Soderling withdraws from the USO

TheMagicianOfPrecision · Aug 31, 2011

Due to feeling really sick :-?

So lots of cheers now especially from the Nards and SOME Americans (who for some reason hates him)

TonyB · Aug 31, 2011

Wow, you're using a pretty broad brush to paint all Americans as hating Sodering, don't you think??

I'm American and I don't really like him as as player. But it's not because of some sort of personal bias against the Swedes. I loved Borg. I don't like Soderling because of his attitude and I don't like his playing style.

But now I think more Americans actually WILL hate him because of your post.

TennisandMusic · Aug 31, 2011

TheMagicianOfPrecision said:
Due to feeling really sick :-?

So lots of cheers now especially from the Nards and the Americans (who for some reason hates him)

Man that is an AWFULLY hypocritical statement from you.

Walenty · Aug 31, 2011

I'm American and he's my favorite player, so yeah.....

Sad to see him go. These have been a rough few months for Sod.

fundrazer · Aug 31, 2011

I'm American and I like Soderling. With that said, he's been painted in a very negative light by the commentators here. Casual fans believe what they hear. It's why one of my fellow coaches disliked him. She also told me she likes Fish because he's so nice, dumb commentators say the same. She hasn't seen Mardy act like the complete tool he really is.

bezs · Aug 31, 2011

Poor Sod, gets a wrist injury and now this

TopFH · Aug 31, 2011

**** happens.

tacou · Aug 31, 2011

that section of the draw sure is open

Ico · Aug 31, 2011

tacou said:
that section of the draw sure is open

Go Delpo!

TopFH · Aug 31, 2011

Such a shame. At least Del Potro gets an open draw.

jaggy · Aug 31, 2011

TonyB said:
Wow, you're using a pretty broad brush to paint all Americans as hating Sodering, don't you think??

I'm American and I don't really like him as as player. But it's not because of some sort of personal bias against the Swedes. I loved Borg. I don't like Soderling because of his attitude and I don't like his playing style.

But now I think more Americans actually WILL hate him because of your post.[/QUOTE]

I predict the crowd will stone him next year based on that post.

kishnabe · Aug 31, 2011

Such a shame...Nadal has an even more weaker draw!

CDestroyer · Aug 31, 2011

Sorry to hear that. I like Soderling. I am from the US. He says whats on his mind, so rare for a tennis pro.

Winner_DownTheLine · Aug 31, 2011

I am an American and I like him since he beat Nadal at FO in 2009

gregor.b · Aug 31, 2011

Big guy,big game,big attitude.Does not necessarily mean he is anything but what he portrays,which is more than can be said for some pro's.Maybe he will be disliked more,but when he says how happy he is to be playing in NYC next year they will probably forgive him.

Defcon · Aug 31, 2011

I like Soda and this is sad news

HiroProtagonist · Aug 31, 2011

I love Sod's game, and unfortunately, yes I am American

:lol:

Biscuitmcgriddleson · Aug 31, 2011

Anybody who says "Yoking" is ok by me.

Outbeyond · Aug 31, 2011

TheMagicianOfPrecision said:
Due to feeling really sick :-?

So lots of cheers now especially from the Nards and the Americans (who for some reason hates him)

Sod hasn't been a thorn in Nadal's side for a l-o-n-g time now. I suppose you're to be forgiven for thinking Sod's his nemesis due to the infamous FO...but, guess what? Sod hasn't beaten Rafa since 2009!!! The last three times they've played, Sod's given him some trouble but not enough to take it all away....

As a result, I actually think of Sod as Nadal's pidgeon nowadays...

Sorry. No cheers from me for Sod's withdrawal. It makes no difference to a Rafa fan.

oh...and, fyi, as an American, I don't care, either - LOL!

TTMR · Aug 31, 2011

Besides that one incident with Nadal at Wimbledon, what exactly has Soderling done to 'deserve' his 'big attitude' reputation?

Because he is a quiet guy in the locker room? Wow, he's worse than Hitler.

Sentinel · Aug 31, 2011

Sad to see this. So whose draw gets easier ?

TTMR said:
Besides that one incident with Nadal at Wimbledon, what exactly has Soderling done to 'deserve' his 'big attitude' reputation?

Because he is a quiet guy in the locker room? Wow, he's worse than Hitler.

He beat the Humble One once.

rommil · Aug 31, 2011

I heart Soddy. I haven't seen him play live so I made last year I did, saw that match against Haider Maurer (sp). He has softened a bit now but I liked his I-don't-care-what-you-think-of-me attitude. And this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUuVU03lY1c

Brilliant

nethawkwenatchee · Aug 31, 2011

TTMR said:
Besides that one incident with Nadal at Wimbledon, what exactly has Soderling done to 'deserve' his 'big attitude' reputation?

