Federer Clay Confirmed??

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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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“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?

I see no reason to play clay

 

[True Fanerer]

Based on what?

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

Certainly not from recent results. He lost a lot of close ones that could have went the other way though. At his best level i believe he's up there. Those old days of clay success may be behind him , but I believe in Roger cause after all.. he's Roger.

 

[mike danny]

If he feels playing on clay will be detrimental to his Wimb chances, Fed will skip it. He doesn't really have too much time on his side to make mistakes.

 

[Fedforever]

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

Probably the same man who acts as the Express weather expert.

 

[Fedforever]

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

Yes, I suppose if they predict it for the next fifty years one day they will be right!! But I haven't forgiven them for predicting a "snow bomb" and total traffic disruption for a week when I had tickets for a theatre production I was desperate to see. Even though I kept telling myself "it's only the Express" it caused me a week of worry. Of course, the weather was fine.

 

[Fedforever]

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

How likely is this? Is Fed even in Basel that much these days?

 

[Fedforever]

Yes you do.

That's a bit uncalled for in this context. It was a jokey response to my sarcasm about the well-known inadequacies of the Express's weather reporting.

 

[True Fanerer]

That's a bit uncalled for in this context. It was a jokey response to my sarcasm about the well-known inadequacies of the Express's weather reporting.

Dude he trolls literally 24/7 go read some of that crap. That's why I said it.

 

[clayqueen]

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

How did Federer, who has never beaten the 10 times champion at RG, ALLOW Rafa to clean up at RG? rofl

 

[True Fanerer]

How did Federer, who has never beaten the 10 times champion at RG, ALLOW Rafa to clean up at RG? rofl

OK everyone stop quoting the damn thread.

 

[True Fanerer]

How did Federer, who has never beaten the 10 times champion at RG, ALLOW Rafa to clean up at RG? rofl

4-0, 19-16 and a goodnite to ya.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

How did Federer, who has never beaten the 10 times champion at RG, ALLOW Rafa to clean up at RG? rofl

By not playing.

 

[True Fanerer]

By not playing.

Won't do that again..

 

[Fedforever]

Dude he trolls literally 24/7 go read some of that crap. That's why I said it.

But the actual post wasn't a troll post so shouldn't we encourage that by being nice? I'm sure if anyone was mad enough to go through all my posts they'd find some that were a bit salty.

 

[clayqueen]

4-0, 19-16 and a goodnite to ya.

Just accept that Fed was to scared to face Rafa on clay. He said so himself. Fed has been honest about this. Why can't his fans just face the facts?

 

[mike danny]

Just accept that Fed was to scared to face Rafa on clay. He said so himself. Fed has been honest about this. Why can't his fans just face the facts?

If you accept that Rafa was also scared to face Fed this year sibce he also has been open about it.

 

[Bartelby]

Find a quotation that proves your point or otherwise you are just producing fiction.

Just accept that Fed was to scared to face Rafa on clay. He said so himself. Fed has been honest about this. Why can't his fans just face the facts?

 

[True Fanerer]

Just accept that Fed was to scared to face Rafa on clay. He said so himself. Fed has been honest about this. Why can't his fans just face the facts?

Nadal doesn't want to, but Federer does

https://nypost.com/2017/08/26/who-rafael-nadal-would-rather-face-instead-of-roger-federer/amp/

 

[BeatlesFan]

Find a quotation that proves your point or otherwise you are just producing fiction.

Exactly. I read the Swiss press weekly and Fed has said the exact opposite: that clay isn't in his future. But people continue to be oblivious to this and post endless threads about Fed playing clay.

Psst: he's not.

 

[octobrina10]

Nadal doesn't want to, but Federer does

https://nypost.com/2017/08/26/who-rafael-nadal-would-rather-face-instead-of-roger-federer/amp/

The article you linked says: "Federer avoided Nadal in Paris, pulling out of the French Open..."

 

[True Fanerer]

The article you linked says: "Federer avoided Nadal in Paris, pulling out of the French Open..."

Federer wasn't the one that VERBALLY admitted that he wanted to avoid an opposing player.

 

[cc0509]

Just accept that Fed was to scared to face Rafa on clay. He said so himself. Fed has been honest about this. Why can't his fans just face the facts?

I agree with you that Federer didn't want to face Nadal on clay this year but it's also true that Nadal didn't want to face Federer on several occasions off clay and has admitted so to the press.

 

[TMF]

To be or not to be?

To be.

 

[octobrina10]

To be.

Not being

 

[Fabresque]

Shouldn't even bother. Clay sucks as a surface, most pros hate it.

It's a much wiser move to skip the entire clay season, or if he is gonna play, play in 1 masters 1000, Istanbul, and then RG. Don't bother with Monte Carlo and other tournaments.

If he does play the entire clay season, it could go awfully bad, possibly not even making the second week of RG.

 

[Nostradamus]

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.

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

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?

Great for RAFA. he should beat up on Federer and regain his confidence over roger that he lost when he keeps getting his butt kicked by him on fast low bouncing hard courts.

 

[abmk]

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

he hasn't been top 2 on clay after 2010.
(11 - Nadal, Djokovic
12 - Nadal, Djokovic
13 - Nadal, Djokovic
14 - Nadal, Djokovic
15 - Djokovic, Stan
16 - Djokovic, Murray
17 - Nadal,Thiem)

and no, not possibly 2nd best CCer in the world.

Nadal, Thiem , Djoko, Stan, Murray
(assuming last 3 are healthy) push him out of top 5.

throw in Zverev who won Rome last year.