Novak Djokovic - My thoughts on his current situation

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No, thank you for the post!

But my question is why you were intending to leave at the end of the year. You surely are not thinking of leaving for good, are you?

This is what I posted on this thread. :)

OK, since so many are asking, I might as well say it. The Hitman is retiring in more ways than one, yes, I am finishing off my competitive fitness and bodybuilding lifestyle, but I will be getting engaged next year to a very wonderful lady, and probably married very soon after that. Time to start a family. I am also going to be spending a lot of time next year focusing on my new online fitness business, so I will be spending a lot time getting that off the ground, that will take a lot of effort to make it a success, but I have game plan. Unfortunately all these things mean I won't really have time to stay an active member here with all of you.
 
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Please please please don't go! :(

I sent you message. :(

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This is what I posted on this thread. :)

OK, since so many are asking, I might as well say it. The Hitman is retiring in more ways than one, yes, I am finishing off my competitive fitness and bodybuilding lifestyle, but I will be getting engaged next year to a very wonderful lady, and probably married very soon after that. Time to start a family. I am also going to be spending a lot of time next year focusing on my new online fitness business, so I will be spending a lot time getting that off the ground, that will take a lot of effort to make it a success, but I have game plan. Unfortunately all these things mean I won't really have time to stay an active member here with all of you.
I understand, Hitman. Congratulations on all the great life changes you are about to embark on, and I sincerely wish you the best with everything. How about maybe only posting 15 minutes a week?

Your girlfriend is gorgeous, by the way (*). Way to go.





(*) Even though she is not Sureshs. ;)
 
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I understand, Hitman. Congratulations on all the great life changes you are about to embark on, and I sincerely wish you the best with everything. How about maybe only posting 15 minutes a week?

Your girlfriend is gorgeous, by the way (*). Way to go.





(*) Even though she is not Sureshs. ;)

Thank you for your kind words Rusty. I always enjoyed our conversations, I know you have a good heart. Even when you pretend to be a troll. ;)
 
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I am so sad. I won't see your posts anymore. I regret not talking to you earlier. I understand you. But I still want you to always be here. Please take care.

Please don't be sad. Remember what I said to you, and you don't have to lurk all the time, there are a lot of good members here that you can really enjoy communicating with. Be happy, you are a very sweet person. :)
 
Thank you for your kind words Rusty. I always enjoyed our conversations, I know you have a good heart. Even when you pretend to be a troll. ;)
Offline I'm Mr. Nice. Online I'm your worst nightmare (not yours, just other trolls'). ;)

The feeling is mutual, my friend. I seriously wish you could at least log a few minutes a week, but I understand you know your priorities. Good for you. :)
 

adil1972

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Thank you for such warm and kind words, the pleasure has been all mine! :)



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You never once failed to put a smile on my face. You have a unique talent, I hope you know that. Thank you. :)



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Thank you, you humble me with your words my friend. They really do mean a lot! :) Maybe there will be one final Hitman post.



Most of the people here are great, it's just my time.



I used to do free lance writing back in college to help pay for books, exams and things. The writing just kind of stayed with me and became an extension of who I am.

if you dont mind me asking so what do you do now i mean what kind of job you have now
 

eagletennis

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This is what I posted on this thread. :)

OK, since so many are asking, I might as well say it. The Hitman is retiring in more ways than one, yes, I am finishing off my competitive fitness and bodybuilding lifestyle, but I will be getting engaged next year to a very wonderful lady, and probably married very soon after that. Time to start a family. I am also going to be spending a lot of time next year focusing on my new online fitness business, so I will be spending a lot time getting that off the ground, that will take a lot of effort to make it a success, but I have game plan. Unfortunately all these things mean I won't really have time to stay an active member here with all of you.
Hahhahaha believe me man you gonna need this forum especially if you have kids.Marriage and kids are great but smt you just gotta space out for a bit and whats better than to come here and have deep arguments about peoplewho hit small ball over the net.Its a great stress relief
B.T.W.congrats man.Marriage is great just go with the "Yes dear"and you will have no problems in marrige ever
 

