UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
I am not up in arms, I don't mind the event at all, but it's realistically speaking just an exhibition event.
They need to throw in women in there. From the WTA, or just random topless...
Laver Cup..Whats the point?
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They need to throw in women in there. From the WTA, or just random topless...
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
fair enough.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Djokovic wasn't coming anyway. No one else is going to generate the same interest as Kyrgios or have a better shot in singles against Fedal than Kyrgios. Have to give the people what they want to see. Nadal doesn't have a permanent chip on his shoulder, so he moves on.
mbm0912
Hall of Fame
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
wtf?!
Totally useless, except for those making big money for a senseless exhibition. I am glad Novak is not wasting his time with it this year.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
No Djokovic wasn't coming anyway but this sure isn't going to make him rush to sign up for it again. Just saying. Nadal made his choice to come months ago anyway before this announcement and we already know how he feels about this dude. How are you so sure about where his stance is? I don't expect someone like you to get what I'm saying anyway so why waste your time and mine?
HetTheGreaterer
Banned
I think it’s about time to start a riot
Let's spam the entire GPPD with bring back like button threads
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
The only reason I replied was because there was insinuation that Djokovic would be a better judge of character than Federer and you have to expect some type of response to that.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Sorry but Kyrgios is a Federer a-$$ kisser and he kissed his a-$$ so he can cash in. I guess it worked. The way it looks is Federer rewarded him for his efforts even though he disrespected two legends and his peers this year. I expected for him to be invited but I'm just highlighting what I think is a difference between Djokovic and Federer. You are a Federer and Kyrgios fan so of course you don't see anything out of place. Why are you wasting both of our time?
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Fine, I'll stop wasting our time Nolefam. It's not like we're gonna get any likes for it anyway
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Fine, I'll stop wasting our time Nolefam. It's not like we're gonna get any likes for it anyway
Lol sorry we just disagree on this topic. We won't ever see eye to eye on Kyrgios. It is what it is. Yes bring back the damn likes. This sucks.
Enga
Hall of Fame
Its purpose is to have fun playing and watching tennis. It helps to expose the sport to make it more lucrative as a profession for the top players. It attempts to advance the sport by inventing creative formats that players and spectators enjoy. If you don't enjoy it, you don't have to watch it or play it. There are plenty enough players who decline to play it, and apparently plenty who refuse to watch it as well.
Breakpointerer
Legend
It's just 3 days
Op is a weird question. It’s the same as the point of any tournament - to get top players to play against each other, so that fans can watch.
For the players, the point is the money they are paid for it, plus potentially the chance to play acompetitive match against other top players in a lower pressure situation.
For the fans,the point is to see top players play against each other.
For the organizers, they presumably make money, if the amount they paythe players and for the venue is less than they bring in from ticket sales and advertising.
This is all about the same as for any other tournament.
For the players, the point is the money they are paid for it, plus potentially the chance to play acompetitive match against other top players in a lower pressure situation.
For the fans,the point is to see top players play against each other.
For the organizers, they presumably make money, if the amount they paythe players and for the venue is less than they bring in from ticket sales and advertising.
This is all about the same as for any other tournament.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
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OhYes
Guest
Oh brother...
So many genuine and honest emotions...
So many genuine and honest emotions...
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
It's fun. It's like the All-star break in others sports where players on separate teams get to play together for a change.
It's an exciting exo and should've stayed that way. Inexcusable that it retroactively counts as an official ATP event.
It's an exciting exo and should've stayed that way. Inexcusable that it retroactively counts as an official ATP event.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
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OhYes
Guest
Adorable stuff, where is Djoker?
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
My sentiments exactly about it.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah, but it means nothing even as an ATP event. No points, don't think titles, and only h2h (worthless anyways).
mbm0912
Hall of Fame
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.Oh brother...
So many genuine and honest emotions...
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
I don't know which looks more fake, Zverev or Rafa?
