Why is Ralph getting so much flak?

monfed · 02-09-2013, 07:48 PM

Look, Ralph likes clay and wanted to make a comeback on his favourite surface, so why not cut him some slack?

I don't get all this silent ban talk when all Ralph wants to do is overtake Fed's slam count and if he uses a little gamesmanship here and there and prefers to only play on clay and win only RG till he turns 40,why not just let him?

dudeski · 02-09-2013, 07:52 PM

I agree lets all cut PEDal some slack.

Lovely_Bone · 02-09-2013, 08:18 PM

ViscaB · 02-09-2013, 08:24 PM

It's a good sign. If he would stop getting attention it would mean he would have lost significance.

tusharlovesrafa · 02-09-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovely_Bone

rafa looks hot in this pic,if i were gay i would have liked to marry him!

KineticChain · 02-09-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovely_Bone

Fiji · 02-10-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by monfed

Look, Ralph likes clay and wanted to make a comeback on his favourite surface, so why not cut him some slack?

I don't get all this silent ban talk when all Ralph wants to do is overtake Fed's slam count

That's not going to happen by just winning French Opens.

DropShotArtist · 02-10-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tusharlovesrafa

rafa looks hot in this pic,if i were gay i would have liked to marry him!

What do you mean 'if'?

cc0509 · 02-10-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiji

That's not going to happen by just winning French Opens.

You are right, but we don't know that he will only go on to win FO's, too early to tell.

RAFA2005RG · 02-10-2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiji

That's not going to happen by just winning French Opens.

French Open + Wimbledon each year is a done deal for a healthy Nadal. And unfortunately for you, Nadal is being a lot more cautious about his health from now on.

Hitman · 02-10-2013, 06:28 AM

I say let the guy play, and let his racquet do the talking. When he is playing good tennis, it adds that extra demension to the tournament. The big four have that ability, and it creates potential epic battles.

While I don't think Nadal is done winning slams, not by a long shot. IMO, he's got at least a few RGs left in him, Djokovic will continue to remain his main obstacle, Murray has vastly improved over the past year, and then there is always a guy waiting to 'ROSOL' him at Wimbledon.

Either way, I am glad he is back.

mariecon · 02-10-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

French Open + Wimbledon each year is a done deal for a healthy Nadal. And unfortunately for you, Nadal is being a lot more cautious about his health from now on.

Wimbledon? hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Only if he can have on-court coaching like the ladies have in the WTA. Then maybe your baby can win a few. But I highly doubt it.

But he might get some more plates for his collection...

Ico · 02-10-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mariecon

Wimbledon? hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Only if he can have on-court coaching like the ladies have in the WTA. Then maybe your baby can win a few. But I highly doubt it.

But he might get some more plates for his collection...

He has enough runner-up plates to use them as dinnerware.

Hitman · 02-10-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mariecon

Wimbledon? hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Only if he can have on-court coaching like the ladies have in the WTA. Then maybe your baby can win a few. But I highly doubt it.

But he might get some more plates for his collection...

The problem with Wimbledon now for Rafa is quite simple. If it rains during his match, which more than likely will happen, considering the weather, and he goes up against a guy who can belt the ball, in an indoor environment...well, we all saw what happened when 100 ranked opponent got him under the closed roof.

Sentinel · 02-10-2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by monfed

Look, Ralph likes clay and wanted to make a comeback on his favourite surface, so why not cut him some slack?

So how much slack do you want us to cut him. There's only so much in the universe. Any more we cut, and there won't be enough critical mass for the universe to coalesce again. We haturz are trying to save the univurz by hatin' Rafa.

Cup8489 · 02-10-2013, 08:20 AM

Murray and Djokovic are both capable of matching Nadal on grass; especially Murray, who will be more confident than ever if he were to face rafa there.

FO is the only major rafa could be considered a favorite for. He's not making 17 majors. I'm sorry but that's just the way it is.

Hood_Man · 02-10-2013, 08:30 AM

People are bored, I guess.

90's Clay · 02-10-2013, 08:32 AM

The guy has been off for 8 months or so, do people expect him to come back and dominate guys like Nole and Murray with that much time off.

I agree, way to much flak is being thrown at the guy. I would expect anyone to take it easy with some rinky dink tournaments upon a long layoff and not just jump into Masters events and slams right off the bat

Goosehead · 02-10-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by monfed

Look, Ralph likes clay and wanted to make a comeback on his favourite surface, so why not cut him some slack?

I don't get all this silent ban talk when all Ralph wants to do is overtake Fed's slam count and if he uses a little gamesmanship here and there and prefers to only play on clay and win only RG till he turns 40,why not just let him?

its a bit ironic calling for people to respect rafa when you go around calling him...

..Ralph.

dafinch · 02-10-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

French Open + Wimbledon each year is a done deal for a healthy Nadal. And unfortunately for you, Nadal is being a lot more cautious about his health from now on.

A "done deal" at Wimbledon? Really? Did I miss the memo of him being injured ini 2011, not to mention he's won there only twice? And, btw, are you now contending that he was injured when he got beaten by # 100 there? When BP is injured, he loses, and when he loses, he's injured. When you got the one, you got the other, is that it?

02-09-2013, 07:48 PM	#1
monfed Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York Posts: 4,168	Why is Ralph getting so much flak? Look, Ralph likes clay and wanted to make a comeback on his favourite surface, so why not cut him some slack? I don't get all this silent ban talk when all Ralph wants to do is overtake Fed's slam count and if he uses a little gamesmanship here and there and prefers to only play on clay and win only RG till he turns 40,why not just let him? __________________ BigForehand - Nadull will need a gun and extended mags to take Federer out at Wimbledon, even with his abuse and polyester.

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ViscaB Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,115	It's a good sign. If he would stop getting attention it would mean he would have lost significance. __________________ Hup Holland Hup, Visca el Barça i visca Catalunya. Hong Kong Photo gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/xavibarca/

02-10-2013, 06:28 AM	#11
Hitman Legend Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,288	I say let the guy play, and let his racquet do the talking. When he is playing good tennis, it adds that extra demension to the tournament. The big four have that ability, and it creates potential epic battles. While I don't think Nadal is done winning slams, not by a long shot. IMO, he's got at least a few RGs left in him, Djokovic will continue to remain his main obstacle, Murray has vastly improved over the past year, and then there is always a guy waiting to 'ROSOL' him at Wimbledon. Either way, I am glad he is back. __________________ #Team Bring It

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Cup8489 Legend Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Silvis, IL Posts: 8,140	Murray and Djokovic are both capable of matching Nadal on grass; especially Murray, who will be more confident than ever if he were to face rafa there. FO is the only major rafa could be considered a favorite for. He's not making 17 majors. I'm sorry but that's just the way it is. __________________ Allcourter. Tennis fan.

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Hood_Man Legend Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 7,147	People are bored, I guess. __________________ "You used to be able to disagree with people and still be friends." - Clint Eastwood

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