Rog Playing in Rotterdam!!!

by noleisthebest Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:44 pm

WOW ! WOW! WOW!

What a guy... tennisball

by Tenez Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:45 pm

wow...wow...wow...

by noleisthebest Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:12 pm

Tenez wrote:wow...wow...wow...

by Tenez Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:11 pm

I am surprised by this decision. A good one though I think.

by Tenez Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:18 pm

Stealing Nadal's number 1 spot to thank him for his nice congratulating sms?

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nadal-congratulates-federer-on-20th-grand-slam-win

That's mean from Rog!

by noleisthebest Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:27 pm

Anyway, here’s an article for you!

http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/02/07/roger-federer-must-play-2018-french-open/

by noleisthebest Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:29 pm

Hehe, if things went GP’s way, Fed would retire in Rotterdam. Laugh

by Tenez Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:39 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Anyway, here’s an article for you!

http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/02/07/roger-federer-must-play-2018-french-open/

The main reason is that it is Federer's only unfulfilled challenge left (beating Nadal on bo5 clay.

by luvsports! Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:41 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Hehe, if things went GP’s way, Fed would retire in Rotterdam.

Haha!

by noleisthebest Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:50 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Anyway, here’s an article for you!

http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/02/07/roger-federer-must-play-2018-french-open/

The main reason is that it is Federer's only unfulfilled challenge left (beating Nadal on bo5 clay.

I think winning RG would take too much out of him...probably wipe out the rest of the season.

by luvsports! Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:52 pm

THIS HAS GOT ME SO EXCITED!!

by Tenez Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:08 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Anyway, here’s an article for you!

http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/02/07/roger-federer-must-play-2018-french-open/

The main reason is that it is Federer's only unfulfilled challenge left (beating Nadal on bo5 clay.
I think winning RG would take too much out of him...probably wipe out the rest of the season.

I would not mind him retiring then after him beating Nadal at the FO.

by Tenez Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:20 pm

Fed is not rancorous!....or his number 1 quest is more important than his pride.

by Daniel Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:59 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Anyway, here’s an article for you!

http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/02/07/roger-federer-must-play-2018-french-open/

The main reason is that it is Federer's only unfulfilled challenge left (beating Nadal on bo5 clay.

No, Roger mustn't. He must do what he did last year and say bye to the dirt at his age.

by Tenez Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:17 am

What for? a 21st slam? a 9th Wimbledon? what's the point?

by Daniel Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:26 am

Tenez wrote:What for? a 21st slam? a 9th Wimbledon? what's the point?

Slams are the most important part of the game. And securing records is more important than entering a slam he has almost no hope of winning, and which will then knacker his body out and cost him any hope of Wimbledon. HE doesn't need the dirt titles. Esp at this stage in his career. I know you think he's got a great chance on clay and that he will blow everyone away - but he won't. He's lost at least a step from his dominating years 04-07, and will be made to rally over and over. He will lose. That's the reality, and it's why he ducked out last year. Because he knows it, as well.

by summerblues Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:46 am

Fantastic! Let's just hope he does not lose before the semis - that would be rather awkward.

by gallery play Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:44 am

Tenez wrote:Fed is not rancorous!....or his number 1 quest is more important than his pride.

Both i guess

Krajicek said: 'it's logical that Roger wants to make the best of his current form'
Typical Krajicek Grr

It's the extra points he wants, not that meaningless title.

by gallery play Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:50 am

noleisthebest wrote:Hehe, if things went GP’s way, Fed would retire in Rotterdam.

No way!
Especially since i don't have tickets...nor an invitation. I lost that one when i had a disagreement with an old fart in the sponsorstand 3 years ago.. Doh

I have seen him 7 times live, it's okay Winking

by noleisthebest Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:25 am

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Anyway, here’s an article for you!
http://lastwordontennis.com/2018/02/07/roger-federer-must-play-2018-french-open/
The main reason is that it is Federer's only unfulfilled challenge left (beating Nadal on bo5 clay.
I think winning RG would take too much out of him...probably wipe out the rest of the season.
I would not mind him retiring then after him beating Nadal at the FO.

