Retirement of Roger Federer

[Goosehead]

Originally Posted by THE FIGHTER

some of them probably dont even play tennis regularly, which is a shame. to watch tennis and not play tennis is equivalent to liking something for superficial reasons

what nonsense..?, do you have to make films if you also enjoy watching them ??. or if you like driving cars does that mean you must like making your own ??..hmmm i dont think so.

some people dont like playing sports, or might have injurys/illnesses that prevent them from playing to any decent level.

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by spiderman123

I know some people who like action movies but don't fight the bad guys on a day to day basis. Superficial posers!!

that's why i enjoyed les miserables. because life is just one terrible, trite, ripoff.

[THE FIGHTER]

[quote=Goosehead;7159794]what nonsense..?, do you have to make films if you also enjoy watching them ??. or if you like driving cars does that mean you must like making your own ??..hmmm i dont think so.

some people dont like playing sports, or might have injurys/illnesses that prevent them from playing to any decent level. [/QUOTE]

and people say nadal makes weak excuses

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by NadalDramaQueen

I love tennis, and watched it before Federer and will watch it afterwards, but I will no doubt miss the great Fed.

Certain other people on this forum only like watching Fed lose, of course, and may find tennis to be boring when they have no one left to hate.



I don't think veroniquem plays tennis at all.

the irony. some of the nuances are lost, i'm sure.

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by Goosehead

what nonsense..?, do you have to make films if you also enjoy watching them ??. or if you like driving cars does that mean you must like making your own ??..hmmm i dont think so.

some people dont like playing sports, or might have injurys/illnesses that prevent them from playing to any decent level.

not saying it's not enjoyable, but you gain a different sort of appreciation. i gained an understanding of what made the beatles sound so much more special than the others after more practice. it was enjoyable before and is still enjoyable now.

[Goosehead]

..its not a weak excuse if you dont like playing tennis...i could stand in the middle of a tennis court but i cant run or turn as ive had bad injurys to both knees and ankles..id just get lobbed or passed into oblivion id be lucky to win a point in a set ??.

also i used to know a woman who was a massive federer and safin fan..but she couldnt hit a tennis ball over a net if her life was dependant on it..and surely you know someone that loves playing but dos'nt like to watch tennis.

everyone is different.

[shermanator12290]

Originally Posted by axel89

LOL you're going to cry when federer retires who are you mirka dude you're obsessed with federer I advise you to go see a counseler

People who have seen Federer play live have considered it a religious experience. You don't hear that much in modern times. His elegance, both on and off the court, has revolutionized not just the game, but the concept of tennis. It is not so much as an obsession with his character as it is sheer appreciation for his craft, his sense of geometry and timing, his understanding of the game and how it applies to his own kinetics, etc. It far from unusual to have an emotional reaction to stimulus that is overwhelmingly beautiful or unbelievably fascinating. He has given the world many pieces of unforgettable art and entertainment that people will deeply miss. The situation would be analogous to the retirement (or death) of any truly inspirational or transformational leader. To some people, tennis isn't just a sport or a game. It can be construed as manifestation of a lifestyle. Many people feel that federer's approach to tennis (and life for that matter) is so commendable that it will be sad day when he decides he will no longer be demonstrating his deemed "innate brilliance." This, to you, I imagine, seems obsessive, but it what I'm trying to explain to you that it should be perceived as a recognition, or an appreciation, of a man's business rather than an obsession with a man.

My advice to you is to either a. get in touch b. be a little more sensitive or c. just save your snide remarks because all you are doing is trying to empower yourself by attempting to emasculate someone else for sharing their feelings. This sounds a bit sappy, but you obviously haven't thought this one through because if you had, you wouldn't have been so ignorant to post this. I hate using ad hominem by attacking you and not your argument, but c'mon man just chilll and let people share what they want to share without prematurely and wrongfully diagnosing them as crazy.

I'm crazy. and I'll go see a counselor for you

[doobiedoodoo]

Rogers still has at least another 3-5 years to go. Keep drinking.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by McEnroeisanartist

Admittedly, I have had a few cocktails tonight and feeling a bit pensive. That being said, I just watched Andy Roddick's last match of his career (2012 U.S. Open 4th Round) on youtube. It made me think that one day, Roger Federer will retire from tennis. Soon after, a wave of sadness washed over me. I imagine if he announces when his retirement will be, each match leading up to it will be more nerve wracking then they ever have been. I honestly think when this great player, champion, and man decides to quit, I will cry as though I am attending the funeral of a close family member. I have been with Federer on this journey of life for the last eight years or so. There have been breathtaking highs and terrible lows along the way. I can not help but think that when he retires, the sport of tennis will never be the same. I imagine that when all is said and done, I will no longer watch tennis once he stops playing.

I hear you and I understand your sentiment. But drinks heighten emotions. Been there.

