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OhYes
Guest
I don't have a problem if people prefer his style of play. And if it is like that with everyone around here, there won't be any fan wars at all. But it is not about that obviously.
‘In danger’: The real reason Roger Federer refuses to retire
- Thread starter ABCD
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Grampa
Semi-Pro
You mean like when Djokovic whined about the clay being too dry during his 2012-13 defeats to Nadal?
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OhYes
Guest
Yes like that. Bcs clay is supposed to be sprayed with water after every set, and he made legit complaint.You mean like when Djokovic whined about the clay being too dry during his 2012-13 defeats to Nadal?
Grampa
Semi-Pro
Novak's complaints are always legit, aren't they!
Guess it's no use, you aren't changing your views and nor am I. Bye!He's collecting appearance fees
He double the Rome ticket prices.
He is the goatterer
Tennis_Hands
Banned
TheIntrovert
Hall of Fame
The blue cl- Oh wait
RaulRamirez
Legend
If Roger wants to keep playing for another five or 10 years, that's his prerogative...or is it preROGative ? Sorry. If one of his reasons is to hang onto the majors record, that's a valid motivation.
I agree with @Hitman - it's hard to think of many athletes who love their sport as much as Roger does. And he's hardly embarrassing himself by still being the third-best player in the world at almost 38. He probably is confident/crazy enough to believe that he can push his major titles to 21 or 22. Can any tennis fan rule that out? I don't.
Much as I root more for Rafa and Novak, and also think that there isn't much separating the 3 GOATs, my respect for Fed is enormous. The sport is better with him playing.
I agree with @Hitman - it's hard to think of many athletes who love their sport as much as Roger does. And he's hardly embarrassing himself by still being the third-best player in the world at almost 38. He probably is confident/crazy enough to believe that he can push his major titles to 21 or 22. Can any tennis fan rule that out? I don't.
Much as I root more for Rafa and Novak, and also think that there isn't much separating the 3 GOATs, my respect for Fed is enormous. The sport is better with him playing.
Purplemonster
Hall of Fame
The overly objective and realistic Federer fans had me convinced that he refuses to retire for them.
NBP
Hall of Fame
You’re right, because Djokovic was NEVER going to have a down period and was going to be winning multiple slams every year until 2068
If Djokovic had an actual competent youngster competing with him in his peak, maybe he’d never touch double digits. Easy to speculate such nonsense isn’t it?
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
She can just learn Spanish, and speak it so that Rogr is too busy cracking up to annoy herThe real reason is probably this lady:
I suspect she can't stand the thought of Rogie sitting around their many houses all day boring her to death with endless chatter about his past tennis exploits!
Tennis_Hands
Banned
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Red Rick
Bionic Poster
You’re right, because Djokovic was NEVER going to have a down period and was going to be winning multiple slams every year until 2068
If Djokovic had an actual competent youngster competing with him in his peak, maybe he’d never touch double digits. Easy to speculate such nonsense isn’t it?
Call me back when Fed beats Djokovic at a Slam again
Sport
G.O.A.T.
If Nadal hadn't totally blown 2015 and 2016, Djokovic wouldn't be in the lead regardless of his 2017 form.
2017 Djokovic was in bad form, but all tennis players have bad years and Djokovic also increased his Slam count (RG 2016) when other players where in bad shape (Nadal).
So let us not criticize Roger for winning Slams when Djkovic was in poor form, because Djokovic has also won Slams when others are in poor form.
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Tennis_Hands
Banned
That is absolutely mean, considering how close he was in one of the Wimbledon finals and at the USO 2015.
I feel that you deserve to improve your day with this:
Tennis_Hands
Banned
HipRotation
Hall of Fame
He's addicted to fame, someone needs to help him.
NBP
Hall of Fame
What’s that got to do with anything? If Djokovic made it to the semis at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, Fed would have spanked him either way, but he couldn’t. So don’t blame Fed for Djokovic’s poor form.
And yet again, you still discredit the draw from hell he had at the AO17. I expect nothing less though, you said Nadal’s USO13 was more impressive
ghostofMecir
Hall of Fame
The first two posters’ obsession with Federer is frightening.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Haha ! I bullieve someone refused to play if they ever had blue again !
And another chap said he couldn't even stand on it.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
No one is bowing down to your opinion, or even rejecting it. Was just asking you to back it up with facts.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
And as he did not, it may have not made any difference when it's all said and done anyway.