Because he is a quiet guy in the locker room? Wow, he's worse than Hitler.

Agree! Soderling really appears to be a likable guy thse days!

Murrayfan31 · Aug 31, 2011

Winner_DownTheLine said:
I am an American and I like him since he beat Nadal at FO in 2009

Anyone who beats Nadal is a fan of mine.

Beryl · Aug 31, 2011

Sentinel said:
Sad to see this. So whose draw gets easier ?

No one can stop Bogomolov Jr. now!

ViscaB · Aug 31, 2011

Good riddance.

CrownR · Aug 31, 2011

Soderling is almost like Safin, expect Safin was a badass.
Similar styles of play, very aggressive and powerful baseline play and banging serves. He can't really compete because his movement is not up to par with the others and also his backhand is just a push.

Pwned · Sep 1, 2011

CrownR said:
Soderling is almost like Safin, expect Safin was a badass.
Similar styles of play, very aggressive and powerful baseline play and banging serves. He can't really compete because his movement is not up to par with the others and also his backhand is just a push.

Just a push? I'm not quite a Soderling fan but really? REALLY?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhWxrEzybJY

mnm · Sep 1, 2011

His autumn and winter will be rough.. outside top 10 by AussieOpen.

Mainad · Sep 1, 2011

It's a bit worrying for Robin!

He started the year in great shape,winning 3 titles and then fell ill at Wimbledon.
He recovered to win his home tournament in Bastad in fine style beating two top ten players back to back for the loss of just 5 games! Then he withdrew from Montreal and Cincy with a wrist injury. Now he's withdrawn from the USO through illness again!

He suddenly seems to be struggling with chronic fitness issues. I wonder if he is suffering from an as yet undiagnosed condition similar to Venus Williams??

TheMagicianOfPrecision · Sep 1, 2011

I was upset when I created the thread. That was a mistake.

I now have changed the original post

That is my perception of it.

CCNM · Sep 1, 2011

"Feeling really sick" is the only reason he gave for withdrawing? I hope he's ok.....

NadalAgassi · Sep 1, 2011

He has had a strange year. Doing very well in 500 tournaments but sucking in the Masters and Slams. Anyway I dont think he is the threat he was in 2009 and 2010. He will stay in the top 10, even while having 0% chance to ever win a slam or probably even another Masters, awhile longer though only since the field is so weak and there is nobody to kick him out of it for awhile.

President · Sep 1, 2011

Very bad for the tournament, Robin can beat anyone when he is on. Injuries have really destroyed his year, its not like he is incapable of playing at a high level as he showed in the 4 tournament wins he has this year. He was injured for IW and Miami and also for much of the clay season, as well as Wimbledon and then the US hard court season. I think he will recover his position inside the top 6 or so by this time next year provided he can stay healthy, he is too good a player not to.

Massive weapons on the FH, BH, and serve; a combination that few, if any players possess.

NadalAgassi · Sep 1, 2011

Soderling was in Murray's quarter. He was never beating him. He also had Del Potro in the 4th round, another player who owns him. I dont think he was going to do anything here anyway.

President · Sep 1, 2011

NadalAgassi said:
Soderling was in Murray's quarter. He is Murray's b*tch and gets spanked everytime they play. Murray doesnt seem bothered by Soderling's power at all, and even ramps up his own when they play.

Uh...their H2H is 3-2 and since they both made their breakthrough it is 1-1, so I'm not sure where you got this idea that Soderling is Murray's b*tch...

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=SA49&oId=MC10

rommil · Sep 2, 2011

Tomic said:
Soderling is a crap player anyway. I bet him easily at Wimby. Not really much of a challenge.

LOL I bet you have a lot of free time now picking up kangaroo dung.....

rommil · Sep 2, 2011

Tomic said:
I wasn't 100% against Marin. Do you even watch tennis?

Yeah watched it, Cilic creamed the opponent. Now you sound like Rafa or Serena.

Btw, you should have picked another name, like Yodic perhaps?

Clay lover · Sep 2, 2011

Wow a player withdraws and even that you manage a subtle dig at Nadal. Good Job mate, you should be proud of yourself.

rommil · Sep 2, 2011

Tomic said:
Then you would know I wasn't 100%. Do you play tennis?

I play tennis............but I am more relentless in returning to a tennis forum with a "new" name each time I get banned.

rommil · Sep 2, 2011

Tomic said:
And do you still feel like you can play your best when you are not 100%?

About 135% when I am not at my best.

How long before you will get banned again?

rommil · Sep 2, 2011

Tomic said:
135%? What does that mean?

Yo momma Dijana's waistline.

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