Janowicz's actual interview. (No political discussions please)

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

And so we see what the ATP tour really think of federer. He is unnatural (playing long schedules as a 31-year-old) and extremely arrogant (said the players' income from the slams was "OK"). Completely out of touch with reality and it just shows how corrupt the ATP are letting him be president of the players' council. I think Jerzy Janowicz is becoming one of my favourite players.

[Towser83]

Federer could be worse. He could have agreed to Nadal's idiotic 2 year ranking idea. Can you imagine how annoyed janowicz would be then with his ranking still so low? Lucky escape by fed.

[Cup8489]

See, Federer isn't really that bad. He did allow Hafa to win 11 majors and even be world number one a little bit. But mostly just to show hey i have the tough competitions, no?

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Towser83

2 year ranking idea. .

That would be really stupid, current system is fine

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by Towser83

Federer could be worse. He could have agreed to Nadal's idiotic 2 year ranking idea. Can you imagine how annoyed janowicz would be then with his ranking still so low? Lucky escape by fed.

A 2-year ranking system is one of the most interesting suggestions I have ever heard in the players' council (and no surprise that Nadal, the most creative thinker in tennis history) came up with it. Players who have consistently been great but have been injured for a while shouldn't be punished because of it, but players like Janowicz, who have done nothing but make 3rd rounds of slams (not impressive) and get to the final of the most unimportant and boring Masters 1000 tournament in world history (next to Shanghai) don't get rewarded for small, explosive runs in a tournament with a slightly high points value. They should be consistently getting good results to prove they can make an impact in the tennis world.

[dudeski]

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

A 2-year ranking system is one of the most interesting suggestions I have ever heard in the players' council (and no surprise that Nadal, the most creative thinker in tennis history) came up with it. Players who have consistently been great but have been injured for a while shouldn't be punished because of it, but players like Janowicz, who have done nothing but make 3rd rounds of slams (not impressive) and get to the final of the most unimportant and boring Masters 1000 tournament in world history (next to Shanghai) don't get rewarded for small, explosive runs in a tournament with a slightly high points value. They should be consistently getting good results to prove they can make an impact in the tennis world.

LOL Classic ***!

Here is Nadal engaging in creative thinking:


More Ralph the Thinker in action:

[sunof tennis]

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

And so we see what the ATP tour really think of federer. He is unnatural (playing long schedules as a 31-year-old) and extremely arrogant (said the players' income from the slams was "OK"). Completely out of touch with reality and it just shows how corrupt the ATP are letting him be president of the players' council. I think Jerzy Janowicz is becoming one of my favourite players.

And you would know what being out of touch with reality is....

[stringertom]

Fed "OK with it" is an uninformed opinion from JJ! He has fought for and gained large increases for early-round losers at the majors. Someone needs to put a factsheet in front of him and repeat his "how many times" rant while he gains reading comprehension skills.

[Cup8489]

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

A 2-year ranking system is one of the most interesting suggestions I have ever heard in the players' council (and no surprise that Nadal, the most creative thinker in tennis history) came up with it. Players who have consistently been great but have been injured for a while shouldn't be punished because of it, but players like Janowicz, who have done nothing but make 3rd rounds of slams (not impressive) and get to the final of the most unimportant and boring Masters 1000 tournament in world history (next to Shanghai) don't get rewarded for small, explosive runs in a tournament with a slightly high points value. They should be consistently getting good results to prove they can make an impact in the tennis world.

In all seriousness though, you really misplaced those Parentheses.

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by stringertom

Fed "OK with it" is an uninformed opinion from JJ! He has fought for and gained large increases for early-round losers at the majors. Someone needs to put a factsheet in front of him and repeat his "how many times" rant while he gains reading comprehension skills.

Exactly! You tell them!
Federer fought for someone else's benefit -- you made me laugh!

[Cup8489]

Originally Posted by dr325i

Exactly! You tell them!
Federer fought for someone else's benefit -- you made me laugh!

If you think Federer hasnt made considerable effort to help other tennis players, you're being stubbornly ignorant and biased. Fact.

[dudeski]

Originally Posted by Cup8489

In all seriousness though, you really misplaced those Parentheses.

Nicely done. Now just need vive le beau jeu! to contribute to this thread

[President]

Jerzy is probably right , I think Djokovic is pretty fake and although I like Federer other players have also commented on how aloof he seems to other players (Lleyton Hewitt, for example) although he is generally a nice guy.

[TheNatural]

Originally Posted by CMM

I like the answer to the second question.

Like all real tennis fans he appreciates the naturals like Pete and Rafa the most.

[DropShotArtist]

Doesn't really make sense. Jerzy seems like a moron. Federer has always been for the players, especially lower ranked players - eg. being against a stupid 2 year ranking system which would really hurt lower ranked players not allowing them to breakthrough as easily.

[TheCanadian]

Jerzy is fantastic and has a real personality and is genuine. He knows what it means to struggle. I hope he makes it big. He's not a Diva as some of the new up-and-commers.

[dudeski]

I like Federer and Djokovic and I like Jerzy. I wish him the best.

[Towser83]

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

A 2-year ranking system is one of the most interesting suggestions I have ever heard in the players' council (and no surprise that Nadal, the most creative thinker in tennis history) came up with it. Players who have consistently been great but have been injured for a while shouldn't be punished because of it, but players like Janowicz, who have done nothing but make 3rd rounds of slams (not impressive) and get to the final of the most unimportant and boring Masters 1000 tournament in world history (next to Shanghai) don't get rewarded for small, explosive runs in a tournament with a slightly high points value. They should be consistently getting good results to prove they can make an impact in the tennis world.

no, babies who cant play a full year without getting injured SHOULD be punished. Also maybe fed thought guys like janowicz shouldn't get extra money for making the 3rd round of a slam (not impressive) and should have to earn that with constantly results?

Also dos you know Nadal just made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum physics? Last week he cured cancer. Next week its alchemy.

[grzegorzo]

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

Jerzy is fantastic and has a real personality and is genuine. He knows what it means to struggle. I hope he makes it big. He's not a Diva as some of the new up-and-commers.

agreeing 100%.

[Vrad]

Originally Posted by Pwned

When did Federer say "is ok"? I don't recall him saying anything like that.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/sp...anted=all&_r=0

He didn't. It's just that unlike some people who just like to run their mouths about things, Federer actually likes to make something happen. So he doesn't usually talk about things in public but works on them officially through the players council.

There is a reason he has been consistently voted president for years. His diplomacy works very well.