Maybe you're right because he is moving way better than 2018 grass season onwards...He's thin as in 2017 right now (see practice video with Kyle) and he still looks "fuller" and "dumpier" because of the cut of his shorts. Just my opinion. I'm not denying he wasn't heavier at the USO through WTF in 2018, but the cut of the shorts is just off. His "fatness" has been exaggerated from last year, it's the shorts not being tapered and too long:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read somewhere that Roger is most popular athlete in Australia
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read somewhere that Roger is most popular athlete in Australia
So anyone can understand Benneteau included why he's scheduled in prime time at the AO.Not really surprising. Its unquestionable already that he is by far and away the most popular tennis player on the tour, so much so, that it transcends sports and even nationalities.
Interesting moment of self awareness. Sounds like he's saying he knows he can be "************" but he's just comfortable acknowledging his talentThe kids in school today need to be taught the difference between confidence and arrogance. It's that simple.
As we get closer to the start of the 2019 Australian Open, we get a speculated glimpse into the mind of Roger Federer.
The kids in school today need to be taught the difference between confidence and arrogance. It's that simple.
And there you have it. Strong words from the defending champion. But will it be enough for the 3rd title in a row? We shall find out soon.
Source?
Interesting moment of self awareness. Sounds like he's saying he knows he can be "************" but he's just comfortable acknowledging his talent
It's just appearing as a photo on my screen?
Fed family arriving in Melbourne.
It was Neil Harman who asked the question that led to the famous "very talented player" quote. .
6:00 pm Melbourne time.Did he say we'll find out the draw tomorrow?
6:00 pm Melbourne time.
Oh I thought it would be later like after Sydney finishes or the AO finishes all their qualifying matches.
It was Neil Harman who asked the question that led to the famous "very talented player" quote. This is Fed's answer in a later interview with Harman
I remind him that we share a little notoriety on YouTube, where my question after the Melbourne final as to how he keeps sustaining his remarkable record drew the answer: “Well, it’s no secret — I am a very talented player.” He laughs that incredibly infectious laugh of his: “Well, everybody says it. I’ve always been ‘that talented Swiss kid’ and I guess for me it was a matter of could I prove it and I guess I did in a big way, because that’s not just winning a grand slam and getting to No 1 in the world, but so much more.
“You always have to be very careful not to come across as arrogant or, like, the other way, by saying ‘Oh, I’m not that talented, I don’t know how I’ve done it, I’m incredibly lucky’ — so you walk a fine line. It’s important to stay humble but sometimes you have to accept who you are.”
It's a ridiculous cultural expectation that people should have to deny the completely obvious about themselves. Arrogance to me is when people expect that their talent should excuse them from the normal rules of politeness and consideration, it shouldn't be used to condemn people who refuse to play a false humility game.
Seems to be put in the text than in the video clips. Are they planning to release fuller versions of the videos?
Oops, appears Uniqlo made a mess of organising an appearance in Melbourne
https://www.facebook.com/events/332056320742781/?active_tab=discussion
Hopefully it shows on court. Because 2018 was the crankiest he's ever been.Uh oh...
"I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun than right now to be honest on the tour..." ~Fedr
Watchout field! Prime Fedr ain't going nowhere!
Fedr says other stuffz too...:
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/federer-wary-of-early-unseeded-threats-20190109-p50qdr.html
Hopefully it shows on court. Because 2018 was the crankiest he's ever been.
The above reads like a quote, or ought to be.
The draw for AO is out.Roger path to the final:
I'm satisfied with Fedr's draw. It's not hard/easy. My main worry for Fedr were a few unseeded players in 1R-2R (Kyrgios/Berdych/Wawrinka/Karlovic/Tsonga). They can get hot in early rounds.
Fedr avoided them all .
What's not to like?
The two most dangerous floaters (by far) are in Fed's quarter: Karen and Basilashvili. Either are capable of hitting Fed off the court. They worry me more than a possible semi against Nadal.I'm satisfied with Fedr's draw.
What's not to like?
This is HUGE. Fed gets the extra day of rest at the end of the tournament, if he gets that far. His semi will be played the day before Djoker's presumed semi. He needs all the help he can get at his age.FedEx starts his journey on Monday. No exact time yet, but likely evening. Not a certainty tho bc Nadal/Duckworth(Aussie) is a big crowd pleaser too, and it's unlikely both Fedal will play Monday night.
This is HUGE. Fed gets the extra day of rest at the end of the tournament, if he gets that far. His semi will be played the day before Djoker's presumed semi. He needs all the help he can get at his age.
FedEx starts his journey on Monday. No exact time yet, but likely evening. Not a certainty tho bc Nadal/Duckworth(Aussie) is a big crowd pleaser too, and it's unlikely both Fedal will play Monday night.
"there would be no grunting going on, just some really good tennis"
The two most dangerous floaters (by far) are in Fed's quarter: Karen and Basilashvili. Either are capable of hitting Fed off the court. They worry me more than a possible semi against Nadal.
Perhaps you are right as both are big hitters and capable players, but I feel Khachanov doesn’t handle slices and variety, and Basilashvili is basically a poor man’s Wawrinka.
This is just massive. Cahill was saying right before the draw that for Roger (because of his age), the scheduling would be more important than the draw itself. Then he specifically mentioned the staggered men's semis, saying that if Roger reached that stage and played the second semifinal, it would be "a significant hindrance because he's 37. Recovery is so much less than at 25." That's paraphrasing, but very close to his words.Scheduling in favor of Federer, should he make the final, he will be fresh, since he will have two days off.
I won't disagree on either point, I'm merely saying that to me, Karen and Basil are the most dangerous floaters. Roger would be favored against either, but if he could avoid them, it's a net plus. Fed has lost many times unexpectedly in slams to guys who just blew him off the court: Del Po, Berdych, Cilic and Tsonga. That type of huge power game has troubled him in slams before. Some think Tsitsipas is the most dangerous floater, but I fear the Russian or the Georgian more because they can overpower him from the baseline.