I actually could see that scenario.

It would maybe wipe them both out.

That would be Fed’s version of Nole’s win of Nadal there.

I can see your thinking clearly now, it would be a very satisfying moment indeed!

by noleisthebest Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:29 am

gallery play wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Hehe, if things went GP’s way, Fed would retire in Rotterdam.

No way!
Especially since i don't have tickets...nor an invitation. I lost that one when i had a disagreement with an old fart in the sponsorstand 3 years ago..

I have seen him 7 times live, it's okay

Me only 6...

Still...you’ve got to make an effort and dig some tickets for that SF day.

Kraj is right, Fed is playing great and feeling even better, you can’t miss that!

Not to mention the roaring drive and desire that got him decide to play iRotterdam!

If Fed plays in RG, I’ll seriously consider going there for the final! diva

by bogbrush Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:34 am

Ahah!

Great news, delighted to hear of it.

Clearly Roger reads my insightful posts on here. It’s probably no exaggeration to suggest he is heavily influenced by my wise analysis.

Salutations!

by gallery play Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:44 am

On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.

Besides: if i did the maths right, he'll become #1 if he wins the quarter and i'll be there. Nice!

by noleisthebest Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:45 am

gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.

That’s the GP we know! Hug

Carpe diem! Bubbly

Enjoy

by gallery play Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:52 am

noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.
That’s the GP we know!
Carpe diem!

Enjoy

Indeed, the older i get, the more that's on my mind.

I just told a colleague he can join me that night. Young fellow, huuuuuuge Federer fan, but somehow he accepted the fact he was never going to see him live. He started to shake a little when i told him he will get to see the goat Big Grin

by gallery play Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:53 am

bogbrush wrote:
Clearly Roger reads my insightful posts on here. It’s probably no exaggeration to suggest he is heavily influenced by my wise analysis.

Ah, now i understand your neutral point of view on his retirement Winking

by Tenez Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:09 am

gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.

Besides: if i did the maths right, he'll become #1 if he wins the quarter and i'll be there. Nice!

You are making Kraji happy and richer! Winking

by barrystar Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:09 am

bogbrush wrote:Ahah!

Great news, delighted to hear of it.

Clearly Roger reads my insightful posts on here. It’s probably no exaggeration to suggest he is heavily influenced by my wise analysis.

Salutations!

Somewhere, our old friend along with Dr. Sincere, Impartial Lion, mediator, mediator555 &c &c &c are hiding under their blankets (unless, of course, they are all the same person.....)

What a massive let down if Federer is knocked out early!

by Tenez Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:12 am

barrystar wrote:What a massive let down if Federer is knocked out early!

On the plus side Krajicek will be furious!

by noleisthebest Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:15 am

gallery play wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.
That’s the GP we know!
Carpe diem!

Enjoy
Indeed, the older i get, the more that's on my mind.

I just told a colleague he can join me that night. Young fellow, huuuuuuge Federer fan, but somehow he accepted the fact he was never going to see him live. He started to shake a little when i told him he will get to see the goat

That’s fantastic!

I remember when I saw him first..in O2 final vs Nadal..was set behind Maradona with my Noleisthebest Serbian flag...
I even yelled out : noleisthebest! at one stage and Fed turned around and looked at me Laugh

Those were the days...

I was smitten with his BH...love at first sight! cupid

by noleisthebest Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:16 am

luvsports! wrote:THIS HAS GOT ME SO EXCITED!!

You mean
WOW! WOW! WOW!

by barrystar Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:16 am

noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.
That’s the GP we know!
Carpe diem!

Enjoy
Indeed, the older i get, the more that's on my mind.

