Kooyong, No Rodge

OddJack · 01-09-2010, 06:01 PM

"MELBOURNE: Roger Federer Sunday declined to play the AAMI Classic Australian Open tune-up event, with the late decision opening possible doors for the likes of rivals Andy Murray and Andy Roddick."

Good decision.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...ow/5429533.cms

TheMusicLover · 01-09-2010, 06:07 PM

Yep, wise decision. No need to waste energy on a meaningless exho just again.

Fedace · 01-09-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMusicLover

Yep, wise decision. No need to waste energy on a meaningless exho just again.

Are you serious ?? it isn't about wasting energy. it is about sharpening your timing and being on your game before the slam. Practicing on your own just isn't the same. This is a mistake for Roger,,,,, he will be upset in the semis.

Netspirit · 01-09-2010, 06:12 PM

He'll have enough match practice before the semis. He needs to rest, avoid injuries and practice whatever he thinks is off.

TheMusicLover · 01-09-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Netspirit

He'll have enough match practice before the semis.

Exactly. 10Charz and free LOLz, too.

Fate Archer · 01-09-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Netspirit

He'll have enough match practice before the semis. He needs to rest, avoid injuries and practice whatever he thinks is off.

This.... but then again, if he makes the semis... he could be hugely surprised by a hot player in the earlier rounds, most likely in the quarters...

TheMusicLover · 01-09-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fate Archer

This.... but then again, if he makes the semis... he could be hugely surprised by a hot player in the earlier rounds, most likely in the quarters...

Of course. But playing the Kooyong exho or not won't change anything about the chances of that happening.

Fedace · 01-09-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Netspirit

He'll have enough match practice before the semis. He needs to rest, avoid injuries and practice whatever he thinks is off.

Practice does not equal real match play....

OddJack · 01-09-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Practice does not equal real match play....

Do you have any way of contacting him? We should let him know.

TheMusicLover · 01-09-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Practice does not equal real match play....

Match play - aka 'practice' for Fedsie - in the first week of the AO, mate.

laurencenadal · 01-09-2010, 06:36 PM

How similar was the court in Doha to Melb? Surely if there are some significant differences then it would be beneficial to play.

O well. I don't expect Fed to have an astonishing year (maybe just 1 slam [poor for Feds standards, lol]) as he has broken the main record and has 2 little off court distractions...!!! His drive must have be slightly effected.

adams_1 · 01-09-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Are you serious ?? it isn't about wasting energy. it is about sharpening your timing and being on your game before the slam. Practicing on your own just isn't the same. This is a mistake for Roger,,,,, he will be upset in the semis.

Maybe you should ask him if he is looking for a coach, o wise Fedace.

jazzyfunkybluesy · 01-09-2010, 06:42 PM

I guess the Bollocks is not working for him. He doesn't have a prayer at the AO.

Tony48 · 01-09-2010, 06:42 PM

Doesn't matter. He'll get plenty of practice from the usual clowns right up to the semis.

Halba · 01-09-2010, 06:50 PM

kooyong is vital...he should've played

Halba · 01-09-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony48

Doesn't matter. He'll get plenty of practice from the usual clowns right up to the semis.

playing against clowns isn't the same as playing against soderling or a djoker

kishnabe · 01-09-2010, 06:58 PM

You know what Kooyoung did to Roger Federer run last year in Australia....
Also the link talks about Tsonga Wrist Injury....Very sad news!

djokovicgonzalez2010 · 01-09-2010, 07:07 PM

not a good idea... davydenko is owning him and he may well play him.

malakas · 01-09-2010, 08:24 PM

I don't know..he's playing Kooyong for some years now no?Why change it this year?

jazzyfunkybluesy · 01-09-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by malakas

I don't know..he's playing Kooyong for some years now no?Why change it this year?

Maybe because Davydenko handed his azz too him Friday. He needs time to mourn the second loss to a guy he has beaten a dozen times.

01-09-2010, 06:01 PM	#1
OddJack Legend Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 8,756	Kooyong, No Rodge "MELBOURNE: Roger Federer Sunday declined to play the AAMI Classic Australian Open tune-up event, with the late decision opening possible doors for the likes of rivals Andy Murray and Andy Roddick." Good decision. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...ow/5429533.cms

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