TheLoneWolf
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You might be partially right. I've already said that Nadal is also responsible for not administering his tournament appearances more carefully. You can drop the "Working class hero" tune though, it ain't selling.
Nadal plays non mandatory event, complains about schedule
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reversef
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Thank you, I was going to reply. You did it perfectly.
jamesblakefan#1
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To the first bolded - Memphis and Washington are 500 events, the past couple of seasons Roddick has skipped Indy, which made tourney organizers none too happy, and now Indy is gone as an event.
To the 3rd - like someone else said, those events aren't in Spain. Fed doesn't play Gstaad anymore, Nole doesn't play the Serbian challenger events, does he? Spanish fans have plenty of opportunities to see Nadal, whether it's in Madrid or in DC. Also, Nadal isn't the only big Spaniard - sure he's the biggest, probably by miles, but Spanish fans also have Verdasco, JCF, Ferrero, and plenty others to cheer for. Sure Nadal is the biggest, but these events don't need Nadal in order to be successful.
To the 4th point - Nadal didn't have a problem skipping Queens and Wimbledon as defending champ, he shouldn't have a problem skipping Barcelona to ensure his health.
drakulie
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Perhpaps it ain't selling with you, because you don't work.
Commando Tennis Shorts
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Um, I would...gladly
SirGounder
Hall of Fame
Got to agree. He wants to play because it's his best surface, but is upset that he can't because the clay season is so short.
Commando Tennis Shorts
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So it should all be about Nadal?
You can't change up the schedule for one player. You don't see Roddick complaining that the grasscourt "season" is so short, as that's his best surface
You can't change up the schedule for one player. You don't see Roddick complaining that the grasscourt "season" is so short, as that's his best surface
You're saying Nadal takes out an onfire Hewitt, Roddick, and then possibly go through Murray who has beaten him the last two times they've played at slams, and THEN takes out Federer?
You're kidding me right?
drakulie
Talk Tennis Guru
when did Nadal get injured???
Right before his match against Soderling, because he just gave Hewitt the beatdown of his life the previous round.
Oh I thought the injury came when he realized he was going to lose to Soderling. Kinda like against Murray at the AO.
drakulie
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drakulie
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djokovicgonzalez2010
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How can anyone object to this thread? It is just...true. It is a fact this week is not mandatory.
TheLoneWolf
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Roddick might have been a problem, but I would have expected an in form Nadal to prevail in Wimbledon. Hewitt and Murray wouldn't have done anything to stop the defending champion. And as for Nadal taking out Federer, yeah that's completely outrageous (I mean, he really doesn't stand a chance whenever he and Fed play in Wimbledon finals, does he?) :lol:
TheLoneWolf
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Nadal has had to deal with tendinitis flare ups on a permanent basis for a while now. His knees have been and will continue to be a problem. And due to his style of play, issues like that are going to cause him much bigger problems than what they would cause someone like Federer. Plain and simple. If you need to see Nadal come limping out of a match to convince yourself of that, you simply will never be convinced. Even slight problems at such levels are bound to cause serious issues.
I think your theory goes something like: Nadal was completely healthy and was just taken out by an on fire Soderling. He couldn't deal with it mentally, and then he dropped Wimbledon because he was afraid like a little girl.
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TheLoneWolf
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Yeah, the knee thing is a coverup that has been painstakingly crafted by Rafa and Uncle Toni for years, with the help of CIA former operatives and the Pope.
jamesblakefan#1
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If Nadal had played, he still would have been less than 100% and could have easily lost to any of those guys, yes even Hewitt.
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nikdom
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Nadal's injuries sound like they need to start getting Social Security benefits. That's how old and tired these excuses are. If you're on the court you're fully fit and there are no excuses.
drakulie
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since when?
TheLoneWolf
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I think something like that has already started to happen, thankfully. I actually can see why Rafa hasn't been very smart about it. He's just not as calculative as someone like Roger, so it's hard for him to dial it down a little.
TheLoneWolf
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If he would have played in his shape, of course he wouldn't have gotten far. But I'm going with the ******* theory that his injuries are made up. Assuming that, a healthy Nadal (the defending champion) would have been favorite to reach the final and fight for the title against Fed.
TheLoneWolf
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Bunch of bologna that is. Yeah, everybody which is in the court is fully fit. Uh huh. Nobody ever gets injured, especially Nadal.
TheLoneWolf
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Only Nadal knows. We can only tell when he started actually showing visible signs of the problems. And it has been a long time. What has changed overtime is the gravity. It only makes sense that the problems get worse with age and increased strain. About anyone on tour would have been injured with all the stuff that Nadal did in that 12 month span between early 08 and early 09. Remember all the posts about Nadal being a beast and being a god? Well, Nadal is human and he broke.
But I predict that *******s everywhere will continue saying that Nadal's injuries are all made up. Can't blame you for it really. So keep at it. Here's how you'll know when Nadal's knees are OK: When he starts handing Fed's arse to him in Slam finals again. How's that for a diagnosis? :twisted:
Well he did claim injury at the AO against murray, but apparently it's more likely to occur when he's losing a match according to some here.
TheLoneWolf
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^^They must have played while you were still inside that poorly ventilated factory where you leave pieces of your life behind day by day while those elite brats at the ATP keep bringing in the millions. That's what you get for not practicing your 2HBH enough.
TheLoneWolf
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Incisive commentary, once again brought to you by the witty mind of ecurb. :lol:
Cool thanks! So you agree with it, I'm glad. Nadal is more likely to complain of injury when he is losing a match
--> called by the LoneWolf himself!
billnepill
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aphex
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dude, you have 83, yes 83 posts/day.
you are in no position to give this kind of advice to anyone.
aphex
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haha, yeah, i dont remember his name...you think it's the same nutjob?
drakulie
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I don't hit with a two-hander.
TheLoneWolf
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Correction: Completely new poster. Usually I have no time (and can't be bothered) to post, let alone 83 posts/day. I have to admit that putting into evidence people's poor debating skills and logical fallacies is kind of addictive.Welcome to this forum, completely new user
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TheLoneWolf
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I don't know if you are being facetious or not. Hint: I was.
TheLoneWolf
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This week I've been sick. Sadly, my average will start dropping soon. If you can prove I was that other nutjob, I'll convince Drakulie to wire you his complete life savings (factory money.) I hope you have a McDonalds nearby and some gas in your car's tank. :twisted:
drakulie
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TheLoneWolf
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^^Don't worry about it.
drakulie
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TheLoneWolf
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^^Wrong again.
TheLoneWolf
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Did I ever say it did? There's nothing to explain. Do your posts always make sense? No. You are the master of the non sequitur.
All you need to know is that Nadal has been injured. That is a fact.
drakulie
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TheLoneWolf
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^^Ask laptop girl, she has all the answers.