I just told a colleague he can join me that night. Young fellow, huuuuuuge Federer fan, but somehow he accepted the fact he was never going to see him live. He started to shake a little when i told him he will get to see the goat

That’s fantastic!

I remember when I saw him first..in O2 final vs Nasal..was set behind Maradona with my Noleosthebest Serbian flag...
I even yelled out : noleisthebest at one stage and hentirned around and looked at me

Those were the days...

I was smitten with his BH...love at first sight!

First saw a young Federer losing to Henman at the Wimbledon QF 2001.

by noleisthebest Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:18 am

barrystar wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.
That’s the GP we know!
Carpe diem!

Enjoy
Indeed, the older i get, the more that's on my mind.

I just told a colleague he can join me that night. Young fellow, huuuuuuge Federer fan, but somehow he accepted the fact he was never going to see him live. He started to shake a little when i told him he will get to see the goat

That’s fantastic!

I remember when I saw him first..in O2 final vs Nasal..was set behind Maradona with my Noleosthebest Serbian flag...
I even yelled out : noleisthebest at one stage and hentirned around and looked at me

Those were the days...

I was smitten with his BH...love at first sight!

First saw a young Federer losing to Henman at the Wimbledon QF 2001.

You lucky man!
How was it?

by gallery play Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:37 am

Tenez wrote:
barrystar wrote:What a massive let down if Federer is knocked out early!
On the plus side Krajicek will be furious!

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:45 am

luvsports! wrote:THIS HAS GOT ME SO EXCITED!!

Yep.. writing in all caps. You must have turned into green Hulk, aren't you?

by luvsports! Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:01 am

noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:Hehe, if things went GP’s way, Fed would retire in Rotterdam.

No way!
Especially since i don't have tickets...nor an invitation. I lost that one when i had a disagreement with an old fart in the sponsorstand 3 years ago..

I have seen him 7 times live, it's okay
Me only 6...

Still...you’ve got to make an effort and dig some tickets for that SF day.

Kraj is right, Fed is playing great and feeling even better, you can’t miss that!

Not to mention the roaring drive and desire that got him decide to play iRotterdam!

If Fed plays in RG, I’ll seriously consider going there for the final!

I've still not seen him live properly!
BUT, i've booked the first week off. I'm prepared for many nights of camping out!

by barrystar Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:07 am

noleisthebest wrote:
barrystar wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
gallery play wrote:On second thoughts i decided to go to Rotterdam, i got myself tickets for the quarters. This must be his goodbye to the dutch fans, regardless how many years he'll be playing.
That’s the GP we know!
Carpe diem!

Enjoy
Indeed, the older i get, the more that's on my mind.

I just told a colleague he can join me that night. Young fellow, huuuuuuge Federer fan, but somehow he accepted the fact he was never going to see him live. He started to shake a little when i told him he will get to see the goat

That’s fantastic!

I remember when I saw him first..in O2 final vs Nasal..was set behind Maradona with my Noleosthebest Serbian flag...
I even yelled out : noleisthebest at one stage and hentirned around and looked at me

Those were the days...

I was smitten with his BH...love at first sight!

First saw a young Federer losing to Henman at the Wimbledon QF 2001.

You lucky man!
How was it?

Fantastic day - saw Henman v. Federer, and Ivanisevic v. Safin all players I really liked and they were two really tight 4-setters. We had a very entertaining mixed doubles match in the evening if I remember rightly (although my Wimbledon memories tend to merge as I went a lot in the 1990's and a lot more recently). I remember a very strong sense that Federer was really quite something but somehow Henman got by him. I don't think Fed gave of his best, I think he has said that he was a bit discombobulated by the fall-out from his historic win the round before. The things that stood out more than anything else to me was how good Henman was at the net, such amazing hands, and also the difference between the first and second matches was extraordinary - Henman/Federer had so much more touch than the other two and looked so much more at home. The second match was so much more of a power battle. I wish I could remember more.

by luvsports! Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:11 am

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:
luvsports! wrote:THIS HAS GOT ME SO EXCITED!!

