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Roger Federer of Switzerland arrives at a press conference where Li Na was announced as global ambassador for Mercedes-Benz on June 19, 2011 in Wimbledon, England
 

fed_is_GOD

Professional
yeah.. i get it.. u r funny.. but i want to know how the moderators allow it to happen? did they delete a big thread earlier..
 

fed_is_GOD

Professional
No. Nadal news is 4 women chatting constantly and a few arguments that keep going for pages.

so u mean to say with out any deletion of threads etc etc.. nadal's thread is 20 times bigger than federer's???? that is awful.. and condescending for the GOAT
 
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TheMagicianOfPrecision

Guest
so u mean to say with out any deletion of threads etc etc.. nadal's thread is 20 times bigger than federer's???? that is awful.. and condescending for the GOAT

This only shows that the majority of the Nadal fans are insecure women without men or highschool kids with to much time on their hands
 

nadalbestclass

Hall of Fame
This only shows that the majority of the Nadal fans are insecure women without men or highschool kids with to much time on their hands

Oh come on now, don't make this thread look bad by filling it up with nonsense drivel about Nadal fans. There are a lot of us that post in that thread and it contains PLENTY of news/interviews/pics of Rafa. We don't have to scour the internet for hours either, there are several Rafa sites that collect these articles and we share them here. Mostly so we can discuss them. Sure there is random gossip and stuff in there, we do like to use it to socialize sometimes, but it's rarely completely off topic. Better than having a thread for each Nadal article, no?
 
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Deleted member 77403

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I love that pic! Federer for me has been the symbol of the Wimbledon champion ever since the Great Pistol Pete left.

That photo is just iconic. Federer in supreme mode on a grass court.

The amount of electricity that Federer generates in his matches is incredible. I was there for his fourth round match, and people were just going crazy!!!! Watching him play is a true privlege, the most gifted and naturally talented player I've ever seen.

Time to take back the Wimbledon crown! :)
 

JoelDali

Talk Tennis Guru
A good friend of mine was GOATing in London during the first week of Wimby and witnessed the GOAT and his family eating dinner at some famed restaraunt.

He said Rogi's manners were GOATworthy: offering to clear the table, get water for guests and quietly GOATing Mirka, holding and caressing her bosoms with only his eyes.

This chance encounter he proclaims was in stark contrast to when he saw Nadal dine in Madrid at Cisco's, a Mexicali restaraunt known for its $5 burritos after 5PM. He said Nadal ate without napkins and with his mouth full.

I think I believe Borg when he says Rogi is the GOAT.
 

Fate Archer

Hall of Fame
Here are some more from DC

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Great!

Seems like everyone in the top 4 digs some Foot-tenis just after practice.

It's really great and it's a good exercise, also goes to show that true athletes can play well all the sports.

Hoping for Fed to do well on the Davis tie, and who knows, maybe go all the way in the event.
It would be great if Fed could go through the same process Djokovic went with his Davis Cup win. Maybe a win there could fire up something inside him too...
 

TennisFan3

Talk Tennis Guru
Wow! Expect a Djoko like resurgence from Fed after DC.

Being in a team with all the camaraderie will do Fed tons of good.

Won't be surprised if he came roaring back in the USO and crushed everyone..
 

Ralph

Hall of Fame
Wow! Expect a Djoko like resurgence from Fed after DC.

Being in a team with all the camaraderie will do Fed tons of good.

Won't be surprised if he came roaring back in the USO and crushed everyone..

I will be.

And I'm huge fan of him! :)
 

Semi-Pro

Hall of Fame
Roger = pure class.

Roger Federer Launches Education Initiative In Malawi
By James Waterson

(July 12, 2011) Sixteen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer launched a $3.3 million project on Tuesday that is meant to provide an education for 54,000 children in impoverished areas in Malawi in the next 10 years.

“As the father of two little girls, I observe every day how incredibly fast children learn if their environment is a stimulating one,” Federer said in a statement to AFP. “It is a great privilege for me and my foundation to help give children in Malawi the chance to reach their full potential.”

