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This guy seriously might have a social disorder of some sort, he literally says/does something stupid or has a massive on court faux pas every other week at this point.
This guy seriously might have a social disorder of some sort, he literally says/does something stupid or has a massive on court faux pas every other week at this point.
Now, if I were Djokovic, I wouldn't take too kindly to being referred to as, "a player like him"
I honestly thought half of these “arrogant-erer” quotes were made up for TTW bait, but it seems I was mistaken. That’s hilarious. I suppose you must believe you are better than everyone to be successful at Fed’s level in pro tennis, but to say all that publicly goes quite a bit further.
"Player like him" and "matches like these" were favorite backhand slaps of Fed's. I still can't decipher whether he was so genuinely arrogant, or it was a psychological self-defense, and whether he has really evolved into the current, self-aware funny old uncle, or it's just a PR. What I know is that about 75% of his current fans don't remember the peak Fed all too well.
Stefan should realize that these sort of comments are not good.
Even people who won grand slams don't pass comments on others's games, even guys like Rafa and Novak who are seasoned veterans dont pass comments on anyone because it can backfire.
Roger in his prime passed comments on Rafa and later a lot on Novak, see where it ended up 15 years later, he did not improve as much as he should have and took them lightly, today his solo goathood has been reduced "co-" status after 1.5 decades
Medvedev might not respond to Stefan with his mouth but he might respond with his racquet....
Please have them play doubles BjornSocial distancing between them for the first meal at the team Europe.
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I was 9 when he said that lol. I don’t remember him being anything but respectful to Nadal in ‘08/09 — obviously I wasn’t following anything but the US TV coverage though.
I think Med is closer to winning W and FO than most people think.Stefanos, Med's game may be 1 dimensional, but that dimension is precisely HC. He'll have a hard time winning on grass (standing too far back) or clay (no topspin).
But Nadal won 2 Wimbledons, so Medvedev might win one, especially if there's no grass Fed/Djok in the next gen.
You’re really high on him lolI think Med is closer to winning W and FO than most people think.
His game needs retooling for clay too.For Medvedev to win Wimbledon he would have to retool his game as much as Lendl, even if serve and volley is dead.
You can't play 2 meters behind the baseline on grass, and being so tall, slice and low bounces will bother him a lot.
Amazing how they're all very similar ages but they look very different ages.Social distancing between them for the first meal at the team Europe.
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I honestly thought half of these “arrogant-erer” quotes were made up for TTW bait, but it seems I was mistaken. That’s hilarious. I suppose you must believe you are better than everyone to be successful at Fed’s level in pro tennis, but to say all that publicly goes quite a bit further.
He certainly seems to be lacking in normal social skills whilst not seeming at all on the spectrum.
Agreed that Federer used to be smug in those peak years. However I would not attribute too much "goodness" to Nadal. While Nadal had always managed to appear humble off court, on court he kept up his gamesmanship all throughout his career. Just revisit the iconic 5th set of the AO 2017 final to see how he slows down the game after every point (whether serving or receiving). Even after a service winner, he turns right back at a ball boy and asks for the towel. Also, notice how pissed off Nadal looks at the trophy presentation ceremony after that final. The only player who called him out consistently was Kyrgios.At the 2006 Wimbledon final presentation, he was like "we" never expected Nadal to play so well here (grass). The obvious inference being that Nadal had done well enough for a clay (but of course, he had to lose to the maestro). He was sort of a condescending big bro to him at that time. Good on Nadal for not holding it against him and even offering a shoulder to lean on and cry at AO 2009.
Stafanos is absolutely correct...his game is stylish like Federer's whereas Medvedev is somewhat like Murray...quite robotic and his strokes are butt ugly
I did not say Nadal does not indulge in gamesmanship. But gamesmanship is neither arrogance nor humility, just ruthlessness. So more is the pity that Fed underestimated Nadal at that time and failed to see what a fierce competitor he was, until of course, Nadal prevailed in the two famous five setters - W 08 and AO 09.Agreed that Federer used to be smug in those peak years. However I would not attribute too much "goodness" to Nadal. While Nadal had always managed to appear humble off court, on court he kept up his gamesmanship all throughout his career. Just revisit the iconic 5th set of the AO 2017 final to see how he slows down the game after every point (whether serving or receiving). Even after a service winner, he turns right back at a ball boy and asks for the towel. Also, notice how pissed off Nadal looks at the trophy presentation ceremony after that final. The only player who called him out consistently was Kyrgios.