Garhi Shot First

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@joekapa

OK, sorry about the delay for this, I am not around due to pre-contest training and my bodybuilding competitions, and I will most likely be leaving this site by the end of the year once I finish up, but you wanted my thoughts about Djokovic and I will honor your request. Imagine...Your whole life growing up, you work towards one goal, and that is being the best tennis player in the world, being number one and winning Wimbledon – That was what the world was like when Djokovic started first watching tennis, the first ever event he watched while his country was going through the most difficult time in its history, but as he watched his hero Sampras triumph at Wimbledon again and again, everything was changing. Sampras was changing tennis, it was becoming more than just about winning Wimbledon and becoming number one, it was becoming about being the GOAT. Pete had a different mindset to the ones that can before him, he wanted to achieve greatness in a truly definitive way, compiling record after record, he was the one that started to deepen the emphasis on slams in becoming the GOAT, the year end number ones, the weeks at number one, the domination of Wimbledon. Sampras was changing the goal posts and redefining what greatness meant. As Djokovic matured, watching his idol hold all the big records, he was leaving the war that plagued his childhood behind, but little did he know at the time that he was about to step straight into the middle of an even bigger war, one that would be deeply entwined in his adult life and long remembered after he is gone.

A war between two titans of the game that had been waging already for several years, and nothing like it had been seen before. Roger and Rafa were deeply entangled in their own personal war for greatness, with the silhouette of Pete in the background. For Novak, he had two choices, the first was to step aside and allow these two legends to make history, or he refuses to bow down and wants to become the legend he always dreamed of when he was child...For him the choice was obvious. Roger at that point was redefining tennis, he knew that if he was to ascend to the throne that everyone was expecting him to, and surpass Pete, he had to do the one thing that Pete couldn’t do, and that is win Roland Garros. To take him to the pinnacle, he needed a more complete resume that even the great Sampras before him, and it took immense mental fortitude, drive, willpower, determination for Roger to set and then pursue year after year such ambitious goals for himself...however we all know that Rafa was growing into the Clay GOAT and thwarting Roger, and not only thwarting him, but in the process building up his own legacy. Roger and Rafa was two equal, and opposing forces that powerfully clashed with ferocity on the court, and in the record books. All surface domination, winning all slams, stock piling masters events – they were adding even more to the GOAT requirements than even Pete did. Their compelling rivalry, and ability to push each to shockingly insane levels left everyone else in aftermath.

Novak pretty began his career surrounded by these two supernovas, a completely unprecedented situation. He fought them, got beaten, came back stronger, got beaten again, and came back stronger again. The more they showed their superior play, the more lessons he learnt, it was baptism by fire, he was being moulded by Roger and Rafa. They began to create the Novak that we now know, and as he got better, as he started to increase his level, as he got stronger, he forged with them two of the greatest rivalries ever seen in the history of the game – He had no choice, Fedal had taken the landscape that Pete had put together, and turned it upside down. Now Novak knew that he needed everything they had, the Slam record, weeks at number one, the career slam, the WTFs, the year ends, the masters titles, the all surface domination. Anything less would be seen as a failure, the stakes had become so high, the expectations so grand. He kicked, scratched and clawed his way up the mountain, but those scars that Roger and Rafa gave him in battle were slowly building up. Roland Garros...If ever he wanted to have his name to be said in the same breath as theirs, he couldn’t have a gap that big in his resume, even if he put together outstanding records everywhere. It drove him on, losing those epics to Roger, Rafa and Stan in Paris, but everything was building up inside, almost like a coiled spring just waiting to be released. Living every minute of your professional life chasing two of the greatest players to have ever played the game, while also thinking about the legacies of Pete, and even Laver, it has to take a toll...it just has to. The mental, emotional, and physical burden you have to go through day in and day out, week after week, month after month, year after year, and have the heart of a lion to keep taking the beatings, the setbacks, the heartbreaks, and then to finally hold that ever elusive RG title. To capture that unicorn, after looking in the mirror, looking into your eyes and telling yourself that you are good enough even when there are the doubters and naysayers that say or hope you never will. RG released everything out of his system in a powerful avalanche of relief.

