Roddick calls it well.
http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/13/andy-...er-federer-and-rafael-nadals-rivalry-6704948/
http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/13/andy-...er-federer-and-rafael-nadals-rivalry-6704948/
Andy Roddick reveals what he hates most about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s rivalry Read more: h
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The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
OK, serious now guys. Everyone vote for Federer in the poll from the article. If you're smart, you'd close the tab and re open it again so you can vote more than once.
NatF
Bionic Poster
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
I actually agree with Roddick. 
Time to take a shower.
Time to take a shower.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
You even called him Roddick instead of The Virus.I actually agree with Roddick.
Time to take a vacation
I hate to say it, but this is the kind of stuff that sustains interest in tennis. How popular do you think tennis (or any sport) would be if there were no GOAT debates, no hypothetical scenarios, no ridiculous comparisons of statistics when there is no correlation, etc?
I know most of you are too old to have watched cartoons, but if anyone has seen the Fairly OddParents, you should take note of what happened in the episode where Crocker lost belief in fairies. It's a pretty good metaphor.
I know most of you are too old to have watched cartoons, but if anyone has seen the Fairly OddParents, you should take note of what happened in the episode where Crocker lost belief in fairies. It's a pretty good metaphor.
I agree, these comparison conversations happen in all sports, and are interesting if the arguments are realistic. Unfortunately, by some here, they can be ridiculous. Nadal is the greatest clay court player of his time, Roger the greatest grass court player since 03.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
I think it's fine to have debates about GOAT and support your favourite. But what Roddick is talking about is denigrating one player to make the other look better and that type of fandom really is lame. We are talking two all time greats and both of their achievements are nothing short of amazing. I personally just appreciate the awesome tennis I get to watch from these guys.
tacou
G.O.A.T.
Nadal v Federer threads, here anyways, hardly constitute debate. Debate is definitely healthy for a sport, but the number of people who view one player as infallible/immortal and all other top players as boring/lucky/one dimensional/terrible people is much higher than those who recognize how lucky we are to be watching the two greatest ever to play the sport. I think the latter is a better sporting culture, compared to the dart throwing.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
Just like when I vote for Federer in the fan favourite awards
desperate much?
NatF
Bionic Poster
Can't take a joke much? Do you even like tennis man?
Serious question, all you seem to do is b!tch. You must be fun at parties.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
Just like when I vote for Federer in the fan favourite awards
desperate much?
what I like, is calling your azz out!
and will continue to do so...
Tennisanity
Legend
LOL, you really believe he gets invited to parties??? Not happening.
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
Roddick is right.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
Tennisanity
Legend
You didn't deny it, I knew it!!!! Sad
NatF
Bionic Poster
Lol the only thing you accomplish by quoting me is opening your azz up to being destroyed.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
yes, keep repeating yourself and expect a different result.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
yea uhm, calm down Nats. I would have to be beyond incapacitated for that to happen.
just sulk in your misery for a few more weeks. perhaps you'll feel better in about a month.
Tennisanity
Legend
No I don't.
NatF
Bionic Poster
I'm fine man you should stop projecting
I'm starting to think you have a problem, this amount of salt isn't normal. You ok man?
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Far ahead of you man. I've got six tabs open right now. Where's my back up?
NatF
Bionic Poster
The "ignore" button is your friend.
But then who would DRII talk to? I can't just ignore the little guy it would be cruel.
Mazz Retic
Hall of Fame
Roddick the sage. He probably would have liked to still be around in 2017. With the old guys doing well he might have fancied his chances.
TheAssassin
Legend
There is always Blake or someone else if you are not available.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
DRII
G.O.A.T.
trust me, Blake is nearly as dejected as you all are after the French.There is always Blake or someone else if you are not available.
TheAssassin
Legend
Wishful thinking. Everybody knew the end result before the French started. The end of it was great because grass and hard court seasons are after that.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
Elvis, M.J., and Madonna > Beatles.The "ignore" button is your friend.
deal with it.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
expect to be further disappointed.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Another sabotaged poll.
zagor
Bionic Poster
Asking Fed fans if they noticed the poll, lol. It's like a magnet for us.
TheAssassin
Legend
The Bull is going to sweep those seasons unchallenged too?
Why do you hate James Blake ?
DRII
G.O.A.T.
ignore = admitting defeat, so I thank the multiple fedephants who realize this, such an honor.
oh and you never told me; do gnats tweet or just buzz.
Thundergod
Hall of Fame
Roddick must go on these boards a lot.
NatF
Bionic Poster
You asking for help with your science project or something? That would explain your emotional maturity or lack thereof.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
And for me The Smiths > all of the above. What's the point?
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
He needs a sense of humor, and to stop treating this place as a fanboy warzone. None of the pro players need any of us "defending their honor."
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Deleted member 744633
Guest
DRII and NatF are providing some great entertainment. All this over 2 tennis players that don't care a f*ck about either of these guys
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
Men and their male tennis idols
around half of the rabid rafanatics around TT are women
