and me and Wawrinka only about 10 times. To reach that goal is really unbelievable.

Q: Please describe the moment when you knew that you have this medal for sure (match point)
Federer: Ehm yeah it was really nice once again! We celebrated together on the court: He was lying on the court. He was so hot, like a fire! I had to warm myself on him.. no it was really fantastic! It was beautiful!Q: And what was the sign from the Federinka Box?
Federer: Like I said: He was electrifying.. He was electrified.. (laughing) He is in such a good shape at the moment! Fantastic!

Wawrinka: It’s true that I’m going to be stronger from match to match. And besides that I have a partner on my side who is Roger Federer. This is very helpful and gives me a lot of self-confidence

Federer: I think we’ll play tomorrow again. We will be fit.. that’s for sure (smiling)

That was translated, so not his exact words, but you get the idea. xD <3

[cecilia]

lol
they both sound so happy and excited haha

and i think they were a reassuring presence for each other
roger must have felt more at ease with Stan next to him and Stan was more confident with roger
i swear i wouldnt mind them playing more doubles!!!

[loveprint]

So, apparently Blake thought the match against Gonzo was unfair.
In the 8-9 decisive set, Blake hit one long but the ball touched Gonzo's raquet. The umpire didn't see it and Gonzo didn't say anything so the point went to him. Blake had an.. angry chat with the Umpire about it but yeah. x:

edit;
Oh, gosh. I'm watching the Li Na Safina game right now and Safina is making double faults left and right on those important points when she's trying to hold.
edit2;
4 double faults in one game...

[cecilia]

jsut got home
4 double faults in one game!!
and i thought roger's 3 in one game was pretty rare already

edit
just saw the photos of fedrinka after t hey won yesterdayon nbc site
some of the captures were so cuuuuuuuteeeee
they're pretty amusing to watch

edit2
it's so funny that ppl are yelling "james blake jia you!"
XDDDDDDDDD
and i thought i was hearing things but i think the chair umpire says please be quiet in chinese
wahahahaha that's so hilarious

[loveprint]

^
I THOUGHT I HEARD THAT TOO?!

Djoko has taken Bronze and FEDRINKA TIME WOOOOO.

[cecilia]

break already!!yay
gosh roger is serving sooo well
confidence levels are up there
hope he can carry this onto his singles performance in the near future

[loveprint]

Stan is playing so well atm! :DD They both are. It's a joy watching them play doubles together. It's just so fun and they're having so much fun, too. I haven't seen Roger enjoy himself like this for a while.

edit;
A great challenge by Roger.

edit2;
1 more set to go!
They're bloody amazing.

edit3;
Broken, pulled it together and broke right back.

[cecilia]

aigoooo
i was really hoping they would close it in 3 sets
been getting lack of sleep for the past few days
damn damn

[loveprint]

I'm just getting a little nervous, now. x:

edit;
SUI 4-1

[cecilia]

yay and they consolidate their break!!!!!!!!
man i'm getting hungry but it's too late to eat
i wonder if we'll get to see the medal awarding ceremony

[loveprint]

Pretty sure we will? It's straight after so...

edit;
1 MORE GAME TO GOOOOOO

GOLD!

[cecilia]

HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and they win GOLD
I LOVE THEIR REACTIONS
i thought they were going to kiss each other!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahahahah

EDIT
roger looked so happy and high~ like a kid who got a toy he longed for for along time
it was so cute when he did the 'love shot' thing with their medals
and i noticed how he looked like he was about to cry when they were playing the swiss anthem
hope these positive vibes stay with him all the way throughout the US Open

CONGRATS TO THE SWISS TEAM AGAIN!!!
now i can sleep peacefully

[loveprint]

Aww they both got teary during the anthem. T^T
What a moment. They were both amazing, and Roger's got his gold. <3






^ HOW GREAT DID THAT ELECTRICITY THING LOOK?

[wonderbang]

I'm glad Roger walked away with some kind of medal! I hope this is a jumpstart to pull him out his rut lately!

I'm sad to see Blake lose out to Fernando and then Novak for the bronze medal, but I'm happy he got his first win over Roger. I hope he keeps the momentum for the USO.

Since SIBLINGS are the theme of Olympic doubles this time, I hope the Bryan brothers taking the bronze will inspire the Williams sisters to take the GOLD after beating the Bondarenko sisters in the semis. Go go team!

[dOotsiez]

THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!! ROGER SHOULD GO TO THE USO FEELING LIKE A WINNER AGAIN!! GO RAJJAAAAAH

SORRY FOR THE CAPS LOCK MALFUNCTION. BUT THAT WAS ALMOST CATHARTIC....A USO TITLE MIGHT BE MORE CATHARTIC, BUT I MUSTNT JINX ANYONE

[loveprint]

Videos of the last game and ceremony:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01KkUNYW_eA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5f3EJjLwwM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euBQXbQxJrM

[dOotsiez]

In keeping with the new trend for FedRinka fangirlism in this thread, I remember how the Bryan twins are always a little uptight and outspoken about their opponents' exagerated celebrations, e.g. FO this year and Wimby last year. I would love to see a photo of their expression at this! Weird weird celebrations. Fedwrinka are such dorks....




awwwww, was it just me or did Stan look like the one with 12 grand slams and Roger the little boy in a candy store? The guy is more dorky than we give him credit for. LOLLLL.....






And just wanted to mention that Del Potro is in the Washington finals. The guy has won the last 3 tournaments he played in, and beaten Roddick soundly in LA last week. He's now on the second longest winning streak this year after Rafa. AMAZING STUFF. Can't wait to see him in action against the top seeds. the dude's going places.

Oh and go Williams sisters for Gold! I was hoping for Sam Stosur and Rennae Stubbs to do well for Aus in the doubles, but twas not meant to be.

[cecilia]

And just wanted to mention that Del Potro is in the Washington finals. The guy has won the last 3 tournaments he played in, and beaten Roddick soundly in LA last week. He's now on the second longest winning streak this year after Rafa. AMAZING STUFF. Can't wait to see him in action against the top seeds. the dude's going places.

Oh and go Williams sisters for Gold! I was hoping for Sam Stosur and Rennae Stubbs to do well for Aus in the doubles, but twas not meant to be.

actually i've been noticing that name as well
do u know more about him?

edit
just saw this translation of the post match interview

We have to bring the question up: It's a gold medal in double. You look very happy. Does this double title outweigh the loss of the single?

Federer: Well.. It's for sure something helpful to forget what happened. As you know it was a big goal of this season besides Wimbledon. Both of them I didn't get. Therefore it was hard at the beginning you know. But it was very important that Stan revitalized me. I've tried to revitalize him the same way for the double. And if... I wouldn't say that it was kind of a compensation. It's simple dream I had. Winning gold medal at the Olympic games... never mind if it was in double or single. Afterwards the joy now is kind of bigger because you can share your joy. Also if you have looked at us after winning the match point... celebrating together... it wouldn't have been possible in single.




it's true if it was the singles we couldnt have seen the fedrinka celebration
and i'm glad stan revitalised him
that's such an appropriate word
i read that roger plans to play @ the davis cup next yr
i think he really enjoyed his experience in the doubles

EDIT2
sbs is showing the mens final!
but it's laging like 10-15 secs behind NBC
so weird

EDIT3
Congrats to rafa for the gold~ pretty much an expected result but still some good tennis by both sides
(dunno why but didnt really like the commentary on SBS tho)