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The crowd, sensing that del Potro was capable of upsetting the five-time defending champion, became increasingly rowdy and edgy. So did the players.
During the changeover after he held serve to go ahead 5-4, an irritable Federer began to jaw with umpire Jake Garner about del Potro having taken too long to challenge a line call.
“Do you have any rules in there,” Federer said to Garner.
Then, when the American umpire made a gesture toward him, Federer hotly retorted: “Stop showing me your hand, don't tell me to be quiet. When I want to talk, I'll talk.”
Roger Federer has nothing to prove. He must accomplish nothing, short of finally beating Rafael Nadal again in a Grand Slam, to secure his legendary status. He is one of a handful of players to earn the right to be mentioned... more »
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