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I do think this is it for sure now. 2021 is his final run, definitely see him eyeing that as his farewell tour as he turns 40, has the Olympics, might get passed in slams and weeks.
I'm still not ready to think about his retirementI do think this is it for sure now. 2021 is his final run, definitely see him eyeing that as his farewell tour as he turns 40, has the Olympics, might get passed in slams and weeks.
Will be a very emotional year next year. At least I have time to prepare.
Well it is here. In my opinion at least, never felt more sure then now. His body can't take it anymore. We say the same about others like JMDP, and Fed is almost 40.I'm still not ready to think about his retirement
Quote me correctly:
And when I said weeks ago that just because he was hitting a few balls around that doesn't mean he's physically training and his knee still isn't 100%, you weren't having any of it. You were very adamant that Roger was fine and he's just misdirecting the media because of a few photos you saw.Quote me correctly:
“It was in the Basler Zeitung which is behind a pay wall. But the Sev quote is verbatim what he said. There have been multiple pics of him hitting indoors the past month in any case. When he says he's not training, he's being disingenuous at best.”
I go with the Swiss media, which is invariably accurate. Was Severin lying when he said just 2 days ago that Roger’s training was “accelerating?” Something weird happened to go from that to this sudden announcement.
Still think him and Djoker have info about USO very very unlikely happening. Would make sense, as Fed would not risk injury for the FO, but maybe for USO.Quote me correctly:
“It was in the Basler Zeitung which is behind a pay wall. But the Sev quote is verbatim what he said. There have been multiple pics of him hitting indoors the past month in any case. When he says he's not training, he's being disingenuous at best.”
I go with the Swiss media, which is invariably accurate. Was Severin lying when he said just 2 days ago that Roger’s training was “accelerating?” Something weird happened to go from that to this sudden announcement.
Look at that socially distanced pic.Fed just chillin' and killin'
Fed today-- clearly having lost muscle mass in his usually massive calves (but still looking awesome):
Fantastic news all the way aroundHe looks younger than last year....
Youngerer
Fantastic news all the way around
Read 'em and weep, Dad.The good thing is - they were honest that it hadn't gone quite as expected first time around so you're more inclined to believe them now.
Let's hope Srdjan sees all this.
Read 'em and weep, Dad.
Everyone has to call it quits at some point, but Fed is still competitive. As long as he is, I say keep going as long as he desires to.I've always thought the "damaging your legacy" stuff was nonsense but I did wonder if there was a stage where it might become a bit "undignified" for Federer to keep playing.
Now I think if he keeps going just to annoy Srdjan that will be absolutely fine!
That 5th set - my favorite sports moment of all time.Just watched Fed and Rafa in the 5th at AO17 again. Been watching Fed since 01, and this is the highlight of my fan watching experience.
I don't care if he gets passed by Djoker and Rafa by 5 slams, he is the best player a fan could ever have.
Almost 20 years watching him, and I loved every moment.
Yep, that match would have felt worse to lose to be honest. It meant more to me and I think Fed too.That 5th set - my favorite sports moment of all time.
Man - that 26 point rally. He just said "NO MORE!!" to being Rafa's pigeon in the biggest way possible.
I don't think any win after has or could have meant more. Not even 40-15. Novak just has never been as defining as Rafa to me as a Fed fan.
He looks younger than last year....
Youngerer
He hasn't even begun to peakI am all in for "Roger feeling younger by the year". Long years of torture ahead for Mr. Srdjan.
I’m glad someone was able to get over that final!He looks younger than last year....
Youngerer
That 5th set - my favorite sports moment of all time.
Man - that 26 point rally. He just said "NO MORE!!" to being Rafa's pigeon in the biggest way possible.
I don't think any win after has or could have meant more. Not even 40-15. Novak just has never been as defining as Rafa to me as a Fed fan.
It was the best sporting moment I've ever seen live. Such luck I got into that stadium.
The crowd was absolutely nuts.
I don't think there's any way he can play until he's 45. His mind might be willing, but not his body. He's already declined, I can't imagine the decline in movement and ability in his mid-40's, and having absolutely no chance to win a major at that age. When Fed starts losing third round in most tournaments, will he have the desire to continue playing? I think doubtful.The way things are going, it looks like Roger is going to be the next Ken Rosewall and play into his mid 40's.
Always nice to hear that he's motivated to come back next year.Fed's remarks yesterday:
"I feel sad not being in Wimbledon right now but I'm also happy being in Switzerland. It was a good thing staying home for a long time. I'm travelling since 25 years and I've never stayed home more than 4 or 5 weeks. My main goal is to continue my rehabilitation every day, little by little. I'm not back at my best physical level yet but I am looking forward to it and getting back at Wimbledon next year."
(via @lequipe)
Sometimes the taste of the good life is enough to get his mind ready.Fed's remarks yesterday:
"I feel sad not being in Wimbledon right now but I'm also happy being in Switzerland. It was a good thing staying home for a long time. I'm travelling since 25 years and I've never stayed home more than 4 or 5 weeks. My main goal is to continue my rehabilitation every day, little by little. I'm not back at my best physical level yet but I am looking forward to it and getting back at Wimbledon next year."
(via @lequipe)
Love ON shoes, but his new shoe is a little goofy.
You were there!!!??
Wow -Congrats!!
What an unbelievable memory!!!
We were in the mountains, isolated, we didn't see anyone, I didn't see my parents for almost three months, we were very serious and strict."
I don't think there's any way he can play until he's 45. His mind might be willing, but not his body. He's already declined, I can't imagine the decline in movement and ability in his mid-40's, and having absolutely no chance to win a major at that age. When Fed starts losing third round in most tournaments, will he have the desire to continue playing? I think doubtful.