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I do wonder if these things are done by a system of going down the list and allocating everything possible that can be given to Federer, and then sharing the rest out.
Rosalind
10-11-2017, 17:20
hey, he could have also got most improved.... :rolling: and humanitarian for helping Andy PLUS his own charity thing ..... Lucky escape I'd say, so be thankful for small mercies... :phew:
Why did Federer beat Nadal for Comeback Player of the Year? They both won 2 Slams but Rafa is well ahead on ranking points.
Nadal did suffer with injury throughout the year but probably unwisely, he did play up to Shanghai in October and only missed 3 tournaments (Basel, Paris and the Tour finals). Lucky to be nominated. ;)
RosieBear
10-11-2017, 18:50
Plus Fed beat Nadal each time they've played this year - think it's 4 times in total (Aus, IW, Miami, Shanghai). The 3rd consecutive win marked a record.
Why did Federer beat Nadal for Comeback Player of the Year? They both won 2 Slams but Rafa is well ahead on ranking points.
This annoyed me too but I think it was because of his age
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/12/15/roger-federer-wins-bbc-overseas-sports-personality-year-award/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_em
Fed wins Overseas Personality award. Was Rafa not included in the shortlist? :grrr:
Josephine
15-12-2017, 09:51
Fed won Wimbledon - he would always win SPOTY over Rafa.
He's going to play in an exhibition match in Mexico.
2018 could be Fed's best year yet.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/01/10/2018-could-roger-federers-best-year-yet/
RosieBear
10-01-2018, 19:54
I don't see it being Fed's best year. He has to be favourite for Aus, but I'm confident most of the big guys will be back and competing well in the second half of the season.
themass15
11-01-2018, 07:58
I think sometimes people think he is Peter Pan
I think sometimes people think he is Peter Pan
I think it’s more likely he has a picture in his attic............
JAMES4578
11-01-2018, 10:56
Think few would've predicted 2 slams at this stage last season, however doesn't mean it'll to be easy to repeat. Should be more challengers this season though probably still the one to beat in Melbourne.
Nial Smith's Australian Open design for Roger ...
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26733951_1668850613181519_751968554222801592_n.jpg ?oh=1045179eb514dd01ef26b6ffc9e16d0d&oe=5AFBFE7B
:boomerang:
RosieBear
17-01-2018, 16:19
Did anyone see the Ron Burgundy post-match interview with Fed after R1? Made me chuckle - questions included 'would you describe your game as a silky gazelle?, are you a vampire? and have you been eating wombat meat? More interesting than the usual crap they ask and to be fair Fed's a good sport.
Did notice he is getting another night match. Rumours of nothing but night matches and rla so unfair to whoever meets him in the semis, not used to the conditions where he has played over and over. Also he's then not subject to tough conditions like today's heat. My eyes are rolling out of my head again
themass15
17-01-2018, 18:23
I imagine he gets the choice of when he plays at all the Slams, except perhaps the French where he is unlikely to play again this year.
Defending Aussie Open champion Roger Federer admitted he was “possibly” handed special treatment by those in charge of time of play when the No. 2 seed beat Thursday’s stifling heat with the final night match on Rod Laver Arena, breezing past Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets.
Federer admitted that it wasn’t his call to dictate what time he’d play, but admitted he requested not to play during the day, where temperatures rose to 39 degrees with on court temperatures topping 69 degrees during the day’s worst stretches.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/its-a-matter-of-do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do-for-the-protected-species-roger-federer/news-story/771c8a1347708e7624c442849191468f
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/extreme-heat-hits-australian-open-as-melbourne-swelters-to-near-40-degree-temperatures/news-story/6ec7a3d0ff1acbeeb1b5efa20ae8c096
themass15
19-01-2018, 12:19
Imagine only Djokovic can stop him getting to the final but would love to see DelPo do it!
sir coolerking
19-01-2018, 12:39
Did notice he is getting another night match. Rumours of nothing but night matches and rla so unfair to whoever meets him in the semis, not used to the conditions where he has played over and over. Also he's then not subject to tough conditions like today's heat. My eyes are rolling out of my head again
It'll be 3 matches in a row tomorrow when he plays Gasquet in the evening. He even had a pop at those whinging about the heat!! What would he know about it, he's not played in the daytime at all.
RosieBear
19-01-2018, 13:20
Fed's something else with his suck it up comments :laugh: - I can see why he rubs some people up the wrong way, but for some reason he just makes me laugh (at him, not with him).
