So awesome being a Federer fan !

[librarysteg]

I stopped following tennis closely around the time I had kids so I missed out on most of his prime years. I'm glad he's still in it and still so often the man to beat even has he gets a little older. My favorite player is Djokovic, and I'm happy that the thought of him facing Roger always scares me.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by kishnabe

Federer more fun to watch than in his prime years. The defeats(non Nadal loses), struggles, and comeback wins are entertaining.

The prime years were great but there was always the tension of not knowing how things would turn out: he could easily have gotten injured, or deflated after losses like 2008 Wimby.

As a person, he's been an inspiration to me in my life. The attitude of self-belief, getting up and dusting oneself off, respect for others even in a tough competitive environment and finally for the sport, it's history, his predecessors are all very very admirable things in my book.

Sure, some people prefer more primal characters (physically and attitude-wise in terms of competitiveness) or don't care for some of the things I listed above - and that's fine; I've come to appreciate that it takes different kinds to make this world, not everyone is going to share my views and they're not wrong from their perspective. I've learned to value and respect my own likes more in the process.

[paulorenzo]

Originally Posted by NadalDramaQueen

True that. I just received my golden member's purse in the mail.

i've only heard rumors about such a thing from higher level members. i'm in the presence of greatness.

[Top Jimmy]

I like how fans think someone else's success translates to them.

Strange.

[finky]

Originally Posted by Top Jimmy

I like how fans think someone else's success translates to them.

Strange.

Like thinking a smart arse post makes you seem superior.

[RogerRacket111]

Originally Posted by Top Jimmy

I like how fans think someone else's success translates to them.

Strange.

Your spending your time reading about another fan think someone else's success translates to them. Which is more pathetic by your logic. Shouldn't you be out doing somethings successful ?

[heninfan99]

He's got it sweet. So glad he seems like a really nice guy too.

The only thing left to achieve is beating Rafa at the FO.

[VaporDude95]

The reason I'm a Federer fan is because he's one of the few players with variety in this somewhat 2hbh era where everyone is just a clone if each other and grinds from the baseline. I'm gonna savour Fed's tennis while it lasts. Win or lose.

[THE FIGHTER]

people can be so easily amazed by trickshots these days. only thing that sets federer apart IMO

[Elite]

I wish I was more of a Federer fan.

[NadalDramaQueen]

Originally Posted by Elite

I wish I was more of a Federer fan.

The golden purse will forever be out of your reach.

No need to cry about it.

[THE FIGHTER]

you federer fans can keep your federer purses and be just like your idol.

[checkmilu]

I like Fed not because of his achievements but how he play tennis. I have learned the most from Fed, some from Nadal, very little from Nole of how to play tennis.

[Cup8489]

Originally Posted by THE FIGHTER

you federer fans can keep your federer purses and be just like your idol.

Winners? Ok, deal.