Will Roger play Rotterdam?

[joeri888]

I am expecting to see Roger Federer live for the first time in my life in Rotterdam this year. I was wondering: Do you guys think he'll actually play, or will drop out?

Very curious what you guys think about him changing up his schedule and whether he'll meet the expectations of the Dutch.

[Shellovic]

Roger isn't coming to Rotterdam. He never does.

[TJfederer16]

doesn't look likely even though he does have it down on his schedule, but with Dubai just around the corner from that, i think it would be either one of them, hard to see him playing both, since he has a busy schedule next year with him most likely playing Davis cup as well against the US, he always goes to Dubai so if it is between them it would most probably be Dubai, since he stays there a lot and loves it there.

[joeri888]

Originally Posted by TJfederer16

doesn't look likely even though he does have it down on his schedule, but with Dubai just around the corner from that, i think it would be either one of them, hard to see him playing both, since he has a busy schedule next year with him most likely playing Davis cup as well against the US, he always goes to Dubai so if it is between them it would most probably be Dubai, since he stays there a lot and loves it there.

Hmm, I think he said to Krajicek (tourney director) that he intends to come, because he cuts out Dubai because of Olympics. He'll rather have his break a bit closer to Indian Wells. Besides, he is very apt to indoor tennis these days and the Rotterdam tournament almost certainly has less competition because they can't afford having both Federer AND Nadal/Djokovic.

[MG1]

I think he will skip dubai instead of dubai.

Dubai was not even mentioned earlier in his schedule but later appeared and by missing dubai he will almost get 3 weeks rest before indian wells.

[MG1]

I think he will skip dubai instead of Rotterdam

[Tammo]

IMO he will see who the competition is at both events, and choose the weaker one. Probably it will be Rotterdam

[Homeboy Hotel]

He'll play. It'll be a bad mistake to, and he'll probably go out early.

Don't know why he's decided to opt for an indoor 500 instead of an outdoor hard court where the fans and tournament love him off, and is in front of his home crowd where he trains loads during the year.

[MG1]

Originally Posted by Tammo

IMO he will see who the competition is at both events, and choose the weaker one. Probably it will be Rotterdam

if he skips dubai then IMO dubai field will be weaker in comparison to rotterdam!!

[colonelforbin]

He won't play both because he needs rest. Dubai previously served as a warmup for IW/Miami, but since he's playing Davis Cup this year (right before IW), Davis Cup can serve as his warmup instead. Therefore it makes more sense for him to play Rotterdam.

Doha > AO > Rotterdam > BREAK > DC > IW > Miami
is more balanced than
Doha > AO > BREAK > Dubai > DC > IW > Miami

[MG1]

Originally Posted by colonelforbin

He won't play both because he needs rest. Dubai previously served as a warmup for IW/Miami, but since he's playing Davis Cup this year (right before IW), Davis Cup can serve as his warmup instead. Therefore it makes more sense for him to play Rotterdam.

Doha > AO > Rotterdam > BREAK > DC > IW > Miami
is more balanced than
Doha > AO > BREAK > Dubai > DC > IW > Miami

Davis cup-1st round is before rotterdam

so
Doha > AO > DC>Rotterdam > BREAK > IW > Miami

[colonelforbin]

Originally Posted by MG1

Davis cup-1st round is before rotterdam

so
Doha > AO > DC>Rotterdam > BREAK > IW > Miami

Thanks for the correction.... was basing off last year's Davis Cup schedule. Guess my argument suggests Dubai then

[TJfederer16]

Originally Posted by joeri888

Hmm, I think he said to Krajicek (tourney director) that he intends to come, because he cuts out Dubai because of Olympics. He'll rather have his break a bit closer to Indian Wells. Besides, he is very apt to indoor tennis these days and the Rotterdam tournament almost certainly has less competition because they can't afford having both Federer AND Nadal/Djokovic.

i hope so, i would like to see a change

[kishnabe]

He might come down to give some Lindt to the new future ceo of ATP Kracijek!

[tennis_pro]

Isn't it true that ATP players only gain points for 2 best showings as far ATP 500 are concerned? (Can someone confirm this?)

If I'm right, it would be pointless for Fed to compete in both Dubai and Rotterdam since he's a 200% lock to play in Basel already. Also, he prefered Dubai to Rotterdam in almost every year (unless he played both a la 2005) so the chances of him competing in Rotterdam are rather slim.

[Big_Dangerous]

Only if they rename the city Rogerdam, just for the week of the tournament.

[IvanisevicServe]

If he wins the Australian Open, I expect him to pull out.

If he loses in the SF or earlier, I wouldn't be surprised to see him play it.

[tusharlovesrafa]

Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

Only if they rename the city Rogerdam, just for the week of the tournament.

hahahaha,nice one!!

[joeri888]

Hmm, I might be a bit too optimistic and enthusiastic then. I've got tickets for both QF sessions and the final. I've never seen Federer live and would absolutely love it. But might have to go to Paris I fear.

[tennnnis]

He is not playing for sure