Arrogance a requirement for being #1? - Page 3

Bhagi Katbamna · 07-06-2012, 07:32 AM

Rod Laver not being arrogant is how all the Aussies were. They were great competitors, great sportsmen, and great human beings. They also trained together and were friends. The game has changed and the top players don't train together like the Aussies did.

Aonex · 07-06-2012, 07:49 AM

I gotta say, I used to hate Fed because he was so arrogant. Loved his game, but couldn't get over how full of himself he was. The past few years though I think he's learned to be a lot more gracious and humble... I suppose age and having kids will do that. As far as the OP's question, I don't think it's necessary... just look at Nadal when he was #1 or some of the women that have been #1 (Woz, Ivanovic)... then again, they don't stay there long.

The_Order · 07-06-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mandy01

Yeah, how awful is that deal with some Poker game brand and those advs for Armani underwear? Oh wait, Federer is NOT the one endorsing those

If Fed posed in Armani underwear he could be mistaken for Austin Powers and you gotta admit Rafa would make an awesome poker player with all the faces he pulls, you'd never get a read on him...

The_Order · 07-06-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ViscaB

They are all lured by it. I never said Rafa was as a saint in this regard.

Didn't you know that typical ******* defence is find something Rafa has done. It's because they can't defend the character of their "hero" who is quite clearly up himself and not the role model themedia crack him up to be. Whenever he loses you see his true nature, that of a sook. I would love to see Murray beat Fed in the Wim final, this place would go into meltdown hahaha

NamRanger · 07-06-2012, 08:58 AM

To become a great champion in any sport, you must have confidence that borderlines arrogance. Even the nicest champions in the world had confidence that was brimming and could easily be misconstrued as arrogance. Most people however find it easier to just simply step over the line, thus you have various sportsmen that are arrogant.

People want to say Nadal isn't confident/arrogant when he steps out onto the court. That's a load of baloney if I ever heard it. His **** poor behavior during the Rosol match demonstrates that Nadal knows that he should be winning the match, but can't because he simply wasn't playing well enough.

07-06-2012, 07:32 AM	#41
Bhagi Katbamna Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,607	Rod Laver not being arrogant is how all the Aussies were. They were great competitors, great sportsmen, and great human beings. They also trained together and were friends. The game has changed and the top players don't train together like the Aussies did. __________________ The truth isn't mean. It's the truth. Andrew Breitbart.

07-06-2012, 08:58 AM	#45
NamRanger G.O.A.T. Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,824	To become a great champion in any sport, you must have confidence that borderlines arrogance. Even the nicest champions in the world had confidence that was brimming and could easily be misconstrued as arrogance. Most people however find it easier to just simply step over the line, thus you have various sportsmen that are arrogant. People want to say Nadal isn't confident/arrogant when he steps out onto the court. That's a load of baloney if I ever heard it. His **** poor behavior during the Rosol match demonstrates that Nadal knows that he should be winning the match, but can't because he simply wasn't playing well enough. __________________ "man... what match is this? The Iron Hands vs The incredible Shanker..." - Gorecki, Federer vs. Ferrer Cincinnati 2009

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