Post-match celebrations

[lindseywagners]

Djokovic went up to celebrate with his team after the match yesterday, as did Murray last year. Nadal is famous for doing it at RG, but I don't think Roger ever does - why not? Personally, I like that Federer doesn't; it adds to his majestic aura.

 

[Iona16]

http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=82526

Qu. You're known as a guy who loves tennis' traditions. One of the big traditions you've never done is climb into the stands to celebrate with your team after a big win. Is there a reason for that?

ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I'm not a fan of it. I don't like it so much. I don't know, maybe‑‑ whatever. (Smiling.) I just don't. For my opponent I don't think it's what I want to do.

But then everybody, they do what they think is right and what they feel is the way to celebrate, because it is a unique moment when you're deciding to do that. Very often happens in Grand Slams. Some fans love it; some press love it; I don't know, maybe the photographers love it, too.

Overall I've just said I will never do that in my life, and I've stuck to it my whole career.

Qu. Do you remember in 2003 Wimbledon if it crossed your mind?
ROGER FEDERER: No. No chance I was going to do it.

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I agree that it's a very personal choice but I think Roger is being a little unfair. I thought it was lovely to see Novak celebrate with his team on Sunday. I loved seeing Andy climb up to see his family last year. The hug for Lendl and Andy forgetting his mum. I liked seeing him hug his dad at the Olympics. We don't see Andy's dad at many tournaments so it was nice to see how emotional he got embracing his boy after he won a gold medal. I don't think the desire to immediately share your moment with your team/family should be seen as something that is somewhat disrespectful.

 

[I.Haychew]

I'm pretty well phine with whatever...as long as the winner doesn't phlip oph the loser, the loser's team, and/or the crowd. Phalling and rolling on your back aphter yelling "VAMOS!!!" while phist-pump starting a lawn mower bephore ripping oph your shirt and then climbing up into the stands in order to your embrace your team is phine with me. Eating grass is phine, too, as long as you don't smoke it...on court.

 

[Iona16]

I like that Andy was the last player that had to climb up to see his family. I know it's for health and safety but I'm not a fan of the gate.

Wimbledon spokesman said the gate was a precaution rather than a preventative measure.

"It's just to make it easier for them," the official said. "It's safe. It was installed in time for this year's championships to make it easier for players to access their team."

 

[Moxie]

I admire that Roger has a POV about it and sticks with it. I don't think he sounded judgmental or unfair about others doing it. And for those that do it, it seems very genuine. To each his own…who knows what it feels like in those moments? Most only get one or two, if they're lucky. Let 'em enjoy it.

 

[lindseywagners]

http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=82526

Qu. You're known as a guy who loves tennis' traditions. One of the big traditions you've never done is climb into the stands to celebrate with your team after a big win. Is there a reason for that?

ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I'm not a fan of it. I don't like it so much. I don't know, maybe‑‑ whatever. (Smiling.) I just don't. For my opponent I don't think it's what I want to do.

But then everybody, they do what they think is right and what they feel is the way to celebrate, because it is a unique moment when you're deciding to do that. Very often happens in Grand Slams. Some fans love it; some press love it; I don't know, maybe the photographers love it, too.

Overall I've just said I will never do that in my life, and I've stuck to it my whole career.

Qu. Do you remember in 2003 Wimbledon if it crossed your mind?
ROGER FEDERER: No. No chance I was going to do it.

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I agree that it's a very personal choice but I think Roger is being a little unfair. I thought it was lovely to see Novak celebrate with his team on Sunday. I loved seeing Andy climb up to see his family last year. The hug for Lendl and Andy forgetting his mum. I liked seeing him hug his dad at the Olympics. We don't see Andy's dad at many tournaments so it was nice to see how emotional his dad was to see his boy win a gold medal. I don't think the desire to immediately share your moment with your team/family should be seen as something that is somewhat disrespectful.

Thanks for all the info.! That's exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Iona16]

http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=82526

Qu. You're known as a guy who loves tennis' traditions. One of the big traditions you've never done is climb into the stands to celebrate with your team after a big win. Is there a reason for that?

ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I'm not a fan of it. I don't like it so much. I don't know, maybe‑‑ whatever. (Smiling.) I just don't. For my opponent I don't think it's what I want to do.

But then everybody, they do what they think is right and what they feel is the way to celebrate, because it is a unique moment when you're deciding to do that. Very often happens in Grand Slams. Some fans love it; some press love it; I don't know, maybe the photographers love it, too.

Overall I've just said I will never do that in my life, and I've stuck to it my whole career.

Qu. Do you remember in 2003 Wimbledon if it crossed your mind?
ROGER FEDERER: No. No chance I was going to do it.

---

I agree that it's a very personal choice but I think Roger is being a little unfair. I thought it was lovely to see Novak celebrate with his team on Sunday. I loved seeing Andy climb up to see his family last year. The hug for Lendl and Andy forgetting his mum. I liked seeing him hug his dad at the Olympics. We don't see Andy's dad at many tournaments so it was nice to see how emotional his dad was to see his boy win a gold medal. I don't think the desire to immediately share your moment with your team/family should be seen as something that is somewhat disrespectful.

Thanks for all the info.! That's exactly what I was looking for.

You're welcome. I was surprised that I managed to find it. For some reason I remembered exactly what he had said about it. I must take more notice of Roger than I thought. That's worrying.

 

[DarthFed]

It surprises me a bit that he takes issue with players climbing into the stands. But he has sticked to what he believes and to each their own.

 

[nehmeth]

The first time the climb was ever made was in 1987. Pat Cash was playing Ivan Lendl in the final... I remember one fan had a sign that read: "Cash is better than a Czech". :snigger Anyway, Lendl was number one in the world and Pat found a way to pull out the win.

His father was in the box, crying for joy and pride over what his son had just done. The only person Patrick wanted to celebrate with was his father. As he made that climb up to the box, my heart was full and there were tears in my eyes. I choked up as I spoke the words, "Dad I want to make you that proud one day."

The climb isn't a show. Wimbledon is the pinnacle of the game and it's understandable that the winners want to share the moment with their loved ones. If the loser had won, he'd probably want to be there too. Some may find the show of emotion to be less classy, and there are those of us who don't give a damn about perceived "class" as much as we do about heart.

We're all different.

 

[Kieran]

I think the new gate is in a bad place. What if the winner has to file past all the sulking faces of the losers family and coaches and moochers and hangers on? Socially awkward, right there...