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tennistalk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20111020/London_Olympic_gold_tops_Federer_list_of_goals)- London Olympic gold tops Federer list of goals
Still not sure why Federer didnt play in Asia. Could his perfect body not cope with all that tennis or was he sorting out niggles?
david1610
27-11-2011, 15:45
Still not sure why Federer didnt play in Asia. Could his perfect body not cope with all that tennis or was he sorting out niggles?
Because when you reach a certain age or have played a certain number of matches (forget how many and how old) you are excused having to play in one of the Masters. The Asian trek is the obvious one to miss as it is a lot of travelling as you then have to come back to Europe for Paris and London (and Basel in his case).
Federer is chasing records. His victory at Bercy gave him the complete set of Master's (correct me if wrong) and the WTF is the most prestigious event in the calendar after the GSs and he is chasing records for appearances in finals and wins.
I know Federer is irritating and it is tempting to criticize him but in this case his scheduling does make full sense from his point of view and when Andy gets near the end of his career he may well take similar decisions. Andy's withdrawal this week was partially determined by not taking the chance of compromising his off-season training and next year and Federer is also adopting an energy conversation approach to maximize the number of GSs he still plays (and the Olympics and WTFs).
I just hope Andy's season is so good next year that we have no time to be bothered by Roger Federer's words and deeds!
Awwww, Roger speech gonna be on BBC Red button! Means no subtitles. Can't have everything.
There was just 8 minutes total coverage on the Red Button - so you didn't miss too much.
Basically Roger congratulated Jo - and also mentioned how well Jo played later in the short interview - took all the energy out of him. Otherwise, congratulations to organisers, his family and team - and that was it. All very short.
I am glad that the beeb didn't switch coverage at 8 sharp when they were due to finish coverage of the final.
He didnt say he would be back next year then?
VamosVixs
27-11-2011, 20:20
:lol:
He didnt say he would be back next year then?
Sorry - just checking again - he thanked the crowd for being amazing and supporting the event so well - and he did say, see you all next year, hopefully.
I think that is almost the entire interview!!
Madeline
27-11-2011, 20:21
Hear hear to that!
I expect the Goat will now be predicted to win more Slams, Masters and regain the number One spot by the commentators and the press.
Well he won the WTF last year but only went on to win two 250s, one Masters and struggled to maintain his number 3 ranking.
Speedy Hawk
27-11-2011, 20:50
I doubt he ever get no.1 back, he may have chance to win 1 slam, I be surprised if be wins 2 or more. I think he probably end 2012 with no slam.
david1610
27-11-2011, 21:06
When on form and serving well he is still very difficult to beat in key matches. His serve placement is second to none and if you look at the stats over the years his success has always started with his ability to hold his serve time after time - the Roddick final being the clear example. Some time ago I think it was Brad Gilbert who made the astute comment that when Andy and Roger meet, the winner tends to be the better server on the day.
Having said all that, even the great Roger Feder needs to win either a GS or the Olympics next year. He has tied up a few records for posterity this year in terms of Masters and WTFs but a player like him wants GSs and Olympic Gold medals. He deserves talk of his demise to be put on hold, but not a rewind to assuming 2 or 3 GSs next year.
Speedy Hawk
27-11-2011, 21:11
I know Roger really really wants to win Olympics 2012 in Wimbledon cos he talked about ever since London won the bid when press asking him about retirement. He was aiming still be there at 2012 so he is!
I think he will play better this time round than last time 2008 singles.
Speedy Hawk
27-11-2011, 22:09
Lol, reading at new statistics and records Roger broke. 100th final, 70th title, 1st player win 6 WTF title, oldest one to win it too and 5th time out of 6 win title without losing a match. I think that everything.
supergran
27-11-2011, 22:24
So what? We can still dislike him. If he had been a gracious winner and a good loser over the years people on here would probably have given him credit. As long as I've been on this forum I have seen that tennis lovers, and Andy fans are so fair. But ever since Federer has been dripping poison re Andy we've turned against him. That is so natural. Sorry that the press can't see it and Federer fans can't see it. Tell you all now, if Andy was being nasty about another player I would notice immediately and would comment. I love tennis, I love watching singles and doubles and have supported and cheered on many players over many years. But I have never known anyone to be so nasty as Fed is today. It tells me he's frightened of Andy but that is no excuse for boorish and snide comments. Here's to 2012 and the demise of the Swiss, slimy slug.
jeannie13
27-11-2011, 22:46
So what? We can still dislike him. If he had been a gracious winner and a good loser over the years people on here would probably have given him credit. As long as I've been on this forum I have seen that tennis lovers, and Andy fans are so fair. But ever since Federer has been dripping poison re Andy we've turned against him. That is so natural. Sorry that the press can't see it and Federer fans can't see it. Tell you all now, if Andy was being nasty about another player I would notice immediately and would comment. I love tennis, I love watching singles and doubles and have supported and cheered on many players over many years. But I have never known anyone to be so nasty as Fed is today. It tells me he's frightened of Andy but that is no excuse for boorish and snide comments. Here's to 2012 and the demise of the Swiss, slimy slug.
I get the feeling that you are not a fan of smugfed., Maureen. :laugh: I agree with all you say,by the way.
It's sad that someone of his ability has to keep telling us how wonderful he is. There is no need for him to belittle other players & to be so nasty to Andy in particular. He doesn't seem happy unless he is showing his superiority over the other top players. :grrr::halo: So arrogant!!
RoastLamb
27-11-2011, 23:50
I think it's a huge shame Djokovic's amazing year has been totally overshadowed by Federer just coz he won the last three tournaments. Terrible considering Federer wasn't the one to win three slams and five Masters and other tournaments inbetween. Sad thing is, you know Federer will be crowing about it come the Ozzie Open and all talk will revolve around him. He did the same at the beginning of this year too.
So what? We can still dislike him. If he had been a gracious winner and a good loser over the years people on here would probably have given him credit. As long as I've been on this forum I have seen that tennis lovers, and Andy fans are so fair. But ever since Federer has been dripping poison re Andy we've turned against him. That is so natural. Sorry that the press can't see it and Federer fans can't see it. Tell you all now, if Andy was being nasty about another player I would notice immediately and would comment. I love tennis, I love watching singles and doubles and have supported and cheered on many players over many years. But I have never known anyone to be so nasty as Fed is today. It tells me he's frightened of Andy but that is no excuse for boorish and snide comments. Here's to 2012 and the demise of the Swiss, slimy slug.
Quite right Mo. Like you I've watched many singles and doubles players over many years from the days of the great Australians such as Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver through to the Fed. I've never seen or heard any of these players through to Sampras make unfair comments and really nasty jibes about one of their fellow players on their own home soil or constantly brag about all they've achieved on the tennis court. I was a diehard fan of the Fed until Andy and Rafa came on the scene.
I was really willing Jo-Wilfried to win tonight and feel really sorry for him because he was playing his heart out to no avail.
At the end of the day what does the Fed's title victory tonight mean? It just means that he has only justified his ranking and can claim this season to be the best player on indoor courts. He should be grateful that the #1 is recovering from a shoulder injury and is exhausted from the amazing year he's had, the #2 in the match I saw him play looked unwell and very gaunt and has been demoralised by the losses he's suffered at the hands of Nole especially on clay and in New York, and the #3 now sadly the #4 too looked unwell and is injured. What a shame one of the other players could not have stepped up to the plate and defeated the Fed. But hopefully in 2012 it will be different with these top players back to health and playing great tennis and other players beginning to make a mark.
I hope Andy will recover quickly from his injury and enjoy some quality time with his dogs, Kim, his family and friends before beginning his preparations for next year. I hope he will have another very good year and at last achieve his dream of winning a grand slam. We've seen him this year have the best year of his career in which he has made great strides. Congratulations Andy on these achievements and the very best of luck next year.
supergran
28-11-2011, 00:37
Lovely post - obviously heartfelt and one I'm sure many will agree with. Felt quite moved reading it.:thanks:
Quite right Mo. Like you I've watched many singles and doubles players over many years from the days of the great Australians such as Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver through to the Fed. I've never seen or heard any of these players through to Sampras make unfair comments and really nasty jibes about one of their fellow players on their own home soil or constantly brag about all they've achieved on the tennis court. I was a diehard fan of the Fed until Andy and Rafa came on the scene.
