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The GOAT that might have been…
“Not to mention many matches against Djokovic where Federer has come playing much better and he has clearly blocked when the Serbian was in front. There is no more to remind the big differences between the game of Federer at the semi-final of the past Wimbledon, against Murray, and two days later which he showed in the final with Djokovic. Or the final at US Open, where he dominated in many phases of the match to systematically weaken in the “big points”. We can even remember the 2010 and 2011 US Open semis, when the Swiss couldn’t materialize several match points that he has.
From my point of view, if Federer plays to his level, he can win anyone, including Djokovic, Nadal, and the self-same sursum corda, if he plays tennis, which I ignore. The question would be how to defeat him, given the level he exhibits. The problem of Federer is not age, nor the physical, even long matches, although certainly are factors that play against him. His weakness is that, being as good or better player than any other, as competitor is not among the best and, of course, far away from Nole or the best Rafa.
And it is a shame, because at this point the Swiss could have on his record book maybe 20 GS and be recognized universally as the best player in history. But he found hard to accept and understand why Nadal beat him and that conditioned him. Accustomed as he was to raze incontestably, he neglected training his mentality and character, as well as the tactical aspects of the game. Simply he did not need it. He was long time without coach, convinced that his talent was more than enough. And that has taken him toll when playing against Nadal, Djokovic and Murray they demanded him to grit his teeth, stay calm and hold on the court, even following an effective scheme, rather than think on his feet like so many times he did in the past.”
“Roger Federer has again demonstrated that his extraordinary class does not care age. In the semi-final of Wimbledon against Murray, perhaps the most brilliant match of the season, he elevated tennis to an exalted category of perfection, beauty and harmony. A true work of art executed with a racket. With matches like this, Federer has reached a category that goes beyond victory and defeat. A status reserved for a select few in the history of sport, as Ali, Jordan or Pelé, freed from the tyranny of the result by virtue of their exceptional talent. For many people, the issue is not that Federer wins, but simply play. Federer is already, from that point of view, an eternal player.”
“In recent years Federer has struggled with his choice of wardrobe at various tournaments which was epitomized by the violet shirt and pink shorts he wore during the recently concluded French Open.
“No one is perfect and I have to admit that I do not have the best color sense.”
“In the highly competitive world of men’s tennis, even the slightest psychological advantage can decide a match. I have seen my opponents feel confident of beating me just because of the bad color choices I was making.”
Got to disagree on that one Rats. It may be the way he holds himself but his broad shoulders and deep chest tend to cause the jacket to gape at the front.
I’ve noticed Federer has the same problem.
The bottom line is the majority of men look pretty good in a tuxedo. The same goes for men in uniform – think military dress uniform, airline pilots etc.
Sounds like you know what you are talking about regards couture fashion, the fit of clothes and photography, ed. I’ve not paid such close attention and my own fashion sense often misses the mark. I do see what you mean about the shirt cuffs below the sleeve – that looks good.
Guess it’s a bias – I prefer Novak (of the tennis players I’ve seen in a tux) 🙂
Sampras on Fed :
“With Roger I’m amazed,” said Sampras. “He’s 34 now, he’s still ranked two, three in the world. He’s competing for majors, he’s still playing great tennis.
“He’s almost playing better now than he did 10 ten years ago. He’s improving!”
Sampras on Djokovic:
“He’s the best in the world and it’s impressive,” Sampras said of the Serbian. “He’s so good, moves so well, has the whole package. Mentally, physically he’s so strong.
“You can tell that he’s so focused on being the best in the world and he’s dominating at a time when the game is strong. His run in the last couple of years has been incredible.
“To beat Roger twice at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, to beat Rafa at the French. Truly he’s one of the greats of all time. He’s won 11 majors, he’s only 28.
“If he keeps this up over the next three, four years, he could very well pass me and get to 16, 17.”
Sampras on Rafa:
“he’s too good,” Sampras said of Nadal, “he’s won too much” to count him out.
So sampras also thinks federer is a better player now! 🙂
Note that this does not mean he is more difficult to beat now than he was in 2005-07 but I totally get what Sampras is saying because I have beee saying the same.
That’s sooner than we thought. Intriguing to see where he is at in Miami. Inevitably he will be rusty and it will take a while to become match sharp again. The real yardstick will be when he gets back on grass.
