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Rogers Cup main thread.
Andy not playing so it is in Tour Tennis.
JAMES4578
19-07-2016, 21:23
Whilst disappointing in a way probably best decision for Andy. Federer and Nadal have also pulled out,no word from Djokovic yet so he may still be playing.
I agree James, it's sensible for Andy to get a good hard court training block done before Rio because with that and the U.S. Open he's obviously keen to do well. But I feel sorry for the Toronto organisers with the big names pulling out. Having said that, a great opportunity just opened for another player outside the Big 4 to win a big tournament. Assuming Novak also pulls out.
RoastLamb
19-07-2016, 22:43
Well as I'm actually going to Rogers Cup I must say I'm VERY disappointed about Andy and Rafa. The men's Rogers Cup always gets screwed in an Olympic year. BUT I hope I get to see the Canadian players. And I hope Djokovic pulls out too otherwise he'll run away with it.
Sallydaisy
20-07-2016, 21:20
No word yet of Djokovic but a few more have pulled out of Rogers Cup
Michal Samulski @MichalSamulski (https://twitter.com/MichalSamulski) 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/MichalSamulski/status/755840138975010816) Next players to withdraw from Toronto: Tsonga, Almagro, Mahut, Pella & Cuevas #RogersCup (https://twitter.com/hashtag/RogersCup?src=hash)
Organisers must be cursing....
Depends on how many advance tickets they sold.
not going this year I dont think , hubby wants to go and see Milos play tho so we shall see
themass15
21-07-2016, 09:31
There will hardly be anyone decent left to watch. Was going to get Sky back but defo will not bother now. Saw Gasquet, Ferrer and someone else had pulled out as well.
RosieBear
21-07-2016, 19:08
not going this year I dont think , hubby wants to go and see Milos play tho so we shall see
Why not try and go ljs -I think Raonic has a great shot of winning this. He's confident after playing really well at Queens and Wimbo, plus a few tough opponents have dropped out & Novak not likely to be is best. And what with home advantage as well can really see Raonic getting his first masters.
Ive been 3 times before , and have already seen Milos up close :)
Hubby has never been , and isnt even a tennis fan really , think my obsession is rubbing off on him
So expensive tho , and i have a big car repair coming up so have to prioritize im afraid
next year maybe !!!
Milos will be amongst the field in the WTF again I imagine so that's a good place to see him. I was lucky enough to see him in the semis and finals of queens and the first Monday of Wimbledon. With regards to the Rogers cup though someone suggested to me that only players who aren't competing in the Olympics are going to go. So if Djokovic doesn't pull out I wonder if he will go to Rio. It's a shame ferrer has pulled out I was hoping he'd get some more points to be in with a chance of making the wtf I always love seeing him there. Any ideas if Delpo is playing the Rogers?
themass15
22-07-2016, 06:29
Saw a picture of him in Tandil so I doubt it.
I really like Delpo, he's a great player and seems like a good guy, you've got to respect s guy who fights back from injury as many times as he has and who signs autographs and spends time with the fans even when he loses. I'm really hoping he gets don solid wins and works his way back up the rankings
http://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/rogers-cup-director-100-per-cent-certain-djokovic-coming/
It seems that Djokovic has confirmed that he's playing the Rogers Cup. My guess is he'll give Cinci a miss. I think it's the only Masters he hasn't won but, after Rio, he'll probably think that can be a priority for another year.
I have already posted this on the Djokovic thread...but I fancy a Nole/Milos final. (Not sure how the seedings will work out though).
Or at least a match between them at some stage!
And if that happens the Canadian crowd will be crazy for Milos :cheer:
no he wont , but I will !! :big grin:
no he wont , but I will !! :big grin:
On this years Wimbledon app, there are some nice pictures of Raonic in action. Ones where he doesn't look like a hobbit.
RoastLamb
23-07-2016, 14:12
I have already posted this on the Djokovic thread...but I fancy a Nole/Milos final. (Not sure how the seedings will work out though).