I would say that this is untrue and very unfair. What about McEnroe, Connors, Nastase?
Btw - there is a book of tennis quotes kicking about where many many tennis players have made barbed comments about their rivals.
Here it is:
http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Quote-Me-That/product-reviews/1574889257/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_2?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=2&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
Here's an example:
"Ten Grand Slams." Pete Sampras's reply when asked what is the difference between him and Patrick Rafter, ranked No.2 (1997)
That would then be both a put-down to Rafter - and bragging about his achievements..
supergran
28-11-2011, 01:14
Ok Super8 Many of those quotations are familiar to me. I've heard some of them said believe it or not. We are not talking about tennis players having a dig at other tennis players. What we are a bit miffed about is Federer's constant jibes at Andy. Some of the quotes you wanted us to read were said in good humour or said when the players were very young. Federer seems to keep having a go at Andy and Andy never retaliates. If Roger Federer is such a good sportsman and such an icon held in esteem by sports fans he should be gracious and willing to accept losses as well as his wins. Have you got a list of Sampras's cutting remarks about ONE player? Do you have a list of Agassi's jibes at ONE player? McEnroe and Connors were famous for having a go at each other but each gave as good as he got. This is different. Andy has never been sly or malicious about Federer. Federer, on the other hand, sometimes sounds like a spoiled schoolboy. I've been watching tennis for over 60 years and never known anyone as spiteful as Roger when he loses. And the remark you quote about Sampras and Rafter was the simple truth in answer to a stupid question by a journalist. I'm sure Pat accepted it. Don't recall Sampras continually making cutting remarks about rivals.
As I would disagree with you about the constant jibes, we would probably be talking at cross-purposes here!
Here is the Fed's latest Andy-related comment, made last night about the season just finished, and coming season:
"Novak was the player of the year, which goes without saying," reflected Federer. "A guy who can win 40 matches in a row from the start of the season completely deserves it till the very end of it. I thought Andy Murray played a very good season this year. I think he's going to be very tough to beat next year. And Rafa with his class, he's always going to be a threat for the throne, to win all the big tournaments.
"I think the prospects are good. We also saw Nos. 5 to 8 are extremely close as well. Behind that, anything is possible, too. I think right now we have great quality within the Top 10, even within the Top 20, 25 actually. I'm looking forward to a tough season next year."
I would say that this is a pretty reasonable assessment - and the Andy comment ties in nicely with the latter part of Karanga's post too!
Still not sure why Federer didnt play in Asia. Could his perfect body not cope with all that tennis or was he sorting out niggles?
As david said, he *can* miss a MS. Why he didn't respect his commitment to play 4 mandatory 500 or equivalent tournaments (this year he's got a nice 0-pointer in his ranking for this reason) when according to him the rules&schedule are just perfect, it's anyone guess, tho.
(To be clear, I think he's been smart to skip Shanghai, which he can do, and another mandatory tournament, but it gets me annoyed he then say "who cares about the commitment, I can do as I want anyway, it's all fine").
I think it's a huge shame Djokovic's amazing year has been totally overshadowed by Federer just coz he won the last three tournaments. Terrible considering Federer wasn't the one to win three slams and five Masters and other tournaments inbetween. Sad thing is, you know Federer will be crowing about it come the Ozzie Open and all talk will revolve around him. He did the same at the beginning of this year too.
Yes that is a shame. Tennis journalists have such short memories and it seems that their praise only extends as far back as whoever's won the last tournament. Novak's had an outstanding year and deserves so much praise for that. I expect he'll be back to top form come the Aussie Open - as hopefully will Andy too. :)
Federer is chasing records. His victory at Bercy gave him the complete set of Master's (correct me if wrong).
Master's finals, not titles :) He's still missing MonteCarlo (altho now it's no longer mandatory) and Rome.
Don't think it's here the right thread where to post these (pointless, I shoud add ;) ) stats, but I don't think they're worth another thread. Anyway, after Fed's comments about the different values a title can have (depending on what it's still up to discussion), I did a little research and I found out this:
Out of his 70 titles, Fed won 25 of them (36%) facing at least one top-4 in the tournament (23% beating one of them in the final). In 19 of them (27%) he didn't face any top-10.
For Rafa it's 52% facing at least a top-4 (39% in the final), 30% not facing any top-10.
For Nole, it's 50% facing at least a top-4 (32% in the final), 32% not facing any top-10.
For Andy, it's 57% facing at least a top-4 (33% in the final), 24% not facing any top-10.
My family think I am beginning to be as obesessed about Federer as I am about Andy. Not quite true but it might seem that way. So I will just say this - I think Federer is one of the best players ever to have graced a tennis court but he is also arrogant, self-satisfied, spiteful and, on occasions, down right rude. How anyone can hail him as a 'shining example' to young people and a perfect role model beats me. Quote Sian Williams on Breakfast TV this morning, 'I'm so glad he won, he's such a nice man!' If my kids spoke about their peers the way he does I would be so disappointed in them but I know they wouldn't. However, my constant rants at His Mightiness is not good for my blood pressure so I've decided to make an early New Year's resolution - no more anti-Smugfed rants! I wonder how long it will last?
However, my constant rants at His Mightiness is not good for my blood pressure so I've decided to make an early New Year's resolution - no more anti-Smugfed rants! I wonder how long it will last?
Guess it depends on when he'll do the next press conference! Considering he'll play Abu Dabhi and Doha both... :lol: ;)
Sallydaisy
28-11-2011, 13:27
There were quite a few posts about Roger, his wins/stats and so on which were taking over a couple of other threads in the forum. So, hope you'll all agree that it makes sense to move them into here into his own thread so that the other threads can get back on topic.
:thumbup:
RealClearSports: Federer's Strong Finish No Harbinger for 2012 (http://www.realclearsports.com/articles/2011/11/29/federers_strong_finish_no_harbinger_for_2012_97509 .html)
supergran
29-11-2011, 23:44
That is an interesting read. That is all I am going to say.:)
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 08:56
Glad that Roger match is on 8am like Andy is today. Nice timing.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 08:58
I think it's so bad Roger has hardly played any day matches.
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:00
I think it's so bad Roger has hardly played any day matches.
Not his fault, 1st match evening, 2nd day match but walkover, 3rd day match and 4th will be evening match so it 2-2.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:02
I just saw he's playing Tomic so I get why the night match. But Rafa's not had any so far.
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:04
I just saw he's playing Tomic so I get why the night match. But Rafa's not had any so far.
Yep. Gonna be interesting, wonder how much support Roger and Tomic gets?
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:08
I don't think Roger will be getting any. :lol: That'll feel strange for him, I expect.
I bet Roger will still get plenty of support. Not all Australians like Tomic.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:12
Not all Canadians do, either. ;)
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:13
I don't think Roger will be getting any. :lol: That'll feel strange for him, I expect.
You never know cos I remember at Madrid Roger vs Rafa and Roger got more support than Rafa and same thing happen in US Open, Roger vs Roddick and Roger got more support.
I am just curious about tomorrow, who get the most support.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:22
There's no way Roger got more support than Rafa in Madrid. NO WAY!
No, the whole crowd were yelling RAAAA-FAAAA, RAAAA-FAAAA at the tops of their voices!
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:28
There's no way Roger got more support than Rafa in Madrid. NO WAY!
It was about 2-4 years ago. Rafa just starting beating Roger regularly and that match Roger won, I think (it ages ago). I remember lot of Spanish people online annoyed Roger got more support than Rafa. Since that It happened once, dunno why.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:30
Don't believe everything you read online. :rolling:
Rafa has always been beating Roger regularly - the very first time they played each other, in Miami, Rafa won.
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:33
Don't believe everything you read online. :rolling:
Normally I don't but this one more than one place online, thought that was strange. It was on Facebook, twitter, tennis website, youtube video comments and I think fan article too. If it was 1 place I wouldn't believe it.
Roger vs Roddick, Roger got more support defo true cos I watch match on TV, they was cheering wild for him at points.
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:34
Rafa has always been beating Roger regularly - the very first time they played each other, in Miami, Rafa won.
On clay yes, not outside clay until year or two later, then it everywhere. It was bit more even outside clay back then.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:44
Rafa has always been beating Roger regularly - the very first time they played each other, in Miami, Rafa won.
