Respect Federer More - He has had to manufacture motivation for 10 years, whereas Nadal/Djokovic were always motivated by chasing him

[McEnroeisanartist]

Anyone feel like you respect Federer a lot because since 2009 Wimbledon, 10 years ago, he has had to manufacture motivation to keep playing, winning Grand Slams, set records.

At the time, he had won his 15th Grand Slam, and most considered him the undisputed GOAT. At the time, Nadal was injured and had just been defeated at the French Open. He had won 6 Grand Slams at the time. Djokovic had won only one Grand Slam in his career, a year and half earlier.

Sampras got the Grand Slam record in 2000 Wimbledon and was done with the sport a little more than 2 years later.

 

[Standaa]

Federer loves the sport, he loves competing, the traveling, he enjoys it all. Unlike Djokovic who says he only plays to chase the slam record.

 

[MeatTornado]

If he actually enjoys playing tennis as much as he says he does, then there's nothing extra to respect in this regard. He's just out there for the love of the game, no motivation required.

 

[CYGS]

Respect Djokovic more. He has to defeat both his rival and the crowd.

blah blah blah

 

[Standaa]

Respect Djokovic more. He has to defeat both his rival and the crowd.

blah blah blah

2019 CYGS - AO yes FO nah W USO

fixed your sig

you’re welcome

 

[Rabe87]

Respect Djoko more - he's the one who beat Fed where it counts - in the mind.

 

[Rabe87]

2019 CYGS - AO yes FO nah W USO

fixed your sig

you’re welcome

Fraud-erer
AO: Nah
FO: Nah
Wimby: Lol nah
USO: MillmanGoat

 

[BrooklynNY]

You mean having 2 beasts in your rearview getting closer isn't enough motivation?

Being chased might be even more motivation than chasing

 

[OhYes]

Maybe Fed is still there because of Nadal and Djokovic. They are still there because of him for sure.

 

[Standaa]

Fraud-erer
AO: Nah
FO: Nah
Wimby: Lol nah
USO: MillmanGoat

says the guy who disappeared from late 2016 to late 2018 because his idol wasn’t winning ? what a fan

 

[upchuck]

Are you serious? The guy is literally obsessed with trying to hold Nadal and Djokovic at bay.

 

[Rabe87]

says the guy who disappeared from late 2016 to late 2018 because his idol wasn’t winning ? what a fan

Actually only started posting on the player discussion threads last year, prior to that it was only strings and racquets, so nah, you're wrong gurl.

3-0 in Wimby finals vs. Fedski, lick it up.

 

[Djokodalerer31]

Federer loves the sport, he loves competing, the traveling, he enjoys it all. Unlike Djokovic who says he only plays to chase the slam record.

Sure sure...its something that my grandma could believe if he told her that! LMAO

 

[eagletennis]

This is fair point

 

[Djokodalerer31]

Regarding the question to this topic! OP is anything Federer has a little "TOO MUCH" of respect, its already out of hand at this point with Federer fanatics, its like cult following! This is no healthy i tell ya! Haha Praise him like second Jesus coming or something! Get help! He gets ridiculous amount of respect already, yet its never enough for you maniacs, isn't it?! LOL

 

[Standaa]

Actually only started posting on the player discussion threads last year, prior to that it was only strings and racquets

yeah you should have stayed there.

 

[Rabe87]

yeah you should have stayed there.

So you made a disproven claim, you have an Eminem avatar and your diction is sub-par.

3-0, is all I've got for someone of your, intellect.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

He should be motivated himself plenty by having Nadal and Djokovic breathing down his neck.

 

[kevin_95]

Federer loves the sport, he loves competing, the traveling, he enjoys it all. Unlike Djokovic who says he only plays to chase the slam record.

Djokovic didn't say that though. Watch the whole interview. Also, let's not pretend that one preference for playing is more "noble" than any other preference.

 

[Rabe87]

Djokovic didn't say that though. Watch the whole interview. Also, let's not pretend that one preference for playing is more "noble" than any other preference.

Federer only plays to try and prevent Djok from snaring all his records, and he's failing. God is good.

 

[kevin_95]

Federer only plays to try and prevent Djok from snaring all his records, and he's failing. God is good.

Better to try and fail than not try at all.

 

[Rabe87]

Better to try and fail than not try at all.

Better for Nole's H2H record, yes.

