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Legend
Why is Wawrinka not registered?
Third Serve
Legend
JEDI MASTER
Semi-Pro
Where can we get one?
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Probably won't release it for the public. I am waiting for a gold WC one. What I would pay for that...
TheIntrovert
Hall of Fame
I think I read on here that Tw will get it. On the 20th I think? Don’t quote me
Third Serve
Legend
Don't be fooled by this avatar, btw. I'm trolling people.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Dangerous games these days.
Third Serve
Legend
Well, you're not wrong there
yokied
Hall of Fame
Gutsy, but some of those rallies were just grating. Every time I think I have forgotten what a gutless Hewitt-lite player Murray was, some unfortunate video pops up to remind me.
JEDI MASTER
Semi-Pro
I just talked to a tennis shop.
They’re getting their allocation next week. Limited to 5000 racquet world wide. Pricing might be cheaper than the red version from last year.
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Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
@FedFosterWallace
Getting odder by the moment...
No, it is not odd at all. Some people decide to leave (some random Djokovic fan just had a sleazy farewell in DN, for example), some lose interest and close their accounts and some get banned. It is no one's business what the others do, unless they want to share that information, and TF obviously didn't.
While I was not a huge fan, I still like knowing I have Fed fans around to discuss Fed. They are dwindling by the day. He seemed to not be worried about it, wonder now? At least @MeatTornado can have some peace in Fed news.
Getting odder by the moment...
FedFosterWallace
G.O.A.T.
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Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Yep, was very knowledgeable for sure. I just feel scared to type, as I am not sure what gets you the boot, and why some that should, dont.
FedFosterWallace
G.O.A.T.
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Breakpointerer
Legend
Thought you were Lew II bc of your avi and was really confused for a minute
Breakpointerer
Legend
Wait a sec, why has Hitman been deleted/left the forum?
ForehandRF
Hall of Fame
Maybe because of the lack of "sanity" on this forum.
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BeatlesFan
Talk Tennis Guru
You’re far from wrong, Fed has admitted this himself, as have Sev. And it’s obvious from watching him play.
BeatlesFan
Talk Tennis Guru
Third Serve
Legend
If they've already blocked Lew, I'm sure they might notice.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
kind of looking forward ro LC now. One to see how Fed is dealing with the back, and two, to be able to watch some stress free tennis for once.
MeatTornado
G.O.A.T.
I'll be quite surprised if we see his back hampering him at all. He said on the night of the loss that it was the type of tweak that should be gone in a few days. Unless he was way off, 2 weeks should be more than enough time.
And maybe I'm an idiot, but I still get stressed over the LC matches. They can be tense, even if there's no legacy points on the line. I was on the edge of my seat during the Fed/Isner match last year. That match point he saved was ridiculous.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Now that I think of it, Isner and NK matches were stressful at times. Dang it, why did you mention that.
MeatTornado
G.O.A.T.
But that's what makes them fun!Now that I think of it, Isner and NK matches were stressful at times. Dang it, why did you mention that.
I'll take Laver Cup over a completely stress-free charity match any day.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Maybe for you. But I need some stress free tennis from time to time. But I guess it won't matter, because I will eventually get into FBPD at some point during LC. I mean if Rafa and Fed play in a charity match... I will stress... ha. I have a problem.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
When do we find out the actually lineups?
MeatTornado
G.O.A.T.
You mean the schedule of who is going to play who?
Because the teams are already long set.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Yes.
oldmanfan
Legend
Say what you will, but dang, those are some big names. Even though the 'names' are obviously lop-sided,Team World could keep this close considering the forms/health of Z, Thiem, Fog, and Tsits (tho Tsits did well in recent Davis Cup matches). That's 4 of 6 in Team Europe being iffy coming into LC .
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Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
I am starting to feel good about Feds chances at AO. I know, it is early, and I have nothing to base this on. Yet, I feel Fed is recharging and thinking he must have one last go. He knows this next year could extend his career or end after the Olympics if it goes south. I see a well prepared physically and mentally Fed showing up at the AO. I also think the ATP Cup will help him.
