2014 Davis Cup

[Front242]

He has 1.5 months to rest up now

Well, he has his Indian summer to look forward to as well, which is nice...

No worries with that. They don't even exert themselves playing that kind of crap anyway.

 

[Kieran]

He has 1.5 months to rest up now

Well, he has his Indian summer to look forward to as well, which is nice...

No worries with that. They don't even exert themselves playing that kind of crap anyway.

They don't rest either, though. in 2012, Federer played the South American junket that Rafa and Novak played last year and he felt it messed up his downtime, and also his prep for the Oz Open. I was very surprised he signed on this year when Rafa ducked out. Don't be surprised if Roger ducks out too...

 

[Billie]

We'll soon know what yesterday did to the Swiss team. There are all sorts of rumors that something unpleasant was happening in the men's locker room last night.

http://www.livetennis.com/category/livetennis-news/john-mcenroe-claims-roger-federer-and-stan-wawrinka-involved-in-locker-room-dispute-20141116-0007/

 

[Front242]

Well, he has his Indian summer to look forward to as well, which is nice...

No worries with that. They don't even exert themselves playing that kind of crap anyway.

They don't rest either, though. in 2012, Federer played the South American junket that Rafa and Novak played last year and he felt it messed up his downtime, and also his prep for the Oz Open. I was very surprised he signed on this year when Rafa ducked out. Don't be surprised if Roger ducks out too...

I've no problem if he plays or doesn't to be honest and can't see how playing that messed up anything really. He's playing what 3 "matches" ? Or is it even 2, I can't remember. It's just an excuse to lie on the beach in Goa or somewhere nice afterwards. Plenty of time to rest.

 

[Kieran]

We'll soon know what yesterday did to the Swiss team. There are all sorts of rumors that something unpleasant was happening in the men's locker room last night.

http://www.livetennis.com/category/livetennis-news/john-mcenroe-claims-roger-federer-and-stan-wawrinka-involved-in-locker-room-dispute-20141116-0007/

That's fairly extraordinary, Billie, if it's true. A little disappointing of McEnroe to blab about the dressing room - which should be kept private - but there is a rift, it seems fairly incredible...

 

[Billie]

We'll soon know what yesterday did to the Swiss team. There are all sorts of rumors that something unpleasant was happening in the men's locker room last night.

http://www.livetennis.com/category/livetennis-news/john-mcenroe-claims-roger-federer-and-stan-wawrinka-involved-in-locker-room-dispute-20141116-0007/

That's fairly extraordinary, Billie, if it's true. A little disappointing of McEnroe to blab about the dressing room - which should be kept private - but there is a rift, it seems fairly incredible...

Are you really that surprised? Federer threw Stan under the bus in previous DC competition, against USA a few years ago. This is not the first time that there were things happening between the two.

 

[Kieran]

We'll soon know what yesterday did to the Swiss team. There are all sorts of rumors that something unpleasant was happening in the men's locker room last night.

http://www.livetennis.com/category/livetennis-news/john-mcenroe-claims-roger-federer-and-stan-wawrinka-involved-in-locker-room-dispute-20141116-0007/

That's fairly extraordinary, Billie, if it's true. A little disappointing of McEnroe to blab about the dressing room - which should be kept private - but there is a rift, it seems fairly incredible...

Are you really that surprised? Federer threw Stan under the bus in previous DC competition, against USA a few years ago. This is not the first time that there were things happening between the two.

Is it? I honestly didn't know that. I thought they were reasonably close. But a dressing room bust-up like this could be forgotten about the next day, depending on the relationship between them...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

 

[Front242]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

Taking steroids for 6 years without being aware of it (lol?!) clearly screwed up his mind.

