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Fed's speech was less than gracious. He could have noted Stan's recent slam success, but no ... He had to giggle through a canned "best wishes" line.
Fed's speech was less than gracious. He could have noted Stan's recent slam success, but no ... He had to giggle through a canned "best wishes" line.
Kinda like their 2015 RG encounter.Reem AbulleilVerified account @ReemAbulleil
Stan to Federer: I lost some tough ones against you, but when you played the final in Australia I was still your biggest fan #BNPPO17
Honestly, if Federer doesn't play Miami I wouldn't care. He's done enough this year so far. IMO the focus should be on Wimbledon now.
Dude 3000 of his 4300 ranking points are from 2017. He's defending a measly 1000 points for the rest of the season. Don't worry about the rankings, Fed's already done enough to not drop out of the top 10/15 even if he missed out the remainder of 2017.grass season is kind of worrying tbh, because he is defending quite a bit.
he saw the video of the 1handbackanders and then saw his future and started crying
I am glad you can add this to your ever growing "Signature".
True. Although I honestly feel that Federer would've withdrew from Miami if both Murray and Djokovic were fit to play. I think their withdrawals have played a big part in his decision to play Miami, and obviously he's not injured so he figured why not?
Or maybe he doesn't plan on playing Miami again after this year and wanted to give the fans one more chance to see him there?
Or maybe it's something else entirely, i.e. something personal? I doubt it's only that he lost a Masters 1000 to Federer.
True. Although I honestly feel that Federer would've withdrew from Miami if both Murray and Djokovic were fit to play. I think their withdrawals have played a big part in his decision to play Miami, and obviously he's not injured so he figured why not?
I just sent Federer an email, asking him to win another Hamburg title to make it ten tournaments.![]()
If anybody can win a now defunct tournament it's got to be Federer right?![]()
I think Federer committed to Miami way before any of them withdrew. Based on what Federer said yesterday and what he had said after the AO, it looks like he might have a very light schedule as far as the clay swing is concerned, so I think playing Miami is a good idea. Even more so now that he's got a wide open field and a chance to improve his ranking before the grass season without tiring himself out on his weakest surface (Clay). He might not care about ranking now, but a good draw at Wimbledon/USO does increase his chances. He may have dodged a bullet at the AO & IW going through very though draws and winning the title, that may still come and bite him in the ass later this year if he gets the same kind of draws when he's perhaps a bit more tired physically. With that being said, he'll be #6 tomorrow if I'm not mistaken, so that shouldn't be a problem anymore.
Hamburg is no longer a Masters, but it is still an active tournament.
For me, if Federer decided to skip the FO I would completely understand.
It was a near-miracle Roger won the AO, so I believe in miracles now and want him to play and go all out for RG.
There are still 4 Masters and a Slam to play before Wimbledon so a lot can happen.iirc, i think he's already no.4 seed at wimbledon, i am not sure how the seedings work, but curious what roger needs to do to secure that no.4 seeding at the least.
True. Although I honestly feel that Federer would've withdrew from Miami if both Murray and Djokovic were fit to play. I think their withdrawals have played a big part in his decision to play Miami, and obviously he's not injured so he figured why not?
man they have grown up so much...i see they still enjoy dressing alike..either that or mirka can't be bothered rofl. fed's genes are so damn strong even for the boys.
i definitely think they look more like mirka than before, but there is no dying fed is the dad.I think they look much more like Mirka than Roger tbh.
i definitely think they look more like mirka than before, but there is no dying fed is the dad.
Not so sure, but whatever the motivation it's another big chance for Roger to gain very substantial ranking points and maybe to win another title. I don't think he'll win Miami though. SF or F, I reckon (draw pending).
If he gets to the final would you bet against him though? Just asking.
The last two shots from Federer as a combination are absolutely sensational, and that ain't hyperbole. I'd go as far as to say that the half-volley FH was better than the volley.
The most likely schedule for Fed IMO would be:
Skip MC
Extended spring holiday
Enter Madrid
If he loses early in Madrid, enter Rome. If he goes deep, skip it.
RG
It'll keep him fresh enough but at the same time enough prepped for RG
The last two shots from Federer as a combination are absolutely sensational, and that ain't hyperbole. I'd go as far as to say that the half-volley FH was better than the volley.
No MC please.Me too, so I say skip Miami, and play Monte Carlo and Rome.
No MC please.
I prefer him playing Miami (for points) and Madrid (to prepare for RG). He should avoid facing Nadal and Djokovic at either Rome or MC so that they don't establish any confidence against him before RG and Wimbledon.
I agree that no dying fed is the dad but fortunately he's in the world of the living, there's no denying that!
Well, to be fair, you could consider both Hamburg and Madrid as one. It's the 3rd clay masters after MC and Rome.I just sent Federer an email, asking him to win another Hamburg title to make it ten tournaments.![]()
It's still a clay tournament and he has done well there.How is he going to prepare for RG in Madrid of all places?
For the points "yes", for preparation "no".
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I really would. For me, if Federer decided to skip the FO I would completely understand. It's hard to see how he would win it and why put out so much energy with the risk of injury to his older body. I think he should focus on Wimbledon and the USO.
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Stan to Federer: I lost some tough ones against you, but when you played the final in Australia I was still your biggest fan #BNPPO17
If someone does see a highlight reel Indian Wells 2017, please post the link.
Why play all those stupid tournaments and risk injury.
Well, to be fair, you could consider both Hamburg and Madrid as one. It's the 3rd clay masters after MC and Rome.
I think Federer wa
An even better angle of that delicious volley
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Fed's level has came back down to earth of a 35 year old. Stan has a chance today
Old Lapdog Wawrinka gets broken to lose the set. Yawn**. Shocking![]()
Wow... Muggy Unforced error after muggy unforced error. What a mental MUG. Stan makes Goran look mentally tough
Miami is so open now .. Stan is tired and will tank . Kyrgios is sick, Murray and Djok out , 36 year Fed, RAonic and Nishikori yet again injured...looks like Rafa can get Miami !!