“I am especially impressed by Roger as person, both on and off court; I can confirm he is the best ambassador tennis has today. He has a greatness that few have, a charisma and interest for tennis. He has had an amazing journey and he will continue to have it for a while,”
Well I just hope that you not comparing Fed with pseudoFed. Don’t you? Or do you.
It’s time for another round of “Fed? Or pseudoFed.”
“Francesco, Valentino Rossi and I personify our sports. What they’ve done for football and motorcycle racing has no equal. They are examples, icons, modern history.”
I love His use of “they” in this context. Classic.
“I’m a big fan of him – simply because he has been the greatest and most difficult opponent for me I have ever had. Therefore I have utmost respect for him,”
“I am the last person who stops that he can’t achieve anything hereafter. And I know how good he is,” added the 34-year-old.
In other news, Federer will travel to Paris tomorrow to test his fitness! It is a 50-50 thing right now I guess. I hope he opts out…
Fed is between a rock and a hard place. He has to decide who he wants to give the best chances to win RG. Does he want Rafa to get close to his 17 slams or does he want to still have the edge over Mooray and Djoker that he has a FO title and they don’t.
Before anyone starts celebrating, I checked on VB and there has been a denial posted by Fed’s biographer. So this has not been verified and confirmed yet.
I posted the denial on Rafa’s fan forum.
Just thought I would post this (on behalf of true tennis fans and real Rafans :))
Nativenewyorker MAY 17, 2016 AT 9:34 PM
—true tennis fans and real Rafans :))—
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Why would anyone make a statement like this? Because this statement implies that there are “not real” Rafans!
The owner of the Grandstand has said that Google were your friend.
Nativenewyorker (AT 11:01 PM)
—That comment by me was dated in April 2015!—
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Yep, but one of your ‘followers’ is STILL trolling. Scary or not? LOL LOL LOL
Usually on VB they have good sources. I am surprised that they didn’t pick this up. They had the original info about Fed not playing and then that tweet from his biographer, so they are being cautious is awaiting confirmation.
Of course, I would be pleased for Rafa is this turns out to be correct. However, I definitely extend my wishes to Fed for a speedy recovery in any case.
The GOAT that might have been…
“Not to mention many matches against Djokovic where Federer has come playing much better and he has clearly blocked when the Serbian was in front. There is no more to remind the big differences between the game of Federer at the semi-final of the past Wimbledon, against Murray, and two days later which he showed in the final with Djokovic. Or the final at US Open, where he dominated in many phases of the match to systematically weaken in the “big points”. We can even remember the 2010 and 2011 US Open semis, when the Swiss couldn’t materialize several match points that he has.
From my point of view, if Federer plays to his level, he can win anyone, including Djokovic, Nadal, and the self-same sursum corda, if he plays tennis, which I ignore. The question would be how to defeat him, given the level he exhibits. The problem of Federer is not age, nor the physical, even long matches, although certainly are factors that play against him. His weakness is that, being as good or better player than any other, as competitor is not among the best and, of course, far away from Nole or the best Rafa.
And it is a shame, because at this point the Swiss could have on his record book maybe 20 GS and be recognized universally as the best player in history. But he found hard to accept and understand why Nadal beat him and that conditioned him. Accustomed as he was to raze incontestably, he neglected training his mentality and character, as well as the tactical aspects of the game. Simply he did not need it. He was long time without coach, convinced that his talent was more than enough. And that has taken him toll when playing against Nadal, Djokovic and Murray they demanded him to grit his teeth, stay calm and hold on the court, even following an effective scheme, rather than think on his feet like so many times he did in the past.”
https://www.thetennisbase.com/?enlace=blog&bg=4&post=The-18-so-close-so%20far
A God for so many…
“Roger Federer has again demonstrated that his extraordinary class does not care age. In the semi-final of Wimbledon against Murray, perhaps the most brilliant match of the season, he elevated tennis to an exalted category of perfection, beauty and harmony. A true work of art executed with a racket. With matches like this, Federer has reached a category that goes beyond victory and defeat. A status reserved for a select few in the history of sport, as Ali, Jordan or Pelé, freed from the tyranny of the result by virtue of their exceptional talent. For many people, the issue is not that Federer wins, but simply play. Federer is already, from that point of view, an eternal player.”
https://www.thetennisbase.com/?enlace=blog&bg=4&post=2015-the-climax-of-Novak-Djokovic
Even Roger knows that fashion is not his forte…
“In recent years Federer has struggled with his choice of wardrobe at various tournaments which was epitomized by the violet shirt and pink shorts he wore during the recently concluded French Open.