@Otacon you must hop on board, this is the time to "feel" it. It is happening. Rarely do I feel positive about Feds chances, and maybe it is wishful thinking, but it is Fed. This is what Fed does... amazes us.
Fed and Ljubičić talking:
@Otacon you must hop on board, this is the time to "feel" it. It is happening. Rarely do I feel positive about Feds chances, and maybe it is wishful thinking, but it is Fed. This is what Fed does... amazes us.
Fed and Ljubičić talking:
Third Serve
Legend
Best to just keep low expectations so we'll be more excited if he wins and less miserable if he loses.I am starting to feel good about Feds chances at AO. I know, it is early, and I have nothing to base this on. Yet, I feel Fed is recharging and thinking he must have one last go. He knows this next year could extend his career or end after the Olympics if it goes south. I see a well prepared physically and mentally Fed showing up at the AO. I also think the ATP Cup will help him.
@Otacon you must hop on board, this is the time to "feel" it. It is happening. Rarely do I feel positive about Feds chances, and maybe it is wishful thinking, but it is Fed. This is what Fed does... amazes us.
Fed and Ljubičić talking:
BeatlesFan
Talk Tennis Guru
Hitman was not banned, he self-deleted his account. Is there was a sad emoji here, I would use it right now.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Nah, I have lived that the past year, and it does not help, especially knowing he will make you believe at some point anyways. I am going on all in. He will win AO20 and WC20. Book it.
oldmanfan
Legend
I think he'll have chances in all 4 slams next year. His results this year were 4R, SF, F (tiedI am starting to feel good about Feds chances at AO. I know, it is early, and I have nothing to base this on. Yet, I feel Fed is recharging and thinking he must have one last go. He knows this next year could extend his career or end after the Olympics if it goes south. I see a well prepared physically and mentally Fed showing up at the AO. I also think the ATP Cup will help him.
@Otacon you must hop on board, this is the time to "feel" it. It is happening. Rarely do I feel positive about Feds chances, and maybe it is wishful thinking, but it is Fed. This is what Fed does... amazes us.
Fed and Ljubičić talking:
), QF. There was no blowout, even in his loss to Nadl at RG19.Yes, luck was mean to Fedr, and Djokodal won 2 each, but except for the AO19 win, the other 3 wins were not that convincing; Nadl lost a set to a schedule-screwed Thiem, Djokr lucked out against Fedr, and Nadl was on his last legs against Medv while essentially cheating in the 5th (he got away with it).
Remember, Fedr was essentially 1 pt away from being the best player of the year heading into USO19, and if he won that point, who knows how USO19 plays out?
I think Fedr will end 2019 in great form, with a title or 2. Like I've said before, I'm more confident in Fedr's form heading into 2020 than I was for 2019.
That, my friend, is a GOOD thing!
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
Yep, I think he has one more top level year. Of course things need to fall in place, but like you said, it might just happen. I feel he knows it too and will find a way to win one or two.I think he'll have chances in all 4 slams next year. His results this year were 4R, SF, F (tied
Yes, luck was mean to Fedr, and Djokodal won 2 each, but except for the AO19 win, the other 3 wins were not that convincing; Nadl lost a set to a schedule-screwed Thiem, Djokr lucked out against Fedr, and Nadl was on his last legs against Medv while essentially cheating in the 5th (he got away with it).
Remember, Fedr was essentially 1 pt away from being the best player of the year heading into USO19, and if he won that point, who knows how USO19 plays out?
I think Fedr will end 2019 in great form, with a title or 2. Like I've said before, I'm more confident in Fedr's form heading into 2020 than I was for 2019.
That, my friend, is a GOOD thing!
He won't have a tie the next time around.
Arvind Sridhar
Rookie
Keep up the optimism and the discussions going guys...This thread almost feels like a sanctuary from the endless GOAT debate threads that have sprung up like mushrooms since the USO...Desperate for LC and Shanghai to begin....
Rogfan
Professional
This forum is such an unbearable and ridiculous place for a long time now. Just troll threads after throll thread. There’s almost zero meaningful discussion happening.