The initiative is a collaboration between the Roger Federer Foundation and Action Aid Malawi, a United Kingdom-based organization that works to provide food, shelter, work and basic healthcare to those in impoverished areas.

Federer’s project aims to build 80 community-based child care centers in six of the country’s 28 districts. According to the Roger Federer Foundation’s website, 800 early childhood educators will be trained to encourage, nourish and educate their students.

The centers will have classrooms, educational supplies, play areas and a nutritious meal will be provided to each child once a day, Martha Khonje, country director of Action Aid, said.

Malawi is one of Africa’s poorest and least developed countries. More than half of its more than 15 million people live below the poverty line, and 80 percent of its population lives in rural areas with little access to education, according to the www.cia.gov.

"In a country where nearly half of all children under five are chronically malnourished and over three million children under eight are out of school, the initiative could not have come soon enough," Khonje said to the AFP.

This initiative is nothing new for the Federer Foundation, which has worked to provide educational and athletic opportunities for Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania and Switzerland since 2003.

http://www.tennisnow.com/News/Roger-Federer-Launches-Education-Initiative-In-Mal.aspx

source: tennis now
 

Sid_Vicious

G.O.A.T.
Cool interview with Fed.

The average Swiss is afraid of nuclear disasters, unemployment and foreigners. What are you as a “world citizen” afraid of?

I’m concerned about world poverty. I am aware that also in Switzerland not everyone is doing well financially and that the unemployment is turning into a serious problem. But elsewhere the problems are much more serious; there are nations with 20% unemployment. I am interested in the situation of all the countries that I visit. However for me it’s also important how the Swiss think. That’s why I read newspapers everyday when I’m in Switzerland.

You established a foundation to support children mainly in Africa.

I support via Sporthilfe (Sports Help – a Swiss foundation) also young athletes. I found that it was a good combination on the one hand to do something in Switzerland and on the other hand to help children in Africa receive education. It’s nice to be able to give something back. It shouldn’t always be money. It’s always possible to help for example by giving time. There are so many people who need help. Everybody can give a thought, even if things don’t go well for oneself, that there’s always someone for whom help is more necessary. In this respect I’d like to be a good example with the Roger Federer Foundation.

What triggers the most positive emotions in you off the court?

The family of course. It makes me happy to see the kids grow. However it also gives me pleasure to spend time in Switzerland. After the “tragic defeat at Wimbledon”, as my loss was described by some of the media, I had unexpectedly four unplanned days. I said to Mirka: “What do we want to do?” Maybe nothing at all?” It’s nice to be able to decide spontaneously. It makes me happy to live without a plan for a short time. Otherwise planning is very important to me so that I can manage time well.

Your popularity must also be based on your elegant style of play and your fairness.

Earlier I was told that I was too kind to achieve success. However I didn’t want to be a lout in order to succeed – I’d rather be kinder and a little bit less successful. I wanted to be myself and told myself – if that suffices then it’s fine, otherwise you are just not good enough. I decided to do my best in practice and to play hard but fair in matches. The fact that I have a good image is nice but on the other hand it’s not that important. What matters is that my friends and family members respect me and that I don’t get mobbed in the street. I am happy when people like supporting me and watching me play but I’m aware that I can’t please everybody.

You are known to be “Mr Perfect” on the court. However every person has weaknesses. Can you let us know two-three of them?

(hesitates) I can’t cook…

…unlike Nadal.

Can Rafa really cook?

He said that he cooked dinner for his team at Wimbledon many times.

I’m lucky to have been always surrounded by great women who cook well and make my life easier. Today I live mainly in hotels. I can’t even say that cooking is a weakness – I can’t do it at all! Earlier it was a weakness that I was often late. However in this respect I improved strongly. Surely I have more weaknesses but you’d better ask the others, not me (laughs).

How does a perfect day look for you?


There are many options: is it the wedding day? Is it the day when the kids were born? Is it a Wimbledon victory?
 
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