SaintPetros
Hall of Fame
For Freddie to make some more money since the poor guy donates all the rest he makes to charity.
Giverer
Giverer
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OhYes
Guest
Towny
Hall of Fame
Don't see the problem here. Tennis is entertainment. Tennis matches don't cure cancer. They don't achieve things of benefit to the world intrinsically. Their value is in that they are enjoyable to watch.
The Laver cup is entertaining. The players seem to enjoy it and it's fun to watch. I don't see why people take issue with it.
The Laver cup is entertaining. The players seem to enjoy it and it's fun to watch. I don't see why people take issue with it.
jm1980
Talk Tennis Guru
This. More money for Fed and his friends
Just an ego trip by Federer, and money making by his agents, with the ATP joining the show to get a piece of the action.
SaintPetros
Hall of Fame
Well said, oh Big One.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Old stick in the mud.
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Breakpointerer
Legend
exactly
mbm0912
Hall of Fame
Thorn in your side.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Pain in my
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OhYes
Guest
They don't show these kind of emotions even in most competitive matches.
And 5 Others
Rookie
Either ( @True Fanerer or @Breakpointerer ) and ( @Lleytonstation or @Spanglish72 ) need to change the Avis. Like right now!
Its more confusing than me liking a post - I need to be sure I am going after the right person
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Either ( @True Fanerer or @Breakpointerer ) and ( @Lleytonstation or @Spanglish72 ) need to change the Avis. Like right now!
Its more confusing than me liking a post - I need to be sure I am going after the right person
Mine has Djoker with the smaller piece of hardware to the left
And 5 Others
Rookie
Mine has Djoker with the smaller piece of hardware to the left
All the more reason to change it coz it's the other way round now
TheIntrovert
Hall of Fame
If Novak was such a noble man like you’re making him out to be in your imaginary scenario, he wouldn’t still be backing Gimelstob
TheIntrovert
Hall of Fame
I swear some people love to make out like their favourite player is some humble person who is as innocent as a daisy.
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
What they need to do is have 2 legends of the game (like Borg and Mac since they were the captains last edition) be captains and have a draft where all the players participating would be on a draft board. They way teams are way more balanaced, and it places a greater emphasis on the captains decision. There would be a lot more strategy involved to as you could pick a guy to play against a guy he matches better up with.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Two different situations since this is about someone publicly disrespecting your peers. Novak is reluctant to shun Gimelstob like some would like because he thinks he did a lot of good for the sport before his recent downfall. He was on the board since 2008 after all. I do know Djokovic did not defend Kyrgios like some others did when the Wawrinka situation went down so that is a similar situation.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Mine is a close up, much more adorable.Either ( @True Fanerer or @Breakpointerer ) and ( @Lleytonstation or @Spanglish72 ) need to change the Avis. Like right now!
Its more confusing than me liking a post - I need to be sure I am going after the right person
TheIntrovert
Hall of Fame
Exactly. One is far more severe than the other and Djokovic is reluctant to do the ‘right’ thing in the more severe one. So how are we supposed to know what he would do in feds position in a matter of just some bad words?
In my view, the wawrinka situation was worse than this, but let’s say they’re comparable. Then I’d make the judgement that Novak is fine to say a few words and condemn a person, but isn’t as strong when it comes to actually laying down a punishment and condemning the perpetrator when he has control, or that he isn’t as willing to do so if doing so would take away from his personal aim, both conclusions that can be made based upon the Gimelstob debacle. So saying Novak wouldn’t have done the same as roger who’s in a similar authoritarian position as Novak, is pure fantasy.
Breakpointerer
Legend
Lol mine is only Fed while @True Fanerer has a bt of Djoker in hisEither ( @True Fanerer or @Breakpointerer ) and ( @Lleytonstation or @Spanglish72 ) need to change the Avis. Like right now!
Its more confusing than me liking a post - I need to be sure I am going after the right person
Agree with you on @Spanglish72 and @Lleytonstation though, really confusing