Or at least a match between them at some stage!
They could only meet in the semi-final. Another reason I am thankful I did not spend a fortune on final tix.
RoastLamb
23-07-2016, 14:14
Organisers must be cursing....
Depends on how many advance tickets they sold.
They've been selling the tix for MONTHS now and ALL the advertising centres around Federer, Andy, Rafa, Djokovic and Milos. Oh well 2 out of 5 ain't bad. Could be 0! :lol:
Kyle draws local wild card Steven Diez in the first round.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cn_-ZBNWgAApN-C.jpg
RoastLamb
23-07-2016, 16:30
I hope I get to see Thiem on Wednesday and maybe Goffin, Nishikori, even Stan. Have never seen those players play. Do not want to see Djoko or Berdych.
J&B are second seeds. Several Olympic pairings participating.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoE2DB7WEAAv1u-.jpg
I hear that Dani Vallverdu has been seen working with Dimitrov in Canada. Maybe he and Delpo just didn't gel.
I hear that Dani Vallverdu has been seen working with Dimitrov in Canada. Maybe he and Delpo just didn't gel.
I may be imagining it but I thought I read somewhere it was another of those "just for the grass court season" arrangements?
Coverage has started today and is on Sky Sports.
Kyle's match is on the red button while Coric vs Dodig is on SS3.
is anyone watching rogers cup ??
Sugita just took the 1st set against Dimitrov :shocked:
JAMES4578
25-07-2016, 20:08
Well have been watching Dimitrov match,Sugita was up 5-1 in first at one point-however Dimi has fought back and now up break in 3rd!
RosieBear
25-07-2016, 20:11
Work has been getting in the way of my tennis watching recently :grrr: but finally managed to get the tennis on. C'mon Dimi :cheer:
roytennisfan
26-07-2016, 08:37
Nick in more trouble
World number 19 Nick Kyrgios suffered a shock defeat by Wimbledon junior champion Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
He was beaten 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-3 in his first match since losing to eventual champion Andy Murray at Wimbledon.
"I'm not going to tell you what I did or didn't do to prepare. I just played pretty bad," said the Australian, 21.
Canadian Shapovalov, 17, is competing in only his second ATP event, and plays Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov next.
Ranked 370 in the world, Shapovalov struck 12 aces in the match against an off-key Kyrgios, who served 18 double faults.
RoastLamb
26-07-2016, 10:17
What a match last night between NK and the new Cdn hopeful. Awesome stuff!!! Am going all day/evening Wednesday and Djokovic is playing during the day so I'll be on the grounds checking out some doubles during that match. :lol: The ticket rep told me Milos is playing the evening match FOLLOWED by Denis vs Dmitrov. Should be a corker. And a long day...
Have a great time Fiona !!!! What a good session to be going to :clap:
I will be at Port Dover floating on the waves , but hopefully be home in time to watch Milos
Yes last night was great for Dennis Shapovolov , he played great !!!! He seems like such a humble young guy too !!
Not sure what to say about Nick , all this on court talk of " I dont wanna be here , I wanna go straight home " He didnt look like he was even trying during some of that match last night !!
Such talent but Im beginning to wonder if he really wants to play at all
Toronto doesn't need Andy, Nadal & Federer when it has great stories in Shapovalov, Diez and Raonic. I believe one of them was even born in Canada. ;)
I watched some of the match between Nick and Denis. Was very impressed with young Denis, but I did think Nick had that very casual 'I really don't feel like trying' attitude about him. I actually feel sorry for Nick...he comes across as a lost soul. I hope he finds what he is looking for which will make him happier, but I do feel he does have a lot to offer tennis.
Like you, pl, I feel sorry for Nick. He has tremendous natural talent but he is young and has huge media pressure. That really isn't easy to cope with at twenty-one. He needs someone who has been through it, like Andy, to mentor him but that isn't going to happen anytime soon. Maybe Lleyton could be his saviour. It would be a great shame if he didn't reach his full potential - he could achieve so much and be a great asset to the tour.