RG had become like a double edged sword, because in his relentless pursuit to capture the title, Novak created without a doubt the greatest 18 months ever in the history of the game, Roger and Rafa had set the standards of what he must need to do, if he ever dared to walk amongst them. The all court surface domination, the masters titles haul, the WTF haul, slams on all surfaces...you simply were not allowed a weak point. To stand amongst them, almost destroyed Novak. I don’t think he ever truly recovered since RG, that spring uncoiled within and everything was released. So you ask me why Novak is the way he is now, it is because you can only fight so hard and so passionately for so long, it is in this flaw that legends likes Roger, Rafa and Novak truly leave their legacy behind, because it is in this you see their human side, and understand it was a human who put together a superhuman effort.

If there was not a Roger and a Rafa, there would never have been a Novak
Beautifully stated, @Hitman . I love how you put it as the buildup of tension in a spring and how the spring uncoiled after RG. The urgency and determination of that coil tension that we saw at the USO last year is still one of my favorite moments in his career. I have a lot of deep respect for his fighting spirit and his respect for the game and for himself, and for his talent, which is extraordinary. To me, he will always be one of the great champions of the sport.

I have not been around very much lately, either, but I will miss you if/when you leave. You have always been a joy to read. I have enjoyed our friendly chats in the live match threads. :) Good luck with your competitions and with wherever you are headed in your life. <3

EDIT: Ahh, I just saw that you are building a new business and possibly getting married! All the best wishes for that. You are the Hitman. You will prevail in all things! :cool:;)
 
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This is what I posted on this thread. :)

OK, since so many are asking, I might as well say it. The Hitman is retiring in more ways than one, yes, I am finishing off my competitive fitness and bodybuilding lifestyle, but I will be getting engaged next year to a very wonderful lady, and probably married very soon after that. Time to start a family. I am also going to be spending a lot of time next year focusing on my new online fitness business, so I will be spending a lot time getting that off the ground, that will take a lot of effort to make it a success, but I have game plan. Unfortunately all these things mean I won't really have time to stay an active member here with all of you.

"For a time, I considered sparing your wretched little planet Cybertron. But, now, you shall witness...its dismemberment!".

Good luck, man, and have a nice life! ;)
 
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Offline I'm Mr. Nice. Online I'm your worst nightmare (not yours, just other trolls'). ;)

The feeling is mutual, my friend. I seriously wish you could at least log a few minutes a week, but I understand you know your priorities. Good for you. :)

Take care of yourself my friend, until we meet again. :)

if you dont mind me asking so what do you do now i mean what kind of job you have now

All my work is related to fitness, personal training, nutritional planning, etc.

Hahhahaha believe me man you gonna need this forum especially if you have kids.Marriage and kids are great but smt you just gotta space out for a bit and whats better than to come here and have deep arguments about peoplewho hit small ball over the net.Its a great stress relief
B.T.W.congrats man.Marriage is great just go with the "Yes dear"and you will have no problems in marrige ever

I am practicing the Yes dear by looking in mirror every day and repeating the words. LOL. Thanks for your kind words. :)

LOL ! All Best HM ! ;-)


Jonny.

Thanks JonnyMac! I enjoyed our conversations. You just keep getting filthy stinkin' rich. ;)

Beautifully stated, @Hitman . I love how you put it as the buildup of tension in a spring and how the spring uncoiled after RG. The urgency and determination of that coil tension that we saw at the USO last year is still one of my favorite moments in his career. I have a lot of deep respect for his fighting spirit and his respect for the game and for himself, and for his talent, which is extraordinary. To me, he will always be one of the great champions of the sport.

