Roger Federer needs to play more or consider retirement - Pat Cash

[Vanilla Slice]

I give him after next years USO. I think if he has a horrible AO ( likely ), Wimbledon ( very possible again ), and then ends the season without any big-ish titles , he will probably call it a day, or be selfish and come out the woodwork for one last Wimbledon crack if Djokovic isn't around or in form

What if he won 3 masters but only made one grand slam semi-final the whole year ... and let's say finishes ranked 7 (just hypothetically).

Does he retire?

 

[heftylefty]

Cash should stick to modeling checkered headbands and earrings while playing an electric guitar in his basement. His opinions are always ridiculous.

That made me spew my coffee on my screen. Thanks.

 

[Julian Houston]

Cash is a well-known Nadal fan and Fedhater.

 

[Shaolin]

That made me spew my coffee on my screen. Thanks.

Just calling it how I see it

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Pat Cash with cash.

 

[heftylefty]

Just calling it how I see it

You broke it down quite nicely. Still mopping up my screen. Damn, sugary latte.

 

[Deleted member 762049]

I'm sure Rogi will take Cash very seriously.

 

[byealmeens]

Federer is so bad, and the of his career end so near, that he basically matched Murray's entire career at the majors in the last 18 months.

Even removing his Aussie Open win this year 99% of the tour would give their left nut to have had the season Federer has had since.

Perspective is needed. He's not the player he was when he was racking up majors (the recent 3 notwithstanding) but he's sure as heck not a mug at all. Nadal lost to players ranked 100-odd four years in a row at Wimbledon. Djokovic lost to #117 ranked Istomic at the Aussie Open last year - and he's way closer to his prime and it was at his most successful tournament too. He also lost to #30 ranked Querrey in the 3rd round at Wimbledon in 2016.

These things happen. They're just entirely more expected in a 37 year old. Nothing he can do to avoid it - especially Pat Cash's brainfart idea of playing even more.

I agree with you and am no fan of Cash by any stretch, but I do have to point out that he's a former champion and has some "perspective" we do not. Also, none of us truly knows how Roger will evaluate the year ... maybe he thinks its a success, maybe not. If not, and his goal is more wins, he needs to make adjustments of some type going forward.

 

[Shaolin]

You broke it down quite nicely. Still mopping up my screen. Damn, sugary latte.

I forgot to mention him wearing an airbrushed jean jacket

 

[clayqueen]

Pat Cash makes these pronouncements as if they're Gospel truth. During RG this year, he told the BBC that Kyle Edmund was playing so well that he would challenge Rafa for the title after Kyle beat Alex de Minaur in straight sets in Rnd 1. Kyle lost to Fognini in Rnd 3.

 

[Deleted member 733170]

The difference between Pat Cash and the regular TTW troll is that Cash actually makes a reasonable living from his trolling.

 

[clayqueen]

Pat Cash said Becker had nothing to bring to the table for Djokovic.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Pat Cash makes these pronouncements as if they're Gospel truth. During RG this year, he told the BBC that Kyle Edmund was playing so well that he would challenge Rafa for the title after Kyle beat Alex de Minaur in straight sets in Rnd 1. Kyle lost to Fognini in Rnd 3.

LOL.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Pat Cash, who is he? haha That's what the man on the street is saying, ya know. Wimbledon champion? So what. haha Yes, he's just looking for the popcorn headline like he usually does. A buck to be made? Give cash a call. haha Roger makes the choice.

 

[Jaitock1991]

Federer is so bad, and the of his career end so near, that he basically matched Murray's entire career at the majors in the last 18 months.

Even removing his Aussie Open win this year 99% of the tour would give their left nut to have had the season Federer has had since.

Perspective is needed. He's not the player he was when he was racking up majors (the recent 3 notwithstanding) but he's sure as heck not a mug at all. Nadal lost to players ranked 100-odd four years in a row at Wimbledon. Djokovic lost to #117 ranked Istomic at the Aussie Open last year - and he's way closer to his prime and it was at his most successful tournament too. He also lost to #30 ranked Querrey in the 3rd round at Wimbledon in 2016.

These things happen. They're just entirely more expected in a 37 year old. Nothing he can do to avoid it - especially Pat Cash's brainfart idea of playing even more.

Great post. As you say, perspective is needed. In huge amounts.

 

[Mainad]

Roger listens with interest as he is informed of Pat's comments:

 

[Mainad]

Cash should stick to modeling checkered headbands and earrings while playing an electric guitar in his basement. His opinions are always ridiculous.

 

[deaner2211]

Its not time to retire yet, Fedr is unmotivated after winning 3 GS and reaching number 1. All the goals he set.

In this year he dislike the travelling as he had reached all the goals.

Nadal is the only one who can motivate him right now.

If he is unmotivated then he should retire. When work becomes a chore then it is time to find something else to do.

 

[kevaninho]

What if he won 3 masters but only made one grand slam semi-final the whole year ... and let's say finishes ranked 7 (just hypothetically).

Does he retire?

If he won 3 Masters but didn't get past a slam SF then I think he would go yes.
I really don't see him winning 3 Masters that's the problem. I think eventually we will see Roger playing only AO, W, USO and maybe a couple HC Masters and a grass tune up.
If hes not getting near finals of slams hes off.

 

[icedevil0289]

I mean pat cash is the same person who said fed should get rid of mirka and that she would be bad for his career because he felt she was influencing him in his decision to part ways from peter lundgren.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

I mean pat cash is the same person who said fed should get rid of mirka and that she would be bad for his career because he felt she was influencing him in his decision to part ways from peter lundgren.

And Mirka told him to stfu.
Cash has had an ax to grind with Fed for some reason.