John Isner has won heart today....

[HetTheGreaterer]

I really admire this guy's gamesmanship and sportsmanship...
Did manage to take it to the last point,
Even if he couldn't move, he didn't give up or retire from the match.
You've made me your fan, big Johnny...
Wishing you quick recovery and a very good season ahead...


(Coming from a fed fan)

 

[Terry Tibbs]

Fully agree. Great effort from him to see the game out when he could barely move. He knew it would be a disappointing way for Federer to take the title by a retirement.

 

[Steve0904]

The only reason he never retired is because he was so close to the finish anyway. I respect that he played it out, but I wouldn't have ragged on him if he retired earlier in the set, which he would've.

 

[weakera]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

 

[MeatTornado]

There was never a chance he was going to walk away.

He has way too much respect for Roger and that entire tournament to retire in that spot.

 

[jm1980]

Ugh, just like yesterday's WTA final. Another dud with a hobbled finalist.

 

[Third Serve]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

So you're telling me it takes over a year to get from the Miami quarters to the Miami final? Well, I guess you learn something new everyday

 

[Steve0904]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

Jesus, it's bad enough that Isner's even in the top 10.

 

[BeatlesFan]

If you notice what Fed said in the trophy ceremony, he made it plain the injury of Isner wasn't serious.

 

[tennis_pro]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

another Miami title for Fed

how's rafa's MC training session btw? the knee fully recovered, no?

 

[True Fanerer]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

Incorrect.

Anderson.

 

[TimeToPlaySets]

Actually, as John was limping around, all I could think was that he's a fool to keep playing.
Why risk destroying your foot when the match is clearly lost?

He's a PRO, not a rec hack with a desk job.
ATP pros are one injury from being homeless.
When you're injured, YOU STOP, unless tennis is just a hobby.

In one minute, he could have made a week long injury into a career ending disaster.

 

[Nadal_Django]

If you notice what Fed said in the trophy ceremony, he made it plain the injury of Isner wasn't serious.

So you believe moar in what Roger says rather than your own eyes.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

Two top 8 wins at the ATP finals

 

[BeatlesFan]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

 

[thrust]

First of all, Isner was lucky the Felix gifted him their match. John got his butt kicked in the first set then all of a sudden when it looked like the same would happen in the second he fakes a serious injury, IMO, to have an excuse for losing so bad. Whatever, there was not way John was going to win today, because of Roger's great play, which is probably why the stadium was not full today. Why would anyone dive miles, pay 40 dollars to park to see such a one sided match as it was obvious from this weeks play that Isner had no chance against Roger, healthy or not.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

The only reason he never retired is because he was so close to the finish anyway. I respect that he played it out, but I wouldn't have ragged on him if he retired earlier in the set, which he would've.

Well, what I said wasn't about just taking it to end..it was about trying and rallying..
Isner did force an error from rogi and stretched him a bit. He didn't tank. That's what I wanted to say

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

First of all, Isner was lucky the Felix gifted him their match. John got his butt kicked in the first set then all of a sudden when it looked like the same would happen in the second he fakes a serious injury, IMO, to have an excuse for losing so bad. Whatever, there was not way John was going to win today, because of Roger's great play, which is probably why the stadium was not full today. Why would anyone dive miles, pay 40 dollars to park to see such a one sided match as it was obvious from this weeks play that Isner had no chance against Roger, healthy or not.

Be a little kind towards the big man please...
Not everyone create fake injuries

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Two top 8 wins at the ATP finals

Another one at paris masters

 

[True Fanerer]

First of all, Isner was lucky the Felix gifted him their match. John got his butt kicked in the first set then all of a sudden when it looked like the same would happen in the second he fakes a serious injury, IMO, to have an excuse for losing so bad. Whatever, there was not way John was going to win today, because of Roger's great play, which is probably why the stadium was not full today. Why would anyone dive miles, pay 40 dollars to park to see such a one sided match as it was obvious from this weeks play that Isner had no chance against Roger, healthy or not.

The 2nd set was on serve when the injury appeared, so that's BS.

 

[tennisaddict]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

Anderson not in top 10 ?

 

[Steve0904]

If you notice what Fed said in the trophy ceremony, he made it plain the injury of Isner wasn't serious.

And how would Fed know that?

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Anderson not in top 10 ?