I have not been around very much lately, either, but I will miss you if/when you leave. You have always been a joy to read. I have enjoyed our friendly chats in the live match threads. :) Good luck with your competitions and with wherever you are headed in your life. <3

EDIT: Ahh, I just saw that you are building a new business and possibly getting married! All the best wishes for that. You are the Hitman. You will prevail in all things! :cool:;)

You were always a sweetheart to me, and I will miss our lighthearted exchanges. Please take care of yourself. You are the darling of TTW. :)

"For a time, I considered sparing your wretched little planet Cybertron. But, now, you shall witness...its dismemberment!".

Good luck, man, and have a nice life! ;)

"Dinobots! Destroy Devastator!"

"Me Grimlock love challenge!"

"Punny little Autobot, you lack even Prime's courage. Come out, we all must die someday."

"Not today Galvatron!"

I loved our exchanges, thanks for the kind words and I wish you well also. :)
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
@joekapa

OK, sorry about the delay for this, I am not around due to pre-contest training and my bodybuilding competitions, and I will most likely be leaving this site by the end of the year once I finish up, but you wanted my thoughts about Djokovic and I will honor your request. Imagine...Your whole life growing up, you work towards one goal, and that is being the best tennis player in the world, being number one and winning Wimbledon – That was what the world was like when Djokovic started first watching tennis, the first ever event he watched while his country was going through the most difficult time in its history, but as he watched his hero Sampras triumph at Wimbledon again and again, everything was changing. Sampras was changing tennis, it was becoming more than just about winning Wimbledon and becoming number one, it was becoming about being the GOAT. Pete had a different mindset to the ones that can before him, he wanted to achieve greatness in a truly definitive way, compiling record after record, he was the one that started to deepen the emphasis on slams in becoming the GOAT, the year end number ones, the weeks at number one, the domination of Wimbledon. Sampras was changing the goal posts and redefining what greatness meant. As Djokovic matured, watching his idol hold all the big records, he was leaving the war that plagued his childhood behind, but little did he know at the time that he was about to step straight into the middle of an even bigger war, one that would be deeply entwined in his adult life and long remembered after he is gone.

A war between two titans of the game that had been waging already for several years, and nothing like it had been seen before. Roger and Rafa were deeply entangled in their own personal war for greatness, with the silhouette of Pete in the background. For Novak, he had two choices, the first was to step aside and allow these two legends to make history, or he refuses to bow down and wants to become the legend he always dreamed of when he was child...For him the choice was obvious. Roger at that point was redefining tennis, he knew that if he was to ascend to the throne that everyone was expecting him to, and surpass Pete, he had to do the one thing that Pete couldn’t do, and that is win Roland Garros. To take him to the pinnacle, he needed a more complete resume that even the great Sampras before him, and it took immense mental fortitude, drive, willpower, determination for Roger to set and then pursue year after year such ambitious goals for himself...however we all know that Rafa was growing into the Clay GOAT and thwarting Roger, and not only thwarting him, but in the process building up his own legacy. Roger and Rafa was two equal, and opposing forces that powerfully clashed with ferocity on the court, and in the record books. All surface domination, winning all slams, stock piling masters events – they were adding even more to the GOAT requirements than even Pete did. Their compelling rivalry, and ability to push each to shockingly insane levels left everyone else in aftermath.

Novak pretty began his career surrounded by these two supernovas, a completely unprecedented situation. He fought them, got beaten, came back stronger, got beaten again, and came back stronger again. The more they showed their superior play, the more lessons he learnt, it was baptism by fire, he was being moulded by Roger and Rafa. They began to create the Novak that we now know, and as he got better, as he started to increase his level, as he got stronger, he forged with them two of the greatest rivalries ever seen in the history of the game – He had no choice, Fedal had taken the landscape that Pete had put together, and turned it upside down. Now Novak knew that he needed everything they had, the Slam record, weeks at number one, the career slam, the WTFs, the year ends, the masters titles, the all surface domination. Anything less would be seen as a failure, the stakes had become so high, the expectations so grand. He kicked, scratched and clawed his way up the mountain, but those scars that Roger and Rafa gave him in battle were slowly building up. Roland Garros...If ever he wanted to have his name to be said in the same breath as theirs, he couldn’t have a gap that big in his resume, even if he put together outstanding records everywhere. It drove him on, losing those epics to Roger, Rafa and Stan in Paris, but everything was building up inside, almost like a coiled spring just waiting to be released. Living every minute of your professional life chasing two of the greatest players to have ever played the game, while also thinking about the legacies of Pete, and even Laver, it has to take a toll...it just has to. The mental, emotional, and physical burden you have to go through day in and day out, week after week, month after month, year after year, and have the heart of a lion to keep taking the beatings, the setbacks, the heartbreaks, and then to finally hold that ever elusive RG title. To capture that unicorn, after looking in the mirror, looking into your eyes and telling yourself that you are good enough even when there are the doubters and naysayers that say or hope you never will. RG released everything out of his system in a powerful avalanche of relief.