 

[powerangle]

Federer says he's only playing for the love the game, traveling, etc...but we don't know if deep inside he's also trying to protect his records
Djokovic says he's playing to chase records as well as for the love of the game (he did mention that he also enjoys the game and process)...but we don't know if deep inside he's thinking one way or another

They both can answer the press however they want (esp in this PC-world we live in today), but what they truly think inside is unprovable.

 

[Fridge]

If none of these guys don't want to be the best ever then they shouldn't even be where they are. Don't try to make Fed look like he has some moral high ground because he has been in the lead. 2/10 thread

 

[kevin_95]

Better for Nole's H2H record, yes.

Better for tennis. More enjoyable matches to watch and yes that include's one's where Federer loses to Djokovic.

 

[Phoenix1983]

I respect all players, other than those who show disdain for the game (Tomic, Kyrgios, etc.)

 

[tennisaddict]

You mean having 2 beasts in your rearview getting closer isn't enough motivation?

Being chased might be even more motivation than chasing

LOL.. Djokovic was on 1 slam when Fed had 16.

Fed is a senior citizen .

Nadal and Djoker are just following the Fed Bible . It is not an original creation

Hence I say the next alpha male is one who sets 25 majors as a target. Not somebody who struggles and gets to 21

 

[AceSalvo]

Unlike Djokovic who says he only plays to chase the slam record.

Oh and to be "liked". Djoko should try harder.

 

[NoleFam]

At least Federer had plenty of warning and the guys came along while he was smack in his prime. He had time on his side and a chance to stop them. Poor Sampras lost motivation and retired thinking his record was safe, and it was passed in less than 7 years.

 

[Rabe87]

Oh and to be "liked". Djoko should try harder.

Fraud-erer holds 1 M1000 YTD and no slams. Fraud-erer should try harder.

 

[NoleFam]

Federer loves the sport, he loves competing, the traveling, he enjoys it all. Unlike Djokovic who says he only plays to chase the slam record.

And Djokovic doesn't love the sport? He said just a couple of days ago that's the main reason he still plays, and to surpass records.

 

[AceSalvo]

Fraud-erer holds 1 M1000 YTD and no slams. Fraud-erer should try harder.

Oh look, MoleFam thinks there is a correlation between "being liked" and "winning tournaments"

Keep that YTD tally going. That will bring you guys some peace.

 

[Rabe87]

Oh look, MoleFam thinks there is a correlation between "being liked" and "winning tournaments"

Keep that YTD tally going. That will bring you guys some peace.

Since 2008

Djok - 16 Slams
Fraud - 8 Slams

Not only YTD, over a decade now dudedrop, but of course Fed got old at 14 and nothing counts thereafter.

 

[jm1980]

Fed's motivation for playing is to keep Djokodal at bay. His ego won't allow him to retire if he thinks there's a chance his records will be surpassed.

 

[AceSalvo]

Since 2008

Djok - 16 Slams
Fraud - 8 Slams

Not only YTD, over a decade now dudedrop, but of course Fed got old at 14 and nothing counts thereafter.

Scary stuff indeed.

Just one question. Why 2008? Is that when you were born?

 

[Rabe87]

Scary stuff indeed.

Just one question. Why 2008? Is that when you were born?

3-0

 

[AceSalvo]

3-0

Playing with #'s, are we??

20-16

 

[Rabe87]

Fraud-erer has never beaten a Wimby champ in the finals of Wimbledon, feasting on the Scud and Roddick when Nole was in the proverbial womb to buffer ones Slam count pales in comparison to the era of Nole.

You know he's dominated everyone including Fraud, stick to your 20 #, that's all you've got.

 

[Sephiroth]

And where did you think the motivation for winning #15 came from genius? Wasn't he chasing Sampras?

Djokodal is motivation and the only reason Fed is continuing right now. The moment Nadal reached #14 in 2014 or can even make a case for #13 at the end of 2013, Fed was back reaching grand slams finals the very next year with tweaks to his game and onwards trying to win more grand slams to keep Nadal at bay.

The guy didn't change racquets, hire different coaches etc just cuz "muh love of the game"

 

[ChaelAZ]

Respect Federer More - He has had to manufacture motivation for 10 years, whereas Nadal/Djokovic were always motivated by chasing him

His motivation has always been Nadal and Djokovic chasing him. Otherwise he had nothing.

 

[Mainad]

He's always been motivated to stay ahead of whoever is chasing him.

 

[tennisaddict]

Again, Shokovich was on 1 slam when Fed already reached 16