RosieBear
26-07-2016, 21:22
What's happened to Fabio-o-o? Thought it was women that cut their hair off as soon as they got married :rolling:
Anyway, c'mon Fogna :cheer:
david1610
26-07-2016, 22:46
I watched some of the match between Nick and Denis. Was very impressed with young Denis, but I did think Nick had that very casual 'I really don't feel like trying' attitude about him. I actually feel sorry for Nick...he comes across as a lost soul. I hope he finds what he is looking for which will make him happier, but I do feel he does have a lot to offer tennis.
Yes I watched about a set and his opponent was trying every shot and Nick was too casual.
Still time for him to turn it around. He is still in the top 30 and that gives enough profile.
I like him and find him box office, to quote Andy!
Toronto doesn't need Andy, Nadal & Federer when it has great stories in Shapovalov, Diez and Raonic. I believe one of them was even born in Canada. ;)
:banghead: now now Bardot , Canada is made up of all kinds , altho I am canadian born and raised and proud of it !!!!
:banghead: now now Bardot , Canada is made up of all kinds , altho I am canadian born and raised and proud of it !!!!my deepest condolences, not to late to sneak oot ;) quick tho before Donald starts building walls :lol:
I also feel sad about NK and agree he seems to be floundering, not knowing what he really wants. I sincerely hope he decides to commit to tennis, I love watching him. He has had a rough ride (yes, partly of his own making) but he is young and clearly not coping with it all.
Canada is not the USA
I Actually meant to keep yous oot :p
RosieBear
27-07-2016, 18:39
Horrendous game from Muller to gift the break. Novak serving for match at 5-4
RosieBear
27-07-2016, 18:42
Muller breaks back - but wow, Novak has seriously got the yips.
Muller breaks back - but wow, Novak has seriously got the yips.
Watching this. I agree with you. Muller currently has the mini break.
lovetennis
27-07-2016, 19:10
Just when I think I should give Novak a break and try to like him more he does that forced routine at the end of the match. Blurghhhhhhhh
Yuk - Djoko's post-match routine is seriously naf! Does anyone else think he looks ill?
lovetennis
27-07-2016, 20:08
Yuk - Djoko's post-match routine is seriously naf! Does anyone else think he looks ill?
Yes he hasn't looked right to me since the French. I hope he is ok despite the toe-curling "please love me" routine.
RosieBear
27-07-2016, 20:53
Yuk - Djoko's post-match routine is seriously naf! Does anyone else think he looks ill?
Don't know if I'd go as far as saying ill, but I definitely thought he looked haggard - he seems to have aged a lot in a short period of time. I really think he's a bit emotionally and physically burnt out. He's been no. 1, the hunted man, for a long time and maybe it's catching up with him. Andy on the other hand is looking great, very strong, fresh and confident, and I'm certain he will be the dominant player for the rest of the season.
Don't know if I'd go as far as saying ill, but I definitely thought he looked haggard - he seems to have aged a lot in a short period of time. I really think he's a bit emotionally and physically burnt out. He's been no. 1, the hunted man, for a long time and maybe it's catching up with him. Andy on the other hand is looking great, very strong, fresh and confident, and I'm certain he will be the dominant player for the rest of the season.
+1 I couldn't agree more.
When joker went out of Wimbledon a good friend of ours (much richer than us, and goes to Wimbledon every year inc finals)
said sell your house car everything and put it on Andy being world No.1 in the next 12 months.:gold:
You won't loose. Hmmm.
I said there's always injury, but I doubt it.
Maybe it was/is a good bet.
I would but I'm not a gambling man.
Only play poker at the weekends.:sofa:
lovetennis
27-07-2016, 21:57
Don't know if I'd go as far as saying ill, but I definitely thought he looked haggard - he seems to have aged a lot in a short period of time. I really think he's a bit emotionally and physically burnt out. He's been no. 1, the hunted man, for a long time and maybe it's catching up with him. Andy on the other hand is looking great, very strong, fresh and confident, and I'm certain he will be the dominant player for the rest of the season.