RG had become like a double edged sword, because in his relentless pursuit to capture the title, Novak created without a doubt the greatest 18 months ever in the history of the game, Roger and Rafa had set the standards of what he must need to do, if he ever dared to walk amongst them. The all court surface domination, the masters titles haul, the WTF haul, slams on all surfaces...you simply were not allowed a weak point. To stand amongst them, almost destroyed Novak. I don’t think he ever truly recovered since RG, that spring uncoiled within and everything was released. So you ask me why Novak is the way he is now, it is because you can only fight so hard and so passionately for so long, it is in this flaw that legends likes Roger, Rafa and Novak truly leave their legacy behind, because it is in this you see their human side, and understand it was a human who put together a superhuman effort.

If there was not a Roger and a Rafa, there would never have been a Novak
This is a beautiful post! But I just think Novak is a bit weary physically and mentally after an absolute domination of almost 2 years. He needs to recharge. Of course he will age too. But there will be more great moments. I don't think he's done yet.
ETA: don't go completely!!!! You can just peek in from time to time even if you're busy.
 
Take care of yourself my friend, until we meet again. :)



All my work is related to fitness, personal training, nutritional planning, etc.



I am practicing the Yes dear by looking in mirror every day and repeating the words. LOL. Thanks for your kind words. :)



Thanks JonnyMac! I enjoyed our conversations. You just keep getting filthy stinkin' rich. ;)



You were always a sweetheart to me, and I will miss our lighthearted exchanges. Please take care of yourself. You are the darling of TTW. :)



"Dinobots! Destroy Devastator!"

"Me Grimlock love challenge!"

"Punny little Autobot, you lack even Prime's courage. Come out, we all must die someday."

"Not today Galvatron!"

I loved our exchanges, thanks for the kind words and I wish you well also. :)
Hitman, if you need some help with your online business (like a logo or something like that) let me know. Free of charge, of course.
 
This is a beautiful post! But I just think Novak is a bit weary physically and mentally after an absolute domination of almost 2 years. He needs to recharge. Of course he will age too. But there will be more great moments. I don't think he's done yet.
ETA: don't go completely!!!! You can just peek in from time to time even if you're busy.
I agree Djokovic needs to recharge. May I suggest a method?

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This is a beautiful post! But I just think Novak is a bit weary physically and mentally after an absolute domination of almost 2 years. He needs to recharge. Of course he will age too. But there will be more great moments. I don't think he's done yet.
ETA: don't go completely!!!! You can just peek in from time to time even if you're busy.

Take care of yourself Vero!! :)

Hitman, if you need some help with your online business (like a logo or something like that) let me know. Free of charge, of course.

Thanks Rusty. :)
 
A "failed at everything" ethnically confused boy offers help in the full knowledge that it would be never used (because of the knowledge that it will be absolute and utter ****).

Was that clear enough?

:cool:
LOL. You are a sad human being. Even for someone who aspires to be a German national. :D

Poor Tennis_Hands. Poor, poor.

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"Get back in line, Tennis_Hands. Right behind Amir and Mohammed!"

;)
 
LOL. You are a sad human being. Even for someone who aspires to be a German national. :D

Poor Tennis_Hands. Poor, poor.

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"Get back in line, Tennis_Hands. Right behind Amir and Mohammed!"

;)

That kind of attitude and knowledge help me know what you represent, so thank you for yet another detour to your personality.