Won't bore you with my views on Fed! x
It's just madness even when the other match is a more interesting match up he's on laver in night session. As one laver match in the night session has to be a ladies match and it seems the other has to be fed there is no room for anyone else. Unlucky for whoever has to play him in the semi in his slot on his court. But hey lots of people ask so it's ok right. Also if he really wants to preach the suck it up attitude perhaps he should stop requesting slots and take what he is given. No point getting annoyed with it though. It will never change. The delpo Berdy match is the match that should be on the night session on laver tonight. But instead it will be another borefest no doubt. I always watch thinking this will be the moment gasguet shines agising fed, then end up disappointed lol. I'll be watching delpo Berdy on the player anyway lol
Imagine only Djokovic can stop him getting to the final but would love to see DelPo do it!
Or for him to slip up.
Most likely on the silky gazelle like creamy smooth slobber that emanates from the mouths of some of the female common taters who for some unknown reason swoooon after him.
EEE yuk wish I hadn't written that now.
Or for him to slip up.
Most likely on the silky gazelle like creamy smooth slobber that emanates from the mouths of some of the female common taters who for some unknown reason swoooon after him.
EEE yuk wish I hadn't written that now.
So glad you did! ;)
+ 1
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/tennis/its-a-matter-of-do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do-for-the-protected-species-roger-federer/news-story/771c8a1347708e7624c442849191468f
I cannot believe Fed said this. Gael Monfils and Novak were both clearly suffering from the heat but that's OK as long as they weren't taken to hospital.
“Sure, I was watching the other players suffer. As long as nothing bad happens, it’s all good.”
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open-slammed-for-heat-rule-farce/news-story/3671e6e2ce83b956e4c0ffa3672c2ef5
He really is a nasty piece of work. One of the reasons I have always disliked him, (apart from upsetting AM that is.....), is he always comes over as completely insincere to me.
RosieBear
20-01-2018, 00:55
He really is a nasty piece of work. One of the reasons I have always disliked him, (apart from upsetting AM that is.....), is he always comes over as completely insincere to me.
I don't see that he's being insincere - quite the opposite, he's saying what he thinks despite it being a controversial view. Now if he'd have expressed sympathy that would be insincere as he clearly doesn't feel an iota of it. Oh Fed :rolling:
lovetennis
21-01-2018, 19:33
Well Fed will have to suck it up himself tomorrow...he's been given a day match. Quite right too. Saw some discussion on Twitter that him being scheduled as night matches is due to demands of broadcasters wanting him to pull in evening TV audiences but I don't follow that logic myself...his matches are sooooo boring (spoken as someone who witnessed his snorefest Wimby 2017 final) unless he's playing Rafa, Djoko or Andy. Like many on here I haven't bothered watching him at all so far this Aussie Open, though I expect I'll have to watch him this coming week at some point
Well Fed will have to suck it up himself tomorrow...he's been given a day match. Quite right too. Saw some discussion on Twitter that him being scheduled as night matches is due to demands of broadcasters wanting him to pull in evening TV audiences but I don't follow that logic myself...his matches are sooooo boring (spoken as someone who witnessed his snorefest Wimby 2017 final) unless he's playing Rafa, Djoko or Andy. Like many on here I haven't bothered watching him at all so far this Aussie Open, though I expect I'll have to watch him this coming week at some point
Don't know if you have already seen this? But I prefer this explanation. :laugh:
https://video.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2018/mcenroe-blasts-fake-news-roger-not-novak-is-the-golden-goose-of-tennis.he-plays-when-he-wants_vid1028477/video.shtml
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open/rafael-nadal-has-put-a-problem-tennis-cant-ignore-firmly-on-the-agenda/news-story/4d8593d078cf268d27d3d63ea95d725b
Fed is rolling through the bottom half of the men’s singles draw and can reach the main event on Sunday night without having to play anyone seeded higher than tonight’s quarter-final opponent Tomas Berdych (19).
The only other seed Federer has played was Richard Gasquet (29), who he enjoys a 16-2 head-to-head record against and steamrolled in three sets in the third round.
Let’s make it clear that none of this is the Swiss maestro’s fault. He can only play who is in front of him. The problem is none of his biggest rivals can stay on the court.
RosieBear
24-01-2018, 10:42
Let’s make it clear that none of this is the Swiss maestro’s fault. He can only play who is in front of him. The problem is none of his biggest rivals can stay on the court.
