Federer Clay Confirmed??

[True Fanerer]

Roger Federer makes big clay court decision for 2018 - Claudio Mezzadri

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Roger Federer intends to play on clay next year, says Claudio Mezzadri
ROGER FEDERER will compete on the clay next season, former Swiss star Claudio Mezzadri has revealed.
By JAMES CAMBRIDGE
PUBLISHED: 13:15, Fri, Nov 24, 2017UPDATED: 13:36, Fri, Nov 24, 2017
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Roger Federer has had an impressive year, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon Grand Slam titles.

The Swiss was a notable absentee on the clay courts this season, allowing Rafael Nadal to clear up at Roland Garros.

However, that could be about to change as Claudio Mezzadri has revealed Federer fully intends to compete on the clay in the New Year.

When asked if the world No 2 would be at the Rome Masters, Mezzadri told Italian outlet SportFace: “He said he intends to play the clay-court season in 2018.

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“Federer is doing really well, I met him several times in Basel for lunch.

“He is a happy man, he is managing his career in the best way and will play for a few more years.”

However, Mezzadri revealed the tour is beginning to take its toll on the 36-year-old and it should come as no surprise if he does wind things down.

“After 20 years and 1400 tennis matches, to be able to maintain the necessary levels, it has to makes an impact,” he added.

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Andy Murray sports a hilarious wig during a charity match with Roger Federer

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“Talking to his coach I found that before playing a match Roger takes several hours of stretching and massage.

“Then he heats up and then back exercises, and after the game again, stretching and relaxation for the back.

“We understand, therefore, that picking and choosing his programme is crucial to ensure he does not over do it.”


Thoughts anyone?

 

[Deleted member 743561]

What if Fed had never played clay?

Also, who's this former Italian footballer masquerading as a Federer insider?

 

[Mainad]

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Thoughts anyone?

Interesting but how did Murray's wig get into the discussion?

 

[True Fanerer]

Interesting but how did Murray's wig get into the discussion?

He's my number 2

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Noooooooooooo

Oh wait

>The Express

Never mind, nothing to see here

 

[True Fanerer]

Noooooooooooo

Oh wait

>The Express

Never mind, nothing to see here

You sure

 

[Waspsting]

Pros

- Can do well (possibly 2nd best clay courter in the world, conservatively top 5)

- Gives him a good shot at #1

Cons

- Does he have enough in the tank? Is it wiser to save the energy for non-clay?

- Opens up possiblities of losing mental edge if it doesn't go well

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If he plays, I'd say it's more ballsy than wise... I do want to see him at the French at least, though, simply on principal

 

[True Fanerer]

do want to see him at the French at least, though, simply on principal

My feelings exactly. Also I do believe like you that he could still be the 2nd best clay courter in the world on a given day. He definitely can compete with the best.

 

[MasturB]

I want him to get revenge on Thiem after the 2016 summer season (Rome and Stuttgart).

 

[Deleted member 743561]

I want him to get revenge on Thiem after the 2016 summer season (Rome and Stuttgart).

Let us hope that is not his career highlight: "inspired Federer's vengeance."

 

[True Fanerer]

You guys notice the pic of Nadal in the article? lol.

 

[TheFifthSet]

Express lol

 

[octobrina10]

Roger Federer makes big clay court decision for 2018 - Claudio Mezzadri

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Roger Federer intends to play on clay next year, says Claudio Mezzadri
ROGER FEDERER will compete on the clay next season, former Swiss star Claudio Mezzadri has revealed.
By JAMES CAMBRIDGE
PUBLISHED: 13:15, Fri, Nov 24, 2017UPDATED: 13:36, Fri, Nov 24, 2017
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share with EmailShare via Whatsapp
Roger Federer has had an impressive year, winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon Grand Slam titles.

The Swiss was a notable absentee on the clay courts this season, allowing Rafael Nadal to clear up at Roland Garros.

However, that could be about to change as Claudio Mezzadri has revealed Federer fully intends to compete on the clay in the New Year.

