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Worth half a billion, uses twins as an excuse skip an event at age 38. Must be right.Guess they didnt offer him enough money
Using family as an excuse, lol

Worth half a billion, uses twins as an excuse skip an event at age 38. Must be right.Guess they didnt offer him enough money
Using family as an excuse, lol
This.If you look beyond the Fed withdrawal, this highlights much deeper issues in the ATP. I get that the ATP wants to milk Fedal as much as they can while these guys are still around but those days are numbered, they need to find a strategy for the longer term. If the only way they can sell a tournament is with these 2 then I'm sorry but the tour will have a hard time surviving when these 2 are gone. As they say, don't lay all your eggs in the same basket...
I wouldn't mind if he wants to play a warm up event in my backyard. Against me of course.Still like him to play something leading into AO.
Hopman was perfect.
Why would he ever play against someone who will easily thrash him?I wouldn't mind if he wants to play a warm up event in my backyard. Against me of course.
I did the same as you. Then I got replies from them saying we’re offering you complimentary sessions. If you take it, matters resolved. If you don’t, click here to contact us, which takes you back the form you originally filled out. So I filled it again and told them I don’t want anything but a full refund for all the three Switzerland sessions I bought. I spent nearly $1000 on all the tickets.I finally got a response from Ticketek. They did not immediately offer a refund, instead have given me the option to keep my session and see what ever country qualifies, or change my ticket to any other session. They made no reference at all to the fact that the Switzerland tickets cost extra. I have now escalated the refund request further. Anyone else trying to get a refund?
Yep exact same scenario as me!I did the same as you. Then I got replies from them saying we’re offering you complimentary sessions. If you take it, matters resolved. If you don’t, click here to contact us, which takes you back the form you originally filled out. So I filled it again and told them I don’t want anything but a full refund for all the three Switzerland sessions I bought. I spent nearly $1000 on all the tickets.
It's not an inconvenience. It is a Sham. People who purchased those tickets are entitled to a Full Refund as they are not being delivered what they were promised.I’m sorry for any of you that bought tickets. Thats such an inconvenience.
To everyone else, you don’t seem to understand that he is playing all he can play. The other choice is to retire. So if you are a fed fan, be happy with the appearances he does make, because the alternative is retirement. It’s shocking that these people think of themselves as fans but dont see the person they support as a human.
His fans are demanding a refund from the organisers instead of demanding compensation from Federer.Well it is good that Roger has explained his situation a bit further.
Did he have anything to say to his adoring fans who paid premium prices for Tickets to see him, on the basis that he was going to play in the ATP Cup?
Well aware of that.His fans are demanding a refund from the organisers instead of demanding compensation from Federer.
You'd be surprised. I've got the home court advantage. The wild ducks will fly over him and do a suresh on his every serve.Why would he ever play against someone who will easily thrash him?![]()
Yes as pure tennis fans we should all be equally happy to see literally any other professional player instead of Roger FedererPlenty of those tennis fans, “I don’t like tennis, I only like Federer” fans in here.
Such as the point penalty he got for unsportsmanlike conduct against Zverev in Shanghai?Well aware of that.
My point is that Federer has the influence to "suggest" to the Tournament Organisers that they uphold the high standards that he has been known for during his stellar tennis career.
Your sincere concerns for the Fed fans really warm the cockles of my heart.Well it is good that Roger has explained his situation a bit further.
Did he have anything to say to his adoring fans who paid premium prices for Tickets to see him, on the basis that he was going to play in the ATP Cup?
It looks like you are really set in your beliefs that Federer should consult with you before making his decisions where to sign up for participation and where to withdraw.Maybe I’m biased coz I got screwed by his decision with the tickets, but I just thought his excuse was lame. If Stan was so important in his decision making, why didn’t he check with Stan before he signed up? Obviously he would have known once he announced, crazy fans would jump on the tickets as rarely we have the chance to know we’re buying to see Federer. I’d have thought someone as sophisticated as him would be more careful in announcing such a commitment, especially if as he said Stan was part of that decision making.
The only logical explanation I have is the China exho came up after his ATP Cup decision and for some reason he couldn’t say no. As the time between these two event is too short, playing both would mean he’d be spending a whole month right after Christmas in China and Australia. In the end he prioritised the exho over ATP Cup. Sponsors come before fans.
By the way ATP Cup and Ticketmaster are really not in a hurry to refund. I’d be happy if I ever get my money back.