Don't worry, Roger has some mileage left on the odometer. It won't always be a smooth ride but think of him as Magellan. He's already gone around the world. All the journeys now are pure fun.

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by Goosehead

..its not a weak excuse if you dont like playing tennis...i could stand in the middle of a tennis court but i cant run or turn as ive had bad injurys to both knees and ankles..id just get lobbed or passed into oblivion id be lucky to win a point in a set ??.

also i used to know a woman who was a massive federer and safin fan..but she couldnt hit a tennis ball over a net if her life was dependant on it..and surely you know someone that loves playing but dos'nt like to watch tennis.

everyone is different.

well said. i'm glad you enjoy watching tennis. and it's cool that you dont play it, the nuance one gets from knowing the game as a player isn't worth at times the full understanding of how much one sucks compared to the pros.

[Elite]

Originally Posted by THE FIGHTER

he's done IMO. especially once rafa comes back, he'll just get left behind.

Well, I'm convinced.


I am not going to be devastated when Federer retires, however, it will be a rather poignant moment for the tennis world. There is no denying that.

[Relinquis]

"Le temps détruit tout"... "Time destroys everything"...

Hopefully Federer will continue to play tennis professionally for some time to come, but i do expect to feel sadness when he does retire. He has given us so many wonderful memories of great tennis matches, mostly won, some lost, but more often than not inspirational. We have a lot to be thankful for; including the many rivals he has had of the years, mostly subdued, some unconquered, but more often than not providing an occasion for Federer to elevate this beautiful game we love.

Tennis will continue without Roger, as it has in the past and I will continue my relationship with it, playing and watching it. Hopefully other players will appear who will continue to inspire us. At some point this too will end, when I am unable to play or watch due to physical entropy and the relentless passage of time.

Enjoy this moment. Be thankful for these gifts: Tennis, Federer and youth. Live in the moment and appreciate them.

Play tennis

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by Elite

Well, I'm convinced.


I am not going to be devastated when Federer retires, however, it will be a rather poignant moment for the tennis world. There is no denying that.

seriously. considering nadal's return will probably be pushed back another two years or so, there's no doubt federer will be on a steeper decline.

[Elite]

Originally Posted by THE FIGHTER

seriously. considering nadal's return will probably be pushed back another two years or so, there's no doubt federer will be on a steeper decline.

Two years as in his actual first tennis game or two years to get back to his peak? Don't pick because both are wrong.

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by Elite

Two years as in his actual first tennis game or two years to get back to his peak? Don't pick because both are wrong.

i dont think you're aware of what i'm insinuating.

[smoledman]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

Some Federholics don't like tennis at all. They only like watching Fed win (and count his records). So of course, they won't watch tennis once Fed is gone. Sad bunch.

That's not true, I like watching other Fed-like players. It's about admiring an attacking playing style. I like watching Tsonga matches.

[NadalDramaQueen]

Originally Posted by THE FIGHTER

i dont think you're aware of what i'm insinuating.

Everyone is painfully aware.

Originally Posted by smoledman

That's not true, I like watching other Fed-like players. It's about admiring an attacking playing style. I like watching Tsonga matches.

No.

[RF20Lennon]

Originally Posted by THE FIGHTER

banned is such a simple word. transcended is more fitting. much like rafa when he returns winning barcelona for many years to come

HELLO ***

LOL how many accounts do you need dude??

[THE FIGHTER]

Originally Posted by RF20Lennon

HELLO ***

LOL how many accounts do you need dude??

I'm just following the rich tradition of quality posting from not only ***, who himself/herself transcended into a symbol, but those posters of TT past.

[RAFA2005RG]

Originally Posted by McEnroeisanartist

Admittedly, I have had a few cocktails tonight and feeling a bit pensive. That being said, I just watched Andy Roddick's last match of his career (2012 U.S. Open 4th Round) on youtube. It made me think that one day, Roger Federer will retire from tennis. Soon after, a wave of sadness washed over me. I imagine if he announces when his retirement will be, each match leading up to it will be more nerve wracking then they ever have been. I honestly think when this great player, champion, and man decides to quit, I will cry as though I am attending the funeral of a close family member. I have been with Federer on this journey of life for the last eight years or so. There have been breathtaking highs and terrible lows along the way. I can not help but think that when he retires, the sport of tennis will never be the same. I imagine that when all is said and done, I will no longer watch tennis once he stops playing.

Federer has never had a terrible low. He never had an injury of note. And his mono didn't last long and was the weakest strain of it (according to the doctor involved), as evidenced by him running like a rabbit throughout 2007-08. As for tennis, it will be a more popular sport without Federer, because a lot of people wrote tennis off when they saw Federer's warm-up gear in 2009 Wimbledon or his pathetic reaction to losing to Nadal at the AO. Images like that will thankfully not be repeated, and those who think tennis is pathetic may give it a 2nd chance thanks to the real men involved.