Haggard, that's definitely the right word for it
Missed that match but very interesting to read all your comments. Sounds like Nole is still not 'himself'? Looks like it will be Steps next. I wonder can Steps give Nole the run around like he tried to do with Andy?
RosieBear
28-07-2016, 19:47
Love Goffin and Gael - horrible they are playing each other - want both to win. C'mon Goff, c'mon Monf.
Great match by both, but Monf takes it.:clap: Would love both these guys to make O2.
Love Goffin and Gael - horrible they are playing each other - want both to win. C'mon Goff, c'mon Monf.
Great match by both, but Monf takes it.:clap: Would love both these guys to make O2.
With you absolutely, RB - I wanted them both to win. I feel so bad for Goffin - he did everything he could but well played Monfils.
RoastLamb
28-07-2016, 20:58
Had a GREAT time yesterday in Toronto. It was BOILING hot - 38 inc. the humidity but luckily for us we had an air-conditioned suite which I made full use of. Got to see Nishikori and Djokovic followed by a spot of doubles featuring Berdych/Stepanek vs Bopanna and Rojer. But I did also venture out of centre court to see the players on the practice and outside courts. Saw Jamie Murray sans shirt with Louis Cayer, Bruno and an older man whom don't know, as well as numerous others: Stan the Man, Nick K., Thiem, Coric, Karlovic, Cilic, Goffin, Querrey, Bryan Bros, Daniel Nestor. Watched Gael Monfils vs Vasek Pospisil on grandstand from the second row in searing humid heat - but it was worth it! During the night session I watched Milos win then 17 yr old Canadian Wimbledon junior winner Denis Shapovalov battle it our vs Dimitrov from the very top section. Great day of tennis!
I do hate how expensive it's all become to attend these tournaments. A tiny bottle of water cost $3.50 which is INSANE! And an mini Hagen Daz was $6.75. AND there were NO water fountains to refill aforementioned tiny water bottles. Good job we all brought food with us and enjoyed a lovely buffet with lots of leftovers for those of us staying the evening to eat for our dinner. I've posted pix on my FB page.
RoastLamb
28-07-2016, 21:00
Toronto doesn't need Andy, Nadal & Federer when it has great stories in Shapovalov, Diez and Raonic. I believe one of them was even born in Canada. ;)
I wasn't born in Canada but I consider myself to be Canadian. And they all think the same way too. The only tennis player who didn't, was Rusedski, and who cares about him? :lol:
Sallydaisy
29-07-2016, 09:05
MENS QUARTER FINALS:
Djokovic-Berdych
Raonic-Monfils
Dimitrov-Nishikori
Anderson-Wawrinka
oop - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/toronto/421/daily-schedule
Wanted Anderson to win, alas not to be. Warwrinka goes through.
Wanted Anderson to win, alas not to be. Warwrinka goes through.
Me too!
However Dimitrov fell to Nishikori my preferred winner. Baby Fed has far to go.
Berdy bottled it!! :facepalm: He had 3 set points and still managed to lose the first set!
JAMES4578
30-07-2016, 00:02
Berdy was an idiot to put it midly,can't see Djokovic losing now! Was disappointed Dimi lost but certainly like Kei too.
That was not a pretty match. Very scrappy. Both made very many unforced errors but Nole still managed the win helped by the fact he was gifted the 1st set.
Monfils just played a blinder against Raonic, winning 6-4, 6-4. Raonic didn't play badly, Monfils was just in the zone. If he can play like that tomorrow Djoko will definitely have to up his game to win.
RosieBear
30-07-2016, 04:15
Monf was on fire, so good to see him back in great form. Novak will have his hands full, not least because Monf is the more confident player at the moment. Would love Gael to make the final. Kei/Stan should be a cracking match as well - really like them both, so just going to enjoy as a neutral, although a Kei/Gael final, seeing one of them get their first masters, would be cool.