Re: Miami. Didn't Roger come back from two sets down to win that match in five? Or am I thinking of something different?
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:45
Re: Miami. Didn't Roger come back from two sets down to win that match in five? Or am I thinking of something different?
I'm gonna check ATP website see if it there.
I'm gonna check ATP website see if it there.hyst check thier HSH
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:47
Re: Miami. Didn't Roger come back from two sets down to win that match in five? Or am I thinking of something different?
Yep your right. Roger did beat Rafa in Miami in 5 sets from being 2 sets down. Roger won 2-6, 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-1.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:49
Yeah, thought so. Thanks Speedy.
I'm talking about the first time they ever played each other, in Miami in 2004. Rafa won 6-3, 6-3.
RoastLamb
21-01-2012, 09:52
I can't remember that far back, I'm afraid. :rolling:
Speedy Hawk
21-01-2012, 09:54
Hard: 5-4
Clay: 2-12
Grass: 2-1
Roger on left and Rafa on right. Roger was leading ahead on hard and grass early years and Rafa caught up around 2009-2010. Now it more even outside clay.
Speedy Hawk
23-01-2012, 21:11
Been browsing tennis stuff on net, saw this pic, I remember seeing video of it. Make me laugh see Roger and Rafa laughing so much.
http://i36.tinypic.com/2r5z12o.gif
Oh yes, I remember that! It was hilarious! Nice that they get on so well. Not like some of the players years ago.
Speedy Hawk
23-01-2012, 21:20
Can't remember what they laughing about.
Wonder if Rafa is the only player that Roger really respects.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94xyOpETYYs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi-5e0CU-qs&feature=fvwrel
Speedy Hawk
24-01-2012, 18:45
Good find for that laughing video! Funny watch them laugh even though I dunno what they talking about.
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2092203/Australian-Open-2012-Roger-Federers-twin-daughters-look-unimpressed-loses-Nadal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- 'Oh no, daddy!' Roger Federer's adorable twin daughters cheer their father on as tennis player loses to Nadal at Australian Open
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2092203/Australian-Open-2012-Roger-Federers-twin-daughters-look-unimpressed-loses-Nadal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- 'Oh no, daddy!' Roger Federer's adorable twin daughters cheer their father on as tennis player loses to Nadal at Australian Open
Crikey - Roger couldn't deny those two - they are the image of him!
Speedy Hawk
26-01-2012, 23:50
Lol they look so much like him. Cute.
supergran
27-01-2012, 00:38
Lovely little girls!
A really original match report: Federer/Nadal: The Rapture, Once Again (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7506321/running-diary)
RoastLamb
18-04-2012, 20:37
So Jon Wertheim, tennis writer for Sports Illustrated, has been complaining the last two weeks about the ad Federer did for Lindt. The one where he gets strip-searched at the airport for having a bag full on Lindor chocolate balls. Now, I thought it was creative and funny but he thinks its TERRIBLE. What do you think?
I still say A) In no universe is that ad funny or clever. B) It veers awfully close to trivializing sexual harassment and inter-gender strip-searches. C) Federer was done a disservice, positioned, in an undignified way.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120418/mailbag-wta-talent/index.html
VamosVixs
18-04-2012, 20:46
I thought it was funny.
JAMES4578
18-04-2012, 20:50
So Jon Wertheim, tennis writer for Sports Illustrated, has been complaining the last two weeks about the ad Federer did for Lindt. The one where he gets strip-searched at the airport for having a bag full on Lindor chocolate balls. Now, I thought it was creative and funny but he thinks its TERRIBLE. What do you think?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20120418/mailbag-wta-talent/index.html
I seen the ad a while ago and didn't see it as anything other than amusing and quite clever, though realise not everyone would take it the same way. Think Wertheim's criticism is a bit OTT though.
me too Vixs !! AND I thought Roger looked rather * hot * in that ad too , shames me to say it but there you go
RoastLamb
18-04-2012, 20:54
I also think his criticism is way OTT! Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that.
RoastLamb
18-04-2012, 20:54
me too Vixs !! AND I thought Roger looked rather * hot * in that ad too , shames me to say it but there you go
I think "hot" may be going a little too far. :lol:
could you imagine the uproar if that was wozza in the ad
I think "hot" may be going a little too far. :lol:
hehe minus that nose he looked pretty good
RoastLamb
18-04-2012, 20:58
J: No, I think she'd be more than game for it. You know, I never thought it was sexist, I don't know why.
RoastLamb
18-04-2012, 20:58
hehe minus that nose he looked pretty good
I think they must have used CGI on him.
jamie&andy's fan
28-05-2012, 14:12
Proud of Roger that he got through the french open today but he seemed a bit rusty !
JAMES4578
04-07-2012, 10:55
Make of this what you want!
Tweet from @KarthiSport: Federer is warming up on court wearing a long-sleeved T-shirt with a picture of himself on it.
Make of this what you want!OK...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/federer-asss.jpg
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 11:57
..... but that's a piccy of a donkey not a GOAT .....
:sofa:
..... But that's a piccy of a donkey not a goat .....
:sofa:maybe its not a donkey per say maybe its a generic member of the *** family ?
ooo cant say ***, butt member of the Asinus family don't really work
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 13:41
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg91/scaled.php?server=91&filename=muttley4edtg8.gif&res=landing
Seeing as you lot seem to be nigh-on obsessed about goats and Rog, here is an article that covers both:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/9389249/Net-profit-from-tennis.html
Article re: Wimby final, including Roger talking about Andy:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/sports/tennis/10iht-arena10.html?_r=1&ref=tennis
I like the fact that Roger talks about 'we' when discussing the highs and lows of the game. These guys are of course fellow pro's, at the end of the day.
Article re: Wimby final, including Roger talking about Andy:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/sports/tennis/10iht-arena10.html?_r=1&ref=tennis
I like the fact that Roger talks about 'we' when discussing the highs and lows of the game. These guys are of course fellow pro's, at the end of the day.hes using te royal we now, arrogant bighead ;)
hes using te royal we now, arrogant bighead ;)
I disagree.
Just as folk here disagree with those who think that Andy is dour and miserable. Just because he might come across that way, doesn't mean that he is, right?
Sallydaisy
13-07-2012, 18:14
hes using te royal we now, arrogant bighead ;)
Think I'll just sneak in this teensy reminder before too many people put their waders on .......
;)
... Andy's fans are free to support other tennis players ... Please do not indulge in name-calling, offensive slang nicknames, insults, defamatory comments or wish harm to these other players ...
I disagree.
Just as folk here disagree with those who think that Andy is dour and miserable. Just because he might come across that way, doesn't mean that he is, right?thats what makes the world a wonderful place we all have different taste, thoughts and expressions, just such a shame some folk have to be wrong and others of us are cursed with being right :pirate:
Warinka is carrying the Olympic flag cos Fed declined. Anyone got any clue why?
He apparently said that someone else should have a go. #humble.
Let's see what Pseudofed says.
Roger Federer (SUI)
On whether he's happy to win a silver, or disappointed not to win a gold...
FEDERER: No, no, I'm very happy. I am satisfied. I think this is as good as I could do during these championships. Andy was much better than I was today in many aspects of the game. For me, it's been a great month. I won Wimbledon, became world No. 1 again, and I got silver. Don't feel too bad for me. I am very, very proud honestly to have won a silver. Had a very emotional tournament from start to finish. I could have lost in the first round against Falla. Same thing obviously with del Potro. I felt like I won my silver, I didn't lose it, so I feel very, very happy.
On why the Olympics are emotional for him...
FEDERER: Well, I mean, look, Olympics don't come around every year, so this is obviously just a different feel to it. Crowds were different. Early on I could sense that right away when I came on court against Falla. I really badly wanted to come through in the early rounds to get into the tournament. Then you sort of install a certain way of acting and being during the Olympics. I think all of that made it, for me, very special. Every Olympics has been a life‑changer for me, to be quite honest, in Sydney, in Athens, and Beijing. Good or bad, I think I took away a lot of positives, from the Olympic spirit, from the way, I don't know, you appreciate other sports, appreciate winning, losing. I love watching sports because of the reactions of the people at the very end. How do they take wins? How do they take losses? All these things. For me, it's always been a dream to be part of the Olympic spirit. I didn't want to just have it go on for one day or two days with the doubles. I tried everything I could in singles and doubles. I got a silver medal, so I'm very proud. It was emotional in many ways.
hmmmm , sounds ALMOST a bit like humility
Well, he did kiss the medal that he won when he received it. And also kissed the badge of his country on his shirt on a few occasions when playing at the Olympics.