“No one is perfect and I have to admit that I do not have the best color sense.”
“In the highly competitive world of men’s tennis, even the slightest psychological advantage can decide a match. I have seen my opponents feel confident of beating me just because of the bad color choices I was making.”
https://khabaristantimes.com/sports/federer-to-hire-giorgio-armani-as-new-coach/
…or this…
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/01/17/article-0-056F7004000005DC-391_306x555.jpg
hahhaha
Sartorial Magnificance at it’s finest, hawkie
Would love to see Nole wear that. 🙂
Nole is the finest in a tux, imo.
Not sure about the sgt. peeper outfit.
Got to disagree on that one Rats. It may be the way he holds himself but his broad shoulders and deep chest tend to cause the jacket to gape at the front.
I’ve noticed Federer has the same problem.
The bottom line is the majority of men look pretty good in a tuxedo. The same goes for men in uniform – think military dress uniform, airline pilots etc.
Sounds like you know what you are talking about regards couture fashion, the fit of clothes and photography, ed. I’ve not paid such close attention and my own fashion sense often misses the mark. I do see what you mean about the shirt cuffs below the sleeve – that looks good.
Guess it’s a bias – I prefer Novak (of the tennis players I’ve seen in a tux) 🙂
Sampras on Fed :
“With Roger I’m amazed,” said Sampras. “He’s 34 now, he’s still ranked two, three in the world. He’s competing for majors, he’s still playing great tennis.
“He’s almost playing better now than he did 10 ten years ago. He’s improving!”
Sampras on Djokovic:
“He’s the best in the world and it’s impressive,” Sampras said of the Serbian. “He’s so good, moves so well, has the whole package. Mentally, physically he’s so strong.
“You can tell that he’s so focused on being the best in the world and he’s dominating at a time when the game is strong. His run in the last couple of years has been incredible.
“To beat Roger twice at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, to beat Rafa at the French. Truly he’s one of the greats of all time. He’s won 11 majors, he’s only 28.
“If he keeps this up over the next three, four years, he could very well pass me and get to 16, 17.”
Sampras on Rafa:
“he’s too good,” Sampras said of Nadal, “he’s won too much” to count him out.
What I appreciate is that Sampras said Novak is winning in a time when the men’s game is so strong. None of this revisionist “weak era” nonsense!
Sampras out to know! I also loved what he said about Rafa.
So sampras also thinks federer is a better player now! 🙂
Note that this does not mean he is more difficult to beat now than he was in 2005-07 but I totally get what Sampras is saying because I have beee saying the same.
Roger will play Miami.
That’s sooner than we thought. Intriguing to see where he is at in Miami. Inevitably he will be rusty and it will take a while to become match sharp again. The real yardstick will be when he gets back on grass.
Roger has possible second round match with del Po in Miami.
Wow! That would be something to.see!
Roger gets it…
Courtney Nguyen @FortyDeuceTwits 1h1 hour ago
Roger Federer: “I’m all for equal prize money.” #MiamiOpen
#WheresRafa
I’m on my knees thanking Fedal!?
Moore should have been too!
Way to go Fed!
Edberg Says:
“I am especially impressed by Roger as person, both on and off court; I can confirm he is the best ambassador tennis has today. He has a greatness that few have, a charisma and interest for tennis. He has had an amazing journey and he will continue to have it for a while,”
http://www.sportsrageous.com/featured/tennis-news-roger-federer-novak-djokovic-and-rafael-nadals-domination-means-this-is-the-golden-era-says-stefan-edberg/14190/
Well I just hope that you not comparing Fed with pseudoFed. Don’t you? Or do you.
It’s time for another round of “Fed? Or pseudoFed.”
“Francesco, Valentino Rossi and I personify our sports. What they’ve done for football and motorcycle racing has no equal. They are examples, icons, modern history.”
I love His use of “they” in this context. Classic.
http://www.football-italia.net/82649/federer-%E2%80%98totti-modern-icon%E2%80%99
But in all seriousness….