Exactly, Karanga - well said. I get people's exasperation over Fed's longevity and dominance but it's not his fault, what's he meant to do, throw matches? It's the so called 'challengers' to his crown that should come in for harsh review. With no Andy, Kei, Raonic and weak Nole, Stan Delpo this tournament offered a clear shot at King Fed.
roytennisfan
24-01-2018, 19:27
A win in the final here would almost certainly mean Roger returns to #1 ranking after Acapulco (assuming Rafa doesn't play there and reach the final which seems very unlikely)
roytennisfan
28-01-2018, 20:37
If Rafa plays Acapulco, Roger could well take a wc into Dubai, which is on his schedule, in that case he would need to match Rafa, if he gets to SF F OR W to become the oldest #1 (if Rafa doesn't make at least SF, Roger beomes #1 anyway)
Roger Federer says managing his tournament schedule will be key to sustaining his revival in men's tennis after he claimed a 20th grand slam title at the Australian Open. :taz:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/roger-federer-reveals-how-he-can-sustain-dominance-after-claiming-20th-grand-slam-title-1657133
Evert believes that players like Roger, who recently won the 2018 Australian Open, now have the luxury of hiring people to prolong their careers, compared to her playing career in the 1970's.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/players-like-roger-federer-have-money-prolong-their-careers-says-chris-evert-1658732
lovetennis
07-02-2018, 19:01
Roger Federer says managing his tournament schedule will be key to sustaining his revival in men's tennis after he claimed a 20th grand slam title at the Australian Open. :taz:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/roger-federer-reveals-how-he-can-sustain-dominance-after-claiming-20th-grand-slam-title-1657133
Obviously not feeling in need of a break next week though. Fed has requested a wildcard for Rotterdam next week. If he gets to the SF he'll overtake Rafa to become no.1 again. No doubt the Rotterdam tourney director will oblige
My reaction to this news is :grrr:
Fed should not feel in need of a break considering the easy run he had to the AO title!!! Of course the Rotterdam tournament director will be happy to oblige as his presence will ensure full house galleries.
Shame because I enjoyed watching this tournament last year that was won by Jo-Wilfried against Wee David.
:whistle: :getcoat:
roytennisfan
14-02-2018, 20:04
Roger has won his opening round match in Rotterdam and is now just 2 wins away from regaining #1 ranking against unseeded players first up the tricky Kohlschreiber
roytennisfan
16-02-2018, 20:06
Well his 3 set win today makes him the new #1, 3 slams and now #1, if anyone had suggested he could achieve those about 18 months most of us would have laughed, me included
RosieBear
16-02-2018, 20:45
:bravo: Fed. Very inspiring. No reason Andy can't be playing great tennis at a similar age, especially if he adjusts his game-style.
lovetennis
17-02-2018, 11:48
Yep got to tip my hat to Fed, he really has defied the march of time and the odds. The injury woes of Andy and Djokovic, and Rafa's inability to maintain a consistent pattern of fitness since his return have certainly provided an opportunity for Fed to rise back to the top, but I've got to acknowledge his achievement in being able to seize that opportunity and have the motivation/fitness and desire to do it. So well done to him :clap:
themass15
17-02-2018, 11:58
Have to say it is an amazing achievement, but nowadays just can't like the man
JAMES4578
17-02-2018, 11:59
obviously some fortune gone Fed's way with the fitness of other players, however got to credit Fed's determination and motivation to keep going. Even if not one of your favs got to recognise achievements .
exislander
17-02-2018, 12:47
Yes, it is an amazing achievement - but it has been done when others have not been playing and with some help at times from tournament organizers in the scheduling department. I would think more of it if there had really been a level playing field but yes, he does have great ability.
Well Fed is the best of those who remain injury free (good for him to achieve #1 and remain injury free) so hope he can enjoy it while it lasts. May not be a long reign and it's not all that bad. Just another wee twist in the 'tales of the unexpected.' Lots more to happen in 2018 methinks.
:bravo: Fed. Very inspiring. No reason Andy can't be playing great tennis at a similar age, especially if he adjusts his game-style.
Hear hear RB. Although I fear the last bit may be Andy's stumbling block.
It looks as if Fed, in order to lengthen his stay at #1, will decide to play the clay court season. I didn't watch him play at Rotterdam but it seems to me from remarks he has made since the AO and now that he has the #1 ranking back that he is very confident at the moment.