Funnily enough,Plenty of those tennis fans, “I don’t like tennis, I only like Federer” fans in here.
Its hundreds of names w Fed in it.Funnily enough,
I don't see any user named grassqueen,FedGOAT,weakclayera in here.
I do see clayqueen,RafaGOAT,weakera.
Wonder why.
I didn’t say thatYes as pure tennis fans we should all be equally happy to see literally any other professional player instead of Roger Federer![]()
WOW, you really captured the essence of the existence of some around here.Yes as pure tennis fans we should all be equally happy to see literally any other professional player instead of Roger Federer![]()
Same people celebrated Federer getting injured during USO.Yes as pure tennis fans we should all be equally happy to see literally any other professional player instead of Roger Federer![]()
Yeah, you tell me.Same people celebrated Federer getting injured during USO.
What else can be expected from such lowlifes
I wanted to see whether you would troll me yet again.BTW, what is the reason to post that comment on this board?
Weak response.I wanted to see whether you would troll me yet again.
And I miss seeingand even
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Indeed, something you are expert at.Weak response.
Do as you please, but don't make the mistake to advise me to follow your ways of doing things.Indeed, something you are expert at.
Another one to add to the Block List. Suggest you save your precious time and riveting repartee by doing the same.
advise !!!
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Pleased to hear it. Afaic, that is the appropriate response by the Tournament Organisers given the circumstancesGot a full refund.
It feels like the beginning of the Open era all over again, except, this time ATP is doing much of the damage.what a weird calendar... those guys will have the impression to play 2x downgraded piqué-salsa davis cups (sort of similar the extinct world team cup, after all) within less than 2 months
add the laver cup exo-circus (a few weeks earlier) to the mix and you get a total mess......
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IndeedIt feels like the beginning of the Open era all over again, except, this time ATP is doing much of the damage.
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https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/kyrgios-dying-tennis-needs-team-events/25b4b4a1-874a-4627-8235-4736ca8e3a8dwhat a weird calendar... those guys will have the impression to play 2x downgraded piqué-salsa davis cups (sort of similar the extinct world team cup, after all) within less than 2 months
add the laver cup exo-circus (a few weeks earlier) to the mix and you get a total mess......
Forget the messenger, the point is completely correct.https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/kyrgios-dying-tennis-needs-team-events/25b4b4a1-874a-4627-8235-4736ca8e3a8d
I know it is Nick ... but he may have an interesting point !!!
Lucky you! I’m still waiting for mineGot a full refund.
Atleast you know you will get it now. When I first requested one they would not confirm whether I would get one or not, just that it would be considered...Lucky you! I’m still waiting for mine
But nickie hates tennis and loves team sports,https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/kyrgios-dying-tennis-needs-team-events/25b4b4a1-874a-4627-8235-4736ca8e3a8d
I know it is Nick ... but he may have an interesting point !!!
Yes, the home and away ties is a large part of Davis Cup. Take that away and it's just not the same.But nickie hates tennis and loves team sports,
whereas I love tennis and hate team sports
Also, tennis can't work like team sports as it doesn't have the same kind of fanbase (except -a bit- for home/away DC ties)
For some countries (e.g. Serbia?), DC was even the only option to see their players in action... it's gone now :/
So well said!! Thank you!Fans need to get real. Fedalovic are not gods. They can't play forever and they are not THAT nice. Sorry to bust your bubbles fellas. They are trying to maximize their final years and they are going to concentrate on whatever they found valuable whether it is slams, post retirement plans, money, improving their brand image, etc. They may or may not participate in tournaments in the twilight part of their careers. They won't tell you because they themselves are not in total control of their schedule. They have a team to schedule where they will play based on their health, monetary commitments, etc. Don't expect the tour organizers to tell you in advance either because it will hurt their coffers.
The onus is on the fans to be realistic. Is watching Fedalovic in their last years worth spending $1000s to spend on tickets, hotel stay, food, flight prices and not to mention the hassle of travel. If so, you are on your own. There is a 50% chance that they may pull out. If you are rich enough to afford that, go on ahead. If not, keep the money and watch whatever they show on TV.
2x downgraded piqué-salsa davis cups [...] laver cup exo-circus
I know right. It’s a big relief to know you got it. Hopefully it won’t be too long. I actually look forward to watching some quarters and semis with my money back.\
Atleast you know you will get it now. When I first requested one they would not confirm whether I would get one or not, just that it would be considered...