2019 Men’s Wimbledon SF: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal

[Moxie]

My avatar used to be Yoda, if you remember...You may have the force choke but I trained all you guys

You guys don't think it's gross to talk about choking women?

 

[britbox]

Being Darth I do have quite a good choke grip. It may separate me from @Murat Baslamisli

You might have to come up with a better chat up line than the Choke Grip.

 

[DarthFed]

You might have to come up with a better chat up line than the Choke Grip.

Well shit, talking to women never helped my chances much before. I've never figured out why.

 

[DarthFed]

Ick?

Only a joke but who knows what Ralph's girls are into after a tough loss.

 

[Moxie]

I can't agree with this co-GOAT theory. Right now, Roger is the GOAT for me. But, it's a fluid title and everything is still up for grabs while all three are active.

You may not sign up for it, but there's a very good chance that they'll end up there. We are totally on the precipice of them being co-GOATs in some real way, of this era. I know you think Roger's the GOAT, and there really isn't much that will change your mind or other Fed fans, given the options. If Rafa passes him on the Slam count, you'll argue other factors. If Djokovic passes him, there will be that late-in-Roger's career and lack of competition, however ironically. (Trust me on this one.) However, if they end up really close, which is very likely, the argument that they are co-GOATs will be stronger than it is not. And even if it ended right now, you would be a partisan to say that, in this era, they haven't been co-GOATs. Each to his own strengths, but they've all had amazing fits of dominance and untouchable tennis.

 

[Moxie]

Well shit, talking to women never helped my chances much before. I've never figured out why.

You could try mentioning that you like "Outlander," and not opt for choking them.

 

[britbox]

You may not sign up for it, but there's a very good chance that they'll end up there. We are totally on the precipice of them being co-GOATs in some real way, of this era. I know you think Roger's the GOAT, and there really isn't much that will change your mind or other Fed fans, given the options. If Rafa passes him on the Slam count, you'll argue other factors. If Djokovic passes him, there will be that late-in-Roger's career and lack of competition, however ironically. (Trust me on this one.) However, if they end up really close, which is very likely, the argument that they are co-GOATs will be stronger than it is not. And even if it ended right now, you would be a partisan to say that, in this era, they haven't been co-GOATs. Each to his own strengths, but they've all had amazing fits of dominance and untouchable tennis.

Yes, but these are hypotheticals. As it stands right now, I can't see beyond Federer being the GOAT. Sure, things might change.

 

[Moxie]

Yes, but these are hypotheticals. As it stands right now, I can't see beyond Federer being the GOAT. Sure, things might change.

They're not so hypothetical. Nadal is the clay GOAT. And he's mostly owned Roger. (OK, Roger got one back today, but pretty puny in Majors.) Novak has the Nole Slam. I totally agree that Roger is the GOAT at the moment, but they're all still playing. And Roger is going to be 38 in 3 weeks. I guess we can revisit this on Sunday. I know you Fed fans really think that his lovely game should prevail, but I'm not sure that's all there is to it. In any case, unlike Darth, do you really think he'll be remembered alone in this era...that Nadal and Djokovic won't be discussed? It may not be a 3-way tie, but if you think that Roger comes out of this era as the lone top dog, I think you're kidding yourself.

 

[monfed]

I've got to agree with DF here. This is do or die for Federer. He must go all out to win that 1st set and the third set cause let's face it he'll drop the 2nd if he wins the first. If he wins the 2nd he'll drop the third.

So Fed will have to win sets 1,3 and 4 which is exactly what he'll do.

Federer in 4.

Can't say I didn't warn you.

 

[Moxie]

Only a joke but who knows what Ralph's girls are into after a tough loss.

To be clear...this is not the least bit funny. And you know why.

 

[atttomole]

Can't say I didn't warn you.

So how will the final go?

 

[britbox]

 

[Moxie]

Can't say I didn't warn you.

I've noticed your signature. It is true that you are a dull hater.

 

[Carol]

Let's flip a coin to determine which of us gets to console Ralph's sister and which gets to console his fiancé. I'm good with heads or tails.

Don’t you know that the happiness of the poor people doesn’t last too long? think about it

 

[DarthFed]

To be clear...this is not the least bit funny. And you know why.

Well, not going to apologize for it. Just a lighthearted joke in reference to some people (men and women) who like getting choked during the deed.

 

[Carol]

Bad jokes, bad winners and silly comments so it’s time to get out of here until new order. Enjoy while you can guys!

 

[Moxie]

Well, not going to apologize for it. Just a lighthearted joke in reference to some people (men and women) who like getting choked during the deed.

I know it's a "thing", for some people, but I think you went too far. Not so light-hearted, really. I don't want to be a pill, but I thought that was awful, and I know you know why. Sure, don't apologize. Be that guy. Or you and @Murat Baslamisli could actually man-up and say why it was a horrible joke. Up to you. I'm sure my post will only make you both double-down. But then that just makes you Ricardo.

 

[monfed]

So how will the final go?

Federer in 4. Same pattern.

 

[monfed]

I've noticed your signature. It is true that you are a dull hater.

Yes, I hate dull.

 

[DarthFed]

I know it's a "thing", for some people, but I think you went too far. Not so light-hearted, really. I don't want to be a pill, but I thought that was awful, and I know you know why. Sure, don't apologize. Be that guy. Or you and @Murat Baslamisli could actually man-up and say why it was a horrible joke. Up to you. I'm sure my post will only make you both double-down. But then that just makes you Ricardo.

Actually no I don't know why. Is it because it's joking about us finding Nadal's sister and fiance attractive and then making a joke about "consoling" them? Obviously none of us know those girls and never will, just a joke. Usually you have thicker skin than this even after your guy loses. Or is it just because it is Nadal's sister and fiance?