Berdy bottled it!! :facepalm: He had 3 set points and still managed to lose the first set!
He has form for that sort of thing. To be honest I didn't even look, I assumed the outcome would be as it was. Pleased for Monfils, I don't want Raonic to get too overconfident. Monfils or Nishikori for the victory, preferably Nishikori, given if we get through the semi it might be France for the final.
oop for Saturday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/toronto/421/daily-schedule
RosieBear
30-07-2016, 19:37
Stan and Kei living up to expectations:thumbup: Stan the Man 4-1
yes a pretty good match 5-3 now wawa 1st set
(love your pic Rosie , awwwww:love:)
Kei has tied it up in the 1st 5-5 now :jitterbug:
Kei wins the 1st set 7-6
( guess not many here are watching this since Andy isnt there )
RosieBear
30-07-2016, 20:17
Fun watching both guys going for their shots. Kei takes it on the breaker. Tough one for Stan.
(thanks ljs, she's my totally spoiled little poppet:love:)
(thanks ljs, she's my totally spoiled little poppet:love:)That's not me...
Nishi wins it :cheer::cheer:
JAMES4578
30-07-2016, 20:42
Tight first set but Stan really should've taken it and was never in the hunt thereafter, well done to Kei though-pretty happy he came through!
Sallydaisy
30-07-2016, 20:45
Very good match to watch. Well done Kei for staying focussed, especially in the tie-breaker. After that it seemed like Stan lost the plot rather rapidly!
Can't believe Stan folded like he did in second set, but well done to Kei. Pity Nole/Gael match so late!!
RosieBear
31-07-2016, 01:21
Novak a set and 5-2 up now, Gael completely different player from last night, c'mon Monf :cheer:
JAMES4578
31-07-2016, 01:27
Monfils disappointing really and despite uncertain start pretty straightforward for Djokovic.
Monfils disappointing really and despite uncertain start pretty straightforward for Djokovic.disappointing monfils , should be his nickname just about sums up his entire career
Djokovic's smile looks forced. He seems to turn it on when he thinks he needs to. Something not right.
oop for Sunday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/toronto/421/daily-schedule
Final not befor 4.00 pm local time (9.00 pm UK time)
To be fair to Monfils, having won Washington, this was his 10th match in 11 days which I doubt he's ever played in his professional career and most were in oppressive heat and humidity. He's now in 8th place in the ATP race.
Such a pity Gael couldn't keep it going for another couple of matches but a good run nonetheless.
Stylus_XL
31-07-2016, 13:32
Gael didn't really play badly IMO - but standing 10 feet behind the baseline and pushing has never been an effective strategy against Nole, has it...
Nole's second serve looks a bit ropey at the moment - so if Kei plays well the final should *hopefully* be competitive at least.
Djokovic's smile looks forced. He seems to turn it on when he thinks he needs to. Something not right.
+1 Although.
I've been saying it for a while now.
He certainly isn't in as good a place as he has been.
Don't seem to be physical so much.
So is it psychological?
Will be rooting for Nishikori today. After Murray senior does his stuff.
Sadly, at the moment, it doesn't look as though it's going to be Kei's night.
JAMES4578
31-07-2016, 21:04
Wasn't really expecting Nishikori to win but had hoped for more resistance,Djokovic up a a set and break at 3-2.
RosieBear
31-07-2016, 21:08
Kei playing better now, and gets the break! That's more like it - c'mon Kei, you can do this.
Yay - Kei consolidates to love and playing like we know he can :clap:
JAMES4578
31-07-2016, 21:10
Kei certainly finding better form and 3 games in a row for 4-3,needs to keep pressure on though. Unfortunately not consistent enough to sustain the challenge as Djokovic takes it 6-3,7-5 and whilst stepped up from earlier rounds not really looking as invincible.
Im sorry , but how boring and predictable :sleepy:
There must have been a lot of French speakers in the crowd who didn't understand Novak's request to hug a neighbour. ;) Cringe.