Yep.. writing in all caps. You must have turned into green Hulk, aren't you?

If you see my build, and the fact I am always injured, you would know that won't happen.
I did do a victory dance though before bed.

by Jahu Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:52 pm

Holy milf, goooood news. now maybe Dubai too?

by bogbrush Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:00 pm

I reckon if he won Rotterdam so Nadal couldn’t depose him in Mexico, he’d skip Dubai to prepare for Indian Wells.

by Jahu Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:04 pm

So IW, skip Miami, win the Monaco? Not bad I swear!!!

by summerblues Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:43 am

bogbrush wrote:I reckon if he won Rotterdam so Nadal couldn’t depose him in Mexico, he’d skip Dubai to prepare for Indian Wells.

I expect that if he reaches #1 in Rotterdam, he will skip Dubai - even if that meant that Rafa would reclaim #1 spot in Acapulco. The big thing is to reach #1 at his age, worrying about a few weeks here or there of keeping it thereafter is irrelevant.

by summerblues Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:46 am

Hopefully Fed will get to play on Monday in Rotterdam, that way he could make SF by playing Mo-We-Fr. He could then pull out of SF citing fatigue Winking

Rotterdam has a pretty good field, so Fed might have to play one, or maybe even two, decent players to reach SF. Normally I would expect him to beat those kinds of players (e.g., maybe Tsonga, Berdych or Rublev) quite easily, but I will be nervous next week.

by luvsports! Fri Feb 09, 2018 6:35 pm

Some big names in the tournament.

Dimi, Zverev, Goffin, Stan, Berdych, Pouille and Tsonga. Like you say SB, could be a hard week ahead.

by noleisthebest Fri Feb 09, 2018 6:43 pm

luvsports! wrote:Some big names in the tournament.

Dimi, Zverev, Goffin, Stan, Berdych, Pouille and Tsonga. Like you say SB, could be a hard week ahead.

Super!

I hope Kraji will provide some nice balls and a slick court.
Tennis heaven here we coooome! diva

by bogbrush Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:23 pm

Ok, to become #1 again Federer needs to beat a qualifier, then Kholi / Khachanov then probably Stan.

And that would be it.

Not easy.

by noleisthebest Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:43 pm

bogbrush wrote:Ok, to become #1 again Federer needs to beat a qualifier, then Kholi / Khachanov then probably Stan.

And that would be it.

Not easy.

Well if he can’t beat those three, he doesn’t deserve to be number one.

Of course he will! Even if he has to wheel out Mirka “Stan The Crybaby” act. Laugh

Plus he is going to be so excited and nervous, I can’t wait to see all that.

This tournament is such an awesome surprise treat. cake

by summerblues Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:37 am

bogbrush wrote:Ok, to become #1 again Federer needs to beat a qualifier, then Kholi / Khachanov then probably Stan.

And that would be it.

Not easy.

Yeah, Rds 2&3 could provide some real opposition. I did not realize how strong the field was in Rotterdam. Still, a #1 player in the world should beat a qualifier and either Kholi/Khachanov. Stan at his best could be difficult, but he is unlikely to be anywhere near that.

Fingers crossed. I will be nervous though. It feels the #1 is so close, yet if he does not make it, the door could close really fast.

by gallery play Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:31 am

Stan in the quarters, that's great! i couldn't have picked a better player with something like that on the line.
He'll need to work for it, that's for sure

by noleisthebest Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:57 am

K
Here is the draw:

Rog Playing in Rotterdam!!! Mds

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2018/407/mds.pdf

In today’s order of play, qf matches...some decent players!
Klizan...even Tsitsipas.

Rublev-Puille is def the match of the first round.

And that other Canadian Felix AA wunderkind is in the maind draw too as a WC...keen to see how he plays now.

The only one missing is Shapo Sad

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