The great thing today though, is Roger has been drawn to come to Sydney for ATP Cup! I had a feeling he might be coming as he’d been going to Perth for a few years now, and Brisbane before that, I thought he might want to come back to the city where he met Mirka 20 years ago!! The area (Sydney Olympic Park) and the arena are still the same!
I’m very annoyed that I wasn’t keeping a closer enough eye on the event, as a result I missed the ticket presale registration. I just have to be ready on Wednesday 9am when it goes to public. I hope there’re still good tickets left for Roger’s sessions!
The great thing today though, is Roger has been drawn to come to Sydney for ATP Cup! I had a feeling he might be coming as he’d been going to Perth for a few years now, and Brisbane before that, I thought he might want to come back to the city where he met Mirka 20 years ago!! The area (Sydney Olympic Park) and the arena are still the same!
I’m very annoyed that I wasn’t keeping a closer enough eye on the event, as a result I missed the ticket presale registration. I just have to be ready on Wednesday 9am when it goes to public. I hope there’re still good tickets left for Roger’s sessions!
Zebrev
Hall of Fame
Roger can still have a strong end to the season, inspite of disappointment at Wimby and upset at USO. (I honestly prefer him losing in quarterfinals rather than in finals to Rafa, so does not bother me too much) People always forget that in recent years this is a good stretch for Rog. He has made finals or won at least one masters out Cincy, Shanghai or Paris. And the fact that Novak is out makes a huge difference. Roger can win anything between now and the end of the year, and the only thing standing in his way is Rafa, who struggles on these surfaces and is getting married soon.
If Roger can win 2 tournament in the rest of 2019, he heads into the new decade with some confidence and momentum. That will set him up for a good Australian Open and Wimbledon next year.
If Roger can win 2 tournament in the rest of 2019, he heads into the new decade with some confidence and momentum. That will set him up for a good Australian Open and Wimbledon next year.
MasturB
Legend
Roger is still an amazing Best of 3 player.
Best of 5 is where age has started to show a bit.
Breakpointerer
Legend
What do you think about his chances at WTF?
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
still who is recruiting for team "world" because its just canada, america, and australia. I know jmac said he went to approach felix and was almost left without words or well that is what he said when felix/his team said they wanted to play another tournament so I'm guessing the captains have a role, in which case I don't see jmac looking very far in terms of countries.Say what you will, but dang, those are some big names. Even though the 'names' are obviously lop-sided,Team World could keep this close considering the forms/health of Z, Thiem, Fog, and Tsits (tho Tsits did well in recent Davis Cup matches). That's 4 of 6 in Team Europe being iffy coming into LC
Rabin
Semi-Pro
Roger Federer über Grand-Slam-Wettlauf mit Rafael Nadal - Blick
Rafael Nadal rückt Roger Federer im Major-Rennen immer näher auf die Pelle. Wird der Schweizer im Wettlauf um den Grand-Slam-Rekord langsam nervös?
www.blick.ch
Great interview with Fed, seems very relaxed and looking forward to LC. Says he's still feeling the back a little bit, which surprised him since he thought it would be a one/two day thing. But not worried for the weekend/being able to play.
Lleytonstation
G.O.A.T.
On indoors it is always high. But he has not one in like 7 or 8 years I think. Djoker will be there despite the injury "rumors" and he will be the favorite. That being said, I think he would take Rafa and has a shot against Djoker. Unlike in years past where he lost to Goffin and Zverev? I think he has a good shot.
See him in the finals this time around, but from there it depend on a lot.
Maybe, but he has the same issues in masters as well, and even 500's. I think it is more of a "waking up on the right side of the bed." If he wakes up on the right side of the bed he is the favorite in most cases. If not, anyone can beat him as we have seen.
His age will make these days more common. That is why he can win a slam if he has like 2 of these in early rounds. But like USO, he had a third one in the QF's, so it just depends.
oldmanfan
Legend
oldmanfan
Legend
Fedr looks so distraught on the prospect of losing the slam record...
or not...
or not...