Also thiem, anderson and nishikori weren't top 10 during last year's indoor season

 

[tennisaddict]

I really admire this guy's gamesmanship and sportsmanship...
Did manage to take it to the last point,
Even if he couldn't move, he didn't give up or retire from the match.
You've made me your fan, big Johnny...
Wishing you quick recovery and a very good season ahead...


(Coming from a fed fan)

He was good in gamesmanship or sportsmanship?

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

He was good in gamesmanship or sportsmanship?

Gamesmanship throughout the tourney till final
Sportsmanship in the final (did not watch any of his matches before final)

 

[Red Rick]

Won more heart than FAA @ak24alive

 

[ak24alive]

Won more heart than FAA @ak24alive

Lol.. I was about to make a joke on that actually

 

[ak24alive]

He should donate the extraa heart to FAA.
It would be good for tennis.

 

[asifallasleep]

He may have won if he had worn his MAGA cap. It's fake news that Federer won. Fed and Isner are polar opposites when it comes to political ideologies. Fed is my guy, clearly.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

How many has Rafa?

 

[smoledman]

I don't know why he finished that last game on one leg instead of retiring. Not a good example to young players, because he probably hurt himself worse. I definitely appreciate the Kyrgios/Monfils approach of retire early & often.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

How many has Rafa?

Federer and Nadal both have now played five Miami finals each. Their record.

Federer 4-1
Nadal 0-5

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Federer and Nadal both have now played five Miami finals each. Their record.

Federer 4-1
Nadal 0-5

Yes, yes.

He was congratulating Federer on his first top 10 win for 2019, and I asked him how many Rafa has.

Just wanted to make sure that I haven't missed to congratulate RAFA on the same feat.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Yes, yes.

He was congratulating Federer on his first top 10 win for 2019, and I asked him how many Rafa has.

Just wanted to make sure that I haven't missed to congratulate RAFA on the same feat.

Right. OK.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Federer and Nadal both have now played five Miami finals each. Their record.

Federer 4-1
Nadal 0-5

I think he's lost 2 finals to rogi and 2 to joker...
Who was the other player to beat him???

 

[weakera]

How many has Rafa?

10 wins over current top 10 players for Rafa in the last year despite a very limited schedule

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I think he's lost 2 finals to rogi and 2 to joker...
Who was the other player to beat him???

Davydenko.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Thiem MC18
Zverev ROM18
JMDP RG18
Thiem RG18
JMDP WIM18
Cilic CAN18
Thiem USO18


Which are the 3 wins I am missing here???

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Davydenko.

He does seem to have a big problem with guys who have N.D. as their name.

 

[Fedeonic]

Fed and Isner are polar opposites when it comes to political ideologies. Fed is my guy, clearly.

Do you have any info about Federer's political positions? In fact, Federer as a typical Swiss, must be neutral.

 

[Steve0904]

Federer and Nadal both have now played five Miami finals each. Their record.

Federer 4-1
Nadal 0-5

And Federer's loss came to Agassi way back in 2002 in BO5 format. Just trivia, not saying anything about peaks or primes or any of that garbage.

 

[Deon Sanders]

And Federer's loss came to Agassi way back in 2002 in BO5 format. Just trivia, not saying anything about peaks or primes or any of that garbage.

You are right

Peak tennis era was 2001-2008

 

[Deleted member 77403]

And Federer's loss came to Agassi way back in 2002 in BO5 format. Just trivia, not saying anything about peaks or primes or any of that garbage.

Interestingly enough, Federer and Nadal made their first ever big final in Miami, and both lost.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[MajesticTennisManiac]

Thiem MC18
Zverev ROM18
JMDP RG18
Thiem RG18
JMDP WIM18
Cilic CAN18
Thiem USO18


Which are the 3 wins I am missing here???

Dimitrov MC 2018 SF
Goffin Barcelona SF
Zverev Davis Cup

8-1 on clay
2-2 on HC

 

[Night Slasher]

Yes, yes.

He was congratulating Federer on his first top 10 win for 2019, and I asked him how many Rafa has.

Just wanted to make sure that I haven't missed to congratulate RAFA on the same feat.

LOL

 

[Addxyz]

Why didn't Roger drop shot every shot in the last game? Unwritten rule like underhand serves?


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[Mr.Lob]

 

[Shangri La]

Congratulations to Roger on his first top 10 win in over a year!

One more if someone didnt chicken out at IW SF.

 

[asifallasleep]

Do you have any info about Federer's political positions? In fact, Federer as a typical Swiss, must be neutral.

Fed's charities and philanthropic efforts are well publicized.