Federer WENT IN THE STANDS after his victory in Cincy!?

[lindseywagners]

I've never seen Roger do that before, and I remember him saying that it never really occurred to him to do it (Nadal always did it at the French, Murray did it at Wimbledon, not sure if Novak does/did it), but today Federer went in the stands.

Am I right that this is the first time he's done it?

 

[tented]

I've never seen Roger do that before, and I remember him saying that it never really occurred to him to do it (Nadal always did it at the French, Murray did it at Wimbledon, not sure if Novak does/did it), but today Federer went in the stands.

Am I right that this is the first time he's done it?

I noticed that, too. It stuck out because I don't remember him ever doing it, either.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I await our official Tournament Celebration Judge the esteemed GSM to determine whether this would be considered an Overreaction. Or maybe he's waiting for Tignor's article tomorrow before laying down the hammer.

 

[El Dude]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

 

[brokenshoelace]

All kidding aside, I think it's a sign of gratitude from Roger, who recognizes that his ability to play at such a high level at this age is the result of a team effort. It's no longer 2006 where he was winning tournaments mainly due to being an otherworldly talent (not that he didn't work hard), but right now, to stay at that level of fitness, all the while having a supporting wife, children, etc... There's a lot that goes into his success at this point.

 

[tented]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

And his twin girls were there to watch, so I think that was a big factor today. He wanted to celebrate with them.

 

[lindseywagners]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

Sure, that makes sense. But what about Wimbledon 2012 - that was a classic emotional Federer fall-to-the-ground celebration - would have been a great opportunity to go in the stands? And the same could've been said back then, that he hadn't won a really big tournament in a while (he did take IW that year).

It's just interesting that this is a first for him.

 

[Riotbeard]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

He also broke his streak of not winning a big title beating two big 4 players in a row.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

Sure, that makes sense. But what about Wimbledon 2012 - that was a classic emotional Federer fall-to-the-ground celebration - would have been a great opportunity to go in the stands? And the same could've been said back then, that he hadn't won a really big tournament in a while (he did take IW that year).

It's just interesting that this is a first for him.

The climb to the stands is super annoying at Wimbledon. Would have probably tweaked a back at his age. He knew he had to be fit for the Olympics that year so he chose not take any risks.

 

[El Dude]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

Sure, that makes sense. But what about Wimbledon 2012 - that was a classic emotional Federer fall-to-the-ground celebration - would have been a great opportunity to go in the stands? And the same could've been said back then, that he hadn't won a really big tournament in a while (he did take IW that year).

It's just interesting that this is a first for him.

Sure. But again, he was 30 (almost 31) at Wimbledon in 2012, vs. 34 now. That's a big difference in both tennis and human age.

I think his little girl being there was a factor, too, as was said.

 

[Kirijax]

Why is this even a thread?

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

And his twin girls were there to watch, so I think that was a big factor today. He wanted to celebrate with them.

I too think that was the primary reason. Now, they are in a position to understand what happened to some extent.

 

[lindseywagners]

All kidding aside, I think it's a sign of gratitude from Roger, who recognizes that his ability to play at such a high level at this age is the result of a team effort. It's no longer 2006 where he was winning tournaments mainly due to being an otherworldly talent (not that he didn't work hard), but right now, to stay at that level of fitness, all the while having a supporting wife, children, etc... There's a lot that goes into his success at this point.

I think you nailed it.

 

[Kirijax]

I think it is really cool to be able to do that in front of your own kids.

 

[lindseywagners]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

Sure, that makes sense. But what about Wimbledon 2012 - that was a classic emotional Federer fall-to-the-ground celebration - would have been a great opportunity to go in the stands? And the same could've been said back then, that he hadn't won a really big tournament in a while (he did take IW that year).

It's just interesting that this is a first for him.

Sure. But again, he was 30 (almost 31) at Wimbledon in 2012, vs. 34 now. That's a big difference in both tennis and human age.

I think his little girl being there was a factor, too, as was said.

Very good point.

 

[lindseywagners]

Well look at it this way. He's 34 and his last big title was almost a year ago in Shanghai. The big titles have become fewer and farther between; if we count all Slams, WTF, and Masters, he's "only" won three over the last three years (0 in 2013, 2 in 2014, and 1 in 2015). So it is a special occasion, and maybe to some degree this title was huge both because he beat Novak and because it is a big title. In other words, he proved to himself that he can still compete at the highest level.

And his twin girls were there to watch, so I think that was a big factor today. He wanted to celebrate with them.

I too think that was the primary reason. Now, they are in a position to understand what happened to some extent.

Yes. true.

 

[brokenshoelace]

It's funny, I remember in 2009, after Fed and Mirka had the twins, Roger said that one of his goals is for them to watch him play. I remember at the time thinking how it's a bit far fetched and that they would never understand just how good daddy was (as in, by the time they understand what's going on, he'd be washed up), and yet, here he is winning big tournaments with his 6 year olds in attendance.

 

[tented]

^ Six years old already? Geez, I thought they were four or five. Time is truly flying.

 

[ftan]

Yes, as its said I think it was because his girls were there and they could understand that he won. It was also cute when his girl gave him the cap and said "Daddy you need a cap"

I would have never be able to understand that earlier but now that I am a mom I totally get it