That's the Rogers Cup done and dusted for another year. Onwards to Rio and I will be so glad to have Andy back in action. Have really missed him.
It does seem a long time since Wimbledon.
WimbledonWestie
31-07-2016, 22:38
All that 'please hug the person beside you...' Boak!
lovetennis
01-08-2016, 06:51
There must have been a lot of French speakers in the crowd who didn't understand Novak's request to hug a neighbour. ;) Cringe.
Oh my, he didn't did he? I couldn't stay up for it, sounds like I might have been sick if I had. He really is trying too hard. Just play tennis Nole instead of this cringey PR campaign to be loved
angiebabez
01-08-2016, 09:41
All that 'please hug the person beside you...' Boak!
I turned it off well b4 then....the minute he started throwing his daft celebration act! Seriously how pathetic & embarrassing does he look? Even big novak fans i know on twitter are cringing at him :shamed::shamed::shamed:
Having deliberately avoided a hug at the net, this is Kei's reaction when Djokovic suggests they all go at it! :big grin:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CovoDiMWgAAdmIp.jpg
WimbledonWestie
01-08-2016, 12:06
I turned it off well b4 then....the minute he started throwing his daft celebration act! Seriously how pathetic & embarrassing does he look? Even big novak fans i know on twitter are cringing at him :shamed::shamed::shamed:
You are right! Whole thing is so embarrassing. Jelena needs to have a word!
Having deliberately avoided a hug at the net, this is Kei's reaction when Djokovic suggests they all go at it! :big grin:
Kei is not the only one with same thoughts in that photograph! The lady in the white dress for one! I also turned away before having to watch Nole's crazy 'I've just won the match, love me' routine so I missed his hugathon. Sounds very cringeworthy indeed.
lovetennis
01-08-2016, 18:02
Watched a Sky Sports clip of the hug-in. As cringey as expected but on a more serious note, I wonder what Nole's desire to be adored says about his psychology? There's probably a book in it for some sport psychologist somewhere
Watched a Sky Sports clip of the hug-in. As cringey as expected but on a more serious note, I wonder what Nole's desire to be adored says about his psychology? There's probably a book in it for some sport psychologist somewherenot sure adoration is what he's after, think it's acceptance nadal and Federer have pretty much killed off the concept of neutral tennis fans vast majority of tennis fans support one or the other I imagine with all Noles success it must be very galling.to still see stadiums full of fedites hankering after past glories
Guess I see it a bit differently. Dont find it " cringeworthy " really , I think its just who he is
And with all the hate in the world right now , is it really such a bad thing ?
It's not who he is though, it's entirely calculated and artificial. IMO!
angiebabez
01-08-2016, 22:00
It's not who he is though, it's entirely calculated and artificial. IMO!
Totally agree! He seems to try various different ways of getting folk to like him, few years back it was the imitating other players, then came the daft dancing on court. Reeks of desperation.
Rosalind
01-08-2016, 22:17
Andy travelled to Serbia to support his DC teammates; the same weekend Novak was in MonteCarlo posting pix on Twitter of himself having fun near his tax exile home. Says it all imo.
It's not who he is though, it's entirely calculated and artificial. IMO!
Dont see it as artificial myself though , we shall agree to disagree I guess
Josephine
02-08-2016, 00:55
Guess I see it a bit differently. Dont find it " cringeworthy " really , I think its just who he is
And with all the hate in the world right now , is it really such a bad thing ?
Well the cameras couldn't find anyone in the Canadian crowd who seemed to want to hug - so I don't think it went down all that well. Not too much antagonism in a Canadian crowd that would mean they need to be told to hug other people!
I think Djokovic is genuine and well meaning but that doesn't stop me finding some of his behaviour awkward to say the least.
RosieBear
02-08-2016, 10:07
I think Djokovic is genuine and well meaning but that doesn't stop me finding some of his behaviour awkward to say the least.
This is exactly how I feel.
