40-15 still haunts me
Banned
Long post but I suppose it’s more meaningful than a “Nadal will be crushed by Norrie” thread
I was watching the Big 3 today and I had a hollow feeling watching them all because I realised that soon things will be over and we all don’t know how much time they will play. It sounds sad but the first time I ever saw Federer on court way before he won his first major I watched him and had a feeling that he was something special, it was an experience to watch him play even if he lost in early rounds. They were all playing the same sport but it was like Federer was operating in his own universe and he just made his own rules up and had shots that had never been seen before. I guess it’s the same if you are a Nadal or Djokovic fan. They play the game like no one else. Federer doesn’t even know who I am or knows I exist yet I worship the guy because the simple act of watching him hitting a ball over the net has saved me from some of my darkest days.
I’ll never understand the GOAT argument but to me it’s personal opinion. Federer could have 10 majors and he will always be the best there has been to me in terms of artistry and certain points that just make your jaw drop because they defy reality.
I will dread the day he retires but honestly I’d still watch Novak and Rafa play when he does because I’ve gone through so much turmoil and happiness both seeing Fed lose to them and win against them over the years that it would be foolish to not continue to watch them play.
Once they all retire though there is literally nobody I’ve seen in this generation that gave me that feeling I had 18-19 years ago when I first saw Roger. It’s just like watching 2 people hitting a ball over a net and its like there is just no heart anymore and just constant baseline exchanges. It’s just not the same.
if I could go back all those years and watch it all again and even have the same outcomes I’d go back. Fedal finals were just pure fire. Whoever your GOAT is you will definitely feel sad when all three have retired and all we have left is Kyrgios trash talking everyone and Zverev-Busta finals lol
I was watching the Big 3 today and I had a hollow feeling watching them all because I realised that soon things will be over and we all don’t know how much time they will play. It sounds sad but the first time I ever saw Federer on court way before he won his first major I watched him and had a feeling that he was something special, it was an experience to watch him play even if he lost in early rounds. They were all playing the same sport but it was like Federer was operating in his own universe and he just made his own rules up and had shots that had never been seen before. I guess it’s the same if you are a Nadal or Djokovic fan. They play the game like no one else. Federer doesn’t even know who I am or knows I exist yet I worship the guy because the simple act of watching him hitting a ball over the net has saved me from some of my darkest days.
I’ll never understand the GOAT argument but to me it’s personal opinion. Federer could have 10 majors and he will always be the best there has been to me in terms of artistry and certain points that just make your jaw drop because they defy reality.
I will dread the day he retires but honestly I’d still watch Novak and Rafa play when he does because I’ve gone through so much turmoil and happiness both seeing Fed lose to them and win against them over the years that it would be foolish to not continue to watch them play.
Once they all retire though there is literally nobody I’ve seen in this generation that gave me that feeling I had 18-19 years ago when I first saw Roger. It’s just like watching 2 people hitting a ball over a net and its like there is just no heart anymore and just constant baseline exchanges. It’s just not the same.
if I could go back all those years and watch it all again and even have the same outcomes I’d go back. Fedal finals were just pure fire. Whoever your GOAT is you will definitely feel sad when all three have retired and all we have left is Kyrgios trash talking everyone and Zverev-Busta finals lol