Eclipsing Rafael Nadal at the top of the rankings felt inevitable, but Federer has much more to aim for in 2018. And he simply has to play the clay-court season.
http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/17/history-maker-roger-federer-must-now-take-aim-rafael-nadal-clay-7318571/?ito=cbshare
Silverdee
18-02-2018, 09:13
I just couldn’t see him playing the French Open, at least not until I read the above article which is very persuasive. Perhaps I will see him there?
He can only gain points so it makes perfect sense for him to play.
lovetennis
18-02-2018, 09:51
Maybe he will play the French, it's the only slam he's won once so he may feel that expanding his collection of RG trophies is a new goal for him.
Josephine
18-02-2018, 11:00
Yes, it is an amazing achievement - but it has been done when others have not been playing and with some help at times from tournament organizers in the scheduling department. I would think more of it if there had really been a level playing field but yes, he does have great ability.
Could argue the same for when Andy became No 1 with both Fed and Rafa out and Novak out of form. So perhaps best not to.....
themass15
18-02-2018, 15:19
Unfortunately Federer making Dimitrov look like a play outside the top 100
Roger Federer won two awards, including the World Sportsman of the Year, while Serena Williams was named the World Sportswoman of the Year, at the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Tuesday.
Federer also won the World Comeback of the Year award and was congratulated by the International Tennis Federation:
https://awards.laureus.com/winners/
RosieBear
27-02-2018, 21:57
Roger Federer won two awards, including the World Sportsman of the Year, while Serena Williams was named the World Sportswoman of the Year, at the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Tuesday.
Federer also won the World Comeback of the Year award and was congratulated by the International Tennis Federation:
https://awards.laureus.com/winners/
Whatever anyone thinks of Fed or Serena they are both tremendous ambassadors :tennis::bravo:
WimbledonWestie
27-02-2018, 22:57
Very true RB, they have helped give tennis a much higher profile and players like andy, Rafa and Novak have helped cement this.
'The dream is to win Roland Garros again.' It seems Roger Federer will do everything to play the second Grand Slam of the season, where he withdrew in 2016 due to injury and in 2017 because he didn't want to overdo himself.
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/52467/roger-federer-the-dream-is-to-win-roland-garros-again-/
According to the former captain of the Australian Davis Cup team Wally Masur, there is one player who can start dominating and competing against the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/52475/here-is-the-player-who-could-stop-roger-federer-s-dominance-wally-masur/
If he does and it tires him out for Wimbledon and Andy's comeback, then all to the good I would say! ;)
Fed announces he will play Halle and Stuttgart as preparation for Wimbledon.
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/54432/roger-federer-announces-surprising-comeback-here-is-where/
Interesting line up at Stuttgart.
https://www.mercedescup.de/de/spieler/
themass15
02-05-2018, 20:19
Good line up in Stuttgart. I expect Federer is already practising on grass.
According to this Fed is already preparing for the grass court season. :grrr:
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/54564/sleeveless-roger-federer-keeps-training-hard-in-dubai/
Ion Tiriac is unhappy at Fed skipping the clay court season.
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/53455/roger-federer-equal-prize-money-the-focus-of-ion-tiriac-s-criticism/
While Boris stands up for him
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/953272/Roger-Federer-Boris-Becker-Ion-Tiriac-tennis-news
If anybody is interested... "Running with Bear Grylls with Roger Federer" in the Swiss Alps 8pm tonight on the Discovery Channel 125 on Sky.
RoastLamb
19-07-2018, 13:31
If anybody is interested... "Running with Bear Grylls with Roger Federer" in the Swiss Alps 8pm tonight on the Discovery Channel 125 on Sky.
I watched this on US tv last week. It's really good!!! Bear gets him to eat something I'd never eat in a million years. You can also tell Bear literally worships Federer.
Elizabeth
19-07-2018, 13:43
If anybody is interested... "Running with Bear Grylls with Roger Federer" in the Swiss Alps 8pm tonight on the Discovery Channel 125 on Sky.
I have it recorded on my Sky box and watched it yesterday. It is really good and I think Federer was very brave.
Thanks for the posts girls, think I will be watching tonight!:thumbup:
Have to say I did enjoy this programme, nice to see a different side to Roger & was surprised that he ate the food, yes it gets the :thumbup: from me!
Roger pulls out of the Rogers Cup - ATP (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/federer-toronto-2018-withdrawal)
Not surprised - he'd only want to play one tournament before USO and over the years he's had much better results at Cinci.