Context is important; Serbia has had big trouble with the issues at hand, and remains prone to extreme views. Novak knows his influence in the country is astronomical, so wanted to send a positive message during tense times - yes, ott and awkward, but well meaning.
The same goes for his prior behaviour - he may not go about it the best way, but he has always wanted to be a good ambassador for a country with a troubled past.
I think some of the comments about him are a bit judgemental (including the tax haven gripes).
He is a generous person who has poured more millions in to trying to progress his society than his tax bill would ever have been.
He's a bit of a prat, but his heart is definitely in the right place.
Josephine
02-08-2016, 10:16
I love the 'he's a bit of a prat' comment.
Yes I do think Novak is genuine and does care but I think he is still a bit removed from reality. I think telling people to hug each other in the face of the world's problems is actually condescending and patronising. People are more intelligent than to think a crowd of wealthy people (I'm sure very nice) hugging each other in a tennis stadium is making any difference to anything. I may want a better world, but I am not going to hug 'to order'.
Context is important; Serbia has had big trouble with the issues at hand, and remains prone to extreme views. Novak knows his influence in the country is astronomical, so wanted to send a positive message during tense times - yes, ott and awkward, but well meaning.
The same goes for his prior behaviour - he may not go about it the best way, but he has always wanted to be a good ambassador for a country with a troubled past.
I think some of the comments about him are a bit judgemental (including the tax haven gripes).
He is a generous person who has poured more millions in to trying to progress his society than his tax bill would ever have been.
He's a bit of a prat, but his heart is definitely in the right place.
I agree to a point ... Yes his heart is in the right place and yes he has done huge amounts to help his country, but sometimes it feels like it is on his terms. Talking to a few Serbians whilst in Belgrade, I got a feel for how big he is there and that made me feel sad for all the people who paid for tickets to watch DC, that they didn't get to see their hero. Groups of school children there who must have been so disappointed. It was Novak's home country, could he not have put in an appearance to support his team and spend a bit of time with those children? In his absence however, said children seemed quite taken with Andy who spent time signing autographs etc ... that's our boy ;) :big grin:
RosieBear
02-08-2016, 16:28
I agree to a point ... Yes his heart is in the right place and yes he has done huge amounts to help his country, but sometimes it feels like it is on his terms. Talking to a few Serbians whilst in Belgrade, I got a feel for how big he is there and that made me feel sad for all the people who paid for tickets to watch DC, that they didn't get to see their hero. Groups of school children there who must have been so disappointed. It was Novak's home country, could he not have put in an appearance to support his team and spend a bit of time with those children? In his absence however, said children seemed quite taken with Andy who spent time signing autographs etc ... that's our boy ;) :big grin:
Hmm, I don't recall Andy making an appearance at the home ties he didn't play, just so fans weren't disappointed.;) I feel that fans have to accept that Andy and Novak can't do it all - I would have told those school children what I told my neices when they threatened a whinge at Novak's absence; go and support the rest of your team! They didn't go in the end, because they've gone to see my dad in the US, but they would have loved Andy's autograph - he's very well liked over there :)
Hmm, I don't recall Andy making an appearance at the home ties he didn't play, just so fans weren't disappointed.;)
Andy has certainly been there before when not playing......think it may have been Liverpool.
lovetennis
02-08-2016, 18:33
I also like Rosie Bear's "bit of a prat"comment. I'm sure Djokovic is well meaning, he is of course supremely talented and grew up in a tremendously difficult world, which is why I cringe a bit at his actions at the end of matches. He doesn't need to do it, just be yourself, do what you do and the rest will take care of itself. Anyway he only does it when he wins, and I'm hopeful that Andy will putting a stop to it ;)
Well the cameras couldn't find anyone in the Canadian crowd who seemed to want to hug - so I don't think it went down all that well. Not too much antagonism in a Canadian crowd that would mean they need to be told to hug other people!
I didnt see the crowd but Canadians do like to hug :grouphug:
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