When asked if the world No 2 would be at the Rome Masters, Mezzadri told Italian outlet SportFace: “He said he intends to play the clay-court season in 2018.

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Roger Federer's return to the clay will come as a blow to Rafael Nadal
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“Federer is doing really well, I met him several times in Basel for lunch.

“He is a happy man, he is managing his career in the best way and will play for a few more years.”

However, Mezzadri revealed the tour is beginning to take its toll on the 36-year-old and it should come as no surprise if he does wind things down.

“After 20 years and 1400 tennis matches, to be able to maintain the necessary levels, it has to makes an impact,” he added.

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Andy Murray sports a hilarious wig during a charity match with Roger Federer

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“Talking to his coach I found that before playing a match Roger takes several hours of stretching and massage.

“Then he heats up and then back exercises, and after the game again, stretching and relaxation for the back.

“We understand, therefore, that picking and choosing his programme is crucial to ensure he does not over do it.”


Thoughts anyone?

To be or not to be?

 

[ohiostate124]

So he is chasing #1 and/or he realizes it will be tough defending all those points.

 

[True Fanerer]

To be or not to be?

Haha

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Roger Federer's return to the clay will come as a blow to Rafael Nadal

 

[ADuck]

Returning to clay this year is a smart move on Fed's part if he's planning to win RG. Because right now he has the mental edge against Rafa, and his best chance of beating Rafa on clay is exploiting that. However, even on clay, that might not mean much against Rafa.

 

[True Fanerer]

So he is chasing #1 and/or he realizes it will be tough defending all those points.

I would go with the latter. Early HC swing for him there's a lot of points to defend. Just playing a handful of matches on clay will help make up some of the loss.

 

[GrassCourtFan]

I'm actually worried about that. Going back to clay seems like he's making it a farewell tour.

Fed to retire after next year

 

[zep]

Too early to say anything. If he feels that he has a chance to get the #1 rank then he'll play otherwise he probably won't.

 

[True Fanerer]

Too early to say anything. If he feels that he has a chance to get the #1 rank then he'll play otherwise he probably won't.

This could be true too. Its a situational type thing most likely. What if Nadal is injured? My money is on him to play then for sure. Lots of factors there.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

If he plays clay and loses Wimbledon, I f*cking swear...

 

[Fedforever]

Is this the same Express that promises us that every year we'll have the worst snow storm ever seen in the history of the UK? Which every year fails to materialise?

 

[Djokovic2011]

I want him to get revenge on Thiem after the 2016 summer season (Rome and Stuttgart).

Can't see Federer beating Thiem next year(not on clay anyway).

 

[Gary Duane]

Thoughts anyone?

Somewhere there was a picture of Nadal looking concerned. I would think that the idea of facing Fed on clay, if anything, would pump him up.

I give Fed less chance against the best on clay, at this point in his career, than Nadal has on fast, low-bouncing indoor HCs.

 

[Shaolin]

His evil plan worked perfectly in 2017…why fix what isn't broken.

He should play Rome/RG max.

 

[Gary Duane]

Can't see Federer beating Thiem next year(not on clay anyway).

@Meles
Ditto. Not if Thiem regains the clay form he had last year.

 

[Yoneyama]

Literally the most garbage news source possible. Federer could sneeze and they would report he has horse flu.

 

[True Fanerer]

https://www.**************.org/tenn...oger-federer-intends-to-play-on-clay-in-2018/

Eh?

 

[Mainad]

His evil plan worked perfectly in 2017…why fix what isn't broken.

He should play Rome/RG max.

Doubt he will play the full clay season, just RG and one of the Masters maybe.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

https://www.**************.org/tenn...oger-federer-intends-to-play-on-clay-in-2018/

Eh?

Exactly the same credibility as the other source (0).

 

[Pete Player]

I’d like Fede getting his clay game into the top form and finals in RG.

If not winning, he’d still add some spice in the mix.


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[kevaninho]

Well Federer is the type of player who could turn up to any tournament and still be a contender, even without tune ups beforehand. It wont surprise me if he plays all slams, and only a handful of masters next season along with WTF and Basel.