Yep no surprise to read that.
Roger will no doubt now be targeting the US Open in the hope that he will do well enough to take back the #1 ranking from Rafa and then keep it over the indoor season and the Wtfs.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/09/21/roger-federer-exclusive-interview-will-work-rafa-nadal-novak/
Let's hope he does a better job than in the dbls with Joker.
;)
Rosalind
17-11-2018, 20:56
Watching the programme with Roger and Bear Grills (is that how you spell it?) on ITV . Great if you're a fan and still entertaining if not so much. He is very relaxed in it and amusing.
RoastLamb
18-11-2018, 17:19
Watching the programme with Roger and Bear Grills (is that how you spell it?) on ITV . Great if you're a fan and still entertaining if not so much. He is very relaxed in it and amusing.
Yes but Bear didn't treat him the way he treats all the other celebs. For example, they only did a day trip not an overnight one AND a lot of celeb worship going on.
Rosalind
18-11-2018, 18:24
Yes but Bear didn't treat him the way he treats all the other celebs. For example, they only did a day trip not an overnight one AND a lot of celeb worship going on.
Interesting - I've never watched it before so didn't realise.
I'll have to see if I can watch this programme on catch up. It sounds as if it might provide an insight into Fed. Maybe even result in my becoming a fan of his.:surfing: :lol:
RosieBear
02-03-2019, 17:17
Roger Federer. Milan 2001 - Dubai 2019. 100 titles. Legend :superman:
I'm not a Fed fan but well done to him - an amazing achievement!
lovetennis
02-03-2019, 20:02
Yep can't take anything away from Fed - heck of an achievement :highfive:
Sallydaisy
24-11-2019, 15:02
Meanwhile in Mexico ...
Roger Federer@rogerfederer · 10h
I will never forget this magical evening in Mexico City with @AlexZverev
42’517 people came, We broke this record together! Viva Mexico
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKHFRKJVUAEHwCa?format=jpg&name=small
delightful article today in the Guardian, Kevin Mitchell, on RF (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/dec/22/roger-federer-tennis-muhammad-ali)
No RF at the FO.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/51571497
Roger rules out the rest of the year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/52991140
suttontennis
10-06-2020, 16:32
He's not exactly going to be missing much !
I knew my sticking pins in my Federer effigy would deliver the goods as some point.........!!! If I carry on do you think I might achieve retirement?
Mind you with all the COVID stress, I think the sycophancy might finish me off altogether.....!!!
lovetennis
10-06-2020, 18:57
You would really think he might have taken this opportunity to finally retire but I think he still wants that final shot at the Olympic Gold and is hanging on for the rescheduled 2021 games now. Meanwhile someone else has two Olympic Golds :whistle:
themass15
11-06-2020, 06:39
Sensible time to do it if he wants to continue playing
suttontennis
14-12-2020, 08:41
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/14/roger-federer-in-doubt-for-2021-australian-open
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/14/roger-federer-in-doubt-for-2021-australian-open
Well another good news day.....!!!
suttontennis
15-12-2020, 08:44
Well another good news day.....!!!
Why is this good news. Certainly not for the tournament
Why is this good news. Certainly not for the tournament
I can’t stand Federer. I dislike everything about him. Without his smug face as far as I am concerned any tournament is immeasurably improved.....!!!
However that’s just me.
suttontennis
15-12-2020, 13:53
I can’t stand Federer. I dislike everything about him. Without his smug face as far as I am concerned any tournament is immeasurably improved.....!!!
However that’s just me.
Fair enough. I love watching him play, my only issue with him is that the longer he plays the more he will suffer physically and his legacy will diminish. But I guess he's earned the right to go out on his own terms.
suttontennis
22-01-2021, 17:44
Just watching an Olympics highlights programme on Eurosport, featuring best tennis players. Weird watching Federer's performances since 2000. That year he lost to Di Pasquale in the bronze medal match and they showed Roger drop-kicking his racquet. 2004 he lost to a pony tailed Berdych, 2008 he lost to Blake for the only time in his career, 2012 we know about, 2016 he missed. General opinion on the programme is that TOKYO 2020 (but not taking place until at least 2021 or even possibly 2022, with or without spectators) is where he is aiming for more than anything.
goldfish
22-01-2021, 18:32
Tokyo 2021
JAMES4578
22-01-2021, 23:11
They are still calling it the 2020 games, even if taking place in 2021. However no guarantee this year either. https://tokyo2020.org/en/
(https://tokyo2020.org/en/)
Sallydaisy
18-04-2021, 15:23
Federer has tweeted that he'll return to the tour for the ATP 250 in Geneva, then Roland Garros.
