McEnroeisanartist
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Federer fans, what would you rather have: Federer win a Grand Slam in 2018 and then retire at end of year? or he plays for3 more years and never wins another Grand Slam?
Federer Fans - Would you rather - Slam in 2018 and done or 3 more years no slams
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tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
3 more years no slams but top 3 is good for me
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Very difficult question... But I'll pick one more slam and then out in 2018. The slam I would choose is the USO.
helterskelter
G.O.A.T.
Even if that one Slam is the difference between ending up tied with Nadal on 19 Slams and behind ahead 20-19? (or 20-18 if the one he picks up stops Nadal getting another).
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Win a GS (US ideally) and retire in 2018 - I need to move on to the next phase now.
After 2017 I’m ready to settle on a new favourite - Dimitrov, Shap, Goffin - slim pickings to be sure, may require a few seasons of postFed hangover to stumble through - but it won't happen until both Fed and I conclude our respective journeys.
The damn trouble is that greaseball Nadal. He never seems to want to let up. My whole career as a Fed fan he's been chasing after me ceaselessly, and relentlessly.
Someone. Anyone. Put Nadal out to pasture please.
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You can always spot Fedheads from the way they begin talking about Fed and somehow always manage to land up at Nadal. Same pattern holds true for the Gonads camp.
After 2017 I’m ready to settle on a new favourite - Dimitrov, Shap, Goffin - slim pickings to be sure, may require a few seasons of postFed hangover to stumble through - but it won't happen until both Fed and I conclude our respective journeys.
The damn trouble is that greaseball Nadal. He never seems to want to let up. My whole career as a Fed fan he's been chasing after me ceaselessly, and relentlessly.
Someone. Anyone. Put Nadal out to pasture please.
Post Script
You can always spot Fedheads from the way they begin talking about Fed and somehow always manage to land up at Nadal. Same pattern holds true for the Gonads camp.
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LOL!
Bukmeikara
Legend
Only gloryhunters would choose the Slam. Tennis is so much more than that - just seeing Roger to come up on court ... magic
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Why choose?
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Nothing would be sweeter. On the other hand, nothing would be more difficult. Its the one I would pick for a dream ending, but I will take any slam Fed can get too.
Fedforever
Hall of Fame
Even the Maestro might find it difficult to win a tournament in which he doesn't play.
In answer to the question -definitely one more slam. If it wasn't no 20 might be different but...you know....20.....
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Deleted member 688153
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Forget slams.
Me when Fed goes up 0-0 15-0 at Dubai 1R:
I'll take the three years thanks. He'll likely win at least one slam in that time anyway.
Me when Fed goes up 0-0 15-0 at Dubai 1R:
I'll take the three years thanks. He'll likely win at least one slam in that time anyway.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Watching Fed for 3 more years triumphs that !
merlinpinpin
Hall of Fame
Forget slams.
Me when Fed goes up 0-0 15-0 at Dubai 1R:
I'll take the three years thanks. He'll likely win at least one slam in that time anyway.
This, basically. Who cares about the records? They're nice for trolling or shutting up the trolls on TTW, but that's about it. Whether he ends up with the most slams or not won't change the way I feel, so I really couldn't care less about that.
But yeah, 20 anyway, because, you know... 20. It's so much more Sexi than 19.
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Exactly. Nad picking off a couple more at RG doesn't tell us anything new. He's been the clay GOAT for years and he's welcome to it. I don't resent him, he's my second favourite currently active player.
But Roger's own position in history has been clear since 2005/2006 and was confirmed in 2009, 2012, and this year. The final count doesn't bother me any more than it bothers Laver fans.
The longer we get to keep seeing Roger play, the better.
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Tiki-Taka
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Though I am not someone who cheers for him regularly as his fans would obviously do, I have always admired his tennis. So for me it's an easy decision, 3 more years. He is probably going to be in contention for some Major in that period anyway.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
If Fed wins a slam next year, he'll play for a couple more years anyway. So win-win.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
I'm no "glory hunter," I've been following Fed since 1998 and I choose one more slam in 2018 and retirement. Don't disparage other Fed fans because they disagree with what you want.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Plus Fed's not going to retire if he wins 1 slam next year. He hasn't retired this year after he won 2. He'll keep playing as long as he can win slams.I'm no "glory hunter," I've been following Fed since 1998 and I choose one more slam in 2018 and retirement. Don't disparage other Fed fans because they disagree with what you want.