And he's right - he could have so easily not won a medal at all. So, a relatively healthy perspective. And of course his view on today's final is also a fair assessment.
rainy days
06-08-2012, 23:47
The Olympics have kind of redeemed him and Djokovic for me... We'll see how long it will last.
I was looking back at the draws for the last few games, and didn't realise that Fed has had pretty bad results for him at all the other Olympics, so a silver is pretty good. Didn't realise he hadn't got a singles medal at all.
RoastLamb
05-09-2012, 13:20
Pippa Middleton is a guest at the USO courtesy of Federer. Really???
david1610
06-09-2012, 15:32
Pippa Middleton is a guest at the USO courtesy of Federer. Really???
She must have said she was "RF" - royal fan and there was a mix up.... :)
RoastLamb
06-09-2012, 17:01
:lol: I thought it odd, though, that she was at Andy's match in the front row and nowhere to be seen at Roger's match?!
she was hiding in the back RL :lol:
RoastLamb
06-09-2012, 17:40
She was hiding from Anna Wintour's jacket. Did you see that - HIDEOUS!
not only that jacket , but that face too . So plastic .
RoastLamb
06-09-2012, 18:44
And let's not forget the hair-do circa 1961.
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/beginning-end-artful-roger-152329043.html) - The beginning of the end for the artful Roger?
Tramlines blog
RoastLamb
17-09-2012, 16:55
Oh no, i do hope Anna Wintour doesn't start glommimg on to Andy. Just say NO, Andy!
Sallydaisy
17-09-2012, 16:57
Some surprising comments from a 'tired' Federer - the retirement rumour mill is cranking up!
Federer, 31, had a fantastic return to form this season, winning the Wimbledon title for a seventh time to retake the world number one slot.
However, he has since suffered defeats in the Olympic final and the quarters at the US Open, and the Swiss master believes his body is paying the price for a run which has seen him play 69 matches so far in 2012.
"I need a holiday badly," Federer said after leading the Swiss to a Davis Cup play-off win over the Netherlands.
"I'm wounded, tired, and exhausted and need some time off right now and see where I go from here.
"Nothing has been decided for the rest of year, even though there is a plan in place, that plan might change. I need to go back to drawing board to see what's important."
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/wounded-federer-wants-break-tennis-091918062.html
Sounds as though he might not make it to the Far East for 3 weeks in October ...
If he did take a break and misses Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo he could yet ease himself back into action with his home-town tournament in Basel and the Paris Masters on the horizon prior to competing in London.
Watch this space I guess.
RoastLamb
17-09-2012, 17:03
He missed the Asian swing last year did he not? Then came back strong.
Sallydaisy
17-09-2012, 17:14
He missed the Asian swing last year did he not? Then came back strong.
Yes, he played USO (lost in Semi to Nole) then Davis Cup and skipped the Far East. He then won in Basle, Paris and London WTF ....... so no-one should write him off just because he says he's feeling a bit tired.
I'm not sure what would happen if he didn't play the Shanghai Masters though.
I know he can skip at least 1 without penalty by virtue of playing over 600 matches.
I thought he could skip another because he's now over 30 but there was an ATP rule change which I'm not clear on but thought it was that players had to be 31 or over.
This year he's missed Canada so that is his 'freebie'. He didn't play MC but that is not compulsory.
So I don't know if he'd incur a penalty by missing Shanghai.
Yes, he played USO (lost in Semi to Nole) then Davis Cup and skipped the Far East. He then won in Basle, Paris and London WTF ....... so no-one should write him off just because he says he's feeling a bit tired.
I'm not sure what would happen if he didn't play the Shanghai Masters though.
I know he can skip at least 1 without penalty by virtue of playing over 600 matches.
I thought he could skip another because he's now over 30 but there was an ATP rule change which I'm not clear on but thought it was that players had to be 31 or over.
This year he's missed Canada so that is his 'freebie'. He didn't play MC but that is not compulsory.
So I don't know if he'd incur a penalty by missing Shanghai.
According to the quote you posted above...he's 31 - so I think he can miss two tournaments....I'm sure I read that somewhere?
Why does he feel the need to make these comments? Just makes him seem like a bad loser....!
Sorry, who's Anna Wintour?
Sallydaisy
17-09-2012, 17:30
According to the quote you posted above...he's 31 - so I think he can miss two tournaments....I'm sure I read that somewhere?
Why does he feel the need to make these comments? Just makes him seem like a bad loser....!
If he's considering skipping the Asian swing he'd probably be better keeping such comments to himself until he knows what he's going to do; it doesn't help the tournaments when there is doubt over top player participation.
Oh no, i do hope Anna Wintour doesn't start glommimg on to Andy. Just say NO, Andy!Cuthroat business.
She's already had her grubby little paws on him- probably grooming him for the ousting of fed. She will need somewhere to sit during the USO final when he packs it in.
Sorry, who's Anna Wintour?exactly.
Sallydaisy
17-09-2012, 17:40
Sorry, who's Anna Wintour?
Her nickname is 'nuclear winter' ...
:shades:
Anna Wintour, OBE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_British_Empire) (born 3 November 1949) is the English-born editor-in-chief of American Vogue (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_%28magazine%29), a position she has held since 1988. Wintour has become an institution throughout the fashion world, widely praised for her eye for fashion trends and her support for younger designers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_designer).
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Wintour
Sorry, who's Anna Wintour?
Cuthroat business.
She's already had her grubby little paws on him- probably grooming him for the ousting of fed. She will need somewhere to sit during the USO final when he packs it in.
exactly.amazing what you learn watching million pound drop, she is the American editor of vogue
Errm! like Alis I did have to Google Anna Wintour..............:rolleyes:
If you ever get a chance to see a documentary called "the September Issue" it's a bit of an eye opener about Vogue
RoastLamb
17-09-2012, 18:39
Cuthroat business.
She's already had her grubby little paws on him- probably grooming him for the ousting of fed. She will need somewhere to sit during the USO final when he packs it in.
exactly.
:lol:
Didn't she sit with Serena's family during the women's final? I will get serioulsy miffed if we suddenly see her in Andy's box. Give me Sir Alex or Sir Sean any day!
:lol:
Didn't she sit with Serena's family during the women's final? I will get serioulsy miffed if we suddenly see her in Andy's box. Give me Sir Alex or Sir Sean any day!im sure she was in the royal box at wimbers during andys match last year
RoastLamb
17-09-2012, 18:42
im sure she was in the royal box at wimbers during andys match last year
Barf. But at least she didn't sidle her way into the players' box.
Roger is due to play Shanghai.
Presumably he will play Basel and Paris as well?
Wouldn't read too much into his 'wounded,etc' comments. It is always up to players to manage their schedules and not run themselves into the ground. And any comments along those lines during the Olympic year are fair enough imo.
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis
Is Roger Federer trying out every sport that's popular in Brazil? See http://on.fb.me/UN4au7 and http://on.fb.me/Orhnay ...
Sallydaisy
04-10-2012, 11:56
Bit of a weirdo story starting to circulate this morning - nothing official of course ...
All the following from Tennis Warehouse: (http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?p=6934813)-
Roger Federer Link (@RF_link) tweeted at 4:45 PM on Thu, Oct 04, 2012:
Roger is in Shanghai but he received death threats from a crazy hater,who post also a photo of Roger with its head cut
https://twitter.com/RF_link/status/253792945629696001
Roger Federer Link (@RF_link) tweeted at 4:45 PM on Thu, Oct 04, 2012:
#Federer received death threats so Shanghai TD decided to strengthen the security.Roger is in Shanghai,arrived this morning with family.
https://twitter.com/RF_link/status/253792843808784386
apparently this threat was posted on a forum but someone then reported it to an organiser of the tournament
https://twitter.com/cherryyc/status/253813752422608896
https://twitter.com/cherryyc/status/253821125342134273
Cherry ❀ @cherryyc (https://twitter.com/cherryyc) @FootFault_ (https://twitter.com/FootFault_) @FedererNews (https://twitter.com/FedererNews) it's a hater who posted on a forum he's gonna assassin Fed.Some fans got concerned & reported to tourney organize
How can some fans be so sick & wish death upon a tennis player just because they don't like him? I mean, go have your head & heart checked.