I laughed as hearthily as Nicolas Cage, when I saw your generous proposal to Hitman.

A guy who has nothing valuable to offer can be so generous at offering ****.

:cool:
 
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Final goodbye to all my friends here. I said it before, and I will say it again, I wouldn't change the six and half years of my life that I spent here with all of you for anything. I had a blast with all of you, if I offended anyone in any way during my time here, I apologize. And I hope you all enjoy the rest of your time here and the many upcoming tennis seasons. Be good to each other. Remember, sport is a universal language and it is meant to bring us together...My other half is calling me, it's time for The Hitman to go. Goodbye TTW. :)

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Final goodbye to all my friends here. I said it before, and I will say it again, I wouldn't change the six and half years of my life that I spent here with all of you for anything. I had a blast with all of you, if I offended anyone in any way during my time here, I apologize. And I hope you all enjoy the rest of your time here and the many upcoming tennis seasons. Be good to each other. Remember, sport is a universal language and it is meant to bring us together...My other half is calling me, it's time for The Hitman to go. Goodbye TTW. :)

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It was a pleasure meeting you, Hitman. Best of luck to you in everything. You deserve it.
 
Also, you are projecting. I used to make a living with Photoshop before I graduated from College (in case you don't know, College is a place where people get University degrees. You are probably not familiar with that term).

:D

I actually believe you.

Photoshopping is the easiest way for a a kid that has spend most of its time playing computer games and doing nothing else for its development to make some cash in an environment full of fools (i.e. not requiring any level of real quality).

Also, if you ever graduated from College (and that is a big IF) you graduated with a ****ty knowledge (and probably marks) in a low level institution that allowed you to go for the worst jobs (which would also explain your presence here and your posting history).

Oh, and, don't worry what I am familiar with.

It is more than you will ever be able to anticipate.

Off you go.

:cool:
 
The people who really know me here know what I graduated in (one of the highest paying majors, plus one of the hardest majors, so actually 2 majors), and what companies I've worked for.

I am willing to wager I make more money than you do, and that I work far less time than you do. Then again, surpassing the achievements of a Slovak/Czech/Pole aspiring to be a German who proclaims to be working "inside the service box, the business end" (LOL, good one!) is no great feat.

Did you hear yet from Aung Angela (the former Soviet citizen)? :D

You have no idea what kind of everyday life top-professionals have and it shows, so I believed your previous post, but not this one.

As for the rest, you just will have to give it a rest (or not, depending on whether you want to entertain me more), because you are going nowhere with your guesses.

:cool:
 

Krish872007

Talk Tennis Guru
Final goodbye to all my friends here. I said it before, and I will say it again, I wouldn't change the six and half years of my life that I spent here with all of you for anything. I had a blast with all of you, if I offended anyone in any way during my time here, I apologize. And I hope you all enjoy the rest of your time here and the many upcoming tennis seasons. Be good to each other. Remember, sport is a universal language and it is meant to bring us together...My other half is calling me, it's time for The Hitman to go. Goodbye TTW. :)

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Thanks for everything, Hitman!

Gone (temporarily?), but never forgotten.
 
You are infering things I didn't say. All I said is that I probably make more money than you do, and that I most definitely work less hours than you do. That's all I said. In order to be a "top professional" you need to give up your life, or to be willing to have it become something losely resembling one, where your job takes over as your main concern and purpose in life. Am I describing you? Does your passion for janitorial work really supersede everything else? LOL

Now you are talking about someone, who gathers his information from the newspapers and the Internet.

Anyone, who has put that much effort in graduating "one of the highest paying majors, plus one of the hardest majors, so actually 2 majors" (and it IS a hard work to get through even one such), would be very concerned about what kind of product (as an actual product and as personal product) comes out of his existence, let alone throw everything aside to live a life as an internet troll on a forum dedicated to sport that he doesn't even play.

I am not going to list the other (personal) points that are evident in your overall behaviour that are problematic in regard of what you are or have said in the past.