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OhYes
Guest
Buzz off
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
I just google that, and the top response was from someone who says that the director ASKED federer what he prefered. So its not like Federer asked for it.
I hope I can trust that source though. It seems Federer did not even want to play there. So basically you've disproved yourself.
Oh wait, its' you again. I am quoting you to you !!!!
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
BorgTheGOAT
Legend
Couldn’t have possibly find a dumber comparison. Bill Russel played way before Jordan during a time where that NBA was at the beginning and college basketball was more popular for a long time. Not at all comparable in terms of competition. Not to mention that it is completely bs to compare total Titels in team sport anyways, otherwise KC Jones, Horry, Luc Longley etc are all greater than Barkley or Malone. To make it short nobody will “always” be the greatest. Jordan can be surpassed and also Federer, assuming that they are the greatest in the first place which is highly debatable.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
This is very weird, but I'm strangely finding myself arguing against you a bit on this point. How do you know that "nobody in the history of the game has loved the game the way Federer has"? That's hyperbole, boy.
Yes, he loves the sport, but he is certainly motivated to keep Nadal and the utterly despicable Novak Djokovic away from GOAT position.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Especially the first one. Always looking for dirt.
Subway Tennis
Legend
@ABCD i always like reading your posts, but from an Australian perspective, that FoxSports site responsible for that piece is just a FOX offshoot cable sports TV station in this country and not a content provider to be relied upon for good writing about tennis.
Even the headline is not great. By including the wording "the real reason..." in the title, it gives the impression that the piece is not going to be merely speculative.
I like a lot of your posts and content on here, and I think the major count is always in the back of Federer's mind, but there must be far better sources and interesting essays / articles about this topic to refer from (imo).
Even the headline is not great. By including the wording "the real reason..." in the title, it gives the impression that the piece is not going to be merely speculative.
I like a lot of your posts and content on here, and I think the major count is always in the back of Federer's mind, but there must be far better sources and interesting essays / articles about this topic to refer from (imo).
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ghostofMecir
Hall of Fame
You would think a distinguished professor would have better things to do, but I guess not.
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Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Federer is in "lurking" phase, meaning he is waiting to pounce if the draw falls apart and he does not have to face Djoker or Nadal. You never know, at his level he could sneak one or two if Nadal and Djokovic drop their levels and a draw or two opens up.
Only problem is he had a chance last year at wimbledon to only face one of them. If it's going to happen, he will need help from Nadal and Djoker.
Only problem is he had a chance last year at wimbledon to only face one of them. If it's going to happen, he will need help from Nadal and Djoker.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
So the reason he plays Roland Garros is to stop Rafa from winning another slam?
Fed knows this is the last hooray so he is going to try to work something on clay. Of course he wants to believe he CAN beat Raf but, also would be the first to admit it is the biggest ask in tennis.
And imagine the fat appearance checks this year...
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AceSalvo
Legend
2017 is the reason why he is still considered a Goat by some people. The Maestronians should show more respect to the more recent mature version of their idol.
By some do you mean Laver, Borg?? Thats plenty "some" enough.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
Groth's comments are old and the writer didn't add anything new. Lazy article
hipolymer
Hall of Fame
great studs think alikeSee post #6.
Benjamin Rio
Professional
Nadal didn't blow 2015 and 2016. He was outblown by better tennis players. By the way in 2016 Nadal was playing well. He won MC and was one of the contenders for the FO.
Federer was playing well (not his peak) from 2014 to now. Well enough to reach 6 GS finals. The 3 GS he won was when Novak was out of form. The 3 he lost was to Novak....
Since Novak has found his form, he's stopped Nadal winning 2 of the last 3 GS . The 3 GS Nadal won in 2017 and 2018 were with an out of form Novak or an injured Fed....
Thank you for your comment. The article was used to facilitate discussion and I think that some interesting points were made. Good people of TTW excelled once again.
Subway Tennis
Legend
Fair
Alfred Chicken
Rookie
[...]I think from Roger’s point of view[...]
Tennis_Hands
Banned
LOL, there is no way you believe the things you write.
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tacou
G.O.A.T.
that he is a tennis player
RaulRamirez
Legend
Sure, he's motivated by records, competition and legacy. Why not? But, he loves tennis, and last I checked, he's still pretty good at it...and also adored around the world.
(And hey, I have one kid and love him fiercely, but I still love getting out to play tennis.)
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