Fed Fans – Roger Federer Talk

[tented]

No I didn't. Stan has beaten Djoker 4 straight at majors, that is ownership.

Three times in a row, including the other day.

 

[DarthFed]

Three times in a row, including the other day.

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I stand corrected. 4 out of 5 he has beaten him, last 3 pretty decisively.

 

[DarthFed]

Seek help! 5 of 25? That's some real dominance! Fed owning Stan? That's dominance; 3 of 26!:whistle: :cuckoo: o_O

Stan has made him look silly at majors for over 5 years now, no?

 

[Fiero425]

Stan has made him look silly at majors for over 5 years now, no?

Do you really want to go "tit" for "tat" w/ me? Anything you can come up w/ a neg. c/b turned around to make you look like a hypocrite!

 

[DarthFed]

Do you really want to go "tit" for "tat" w/ me? Anything you can come up w/ a neg. c/b turned around to make you look like a hypocrite!

I will go toe to toe with you any day. You forgot an exclamation point after "me". I got you flustered already.

 

[Moxie]

I stand corrected. 4 out of 5 he has beaten him, last 3 pretty decisively.

Well, me too, as I forgot about the other night, when Novak retired, but I got my intel from the ATP website, which had this graphic, which was clearly wrong, even before the last match was played. Still, I think you overstate the notion of "ownership" when the H2H is 19-6.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

If Nadal wins #19 at the USO, I have a feeling that Federer would retire by the end of the year. I don’t think Federer would want to be equalled or passed by his main rival while he’s still playing. By retiring, at least he can say that he still had the record and that he just made a decision to not keep going to try to add to his tally. I wouldn’t imagine Federer playing on tour while he’s not the Goat anymore. Contrary to what he might say, it must not be easy.

 

[Fiero425]

If Nadal wins #19 at the USO, I have a feeling that Federer would retire by the end of the year. I don’t think Federer would want to be equalled or passed by his main rival while he’s still playing. By retiring, at least he can say that he still had the record and that he just made a decision to not keep going to try to add to his tally. I wouldn’t imagine Federer playing on tour while he’s not the Goat anymore. Contrary to what he might say, it must not be easy.

He already said he wanted to play the Olympics 1 more time next year! He's going nowhere & he's not retiring anytime soon! :whistle:

 

[tented]

He already said he wanted to play the Olympics 1 more time next year! He's going nowhere & he's not retiring anytime soon! :whistle:

I wonder if he has a contractual obligation to play the OG next year, since they will be in Tokyo, and Roger is now sponsored by Uniqlo?

 

[Nadalfan2013]

:whistle:

 

[tented]

Roger Federer, undecided on Olympics, may need help to be eligible

 

[Fiero425]

Roger Federer, undecided on Olympics, may need help to be eligible

I thought I heard the rules were being overlooked for Federer to participate! He won't need to qualify like a normal player! Love when Roger gets all bent out of shape because he feels people think he "runs the show and tell people what to do behind the scenes!" Maybe not, but concessions are made and accommodations fulfilled when his name is bandied about! :whistle: :cuckoo:

 

[Front242]

I thought I heard the rules were being overlooked for Federer to participate! He won't need to qualify like a normal player! Love when Roger gets all bent out of shape because he feel people think he "runs the show and tell people what to do behind the scenes!" Maybe not, but concessions are made and accommodations fulfilled when his name is bandied about! :whistle: :cuckoo:

Djokovic got his brother (who is beyond useless at tennis btw) into a tournament by way of kicking out a guy already in the draw so don't act like Federer gets special treatment 'cos that particular incident was way worse than what you're merely speculating about.

 

[Moxie]

Djokovic got his brother (who is beyond useless at tennis btw) into a tournament by way of kicking out a guy already in the draw so don't act like Federer gets special treatment 'cos that particular incident was way worse than what you're merely speculating about.

You have the memory of an elephant, because that was like 1,000 years ago, but not quite a perfect memory, because Marko got a WC...meaning that he didn't replace anyone in the draw already. (Do you think we can't Google?) Not saying it was a good move, just saying that you got some of that wrong.

As to Fed and the OG...I think we had this discussion prior to Rio, which didn't matter in the end, because Roger didn't go. I still don't see why the Swiss Olympic committee can't have a say in who represents them. But so what is the impediment...does Roger have to play DC this year? Or will next year suffice, to be eligible?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Special players get special treatments. Always. Rafa asks for a WC to a tournament, you have to be nuts to turn him away. Roger says he will play the Olympics, you bury those requirement so deep that the best forensic accountant can not even locate it. You do not turn stars away from anything. Fuck the rules.

 

[Moxie]

Special players get special treatments. Always. Rafa asks for a WC to a tournament, you have to be nuts to turn him away. Roger says he will play the Olympics, you bury those requirement so deep that the best forensic accountant can not even locate it. You do not turn stars away from anything. Fuck the rules.

That's my feeling, and it's not even stars. You post the best athletes. How would it even be a good Olympic Games, if you didn't? I remember getting slagged for saying that before Rio. Who else has Switzerland got, besides Wawrinka? All/most other sports do Olympic trials. How would Roger not make the grade? He's ranked #3 in the world. Look at every country that is going to send tennis players, and say with a straight face how many deserve to be there more than Roger.

 

[Front242]

You have the memory of an elephant, because that was like 1,000 years ago, but not quite a perfect memory, because Marko got a WC...meaning that he didn't replace anyone in the draw already. (Do you think we can't Google?) Not saying it was a good move, just saying that you got some of that wrong.

As to Fed and the OG...I think we had this discussion prior to Rio, which didn't matter in the end, because Roger didn't go. I still don't see why the Swiss Olympic committee can't have a say in who represents them. But so what is the impediment...does Roger have to play DC this year? Or will next year suffice, to be eligible?

Malek Jaziri was told the wild card was his and Novak's brother's entry in the draw instead meant he lost his which was bs. I have no problem with a top ranked player just back from injury or a former top player making a comeback getting preferential treatment but Marko is just shit at tennis so that was just lousy on Jaziri imo.

https://straightsets.blogs.nytimes....brother-nets-questionable-wild-card-in-dubai/

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I have a feeling that Roger might "mentally give up" on the slam record, now that Ralph is just one behind and sure to get at least one more RG. But, here is the interesting thing. Once he gives up, he will be more relaxed and plays without pressure and might actually win a slam or two next year. Just a thought.

 

[Front242]

I have a feeling that Roger might "mentally give up" on the slam record, now that Ralph is just one behind and sure to get at least one more RG. But, here is the interesting thing. Once he gives up, he will be more relaxed and plays without pressure and might actually win a slam or two next year. Just a thought.

The main thing not only for Roger but all the big 3 at this stage is being physically in good shape. They'll all still have their chances if fit. Roger's back deserted him at the wrong time at the USO yet again but if both he and Novak come in to the AO healthy it's Novak as number 1 favourite there, followed by Federer and then Nadal. All 3 will want to be in good nick come January and ready to go to war.

If the surface is still playing quite fast there then Medvedev will definitely be a contender too. Not many players will fancy drawing him.

 

[monfed]

Hope Fed can win the WTF.