Robin Soderling: "If no comeback in 2013, then I do not know...." - Page 2

3fees · 11-20-2012, 08:53 AM

Interesting to see if he returns. His playing would add something to the ATP tour.

Rock Strongo · 11-20-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicForehand

Took care of that already in post #5.

My reading comprehension skills haven't been THAT great today, apologies for that!

Are you a Swedish expatriate in the US or do you just happen to know Swedish? I wanna know!

6-1 6-3 6-0 · 11-20-2012, 09:10 AM

It's funny how, despite Soderling being gone far longer than Nadal, more people are claiming Nadal has retired and is on a silent ban.

AtomicForehand · 11-20-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock Strongo

My reading comprehension skills haven't been THAT great today, apologies for that!

Are you a Swedish expatriate in the US or do you just happen to know Swedish? I wanna know!

All Americans speak good Swedish, didn't you know? Or else really good Estonian or Slovenian or Portuguese or one of the other smaller European languages. Appreciation for these languages is deep in the roots of our culture and firmly ingrained in our educational system in this country.

OK, not really.

tacou · 11-20-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ctoth666

Yeah I'm wondering whether that's lost in translation or something. If not, that's got to be difficult to overcome psychologically.

impotency can be used in any situation where the "victim" feels powerless, unable to rise to the occasion.

this is all very sad, but hopefully he has saved up and can move into the rest of his life with a positive mind.

by veteran circuit, does he mean the championship tour? that would be cool to see him play McEnroe haha

beast of mallorca · 11-20-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

It's funny how, despite Soderling being gone far longer than Nadal, more people are claiming Nadal has retired and is on a silent ban.

Because Fedturds are scared of Rafa who can consistently beat their Idol, unlike Soderbling.

Alchemy-Z · 11-20-2012, 10:29 AM

I can't remember where I saw it but Robin was looking pretty heavy last i saw.

sad to see him be out this long

6-1 6-3 6-0 · 11-20-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by beast of mallorca

Because Fedturds are scared of Rafa who can consistently beat their Idol, unlike Soderbling.

I think, if given the opportunity, Soderling (and Berdych) could consistently beat Federer too (Soderling beat Federer in Roland Garros 2010, and Berdych beat Federer at Wimbledon 2010 and US Open 2012, including a tight 5-setter at AO 2009). But beating Nadal consistently in slams is something nobody can do (Djokovic couldn't get more than three before having the mental edge stripped from him at the hands of Rafael Nadal).

Crisstti · 11-20-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sbengte

Guessed as much, given the context. I really don't get what is with these tennis players and mono. Haven't heard any other sportspeople get it
Hope we don't have another Ancic like case here and Soderling does make a decent comeback.

It is odd.

Hope he gets better.

Hitman · 11-20-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

I think, if given the opportunity, Soderling (and Berdych) could consistently beat Federer too (Soderling beat Federer in Roland Garros 2010, and Berdych beat Federer at Wimbledon 2010 and US Open 2012, including a tight 5-setter at AO 2009). But beating Nadal consistently in slams is something nobody can do (Djokovic couldn't get more than three before having the mental edge stripped from him at the hands of Rafael Nadal).

Those three weren't first rounds wins. They were slam finals. And to beat a guy, who at that point at won his last seven slam finals, was no small feat. As far as mental edge is concerned, we'll what happens the next time they play.

Walenty · 11-20-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicForehand

Read post #5 for a better translation.

Thanks for the assist

cork_screw · 11-20-2012, 03:24 PM

If he says he doesn't know. Then that pretty much says that he's probably not coming back. If someone has plans to comeback and they are going to make every effort to doing so, then they state it whether they feel it or not at this time and make dates for the future. When he says that and refers to sports psychology, it basically means he's mentally done or he just doesn't have the belief or confidence to do it anymore.

RIP soderling.

Hope you find that fishing hole and retirement location you are looking for.

Sabratha · 11-20-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cork_screw

If he says he doesn't know. Then that pretty much says that he's probably not coming back. If someone has plans to comeback and they are going to make every effort to doing so, then they state it whether they feel it or not at this time and make dates for the future. When he says that and refers to sports psychology, it basically means he's mentally done or he just doesn't have the belief or confidence to do it anymore.

RIP soderling.

Hope you find that fishing hole and retirement location you are looking for.

If that's true, it's a shame because Soderling is a fantastic player. Good luck to him in retirement if that's his true intention.

niktub · 01-09-2013, 01:38 PM

we miss him so bad

DropShotArtist · 01-09-2013, 02:16 PM

Maybe he just needs some viagra

jones101 · 01-09-2013, 02:16 PM

I miss the brash Sod, hope he can get over this, its a shame, as he was actually playing some peak tennis just before he caught this!

Clarky21 · 01-09-2013, 02:22 PM

I think he will be back. I don't like Soderling, but I don't want him to have to retire because of this.

Amelie Mauresmo · 01-09-2013, 02:33 PM

Soderling probably doesn't want to come back or need to he has money he's a millionaire and he has a child to raise. Soderling did amazing in his career and he seems happy with his life.

Mainad · 01-09-2013, 04:11 PM

Seriously starting to doubt that he will ever come back. He's been away from the tour now for 18 months and he still gives no indication of an imminent return.

I am beginning to fear that it is going the same way with Nadal. It seems that the more time you spend away from the tour, the more you just start to get used to it, develop an interest in other things and make endless excuses for why you can't come back.

Is it just that, basically, they've lost interest in coming back?

sbengte · 01-09-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarky21

I think he will be back. I don't like Soderling, but I don't want him to have to retire because of this.

Yeah, and Nadal won't, right ?

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Clarky21 G.O.A.T. Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10,518	I think he will be back. I don't like Soderling, but I don't want him to have to retire because of this. __________________ "Hopefully the Church of Fed will have mercy on my soul". - Namelessone "We are in the Fed warehouse(known as Nadal haters united)". - Namelessone

01-09-2013, 04:11 PM	#39
Mainad Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,811	Seriously starting to doubt that he will ever come back. He's been away from the tour now for 18 months and he still gives no indication of an imminent return. I am beginning to fear that it is going the same way with Nadal. It seems that the more time you spend away from the tour, the more you just start to get used to it, develop an interest in other things and make endless excuses for why you can't come back. Is it just that, basically, they've lost interest in coming back? __________________ “Other than when Andy lost to Novak in 2011 he has always played the No.1 player in the world in the finals, those are difficult to win." (I. Lendl).

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