AND it's now hitting twitter big time:
Roger Federer News @FedererNews (https://twitter.com/FedererNews) Rumors said Roger Federer received assassination threat upon arrival in Shanghai China.
Shanghai Organizing Committee strengthens security. Retweeted by Alexandra Willis (https://twitter.com/alex_willis)
Anyone remember the Monica Seles incident?
And Steffi Graf with the stalker ...
JAMES4578
04-10-2012, 12:10
Obviously they can take no chances, a worrying development!
Sallydaisy
04-10-2012, 12:57
Obviously they can take no chances, a worrying development!
Indeed - and it seems it wasn't a one off threat which is why the authorities acted.
Here's a report from a French news site and a rough translation (from a poster on another forum).
http://www.20min.ch/ro/sports/tennis...erer--31327590 (http://www.20min.ch/ro/sports/tennis/story/-Sachez-que-je-tuerai-Federer--31327590)
a Chinese webposter with the pseudo "Blue cat" started on the 25th of september posting on a frequented Chinese sports website a sentence "let you know that I'm going to kill Roger Federer" with a photoshop of a beheaded Fed. Then he kept on every day and the Chinese police was alerted.
Fed landed on a small airport rather than in Shanghai main airport.
hfwardhouse
04-10-2012, 13:38
:shocked: that's awful - very worrying indeed.
this world is full of crazies !!
Yes I do remember Monical Seles - that was terrible and so young. It effectively ended her career - she was never the same again when she eventually came back.
RoastLamb
04-10-2012, 16:11
Creepy! :sad:
david1610
05-10-2012, 21:14
Yes, I am sure the whole tennis community, players and supporters, is united against this.
I just don't understand why anyone could write something like that, crazy. :sad: The Shanghai tournament are right to step up security just in case, they can't afford to take any chances.
Slice (http://the-slice.com/2012/10/shanghai-enhances-security-for-federer-due-to-death-threat/) - Shanghai Enhances Security For Federer Due To Death Threat
supergran
06-10-2012, 21:50
Very weird and worrying.
Sallydaisy
09-10-2012, 12:03
Not much chance of fans getting near to Roger ...
Roger Federer News @FedererNews (https://twitter.com/FedererNews) OMG What a security for Roger #Federer (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Federer&src=hash) O.O [via @fu_yukko (https://twitter.com/fu_yukko)] http://twitpic.com/b2hrx0 (http://t.co/wgWHZqo1)
re death threat it turns out it was just some fool on the Internet who wasn’t serious. It was taken seriously because he gave a date. He has since apologized in the media.
Tennis X (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d8Fty?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - Psycho Blogger Apologizes To Roger Federer For Death Threat
Sallydaisy
15-10-2012, 18:48
Look out Nole .........
TENNIS.com @tennis (https://twitter.com/tennis) Roger Federer says that he will "give everything" to finish the year at number one: http://ow.ly/etYtC (http://t.co/cS8ieox1)
The Fed is criticised by the Swiss for having too much love of money and too little commitment to the Davis Cup. :rolleyes:
http://www.iol.co.za/sport/tennis/federer-slammed-by-swiss-1.1415695
RoastLamb
01-11-2012, 17:29
Interesting how Fed places great importance on the Olympics, which is playing for one's country, but not DC. Is it because DC is a yearly grind to him?
Maybe it's because DC matches are played so close to other important tournaments and they are not a one off event every 4 years.
I can't believe that Fed is milking the organisers of his home tourney for as much as he can get. The attendances at matches other than his were very poor and the organisers will be hard pressed financially. Fed with all his wealth could play the tournament in his home town free of charge and donate his winnings to support tennis there. He could have also agreed with the Swiss Tennis Federation for that DC tie against America to have been played on that centre court in Basel - it'd have favoured Swiss players far more than the one that was selected. :grrr:
supergran
03-11-2012, 16:50
Well, this just confirms everything I think about him.
For me too it confirms that the Fed is not the saint he's made out to be. :grrr: The truth will always out eventually and it's interesting that Stan who is supposed to be his friend is highly critical of him as regards the tourney in Basel. I feel sorry for Stan having to play under his shadow. :cauldron: :rolling:
david1610
06-11-2012, 15:28
The Davis Cup stuff is one thing (I will never judge Andy for playing or not playing Davis Cup matches - he has other more important considerations) but the greedy appearance fee hike is sad. One thing is a Dubai, another is where you were a ball boy.
Never mind, in a couple of years he will be paying them to appear to try and win and get some glory to remind him of the good old days when......
The odd thing about the World Tour Finals is that they seem to double up as awards ceremonies.
YesTerday it was Nole with World no.1 trophy and humanitarian award.
Today was Roger's turn:
http://m.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/45/London-Finale-Wednesday-Federer-Presented-Awards.aspx
Most popular player with fans - 10 years in a row.
Stefan Edberg sportsmanship award - voted for by players - 8 of the last 9 years.
Sallydaisy
08-11-2012, 18:13
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
roger rasheed @roger_rasheed (https://twitter.com/roger_rasheed) Cutest thing, Rogers girls walking down corridor of O2 pointing @ every picture on the wall and saying" RAFA"- mmm they know the rival lol
Retweeted by Carole Bouchard (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard)
hfwardhouse
08-11-2012, 18:46
Hmm ... maybe there's something in pseudofed's comments then ;) :lol:
it is very easy to criticise federer cause he is the greatest
:shocked:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/11/26/roger-federer-buried-sand/1727175/
Is it true that Roger wasn't invited to Abi Dhabi?
Is it true that Roger wasn't invited to Abi Dhabi?
Seemingly so - probably because he asked for too much appearance money!
RoastLamb
28-11-2012, 14:14
Federer is playing several exhos in December in South America and is reportedly being paid $1.3m for EACH appearance. SHOCKING!
Well there's a surprise .......... and I thought he was only going for the benefit of his fans!
supergran
30-11-2012, 15:53
Seemingly so - probably because he asked for too much appearance money! I posted an article on fb re his non-invitation....money was not mentioned. You can find it here: www.tennisworldusa.org
:shocked:
Federer Is Getting Paid A Whole Lot Of Money To Endorse Champagne In The Most Perfect Athlete-Product Match Ever
http://www.sportsgrid.com/tennis/roger-federer-moet-chandon/
:shocked:
Federer Is Getting Paid A Whole Lot Of Money To Endorse Champagne In The Most Perfect Athlete-Product Match Ever
http://www.sportsgrid.com/tennis/roger-federer-moet-chandon/Yuk!
Personally, I think a much better athlete-product match was Rafa and Armani ;)
^ ^ ^ I couldn't agree more. :lol: ;) :pirate:
Skier Lindsey Vonn nominates Federer as her SI Sportsman of Year:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/magazine/sportsman/12/02/roger-federer-lindsey-vonn/?xid=si_mostpopular
http://www.blick.ch/sport/tennis/tingeltour-durch-suedamerika-bringt-federer-12-millionen-id2128054.html 12 million dollars for 6 exhibitions in 10 days :shocked: (Report is in German, but if you use Chrome as your browser it will automatically be (badly) translated).
well federer desrves this royal treatment:jitterbug:
Sallydaisy
11-12-2012, 13:36
well federer desrves this royal treatment:jitterbug:
We seem to have a new Federer fan on our forum.
:welcome:
;)
Be aware that since this is an Andy Murray forum that our focus is going to be about him but we welcome sensible debate about other players and tennis discussion in general.
Matt Cronin @TennisReporters
Federer to @staffsky on meeting Brazilian fans: Some 'collapsed in tears. Was amazing how many were shaking, had great joy & began 2 cry...
...so I take [them] practically in [my] arms and had to say: It's okay, it's okay.' Glad they got to see me,probably a certain euphoria"
RoastLamb
11-12-2012, 19:31
Good grief! :rolleyes:
:rofl::rofl:......unbelievable!!!
:rofl::rofl:......unbelievable!!!And very sad that Fed feels the need to draw attention to this. It's a very long fall from such a great height! Thank God that Andy is such a normal, humble young man.