 

[Fiero425]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

Being friends and playing against one another can cause a rift at the best of times! Losing a close match with obvious interference by one's camp can only destroy what little trust they had in one another! Federer's in trouble in so many ways now! I'm shocked the end is looking so treacherous! :nono :dodgy:

 

[Billie]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

JMac is not the only one speaking about this, more journalists are tweeting about it. Stan was complaining about Federer's box yesterday a lot. I mean yeah, the better person wins at the end, Stan couldn't do it, but why he deserves to be provoked by Federer's wife of all people? Stan's wife was just cheering for her man. That is what they are supposed to do, as well as fans, not heckle other player. I really don't see how anybody realistic can commend this behaviour.:nono

 

[Billie]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

Being friends and playing against one another can cause a rift at the best of times! Losing a close match with obvious interference by one's camp can only destroy what little trust they had in one another! Federer's in trouble in so many ways now! I'm shocked the end is looking so treacherous! :nono :dodgy:

Recently Nole gave an interview for a Serbian paper and when they asked him about the standard questions like which camps he gets along best, he said: his Serbian teammates first, Murray and Nadal after that. But he also said that there were times when Nole, Rafa and Federer wouldn't talk to each other at all, for periods of time. People's egos get hurt and it is not easy to deal with all that.:snigger

 

[Kieran]

In fairness, Mirka is the model citizen. I can't imagine her doing anything to deliberately disturb her husbands opponent...

 

[Front242]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

JMac is not the only one speaking about this, more journalists are tweeting about it. Stan was complaining about Federer's box yesterday a lot. I mean yeah, the better person wins at the end, Stan couldn't do it, but why he deserves to be provoked by Federer's wife of all people? Stan's wife was just cheering for her man. That is what they are supposed to do, as well as fans, not heckle other player. I really don't see how anybody realistic can commend this behaviour.:nono

It says unconfirmed for a reason. If the guy can't win with 4 match points he doesn't deserve to win anyway much like Robredo blowing 10 (!) match points against Murray in 2 finals.

 

[Fiero425]

In fairness, Mirka is the model citizen. I can't imagine her doing anything to deliberately disturb her husbands opponent...

Someone called to tell me she was cupping her hands to her mouth to whoop it up! Not sure she realizes the cameras are on her a lot! STUPID! Why this week before DC? What an idiot! I won't feel badly now if the SWISS team collapses now! I have a real problem when something like this goes on behind the scenes! :nono :cover

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Seems to me JMac is missing the good old days where he used to fight even with his shadow and he just cannot accept players getting along well.

JMac is not the only one speaking about this, more journalists are tweeting about it. Stan was complaining about Federer's box yesterday a lot. I mean yeah, the better person wins at the end, Stan couldn't do it, but why he deserves to be provoked by Federer's wife of all people? Stan's wife was just cheering for her man. That is what they are supposed to do, as well as fans, not heckle other player. I really don't see how anybody realistic can commend this behaviour.:nono

Oh , OK then, my bad...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

After reports engulfed the O2 Arena regarding the late-night discussions, seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe told ESPN: "Afterwards, something went on in the locker room, there was a long talk between the players that extended well into the night.

"And the stress of that - I can't confirm all of this - but a lot of this went on and that caused....I don't think that helped the situation.

Really Jmac? You can't confirm? :nono
How about NOT talking about things you cannot confirm in the first place?

 

[Billie]

In fairness, Mirka is the model citizen. I can't imagine her doing anything to deliberately disturb her husbands opponent...

Someone called to tell me she was cupping her hands to her mouth to whoop it up! Not sure she realizes the cameras are on her a lot! STUPID! Why this week before DC? What an idiot! I won't feel badly now if the SWISS team collapses now! I have a real probably when something like this goes on behind the scenes! :nono :cover

Yeah, like there are no other people around them, somebody will speak up from time to time. Obviously Stan heard her! Anyway, the more I read about this, the funnier it gets. Apparently Federer called Andy to see if he would be available for an exho before he let the tournament or his opponent know that he would withdraw from the final. What a bloody shambles!!!:snigger

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

In fairness, Mirka is the model citizen. I can't imagine her doing anything to deliberately disturb her husbands opponent...

Someone called to tell me she was cupping her hands to her mouth to whoop it up! Not sure she realizes the cameras are on her a lot! STUPID! Why this week before DC? What an idiot! I won't feel badly now if the SWISS team collapses now! I have a real probably when something like this goes on behind the scenes! :nono :cover

Maybe trying to prep him for what is to come in France? She was helping him!


Seriously, I have never seen Mirka do anything negative during a match, live, or on tv. She supports Roger, that's all. Of course, I do not see everything, so...

 

[Billie]

Well it's only a week away, the DC final, we'll see what happens.