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    Should we be blaming Federer's loss on Grigor?

    Grigor for all intents and purposes should have won the tie-break in the 4th set in the SF.. meaning that either Djoker at a minimum has to play a 5th set and put a few more miles on the tires... so in theory he would've been on his 5th, 5 set match on Sunday... OR if he did goto that 5th...
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    Pwnerer announces twin Boys!

    Roger Federer ‏@rogerfederer 1m Mirka and I are so incredibly happy to share that Leo and Lenny were born this evening! #TwinsAgain #Miracle
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    Hypothetical Matchup: Federer 2003 vs. Federer 2012

    Federer 2003 won Wimbledon, spent a good portion of the year at #2 but his GS Results were 4, 1 (ouch), W, 4 and was 78-17 on the year, Won 0 Masters 1000's, but did win the WTF Federer 2012 won Wimbledon, spent a good portion of the year at #2, and a few weeks at #1.. his GS Results...
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    Why has Federer under-performed as Masters 1000 events?

    There are over twice as many masters 1000 tournies than Grand Slam tournaments. It feels like if Federer was able to win 17 majors that he should have far more than 21 masters (although the numbers look better if you add his 6 WTF's... and I think we can agree that at a MINIMUM winning the...
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    What would this board be like if Nadal (or Federer) didn't exist?

    If Nadal hadn't been born and Federer had like 23 slams and 3 CYGS's.... or if Federer hadn't been born and Nadal had 15 GS's (we'll give him 2006 and 7 Wimbledon) Without Nadal, Federer would be such a ridiculous GOAT candidate that there would be no debate.. it would be over...
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    Most entertaining players evah

    I think we can agree that at the end of the day that sports are at their essence, entertainment. if they ceased to exist, life would go on, we don't need them anymore than we need movies or fiction books. So if there wasn't really anything on the line and you just wanted to watch a player...
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    Fellow Fed fans - now that wimbledon is lost.. where do we go

    I think even the most ardent Fed fan knows that with that draw we just lost wimbledon.. maybe not entirely.. maybe there's still that 1% chance everyone gets hurt/upset. But in lieu of that, it's time to start looking to the USO. and possibly next season. Where do we go from here? I...
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    did you watch any of the Miami masters with no Fedal?

    Normally i'd be pumped about the Indian Wells/Miami combo because they are in the states and thus are easy to watch. But with Federer donking out early in Cali and not playing in Miami, I haven't watched much at all. I have kept up with the results, i know what's going on.... but i'm not...
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    Tennis Historians

    How did Boris Becker and Mats Wilander win 6 and 7 slams respectively, yet only spend a combined 32 weeks at #1? Yet Lleyton Hewitt of 2 slam wins has 80 weeks at #1. This seems a little hard to believe. I realize there's a lot of tennis besides the slams, but usually if you're winning...
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    What will it take for Federer to get re-motivated?

    I think it's pretty clear that Federer has had a significant motivation drop after winning Wimbledon and getting the #1 last year, and who can blame him. Honestly I think it would be very hard to get motivated when you have every significant record and are already rich enough for 10...
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    Federer - Tsonga - things i learned

    You can have a 5 set match that contains 2 tie-breaks and finish around 4 hours or less.. and it's not boring. It's sure nice to see both players playing at a pretty rapid pace..... going for winners... it's much better for spectators. I continue to gain respect for Tsonga.. i like him...
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    Does Lleyton Hewitt need the money?

    Otherwise why would a former #1 and 2 time grand slam champion subject himself to going out there tournament after tournament with 1 QF appearance in the last 6 years. I don't get it... and i sure as hell hope Fed and Nadal don't allow themselves to be satisfied with that level of...
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    Question for tennis historians

    We talk a lot on here about winning a slam without dropping a set. The most sets you can drop and still win a title is.. 14? What's the most number of sets dropped in route to winning a title? Has anyone done 12-14? I'd be pretty surprised if anyone actually even hit double digits...
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    Federer Hypothetical

    Would Federer be a bigger deal if: instead of having a boring relationship with a relatively attractive but not HOT Mirka and a couple twins he took the George Clooney route and just had a lot of super hot attractive girlfriends and possibly knocked one of them up along the way... and his...
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    Nadal Fans - a hypothetical

    Nadal comes back in January, but he's not the same... he still shows flashes of brilliance, but has lost a half step, isn't as confident in his knee, and while he can still beat lapdogs, he's getting pwned by the top 6-8. Clay season rolls around, he still can't win. Even Federer blasts...
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    Federer Fans - a hypothetical

    Would you still be as big of a fan of his tennis if instead of being married with children, he was openly gay. How would this affect his sponsorships throughout the years... enhanced by having a niche image? or less since he might have less broad appeal.
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    A Tennis Hypothetical (would this player be GOAT?)

    A tennis prodigy emerges. After a juniors career where he blew everyone off the court he wins his first major at the AO in 2019 Then he gets on the sickest, hottest streak ever and also reels off the next 7 majors for a double consecutive Calendar Year Slam. In a few of those tournaments...
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    A Djokavic hypothetical

    We've all speculated before on how ridiculous Federer's numbers would look if Nadal hadn't been born.. 20+ slams, at least 2 calendar year slams, 320+ CONSECUTIVE weeks at #1, 30 masters shields, etc. But I haven't seen this one done. What happens if Djokavic hadnt' been born...
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    A Federer Hypothetical

    Let's say Federer would've been less successful on clay. He'd get consistently to semifinals, but had no clay masters and zero French Open Finals. He would have 16 majors instead of 17, but all other records in tact. However now his head to head over Rafa was in his favor by a couple matches...
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    Sony Open or Cincy - questions about attending

    Hello, I've never been to a major tennis tournament. I'd like to goto one on US soil before RF quits. So my options are Miami, Indian Wells, Cincinnati, or USO. I can't do the USO due to it being at a bad time for me... same for Indian wells. So that leaves me with Cincinnati or...
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    Federer Fans: Are you satisfied?

    If Roger Walked away at the end of the season (which i know he won't... but if he did).. or if he himself was satisfied and loses that burning desire and the results really begin to fade (4th round/QF type of knockouts... getting upset semi-regularly) and were not to win anything other than...
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    Andy Murray Mixed Doubles

    going into a superset tiebreak. does playing this for an hour or two today affect his stamina and prep for tomorrow? maybe his timing? i know doubles isn't as taxing especially mixed, but it still seems more strenuous than regular daily workout might be the day before a huge match...
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    Nadal on Grass vs. Federer on Clay

    Is Nadal automatically better just because he's won Wimbledon one more time than Federer has won the French? Nadal is considered to be very good on grass, Federer just considered to be "good" on clay. I think we can all agree the 2008 Wimbledon was a VERY close match.. pretty much a...
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    henin retires again

    http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/26/2035043/henin-announces-sudden-retirement.html For the second time in three years, Justine Henin has decided to retire from professional tennis, this time citing an elbow injury. The seven-time Grand Slam champion retired from the sport for the first...
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    What tournament was Federer's absolute peak?

    Which slam, or which year defines the absolute apex of the Federer peak? '07 Aussie where he didn't lose a set? and that year made all 4 finals winning 3? or was it another tourney or year? i'm a relatively new fan, got started at the '08 French... I've enjoyed watching and reading...
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    French Open 2010 Odds

    http://odds.bestbetting.com/tennis/roland-garros-men%27s-singles/winner/ Nadal 10/11 Federer 9/4 Del Potro 4/1 Djokavic 7/1 Davydenko 9/1 Murray 16/1 I'm a little surprised Nadal is less than 1/1 given his injury.. this seems like a terrible bet. not a huge amount in value...
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