Really? I read that there were a lot of unsold seats and they were eventually giving them away. Probably because the original price of a ticket was more than the average monthly salary there. Those who actually paid those prices must have been the extreme Fedfans.
Matt Cronin @TennisReporters
That really is unbelievable. I find it difficult to tell the difference between Fed and Pseudofed these days!
I'm andy's well wisher too...
have to admit..Federer is getting cocky these days..
Federer surely would not have cut into his energy reserves and family time if the finances were not right, he insisted that money was not his primary motivator for undertaking his South American tour. :reindeer:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/sports/soccer/20iht-tennis20.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
He has said that the the earlier end of season has made this little tour possible.
But definitely being paid an absolute fortune for this tour will surely have had a huge sway. I think it's the most that any player has been paid, on a fee-per-game basis.
Interesting that JMDP's coach mentioned that it was a strange experience for JMDP - the first time he's played a non-Argentinian in his home country where the support was more for his opponent. A bit like when Federer is in London. And Paris, too.
RoastLamb
21-12-2012, 17:59
Yes but how often is Federer in Argentina? Or South America in general. They probably get to see their guys a lot more than Federer. So it's no wonder it was a huge deal.
Yes, the top players never do the South American swing so those people never get to see them :sad: There are loads of South Americans on VB who bewail the fact that they don't get the chance to go and see Rafa live. It will be good if the WTF does go to Brazil or one of the other South American countries once it leaves London.
david1610
21-12-2012, 18:42
Whilst I could rabbit on about teaching my kids that substance is more important than style and we live in a superficial age, if big companies are willing to pay small fortunes to sportsmen and women, frankly good luck to them. I do not begrudge Andy his earnings from the watch (cannot remember the make which shows how much I care about that endorsement).
Or the exhibition money. As I have said, just glad that Andy is foregoing the presumably huge appearance fee this year in Dubai to prioritise a better strategy for his tennis ranking.
One simple interpretation of this btw is that Roger is creaming it in while he can because he is always one tepid year away from much less lucrative earnings and it might be a "get it while you can" strategy.
Exactly - Roger's not getting any younger; he doesn't have too many years left where he can earn that kind of money. It's been noticeable also that Rafa has been doing some very lucrative deals in the past year or two - he also obviously sees the end of his career beckoning.
Sallydaisy
31-12-2012, 11:25
Not that it would do his ranking any good, nor I'm guessing he'd want to, but if Roger wishes to he can skip all the Masters events this year without incurring any financial penalties (just the '0' pointer on his ranking points).
He's the first man to meet ALL the criteria laid down by the ATP for exemption from Masters 1000's. It's a bit of a quirky rule and was probably written without anyone thinking that a player would last so many years on the tour AND have met all the other criteria.
David Ferrer just misses out this year but he'll qualify to use the rule next year.
Roddick would have been eligible to take advantage had he not retired in 2012.
As for Federer - he's managed his playing career very well and ignored the obligation to play a Masters when it has suited him and taken the '0' pointer and accompanying 'fine' where relevant. However, he's been eligible for some time to skip at least one Masters per year since his number of matches played went over 600.
FWIW - Roger's newly released 2013 schedule includes 7 x 1000's.
He appears to plan on missing Miami and Monte Carlo.
From the ATP Rulebook:-
1.08 Reduction of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Commitment
A. A player’s number of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 commitment tournaments shall be
reduced by one (1) tournament for reaching each of the following milestones:
1) 600 matches* (as of 1 January of the commitment year)
2) 12 years of service
3) 31 years of age (as of 1 January of the commitment year)
If all three (3) conditions are met then the player has a complete exemption from the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 player commitment.
The first Year of Service shall be the first calendar year in which a player has competed in at least twelve (12) tournaments offering ranking points.
* From 2010 only main draw singles matches played in the following events will be used in the player’s match count for purposes of this rule.
ATP World Tour
Barclays ATP World Tour Final
Grand Slams
Davis Cup
Olympics
Challenger and Futures matches played prior to 2010 will remain on the player’s
record as relates to this commitment reduction rule.
B. A player who is eligible for a reduction of his ATP World Tour Masters 1000 commitment
tournaments must be in good standing with the ATP in order to receive a reduction
of required ATP World Tour Masters 1000 commitment tournaments.
Neil Harman @NeilHarmanTimes
The Fed confirms after Dubai, he will play @bnpparibasopen in Indian Wells, then not until Madrid in May. Taking all April off for family.
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/04/basel-tournament-director-federer-refused-our-offer/47250/#.UX-DFEo4Gjh) - Basel tournament director: Federer refused our offer
We have submitted a second offer, which he has not responded to. We do not normally pay a seven-figure [appearance fee].”
:shocked:
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/04/basel-tournament-director-federer-refused-our-offer/47250/#.UX-DFEo4Gjh) - Basel tournament director: Federer refused our offer
:shocked: What a greedy fellow he is with his £150 million fortune. I wish he would disappear with his money.
supergran
30-04-2013, 14:15
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/04/basel-tournament-director-federer-refused-our-offer/47250/#.UX-DFEo4Gjh) - Basel tournament director: Federer refused our offer
:shocked: What an interesting read, especially all the comments from his adoring fans.
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/04/basel-tournament-director-federer-refused-our-offer/47250/#.UX-DFEo4Gjh) - Basel tournament director: Federer refused our offer
:shocked:
Rafa has added Basel to his schedule. Would love to see another Roger Vs Rafa match/final
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130429/rafael-nadal-basel-swiss-indoors-roger-federer.ap/
Rafa has added Basel to his schedule. Would love to see another Roger Vs Rafa match/final
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130429/rafael-nadal-basel-swiss-indoors-roger-federer.ap/
Well, Roger has the tournament on his schedule, so am assuming he will play. As for the other 'non-news' about the Basel tournament and money, they've gone public like this before. Stupid of them to do that prior to any agreement - once again.
Roger's on twitter now.
Maybe he doesn't like Switzerland anymore ...:dance:
Federer makes $71m in a year - no surprise then that he is reluctant to hang up his racquets.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2013/06/05/how-roger-federer-makes-71-million-a-year/
Federer makes $71m in a year - no surprise then that he is reluctant to hang up his racquets.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2013/06/05/how-roger-federer-makes-71-million-a-year/
How much money do you need though?
The endorsements will continue to roll in after he retires anyway.
RoastLamb
06-06-2013, 12:42
App. he is second behind Tiger Woods who has $78m and Kobe Bryant comes after him. :shocked:
In the Telegraph travel supplement, they have a page where a celebrity talks about their travels. Last week it was Federer. He said a couple of things that surprised me. One was (I'm paraphrasing as it's long been recycled so it's as I remember it) 'You only see part of my entourage in the player's box. Last year at the French Open I had 75 people with me'. :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Do you remember a few years ago, all those jokes about how Andy would need a bus for all his entourage? Fed's entourage wouldn't fit in a bus! He also talked about how much he likes fashion, and said that 'I no longer do silly things like wear all white from head to toe'.
prizzo53144
12-06-2013, 23:28
In the Telegraph travel supplement, they have a page where a celebrity talks about their travels. Last week it was Federer. He said a couple of things that surprised me. One was (I'm paraphrasing as it's long been recycled so it's as I remember it) 'You only see part of my entourage in the player's box. Last year at the French Open I had 75 people with me'. :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Do you remember a few years ago, all those jokes about how Andy would need a bus for all his entourage? Fed's entourage wouldn't fit in a bus! He also talked about how much he likes fashion, and said that 'I no longer do silly things like wear all white from head to toe'.
I'd be curious to see entire article...Couldn't find it online...anyone know where its at?
Just read something really funny. The one time Fed won RG ('cos he didn't have to face Rafa!) he asked the tournament management if he could take the trophy home for the night. They agreed so he had the trophy cuddled up in bed with him! They give the winner a smaller replica of the trophy (as they do at Wimbly) but he didn't think that was good enough so he had a full-size replica made! "I should have done it before but I'm going to do it, no matter the price. Because I fought for so many years to have the Coupe des Mousquetaires and I only got this tiny one. This won't do. It's always very nice to win Roland Garros, but I wanted to have the big one at home." :rolling:
RoastLamb
19-06-2013, 19:55
Robin Soderling has a lot to answer for!!!
Good grief. This was posted on Roger's website by one of his 'fans'. I sincerely hope we never see anything similar from an Andy 'fan'.
