Would you pay 100K for tennis clinic with Roger Federer?
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goatstomin
New User
Yeah, if I were rich. But only for a private session. I'm not gonna fall for those "group coaching sessions".
CivicLx
Hall of Fame
As the others have said, only if I was rich and I considered $100,000 chump change. I'd much rather spend that money on something like hanging out in the hood with 50 Cent for the day
Would be cool if it was a private lesson with him and he hooked you up with a whole lot of Nike stuff.
Would be cool if it was a private lesson with him and he hooked you up with a whole lot of Nike stuff.
chikoo
Hall of Fame
waste of my money. Nobody can improve my game. Not even Federer.
okdude1992
Hall of Fame
I imagine 1-2,000 normally priced lessons with a decent coach would be a bit more practical
kabob
Hall of Fame
It's not an exhibition, it's a match for charity. At this point, Federer's just doing what he wants to do tennis-wise and he'd rather give back than chase points.
He can do all that when he's in his 40s. Right now he's playing terrific tennis and the field is really weak and strong draws vanishing. I don't get why he needs 7-10 weeks rest, shouldn't a couple be enough to be fully fit again? There's a big gap between Madrid to RG so could be easy points as I'd expect minimum SF-F.
Maybe he thinks he will get burned out seeing as he's playing a full grass schedule?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
LOL, no. I would pay $100. that is about it
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Roddick85
Hall of Fame
If you're at a point where you have enough money not to care about it and are a Federer fan, sure why not? However, from a purely amateur/tennis perspective, I strongly doubt a "Federer" clinic would do anything on an amateur's game. For starters, who knows if Federer is any good as a coach? Great players aren't always great coaches. And then, what is he really going to teach you in a single session that you can master instantly? Probably nothing.
kabob
Hall of Fame
He's been playing professionally for 19 years, I'm pretty sure he knows his body, schedule and skill level far better than you do. He's also got a wife and 4 kids that he doesn't get to spend time with as often as he likes and by all accounts, he's a very active, involved dad. He's content to play when he's able to at 100% at the major tournaments of his choosing and that smart strategy has him leading the points race. How are you such an arse that you resent him playing a little hit-and-giggle tennis to raise millions for charity while he's in a the middle of a lull in his schedule? Do you think those in need now can just wait 5 or 8 years?
I'm sure Federer is devastated that his actions don't meet the standards to satisfy KINGROGER of the mighty Talk Tennis internet forum
Alright calm down. I don't resent it just a shame we won't get to see his 2017 game on clay courts where he could do very well imo. He may yet play RG so we will see.He's been playing professionally for 19 years, I'm pretty sure he knows his body, schedule and skill level far better than you do. He's also got a wife and 4 kids that he doesn't get to spend time with as often as he likes and by all accounts, he's a very active, involved dad. He's content to play when he's able to at 100% at the major tournaments of his choosing and that smart strategy has him leading the points race. How are you such an arse that you resent him playing a little hit-and-giggle tennis to raise millions for charity while he's in a the middle of a lull in his schedule? Do you think those in need now can just wait 5 or 8 years?
I'm sure Federer is devastated that his actions don't meet the standards to satisfy KINGROGER of the mighty Talk Tennis internet forum
As for the last part - fair enough.
NTRP 4.FIVE
New User
Good point. As to the question; not even if it was someone else's money would I pay that sum. I think it would be an absolute waste of money cos you're not going to leave that session any better than when you walked in. To get better,it's all about practice and working hard. Oh, I just remembered, a few years ago a British guy paid 1000 dollars to hit with Sampras at the U.S. Open, I think they actually played a few games or a set
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
SLD76
G.O.A.T.
chikoo
Hall of Fame
I would fly specially to see that match
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
Now that would mean a lot of cash down the drain, if I ever were to pay that (which I won't), as I have absolutely no talent at tennis at all.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
No. He might be one of the worst coaches ever.
newpball
Legend
kabob
Hall of Fame
How can I calm down? What you said is a outrage is an despicable
(sorry, I shouldn't have called you an arse)
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
Nope, but I would pay if I had the money to play some other players. Not any of the top 4 thats for sure!
No worries. I just really hope he gets YE#1 to tie Sampras aged 36 and would like to see his game on clay. But as you said, Federer knows himself best!How can I calm down? What you said is a outrage is an despicable
(sorry, I shouldn't have called you an arse)
Tennisanity
Legend
Imagine, the two supreme beings of tennis clashing to become the greatest ruler of all time. One, an extremely adept tennis player, the other, not measurable by any means known to man.
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Deleted member 733170
Guest
If Sureshs is not available I suppose Roger would do.
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Deleted member 733170
Guest
Aging middle-to-upper class balding men will line up for sure.
But not working class, hirsute, young studs like you (even if your rich elderly lady friend were to pay on your behalf)?
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Fedfan34
Guest
Have you considered Sureshs?
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
In 2007 or 2008, Sheldon Adelson made so much money by taking Las Vegas Sands public that it amounted to around $3,000,000 per hour assuming a 40 hour work week.As the others have said, only if I was rich and I considered $100,000 chump change. I'd much rather spend that money on something like hanging out in the hood with 50 Cent for the day
Would be cool if it was a private lesson with him and he hooked you up with a whole lot of Nike stuff.
If I was that rich, why not.
PrinceMoron
Legend
I know a broker who paid $50000 and Concorde seat for McEnroe to hit with some juniors
When I turned up at the club all that was left of McEnroe was his signature on a six foot poster of him
Taking into account inflation Federer is cheap
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When I turned up at the club all that was left of McEnroe was his signature on a six foot poster of him
Taking into account inflation Federer is cheap
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Rafa the King
Hall of Fame
It's not only the grass, it's the HC season which follows, maybe he feels that by skipping the clay he will be able to play Masters such as Toronto and Paris which he otherwise wouldn't be able to play, and he has a bigger shot of winning those events than Madrid or RG.
kabob
Hall of Fame
Yes, it's going to charity. The entire Match for Africa series is all for charity. Why would Roger Federer, who makes $60+ million a year, be charging that much to fans for some informal tennis clinics? It's a glorified meet-and-greet.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Players who have trained with him say they benefited a great deal. He gave them a lot of tips and pointed out improvement areas which they had not known of earlier.
So I am not too sure about your statement.
Tennisanity
Legend
I wonder how much Rafa commands? $10?
MisterP
Hall of Fame
No clay in 2017 for the Exalted One
guanzishou
G.O.A.T.
Are the rat droppings included in that price?
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