“Over the course of my career I’ve been asked countless times if Roger is really as nice as he appears to be.
In my experience, he is even nicer. And I know where he gets it.”
http://blog.universaltennis.com/2016/04/10/federer-perspective/
#Awwwwwwwwww
Roger still thinks he’s No. 2…
https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/719234944527011841
………and Rafa is #1.
@ATPWorldTour
.@rogerfederer is named among Sports Illustrated’s ‘Fashionable 50’. Read: http://bit.ly/1Mx7wy2 #ATP
#RicoSuave
I saw that last week somewhere, hawk. Be interesting to hear what ed has to say about the fit of the suit in that photo of Fed 😀
This will always be my favourite…
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01680/roger-federer_1680675i.jpg
That picture has me in stitches every time.
Fed on Rafa:
“I’m a big fan of him – simply because he has been the greatest and most difficult opponent for me I have ever had. Therefore I have utmost respect for him,”
“I am the last person who stops that he can’t achieve anything hereafter. And I know how good he is,” added the 34-year-old.
In other news, Federer will travel to Paris tomorrow to test his fitness! It is a 50-50 thing right now I guess. I hope he opts out…
sames (only way for Rafa not to be in Nole’s quarter).
Fed will wait until after the draw if he pulls out.
#SlamLeadGirthControl
I just have this feeling that Fed is it going to pull out before the draw. He might even try to play his first match the way he did in Rome.
I meant to say that fed isn’t going to pull out before the draw.
I hope that I am wrong, but that is just my sense of it right now.
“In other news, Federer will travel to Paris tomorrow to test his fitness! It is a 50-50 thing right now I guess. I hope he opts out…”
vr, source?
Fed is between a rock and a hard place. He has to decide who he wants to give the best chances to win RG. Does he want Rafa to get close to his 17 slams or does he want to still have the edge over Mooray and Djoker that he has a FO title and they don’t.
It’s official: Fed is skipping RG! Rafa will be seeded No 4!
Be well, Fed! Wish you a good recovery process and successful Wimbly! And one more thing:
THANK YOU! (On behalf of true Rafans 😉 )
Before anyone starts celebrating, I checked on VB and there has been a denial posted by Fed’s biographer. So this has not been verified and confirmed yet.
I posted the denial on Rafa’s fan forum.
Just thought I would post this (on behalf of true tennis fans and real Rafans :))
very unlikely he pulls out before the draw
That is the sense on VB. I think Fed is going to do everything to try and play at RG.
No, I just heard it on the news! He announced his decision to skip it due to back injury!
vamos! hahaha
Good luck to Fed with recovery. He’ll be fully ready for the grass court season.
Ricky Dimon said:
He will play.
#RobertWillWin
#DoYou?
Nativenewyorker MAY 17, 2016 AT 9:34 PM
—true tennis fans and real Rafans :))—
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Why would anyone make a statement like this? Because this statement implies that there are “not real” Rafans!
[nativenewyorker7 APRIL 4, 2015 AT 12:51 AM:
¤¤…so-called “real” Rafans don’t write off Rafa! Why would anyone make a statement like this? Because this statement implies that there are “not real” Rafans!¤¤]
https://tenngrand.com/2015/03/29/miami-r3-previews-and-picks-nadal-vs-verdasco-tsonga-vs-monfils/comment-page-3/#comment-18903
Hahahahaa!
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My goodness! That comment by me was dated in April 2015! I can’t believe that anyone would go back a year to look for something I said!
There must be a database containing all of our comments! That’s kind of scary!
HaHaHa!
LOL LOL LOL April 2015!!!!
She once said that databases were her friends.
#SpeaksForItself
AT 11:43 PM,
The owner of the Grandstand has said that Google were your friend.
Nativenewyorker (AT 11:01 PM)
—That comment by me was dated in April 2015!—
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Yep, but one of your ‘followers’ is STILL trolling. Scary or not? LOL LOL LOL
Usually on VB they have good sources. I am surprised that they didn’t pick this up. They had the original info about Fed not playing and then that tweet from his biographer, so they are being cautious is awaiting confirmation.
Of course, I would be pleased for Rafa is this turns out to be correct. However, I definitely extend my wishes to Fed for a speedy recovery in any case.