Words cannot express just how I feel right now. If the last 12 months was not bad enough this is truly devastating. All your achievements will count for nothing when compared to this. Everyone will remember that you lost to a no mark Ukranian peasant in the second round of your so called best surface and tournament. You lost through a series of unforgivable errors. What the hell is the matter with you?!? Not only have you humiliated yourself but think how your fans feel. I'm through with you.
DrewZiph
26-06-2013, 21:46
Thanks for that Linda, made me chuckle. Wow
VamosVixs
26-06-2013, 21:48
Some of Fed's fans are scary! :shocked:
supergran
26-06-2013, 22:02
That is just terrible. How insulting to Sergyi (I keep spelling it wrong) and to her "favourite player". Unbelievable!!
supergran
26-06-2013, 22:21
That is just terrible. How insulting to Sergyi (I keep spelling it wrong) and to her "favourite player". Unbelievable!!Wonder why I said "her"?
Oh my, didn't expect that result today and definitely didn't expect to read that excerpt from a Federer fan :shocked:
Federer didn't 'lose', he was beaten by the better player on the day IMO. I absolutely am loving to say this, but Federer was outclassed today :p
david1610
27-06-2013, 01:33
And today shows just how special a record 36 consecutive QFs is (now was I suppose). For many players, just playing 36 consecutive GSs is worthy of attention in its own right!
And y
Wonder why I said "her"?
Because it sounds like a typical post of a female Fedfan. :laugh:
Why can't they accept that it is no longer possible for Fed to win every match he plays because, although his spirit may be willing, his flesh has become weakened, and no player, however great, can win every match and every title they compete in? If I were a Fedfan I would not indulge in such harsh criticism but be proud of Fed's fighting performance. The four sets were closely fought but, unfortunately for Fed, Stakhovsky played the crucial points better and deserved his win. Perhaps Fed was too complacent and thought that Stakhovsky's standard would fall as usually happens. But Fed is unlucky that there seems to be a newfound confidence among the lower ranked players that they can come on to court with a nothing to lose strategy that sometimes reaps its rewards. It is not only Fed who can go down to one of these players but all the other top players. :wimbly: :cauldron:
Golden Lady
27-06-2013, 08:26
Because it sounds like a typical post of a female Fedfan. :laugh:
Why can't they accept that it is no longer possible for Fed to win every match he plays because, although his spirit may be willing, his flesh has become weakened, and no player, however great, can win every match and every title they compete in? If I were a Fedfan I would not indulge in such harsh criticism but be proud of Fed's fighting performance. The four sets were closely fought but, unfortunately for Fed, Stakhovsky played the crucial points better and deserved his win. Perhaps Fed was too complacent and thought that Stakhovsky's standard would fall as usually happens. But Fed is unlucky that there seems to be a newfound confidence among the lower ranked players that they can come on to court with a nothing to lose strategy that sometimes reaps its rewards. It is not only Fed who can go down to one of these players but all the other top players. :wimbly: :cauldron:
Good post karanga! The standard in the men's game is very high and absolutely nothing can be taken for granted. There's a definite feeling of a 'shake-up' happening at this year's Wimbledon and Darcis and Stakhovsky's sensational wins are bound to be sending out ripples of belief to the other lower ranked players. Just hope and pray that Andy can keep his head.
As regards Federer, I too thought that he was hoping for a drop in level from Stakhovsky or that he would falter towards the end. I must admit I though he would too but he played an amazing match so hats off to him. That quote from the Federer fan was just awful, not a true fan at all just a glory hunter.
If ever there was a message to Andy about holding serve, it came from this match. From what I watched, Stak couldn't really cope with baseline exchanges on Fed's serve. He was hardly winning any points. He absolutely had to hold his own serve, playing his serve/volley game and then, apart from in the 4th set, it really did come down to points here and there in the tiebreakers. Had Stak lost his serve more than the once that he did, he'd have been toast. I know Andy is a better returner than Fed but if only he could improve his holding of his own serve his life would be sooooo much easier.
LC the fan
27-06-2013, 10:43
Well, *I hope Fed looks at retiring soon. Much more of this and I will start feeling sorry for him....and that I though I would never do
RoastLamb
27-06-2013, 12:08
ESPN crew inc. Chris Evert and Brad were discussing whether Fed would retire soon - they think only if he drops out of the top 10. So we still have a ways to go.
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/07/23/roger-federer-cow-swiss-open/) - Roger Federer gifted a cow (yes, a cow) from Swiss Open organizers
Beyond the Baseline
I was more interested to hear he'd been knocked out by a qualifier in his last tourney. They're kind of saying it's the new racket, but I wonder whether this is the start of the end and it's onwards and downwards for him now.
david1610
25-07-2013, 16:08
Just switched on a stream to find Federer 1 set and 3-5 15-30 down to Brands. Now deuce on his serve but even if he holds Brands will have the chance to serve it out.
And he now has match point....
Federer saves that and gets the game.
So Brands (ranked 55 - career high 53 I just checked - Federer was one of his heroes growing up) to try and serve it out.
2 MPs.. First saved
And Brands wins!!!!
(PS Story of the match perhaps BPs saved Brands 5/5 Federer 4/6)
I wonder if he will try and get a 250 hard court tourney before the Masters to get some confidence?
themass15
25-07-2013, 16:15
Just lost. Whatever next.
traveller7
25-07-2013, 16:22
Wow he is having a bad time of it lately!
Wow he is having a bad time of it lately!And it is only going to get worse, his aura has gone.
david1610
25-07-2013, 17:06
And off course this was on home soil!
Let's not write him off too soon, though. These tourneys may well have been chosen precisely to take a chance with a new raquet - he would not run a risk of another bad beating in a slam, surely? Or will he use the "new raquet -adjusting - wait til 2014 mantra" for the rest of the year. Or revert back?
The rest of the year will be most interesting to see what happens to him. He's been through bad times before and has come through them to win another slam. I don't know why but this seems almost terminal - changing his racquet, rumours about his back and inexplicably entering two 250 clay tournaments with the hard court season not far off.
Transition year with the power finally switching to Andy and Novak??? :strawberry: :rolleyes:
Everyone wrote Pete Sampras off when he lost to Bastl in an early round at Wimbledon and he came back to win the US Open but this is different what is going on with Fed.
daveollie
25-07-2013, 17:15
I still have a vibe that the U.S. may be his final tournament, I know it's a bit soon after equipment change to pack up but the guy's ego is the only thing bigger than his trophy cabinet, and it's getting pummelled by the week. It can go one of two ways, he embraces playing for the love of tennis with results not too important or his will to win won't be able to handle losing to these guys and he'll jack it in. Equipment change or no equipment change, he should be beating these guys with the old wooden Wilsons.
And off course this was on home soil!
Let's not write him off too soon, though. These tourneys may well have been chosen precisely to take a chance with a new raquet - he would not run a risk of another bad beating in a slam, surely? Or will he use the "new raquet -adjusting - wait til 2014 mantra" for the rest of the year. Or revert back?
I seem to remember reading that he had said early on this year this was to be a transition year. Maybe he is using this year as a transition having treatment for a back injury and getting used to a new racquet and nowhere better than 250 tourneys at home to try it out - trial and error , but the scoreline today suggests an easy victory for Brands which cannot have been easy for Fed to take especially on his home soil. He is a very proud champion and I'd not rule him out coming back in January to win the AO.
I don't ser a lot wrong with his back as to his transition year, I think it's a transition to retirement, as to him winning the AO that is a laugh, when did he last beat Andy or Novak!!!He has to get through them if he meets them, but will be losing to players outside the top 20, before he meets Novak and Andy.
I don't normally believe that someone can be jinxed, but it's been happening ever since Nike came up with this ad! :lol:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNssW6UCAAAWPGQ.jpg:large
Federer on a losing streak... about time!
Federer with more self-important (delusional?) ramblings: http://www.marca.com/2013/07/25/en/more_sports/1374734398.html
daveollie
25-07-2013, 20:33
Federer with more self-important (delusional?) ramblings: http://www.marca.com/2013/07/25/en/more_sports/1374734398.htmlThere will never be a rivalry like ours is what he says........Which rivalry is that Roger? The one were Rafa outdoes you two wins to every one of yours, and even more dominant in slam finals, Murray Djokovic is a closer contest than Roger Rafa, and if it continues for 3-4 years will be a better one.
