Sexi's 2013 Schedule

[iriraz]

Originally Posted by nikdom

Roger's masters is also a backup. No way Roger plays it if he makes it to Finals or better at Wimby.

What does Canada have to do with Wimbledon?It`s like a month after that.There is no Olympics so i don`t see him skipping it.
Regarding the schedule,he can also make changes during the season.For instance if he doesn`t do well in IW i doubt he will take a break till Madrid

[smoledman]

Nice to see Roger taking advantage of the veterans rule to drop MS-1000 events. Especially skipping Miami/Monaco gives him a lot of weeks in a row to rest up and train for the clay season.

[Beryl]

Playing Rotterdam and Dubai but skipping Monte Carlo and Miami? What a vulture.

[sdont]

Originally Posted by nikdom

Stay on topic kids



FWIW, i think Bercy is also a stretch. He'll definitely play Shanghai (they're big on the appearance fee I believe), but if he qualifies for the wtf (very little chance he won't), then Bercy makes no sense being so close to the wtf on the calendar.

Fed probably promised Forget he will put Bercy on his schedule since he skipped it this year.

It's only a schedule and he'll probably skip some more tournaments depending on his results and physical condition.

[Gonzo_style]

I'm pretty sure that he will be playing in Miami and will probably skip Rotterdam.

[Ray Mercer]

Australian Open is definitely no longer his priority. With the slowness of those courts and his age I would put him as the fourth favorite for that tournament. He would have an oftly hard time beating Djokovic and Nadal over 5 sets on courts that slow.

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Ray Mercer

Australian Open is definitely no longer his priority. With the slowness of those courts and his age I would put him as the fourth favorite for that tournament. He would have an oftly hard time beating Djokovic and Nadal over 5 sets on courts that slow.

I disagree, in the last three years Federer had the best results at the Australian Open, compared to other GS tournaments.

[jokinla]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Federer is known for winning more slams than anyone else, as well as being the world's greatest tennis player.

Finally the truth comes out.

[underground]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

I'm pretty sure that he will be playing in Miami and will probably skip Rotterdam.

I think he's got a contract with Rotterdam. Whether he has it or not they have confirmed it, they even had a video showing Fed and the tournament director talking about it. It's good preparation for him anyway for IW.

He can always just get a wildcard for the Masters I think. Skipping Miami won't hurt at all since he only has 45 points to defend there, plus Fed's record at Miami hasn't been good lately. Better to prepare for the clay season considering this year it was mediocre for him.

The schedule should be fine for him. The points for Doha, Miami, Olympics and Basel add up to 885, he should be playing Toronto this year and can easily make up for the loss points. Plus don't forget his USO QF is another potential spot to gain points. We all know that Fed wouldn't have jumped from #3 to #1 overnight if his 2011 Wimbly result was SF instead of QF.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by iriraz

What does Canada have to do with Wimbledon?It`s like a month after that.There is no Olympics so i don`t see him skipping it.
Regarding the schedule,he can also make changes during the season.For instance if he doesn`t do well in IW i doubt he will take a break till Madrid

Rogers and Cincinnatti are back to back. I don't think he'll do both say if he wins Wimby again. Cincinatti with its fast courts is a better prep for the USO for him whereas even in his prime years he lost to upcoming guys like Gasquet and Djoko in Canada.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

I disagree, in the last three years Federer had the best results at the Australian Open, compared to other GS tournaments.

Riiiiight, like the time he won Wimbledon in what was it, like, 2012?

It's not like Fed's losing before quarters anywhere, but his chances still are best on hard fast.

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by nikdom

Riiiiight, like the time he won Wimbledon in what was it, like, 2012?

It's not like Fed's losing before quarters anywhere, but his chances still are best on hard fast.

I said last three years, Federer won AO 2010.

[NGM]

Basel is not on his calendar.

I read that he wants to buy Basel Indoors but current owner (Brennwald. Who?) refused. Personally I would love to see Federer Open someday.

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by nikdom

Rogers and Cincinnatti are back to back. I don't think he'll do both say if he wins Wimby again. Cincinatti with its fast courts is a better prep for the USO for him whereas even in his prime years he lost to upcoming guys like Gasquet and Djoko in Canada.

When was that happened?

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

When was that happened?

Sorry that ones my bad. Gasquet played Roger really well in 2006 but Roger won.

He lost to Murray in 2010, to Tsonga the year prior etc. so not that a record in Canada. My belief is that after he comes off a big victory like Wimby, he's had a little trouble in Canada.

[power level 800]

Originally Posted by RF20Lennon

Dont know why he skipped Miami, he couldve made up a lot of points there, he might have skipped Rome instead.

yes, I agree with this. A) he has a better chance bagging the tourney in competition of clay specialist that could beat him at Rome, and B) they are worth the same amount of points. I think he's just going for it for the prestige of the tourney.

[RF20Lennon]

Originally Posted by Prisoner of Birth

That was copied from the fan-banners of this Cricketer called Sachin Tendulkar.

Oh really?? yeah i remember seeing that when i used to watch cricket matches!! didnt know that

[Ms Nadal]

Originally Posted by power level 800

yes, I agree with this. A) he has a better chance bagging the tourney in competition of clay specialist that could beat him at Rome, and B) they are worth the same amount of points. I think he's just going for it for the prestige of the tourney.

Fed will probably add to his schedule as the year goes on, especially if he doesn't do as well as he hopes he will in certain tourneys. Anyway, I am glad that we will have another year of Roger on the tour. He is a special player.

[monfed]

I'm glad he gave Miami the boot. They need to change that sorry excuse for a HC for SMC to warrant an appearance.

[TheNatural]

Originally Posted by batz

Australian Open, Melbourne
ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournamen, Rotterdam
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Dubai
BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells
Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid
Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome
Roland Garros, Paris
Gerry Weber Open, Halle
Wimbledon
Rogers Cup, Montreal
Western & Southern Open, Cincinnati
US Open, New York
Shanghai Rolex Masters, Shanghai
BNP Masters , Paris

No Miami, no Basel as yet.

Will Davis cup be in the schedule too, or has he given up on ever winning the Davis cup?