 

[mike danny]

I don't think he'll play clay. Not as long as he feels he has a chance at Wimb.

And even if he does, he'll probably just play in 2 masters and not RG, where BO5 will be more damaging. And he'll most likely not reach Nadal on clay.

 

[Fedforever]

I'm with the poster who said if Fed plays on clay he'll whack him wih a frying pan. I'll upgrade that to a Le Creuset.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

I'm with the poster who said if Fed plays on clay he'll whack him wih a frying pan. I'll upgrade that to a Le Creuset.

Do you have iron fists?

 

[Zebrev]

See, told you he'd play. 2017 was a special case, because of his injury and the amount of winning he did early on. It was a precaution to avoid another injury so soon. By now he is ready and comfortable that he can start to include the surface in his schedule again.

 

[True Fanerer]

I give Fed less chance against the best on clay, at this point in his career, than Nadal has on fast, low-bouncing indoor HCs.

I wouldn't go that far!

He should play Rome/RG max.

I agree. I was thinking Madrid or Rome either way. Don't get banged up before SW19 for sure.

 

[SpecialGunpowder]

What is it with this quoting the Express that is going on in tennis recently? It is like a virus spreading.

 

[NBP]

Rome/Roland Garros
Halle/Wimbledon
Cincinnati/USO

That’s a more than balanced summer schedule. That is not overplaying at all. A prep for each slam. Don’t know why people think not playing clay guarantees a Wimbledon title...

 

[Shaolin]

Rome/Roland Garros
Halle/Wimbledon
Cincinnati/USO

That’s a more than balanced summer schedule. That is not overplaying at all. A prep for each slam. Don’t know why people think not playing clay guarantees a Wimbledon title...

Thats perfect actually.

 

[Goosehead]

the express is not a credible source. its a paper for houseflies and possibly aphids.

 

[MugOpponent]

Good. The tournaments are more interesting when the better players compete.

 

[Fedforever]

Rome/Roland Garros
Halle/Wimbledon
Cincinnati/USO

That’s a more than balanced summer schedule. That is not overplaying at all. A prep for each slam. Don’t know why people think not playing clay guarantees a Wimbledon title...

I don't think anyone thinks it would guarantee it. Some of us think skipping clay would enhance his chances,that's all.

 

[Red Rick]

My feelings exactly. Also I do believe like you that he could still be the 2nd best clay courter in the world on a given day. He definitely can compete with the best.

Based on what?

I don't see any reason to believe he's top 5 on clay

 

[Comb Over Champion]

Returning to clay this year is a smart move on Fed's part if he's planning to win RG. Because right now he has the mental edge against Rafa, and his best chance of beating Rafa on clay is exploiting that. However, even on clay, that might not mean much against Rafa.

The problem with this is that the opposite will happen (lose to Nadal, and lose the mental edge).

 

[Comb Over Champion]

Is this the same Express that promises us that every year we'll have the worst snow storm ever seen in the history of the UK? Which every year fails to materialise?

One year in the distant future they will be right, and you will look like a fool.

 

[Comb Over Champion]

See, told you he'd play. 2017 was a special case, because of his injury and the amount of winning he did early on. It was a precaution to avoid another injury so soon. By now he is ready and comfortable that he can start to include the surface in his schedule again.

Federer won't do well on clay if Nadal, Djokovic, and Thiem are around. On the other hand, if he is within margin to regain #1 by vulturing 1000 points and hoping Nadal fails to defend 1000-2000 points, his intrinsic vanity might compell him to play. Despite his claims to the contrary, he does care about being #1 again.

 

[MeatTornado]

I want him to get revenge on Thiem after the 2016 summer season (Rome and Stuttgart).

Yes, most decorated champion in tennis history should definitely focus on avenging a couple Bo3 losses to a 24 year old with 8 career titles.

 

[nikdom]

Too early for any news, however credible, to be correct.

Who knows how he'll be physically or otherwise at the beginning of the clay season. Also depends on goals.

If the focus is Wimbledon then clay doesn't add much value.

 

[True Fanerer]

look like a fool.

Yes you do.