Hi everyone! Happy to let you know that I will play Geneva and Paris .
Until then I will use the time to train. Can’t wait to play in Switzerland again.
I doubt the games will actually take place. Isn’t Japan in the process of another peak?
themass15
13-07-2021, 17:30
Roger Federer has pulled out and yes the Games are taking place
banskogirl
13-07-2021, 18:59
Roger Federer has pulled out and yes the Games are taking place
Not overly surprised at this. So who's Andy going to beat in the final now?
Roger's season is over.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58223042
RosieBear
15-08-2021, 19:24
Best wishes to Fed. Would love to see him play again, one last hurrah next year in front of proper crowds. He deserves that.
JAMES4578
15-08-2021, 20:17
Hopefully Federer's knee surgery goes well,certainly challenging at this point though.
Just read his coach believes it is highly unlikely Roger will play at Wimbledon this year.
suttontennis
15-09-2022, 14:25
Finally calls it a day, after the Laver Cup.
For me, the greatest player of all time. And should have retired after his 2018 Aus Open. Sad memory of his last match at Wimbledon, the drubbing by Hurkacz.
Silverdee
15-09-2022, 15:08
Well if the Laver Cup wasn’t already a sell out it will be now! Last chance for all those Feds fans, including myself, to see him in competitive action.
themass15
15-09-2022, 15:30
Really glad I bought tickets
JAMES4578
15-09-2022, 16:52
Did not think Federer would play much longer but possibly one more slam, however due to fitness probably is best to bow out at Davis Cup. Certainly one of the greats with classic style. Different views on his personality mind you. Wish him the best for the future.
banskogirl
15-09-2022, 17:35
I’d only started to like him when he got friendlier with Andy!
Now I’ll miss him!
themass15
15-09-2022, 17:37
I went off him in 2009 Wimbledon final when he put on the 15 cardigan but have warmed towards him more recently. He will be sorely missed
I heard about his retirement, earlier. I wasn't surprised, as it seemed he couldn't get over his knee injuries.
For me, whilst admiring his elegant playing style, he was always bottom of the big 4 - Andy at the top obviously with the other two alternating in the middle; I couldn't stomach his arrogance and will never forget his 19 jacket! However I wish him well in his retirement. x
Never been a fan (that’s an understatement). Glad he has retired. I wish him well in his retirement, but glad the frantic eulogising will stop.
RosieBear
16-09-2022, 16:39
I've absolutely adored watching Federer over the years. The most stylish player ever. He will be hugely missed because so few players play like him. Only the exquisite Dan Evans game comes close. It's a lost art, especially amongst the up and comers.
I never minded his personality - he is German for all intents and purposes (Basel 7 miles from border) and I just accept they're a bit weird and haughty lol (jk if any Germans are reading). I always found the pundits and his obsessive fans far worse than the man himself, but understand that others found it off-putting - I feel the same about Nadal. It's a shame that these things eat into just being able to enjoy a player, but they do.
Anyway, all the very best to the simply unforgettable Federer, memories for a lifetime.
I've absolutely adored watching Federer over the years. The most stylish player ever. He will be hugely missed because so few players play like him. Only the exquisite Dan Evans game comes close. It's a lost art, especially amongst the up and comers.
I never minded his personality - he is German for all intents and purposes (Basel 7 miles from border) and I just accept they're a bit weird and haughty lol (jk if any Germans are reading). I always found the pundits and his obsessive fans far worse than the man himself, but understand that others found it off-putting - I feel the same about Nadal. It's a shame that these things eat into just being able to enjoy a player, but they do.
Anyway, all the very best to the simply unforgettable Federer, memories for a lifetime.
Agree with mostly everything you have said RB. I have never been a fan however, but I absolutely appreciated his game, he was such a stylish player.
I got fed up of him winning everything and his fans were the biggest pains in the backside ever, lol. But the tributes from other players, including Andy and Dan show how well liked Federer was in the locker room, and how down to earth he was away from the cameras. Like others I especially hated the 19 jacket, lol. Novak and Rafa have had similar on their shoes but not as obvious.
And I especially like the ‘exquisite Dan Evans’ bit of your post ;):shades::big grin:
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