I might why would you retire when you just won a slam at 36-37?
toby55555
Hall of Fame
I'm not tied to any player in the way a true fan is but i will miss watching him play so hope he keeps going and if he enjoys it there is no reason to bow out at the top like Fawlty Towers, just keep going on and on like The Walking Dead until no one is watching any more but he is till having fun breaking new records, oldest player to win a Futures etc
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Everyone who uttered the phrase "it's all gravy now" after he won #18 should live up to it and choose 3 more years. #20 can't possibly feel better than 18 or 19 did anyway. So it's not worth putting all the chips in towards it.
I'd rather have 3 more years of his sublime shotmaking that no one else on tour is capable of producing. Because when its gone, it's gone.
I'd rather have 3 more years of his sublime shotmaking that no one else on tour is capable of producing. Because when its gone, it's gone.
spirit95
Professional
To be honest anything now will be anticlimactic. If he'd battled through early losses the first half of this year before gradually finding form and winning Wimbledon then that would have been the best most climactic possible outcome. OR having a great year and finishing #1, he's proved once more that he's the best even at 35. Nothing could be goatier
But having an amazing year but failing to reach number one? That's the worst. Now the whole 'heroically fighting for that one last slam' narrative is gone and finishing on a high is difficult because he probably won't reach #1 again but if he still wins a slam or two then retires then it'll feel like Borg, retiring during a period of dominance
But having an amazing year but failing to reach number one? That's the worst. Now the whole 'heroically fighting for that one last slam' narrative is gone and finishing on a high is difficult because he probably won't reach #1 again but if he still wins a slam or two then retires then it'll feel like Borg, retiring during a period of dominance
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
I'm a fan of Federer (but also Nadal) because I like great tennis. But that being said, I'm ready to move on to another generation of tennis stars. That's my big hope is that some young gun will step up with panache and grace and power and blow us all away. Roger today is nothing like the mid-2000's Roger. We need a new star that gets to that level. It's sad that Nadal and Fed are winning slams as shadows of themselves. We need some serious new blood.
Reminds me of Laver's days before Borg.
Reminds me of Laver's days before Borg.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
In which universe is that the worst?
TheAverageFedererFan
Professional
One more slam and I would want US Open because he hasn't won it in a while. Put in the WTF and #1 too.
Prabhanjan
Professional
Slam please, how is that even a question?
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
He'll play for at least a couple more years regardless of what happens next year. At this rate you'll have to practically drag him off the court kicking and screaming before he even contemplates announcing any retirement date.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
I'm surprised too, I'd pick a slam for Venus/Nadal, I have plenty of great memories and highlights for days.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Lol, so much this. I mean Federer's already been around for like a trillion years and has provided his fans with enough You Tube material to last them a lifetime - how much more do they need?!
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Lol, so much this. I mean Federer's already been around for like a trillion years and has provided his fans with enough You Tube material to last them a lifetime - how much more do they need?!
Fanboyism is an addiction like drugs or alcohol or gambling. You are always looking for the next high!
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
I think you might be on to something there mate. Tbh I can't really think of any other possible explanation.Fanboyism is an addiction like drugs or alcohol or gambling. You are always looking for the next high!
Mainad
Bionic Poster
I think you might be on to something there mate. Tbh I can't really think of any other possible explanation.
Would you be happy to see Djoko call it a day?
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Not right now I wouldn't be but I probably won't be all that fussed by the time he reaches 36.Would you be happy to see Djoko call it a day?
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
3 years top 5.
watching it live at 480p beats your 50 fps Ultra HD youtube vids, no thank you.Lol, so much this. I mean Federer's already been around for like a trillion years and has provided his fans with enough You Tube material to last them a lifetime - how much more do they need?!
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Not right now I wouldn't be but I probably won't be all that fussed by the time he reaches 36.
Ahhh...you say that NOW!
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
As with everything in life, I guess time will tell.Ahhh...you say that NOW!
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Deleted member 688153
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This.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Chanwan
G.O.A.T.
need more information. If he just plays, but doesn't play well/plays retricted due to pain, then there's at least an argument for 2018 with a slam.
But if we get to see him in full flight ala Fed-Goffin in Basel every now and again, then def. 3 more years with no slams.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Lol, so much this. I mean Federer's already been around for like a trillion years and has provided his fans with enough You Tube material to last them a lifetime - how much more do they need?!
Lol seriously, 3 more years of him getting worked out without winning a slam over winning a slam? It's so not that serious. Dude has been on top since 2003.
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