Rafael Nadal pulls out of Abu Dhabi

[recreationalplayer]

Originally Posted by single_handed_champion

Is it possible you discuss this game no end without knowing anything about how it is played? Hardcourts are terrible for the knees. Clay is best, grass is in the middle because you still need to bend low on grass.

Thanks for stating this -- I just assumed one would know such a thing when I wrote my post

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by TMF

Henin also had a stomach problem in 2006 and still show up to play Mauresmo in the final. And she's a women.

You compare Major final with exibition???

[TMF]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

You compare Major final with exibition???

Exo is a friendly match so it doesn't have any stress on the body.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Mike Sams

Funny how no knee problems or viruses show up during clay season

Or the chair from hell

[namelessone]

Originally Posted by cc0509

He does not have a stomach virus!

So he skips this exho where he would've made a lot of money and gotten some match play with little to no expectations on results because ... ?

Oh sorry, I forgot. The silent ban is back.

[batz]

FWIW - Neil Harman interviewed Rafa late last week and tweeted last night that he was not surprised to see Rafa withdraw from AD as he was unwell when he interviewed him. Also said that Rafa's appearance in Doha was not a given.

[Crisstti]

Originally Posted by namelessone

So he skips this exho where he would've made a lot of money and gotten some match play with little to no expectations on results because ... ?

Oh sorry, I forgot. The silent ban is back.

cc0509 is just talking her regular nonsense about Nadal.

[cc0509]

Originally Posted by Crisstti

cc0509 is just talking her regular nonsense about Nadal.

Nope, I am an objective fan not a blind worshipper like yourself. If you check my posts, I have indicated when I thought Federer was doing something less than perfect but have you ever criticized Nadal for anything except his fishing of all things?

Namelessone has criticized Nadal on occasion because he can be an objective fan, you however have shown you are incapable of it.

[cc0509]

Originally Posted by namelessone

So he skips this exho where he would've made a lot of money and gotten some match play with little to no expectations on results because ... ?

Oh sorry, I forgot. The silent ban is back.

How do you know he did not receive money from the use of his name in promoting the tournament? Come on namelessone, don't be naive.

[beast of mallorca]

Originally Posted by cc0509

Nope, I am an objective fan not a blind worshipper like yourself. If you check my posts, I have indicated when I thought Federer was doing something less than perfect but have you ever criticized Nadal for anything except his fishing of all things?

Namelessone has criticized Nadal on occasion because he can be an objective fan, you however have shown you are incapable of it.

you don't have to be defensive about it. It's one thing to be an objective fan and criticize your favorite player for this and that, and still another to claim that your a fan when all you blab about are these conspiracy theories you have in your head.

But if u say ur a fan, then good on you. It is what it is. I'd rather read your posts than read Clarky's who has taken it to an extreme level of pretense.

[cc0509]

Originally Posted by beast of mallorca

you don't have to be defensive about it. It's one thing to be an objective fan and criticize your favorite player for this and that, and still another to claim that your a fan when all you blab about are these conspiracy theories you have in your head.

But if u say ur a fan, then good on you. It is what it is. I'd rather read your posts than read Clarky's who has taken it to an extreme level of pretense.

They are not conspiracy theories, I don't believe he is as injured as he says he is, that's all. Are you denying that the Nadal camp has been inconsistent with the whole injury story since Wimbledon? Because for the life of me I don't see how a rational person can't see the inconsistencies.

[mistik]

Originally Posted by cc0509

How do you know he did not receive money from the use of his name in promoting the tournament? Come on namelessone, don't be naive.

The chances of him not taking any money out of this pretty low.Rafa will play this game of COMEBACK try yo keep the buzz around him until it is no longer sustainable anymore.I said it first about 4 months ago.

[cc0509]

Originally Posted by mistik

The chances of him not taking any money out of this pretty low.Rafa will play this game of COMEBACK try yo keep the buzz around him until it is no longer sustainable anymore.I said it first about 4 months ago.

Of course, the chances of him not receiving any money are slim to nil, many people on here have no clue how the real world works. But correct me if I am wrong, you think he will never play again and will retire right? See I don't think that, I think he will be back running around like a rabbit at some point.

[mistik]

Originally Posted by cc0509

Of course, the chances of him not receiving any money are slim to nil, many people on here have no clue how the real world works. But correct me if I am wrong, you think he will never play again and will retire right? See I don't think that, I think he will be back running around like a rabbit at some point.

No because they wont allow him anymore.Thats why he will retire.

[cc0509]

Originally Posted by mistik

No because they wont allow him anymore.Thats why he will retire.

His sponsors know exactly what is going on with him whatever it is, unlike the public and fans. He will be back imo.

[RogerRacket111]

How does stomach virus affect tennis ? I thought it makes you poop. Must be some magical virus.

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by RogerRacket111

How does stomach virus affect tennis ? I thought it makes you poop. Must be some magical virus.

The simple-minded reasoning of a Federer fan right here, folks.

[beast of mallorca]

Originally Posted by RogerRacket111

How does stomach virus affect tennis ? I thought it makes you poop. Must be some magical virus.

Go to college my friend and take up microbiology or pathophysiology or maybe, just read a bit and research a little. A bit of knowledge helps, and then you can post about these stuff. Google is your friend........

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by RogerRacket111

How does stomach virus affect tennis ? I thought it makes you poop. Must be some magical virus.

How does mono virus affect tennis? I thought it makes you sneeze. Must be some magical virus.

[pound cat]

I believe he will be back eventually. Meanwhile I think he is terrified of returning to tennis after all this time and wondering how he will perform. The world of tennis will be watching his every move when he is on the court, some expecting him to fail and others willing him to win. YIKES. Poor guy. The very thought of it must make him feel sick let alone a virus.