JAMES4578
25-07-2013, 20:37
Federer on a losing streak... about time!
Brands should have thought more about Federer's ego on home soil;) At the moment Roger struggling for confidence, though see he's mentioned his back again!
Yes, he's blaming his back...............
'He shared Thursday that he's recently been struggling with back issues, but did not regret his decision to play in Gstaad.
"I decided after today’s warm-up whether I would play or not," he said. "I’m happy that I was able to play because I’ve had problems for some time now, already in Hamburg. But it didn’t get worse during today’s match. I’m positive and I felt that it was getting better during the last few days."'
supergran
25-07-2013, 21:29
Great rivalry of he relishes losing more than winning against Rafa. Silly man!
RoastLamb
25-07-2013, 22:31
Federer with more self-important (delusional?) ramblings: http://www.marca.com/2013/07/25/en/more_sports/1374734398.html
But one thing is true: his and Rafa's styles are so dramatically different from one another whereas Andy/Djoko are more similar. I agree with him on that. But, yes, a rivalry when Rafa CLEARLY has the other's number? I think not. Even if most of the wins were on clay.
patmoren
26-07-2013, 07:53
Nice to see Fed losing again. Still waiting for this great recovery he keeps predicting.
Yes, Fiona, to be fair I agree with that too. I always think it is more interesting to see a match where the two players have completely different styles. Andy and Nole are very similar in playing style, so although their matches are exciting for those of us who are a fan of either Andy or Nole, I don't think their matches would particularly appeal to others - in fact I've seen several comments along the line of 'Oh no, a Murray-Djoko final - that will be so boring'.
RoastLamb
26-07-2013, 12:05
Unfortunately I've seen that too. Too bad because they are both wonderful players.
supergran
26-07-2013, 13:32
Nice to see Fed losing again. Still waiting for this great recovery he keeps predicting. Obviously when his back is better!!;):rolleyes:
daveollie
26-07-2013, 14:26
Yes, Fiona, to be fair I agree with that too. I always think it is more interesting to see a match where the two players have completely different styles. Andy and Nole are very similar in playing style, so although their matches are exciting for those of us who are a fan of either Andy or Nole, I don't think their matches would particularly appeal to others - in fact I've seen several comments along the line of 'Oh no, a Murray-Djoko final - that will be so boring'.The Wimbledon final may not have been the most riveting to a neutral, but last year's 2 epics (U.S. Final and Aus Semi) were two of the top 5 matches of the year in my opinion, so whoever dreads an Andy/Nole final must have high standards of what makes for appealing sport.
The Wimbledon final may not have been the most riveting to a neutral, but last year's 2 epics (U.S. Final and Aus Semi) were two of the top 5 matches of the year in my opinion, so whoever dreads an Andy/Nole final must have high standards of what makes for appealing sport.
Yes, I agree. Andy and Nole are the best players in the world. How can anyone not enjoy watching them play each other??!
Agree with Linda and RL about Fed and Rafa too - their styles are very different and I love watching them play each other too .... especially as Rafa wins more!
daveollie
02-08-2013, 16:26
Our man Rog has just announced that he's out of the Montreal 1000, still sticking to my thoughts that this years U.S. could be his final event. He may not be wanting to risk his back before then.
david1610
02-08-2013, 17:56
Our man Rog has just announced that he's out of the Montreal 1000, still sticking to my thoughts that this years U.S. could be his final event. He may not be wanting to risk his back before then.
If your thinking is right, then he might also try and hang on for the WTF as it is mainly three sets and if he were to win it he would see it as a fitting exit, I believe.
If the USO were his last slam, and never mind what he says publicly I wonder if in thinking of the draw he goes "anybody but ...... please!"
daveollie
02-08-2013, 19:16
If your thinking is right, then he might also try and hang on for the WTF as it is mainly three sets and if he were to win it he would see it as a fitting exit, I believe.
If the USO were his last slam, and never mind what he says publicly I wonder if in thinking of the draw he goes "anybody but ...... please!"I honestly don't think he fancies anybody right now either, that includes wildcards, qualifiers the lot. If things carry on is there any guarantees that he'll qualify for the year end shindig?
I honestly don't think he fancies anybody right now either, that includes wildcards, qualifiers the lot. If things carry on is there any guarantees that he'll qualify for the year end shindig?
My thoughts precisely.
the ATP site has an interesting article by guillermo vilas, re fedX /rafa rivalry, and he says, of fedX, “Federer is the poet of tennis,” said the Buenos Aires native. “He's someone who creates, he has something very special. When you watch one of his matches, and I've seen a lot, it's like watching a work of art. He takes you back.
“He has a beautiful game and I like watching his matches because you always learn new things. Federer is a student ...."
i am not a fedX fan, had you guessed? but i do think vilas is right, fedX is inventive and always up for ways to improve his game
Haven't been on The Tennis Space website for a while, so apologies if this is old news. You couldn't make it up. [URL="http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-roger-federer-quotes/"URL]
Especially loved this one:
“You know, there’s no secret about it. I’m definitely a very talented player.” When asked how he has consistently played to such a high level, Federer gives this straight-up answer.
Federer has committed to playing the Hopman Cup next year partnering Belinda Bencic. I wonder what this means for Andy's participation and whether he might return to Brisbane who should have plenty appearance money available now that Federer has left them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq0P882J6Co
Notice Rog still has that blind spot with Andy's name. ;) "Great atmosphere at the Hopman Cup when Nick was playing, Murray was playing"
Wow!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoTtWZzWYAAHDTE.jpg
lovetennis
26-07-2016, 17:49
Doesn't sound good for Fed if he's already pulling out of the whole of the remaining 2016 season. His statement clearly indicates he intends to return, but wow that will be hard at this stage of his career. I hope he doesn't just fade away, would be such a shame.
Stylus_XL
26-07-2016, 17:54
While I do think some people were far too hasty in believing that Fed would decline rapidly after his injury spell at the start of the year, this lay-off will be a massive blow to his ambition of winning another slam. He's not getting any younger.
Just found out, on the BBC, about Federer's injury and him being out for the rest of the season.
Crumbs so there's really only Andy and Novak left of the big 4 at the moment. May be Andy's chance to take the #1 spot but in all honesty I'd rather see him achieve it against a healthy top 4 than like this.
See Novak is playing doubles. Be interesting to see if he can bounce back in the singles. He still looks pretty awful IMHO. Wonder if all is well.......especially on the family front which he mentioned at Wimbly. We don't seem to see much of Elena these days. In fact Kim, who's indicated she won't travel extensively, seems to be more in evidence.
RosieBear
26-07-2016, 18:24
Doesn't sound good for Fed if he's already pulling out of the whole of the remaining 2016 season. His statement clearly indicates he intends to return, but wow that will be hard at this stage of his career. I hope he doesn't just fade away, would be such a shame.
Agreed - do you remember Pete Sampras reading that letter from his wife while losing an early round match at Wimbledon? I was never a Sampras fan, but it was so sad to watch a legend fade. I really hope Fed comes back and finds enough form for one last hurrah - after everything he has done in and for the sport he totally deserves to go out on a high.
roytennisfan
26-07-2016, 18:26
Terrible news, really sorry for him
While I do think some people were far too hasty in believing that Fed would decline rapidly after his injury spell at the start of the year, this lay-off will be a massive blow to his ambition of winning another slam. He's not getting any younger.
It will be an even bigger blow to him winning the Olympics for the first time as the Olympics after Rio will be 4 years away.
themass15
26-07-2016, 18:30
Such a shame.
lovetennis
26-07-2016, 18:35
Agreed - do you remember Pete Sampras reading that letter from his wife while losing an early round match at Wimbledon? I was never a Sampras fan, but it was so sad to watch a legend fade. I really hope Fed comes back and finds enough form for one last hurrah - after everything he has done in and for the sport he totally deserves to go out on a high.
Indeed I do remember Sampras doing that. As you say I hope Fed can comeback and make a suitable farewell when the time is right. With Rafa struggling it feels a little like a changing of the guard. Who is going to step up to challnge Andy and Novak?
Stylus_XL
26-07-2016, 18:36
It will be an even bigger blow to him winning the Olympics for the first time as the Olympics after Rio will be 4 years away.
True, and also a blow for Hingis.
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