i am extremely gutted that

[TheMonfils]

gurufils will not be participating in this edition of RG.

i am therefore not watching this year's edition.

 

[Krish872007]

This is indeed tragic news.
However, as disciples of LaGuru, we can lend our support to those He deems worthy of performing well at Roland Garros.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

To be fair, He has always been better at teaching tennis than playing tennis himself.

 

[stringertom]

Experienced students and followers of The Professor have learned to deal with his numerous breaks from the lecture circuit by choosing a variety of surrogates to back in his absence. I am a bit gutted it had to happen now at RG time in front of the home fans but we still have Bercy in the fall, an event known to bring out the best of his intellectual capabilities.

 

[Sentinel]

gurufils will not be participating in this edition of RG.

Therefore I suggest you root for Gurudal.

 

[stringertom]

Therefore I suggest you root for Gurudal.

You opened this thread for its title and all resulting sureshsian potential from that verbiage, no?

 

[beast of mallorca]

This is indeed tragic news.
However, as disciples of LaGuru, we can lend our support to those He deems worthy of performing well at Roland Garros.

Why did he withdraw ?

 

[stringertom]

Why did he withdraw ?

Viral infection...too many lessons with new students. Maybe Bellucci imported the Zika virus to Rome in his suitcase. That would explain the Professorfils loss and even the djovic bagel!

 

[Zetty]

No Monf and no Feddy? What a shame indeed.

 

[okdude1992]

I just came here to post about this. Fed's been unfit since surgery, so I wasn't that sad about him pulling out.

But Gurufils was playing so well! Surely this was his year for a breakthrough. Man the French hopes have taken a hit.

 

[Krish872007]

Viral infection...too many lessons with new students. Maybe Bellucci imported the Zika virus to Rome in his suitcase. That would explain the Professorfils loss and even the djovic bagel!

The Zika Virus... or the Vika Virus??

 

[stringertom]

The Zika Virus... or the Vika Virus??

DariaDunk left him drained!

 

[Liam Fitzpatrick]

R.I.P Guru
Who else will teach the unworthy and the young how to perform at Roland Garros?

 

[merwy]

It is quite a shame for real that he isn't playing. He's an entertaining player to watch in general, but especially at the French it would be great to see him do something crazy and see the crowd go wild. Also bad for his ranking. He was doing great, #7 in the race so he did have a chance of reaching the top 8. But not participating here will diminish those chances.

 

[stringertom]

R.I.P Guru
Who else will teach the unworthy and the young how to perform at Roland Garros?

From the French Legion, young zvrv first has to deal with AIr Bear and then perhaps the ancient Robert if he can upset KAndyman.

Also in that section, Signore Clownini has been known to deliver a lively lecture to the unworthy when he sets his mind to an agenda.

 

[Djokovic2011]

I'm also gutted that Gael's not participating - the tournament won't quite feel the same without the entertainment value he always brings.

 

[Adv. Edberg]

I don't mind not seeing him clowning around. But when he sets his mind on winning he's a joy to watch.

 

[VamosBamos987]

R.I.P Guru
Who else will teach the unworthy and the young how to perform at Roland Garros?

Assistant Professor Fabio Fognini, or should I say, Punditnini