All in all, in your next incarnation (on any internet forum of your liking as this seems to be your destiny) you should try harder in constructing your desired image.

This one is irredeemably compromised.

:cool:
 

I Am Finnish

Bionic Poster
Final goodbye to all my friends here. I said it before, and I will say it again, I wouldn't change the six and half years of my life that I spent here with all of you for anything. I had a blast with all of you, if I offended anyone in any way during my time here, I apologize. And I hope you all enjoy the rest of your time here and the many upcoming tennis seasons. Be good to each other. Remember, sport is a universal language and it is meant to bring us together...My other half is calling me, it's time for The Hitman to go. Goodbye TTW. :)

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Time to say good bye you will be missed :(

I wish you all the best


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La Grande

G.O.A.T.
Final goodbye to all my friends here. I said it before, and I will say it again, I wouldn't change the six and half years of my life that I spent here with all of you for anything. I had a blast with all of you, if I offended anyone in any way during my time here, I apologize. And I hope you all enjoy the rest of your time here and the many upcoming tennis seasons. Be good to each other. Remember, sport is a universal language and it is meant to bring us together...My other half is calling me, it's time for The Hitman to go. Goodbye TTW. :)

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Till next time, friend :)
 
I am not worried about my image here. That allows me to say things the way I see them. Why would someone with actual achievements worry about image in an internet forum?

You, on the other hand... "From inside the service box... the business end". LOL

Once you have accepted that everybody think of you as a troll without taste, knowledge or purpose (aside from drawing attention to his persona) I guess it is pretty difficult to be worried that the people will think of you as such.

And you have made yet another amusing guess.

But I should not let be sucked in that kind of longish exchange of posts with you.

At some point the amusement factor wears out and it becomes a bit like a match between Nadal and Simon (at least from thepoint of mind-numbing experience from reading your posts).

Also, the tennis is over so maybe time for other things.

:cool:
 

randomtoss

Semi-Pro
Final goodbye to all my friends here. I said it before, and I will say it again, I wouldn't change the six and half years of my life that I spent here with all of you for anything. I had a blast with all of you, if I offended anyone in any way during my time here, I apologize. And I hope you all enjoy the rest of your time here and the many upcoming tennis seasons. Be good to each other. Remember, sport is a universal language and it is meant to bring us together...My other half is calling me, it's time for The Hitman to go. Goodbye TTW. :)

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Goodbye Hitman! I wish you all the best in this new adventure! We will miss your insightful and balanced poasts...
 
Request @Rusty Shackleford and @Tennis_Hands to delete your posts in this thread.

@Hitman is a great guy and we may come back to this farewell thread more times in the future and we don't want this personal argument to live its life in his thread.
Yes, I would ask the moderators to please delete my posts at least. And my apologies to the great Hitman, who doesn't deserve this.
 

every7

Hall of Fame
Farewell @Hitman .....

Thanks for your posts, and for being a much-needed voice of reason on the boards.

Please come back and guest-post whenever you have free time.

The board needs more people with busy off-line lives adding much-needed sanity and clarity to TTW.

Good luck in the future and continue to enjoy tennis.
 

wangs78

Legend
To follow on the OP's post, I think in general people from all walks in life tend to perform the best when there is a challenge - some great mountain to climb. Rafa had Roger, Novak had Roger and Rafa, and Murray had all three, with Djokovic being his main, final, obstacle. It is not surprising at all that players fade a bit after climbing that big summit. But I will say that of his contemporaries, thus far Roger has shown the greatest resilience after climbing his Everest. His drive and ability to keep coming back over and over is unprecedented and has to be due to a love for the sport that is truly extraordinary (as well as prodigious talent that even age has yet to defeat). For me, it is mind boggling that Roger's post-peak (post-2009 in my view) career achievements include 2 Slam titles, 4 Slam finals, 10 Slam SFs, 2 WTF titles and 3 WTF finals. These achievements would put another person in tennis' HOF, and yet Roger did this all after his peak and after he already won his 15th Slam! If he can come back healthy next year, he can even add to this tally. Absolutely amazing.
 
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