The personalities of this era's champions are not much different from the heyday of 70s and the 80s. Today's champions are just coached to behave better in public.
Nice aviTsits sounds salty AF.
Med was definitely in the best form this US Open. Undeniably great play from him.With love and best wishes for the pleasure of Citybus.
Sadly the multi dimensional Citybus hasn't yet learnt to return like Meddy.Med was definitely in the best form this US Open. Undeniably great play from him.
Or serve, or keep the ball over the net and inside the courtSadly the multi dimensional Citybus hasn't yet learnt to return like Meddy.
Nobody is being sensitive. We are all just having a hearty laugh because Sissy opened his big mouth again. And no, it's pretty outrageous to call Meddy one dimensional. It may be OK for swashbuckling 3.5s to think that but for Sissy to say that speaks volumes about himI don't think Tsitsipas is a particularly likeable person, but you guys are being a bit too sensititive and making a big fuss out of nothing. He was interviewed, gave his opinion, which is in no way too outrageous, and that is it.
Swashbuckling 3.5s!Nobody is being sensitive. We are all just having a hearty laugh because Sissy opened his big mouth again. And no, it's pretty outrageous to call Meddy one dimensional. It may be OK for swashbuckling 3.5s to think that but for Sissy to say that speaks volumes about him
The ones who whine about the pusher who 'doesn't play tennis'.Swashbuckling 3.5s!
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The most stupid thing about this is that it's not even true. I can't think of a shot that Medvedev can't play. His entire game is unorthodox from a technical standpoint, but he can attack with both wings, he can hit the ball unbelievably hard; he defends better than any player on tour except perhaps for Djokovic, he serves like a machine, he has a decent net game despite his strange technique, and above all else, he's incredibly intelligent with what he chooses to do in almost any given moment during a point. He has his weaknesses and occasional inconsistencies (esp on the serve and forehand), but playing consistently when your opponent is making a heap of UEs isn't "one-dimensional". It's smart.
I did not say Nadal does not indulge in gamesmanship. But gamesmanship is neither arrogance nor humility, just ruthlessness. So more is the pity that Fed underestimated Nadal at that time and failed to see what a fierce competitor he was, until of course, Nadal prevailed in the two famous five setters - W 08 and AO 09.
Stafanos is absolutely correct...his game is stylish like Federer's whereas Medvedev is somewhat like Murray...quite robotic and his strokes are butt ugly
As a cricket fan, I am not going to make that distinction. Have seen a number of 'nice guys' in cricket who would also break the rules when it suited them. If anything, I would say competitive spirit usually pushes sportspersons to test the limits of the rules and see what they can get away with. So the fault of that lies more with the authorities for not simply handing out time violations as they used to back in the day. I have seen Graf get a time violation at Lipton 93 and Sampras in the Wimbledon 99 final. Both used to play fast. But that's how strict umpires were. It must be the sponsors who forced umpires to bend and crawl for Nadal's sake. I don't blame him for getting away with murder since he was allowed to. But that does not make him arrogant imo, just ruthless and cunning. In other words, you can be 'not nice' and still not be arrogant. Arrogance in sport would have to involve some measure of underestimation of the opponent and I have never seen that from Nadal except during his Wimbledon slump when he was quite pathetic at acknowledging (or not acknowledging) his victorious opponents.You're forcing the opponent to play at your desired pace by breaking the rules (yes breaking, not bending as Nadal apologists present it) and often icing their momentum, hardly a stretch to characterize it as a form of arrogance.
I don't associate gamesmanship (and constant gamesmanship in this case) with nice guys and fair players. It's credit to Nadal's charisma and his media team that he almost never got called on it but that doesn't change what it is.
Every top pro in any sport is a ruthless, driven competitor. It doesn't mean they'll resort to gamesmaship tactics.