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WWW the Gold?

Nadal
3 (13.6%)
Djokovic
3 (13.6%)
Federer
14 (63.6%)
Murray
1 (4.5%)
Del Potro
0 (0%)
Tsonga
0 (0%)
Berdych
0 (0%)
Other
1 (4.5%)

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Voting closed: July 31, 2012, 11:18:56 AM

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Offline mav140

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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #60 on: July 16, 2012, 02:56:02 AM »
Quote from: monstertruck on July 15, 2012, 09:36:11 PM
Interesting, different fans like different formats/tourneys.

I think any player with balls would want to go into the YEC and kick some ass.  You can make all the excuses you want, but beating the other top 7 players in the world in a RR format is pretty freakin' cool in my book.

If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch with your tail between your legs and lick your peas.

Well Said!!! :))
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #61 on: July 16, 2012, 04:28:52 AM »
Based on Wimbledon, Roger is the best bet to win Olympic gold medal. Not to mention that if it still rain in UK and they closed the roof, he had extra advantage cause he will 100% play in Centre Court all time.

But it also depend on the draw. Top 4 did not want to play big serve and hitting players in earlier rounds. (Like Roddick, Raonic, Karlovic etc etc)
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #62 on: July 16, 2012, 06:13:41 AM »
Djokovic because Serbian tennis means a lot to him.

I don't expect him to win the poll though because this is a very pro Fed forum.
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #63 on: July 16, 2012, 12:59:26 PM »
even though this is a pro fed forum, it is not moderated like a pro fed forum which is the most important thing........it's cool that we are witnessing a lot of new posters and old timers recently........


as for the poll i am going to say nadal will win the olympics........i just finished watching '300' again, which was aired on WB movie channel........i feel rafa will win now........


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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #64 on: July 16, 2012, 01:41:32 PM »
Quote from: no_1_djoko_fan on July 16, 2012, 06:13:41 AM
Djokovic because Serbian tennis means a lot to him.

I don't expect him to win the poll though because this is a very pro Fed forum.

I think it USE to be...but we have several posters who just like 'tennis' instead of a favorite player.  I guess I do my part to keep Roger in the mix though... :innocent: But I encourage everyone to post about their favorites!  I love it that we have new Djokovic fans, Nadal fans, etc. here!  Bring more!!!!
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #65 on: July 16, 2012, 05:31:23 PM »
....or perhaps even add a few tennis fans instead of 'player' fans.....
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #66 on: July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM »
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #67 on: July 17, 2012, 12:31:39 PM »
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 

Agreed. I would say most of the people following tennis are fans of players.
For me it's a combination.
 
And your right about tennis authorities, it's all about players who the public want to see.
 
I say go where you're comfortable posting with the criteria that meets your needs.  :)
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #68 on: July 17, 2012, 12:53:53 PM »
general swish speaking truth like always........del potro's indian brother not happy with d pot's recent performances though, 

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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #69 on: July 17, 2012, 01:30:30 PM »
Quote from: Start da Game on July 16, 2012, 12:59:26 PM
even though this is a pro fed forum, it is not moderated like a pro fed forum which is the most important thing........it's cool that we are witnessing a lot of new posters and old timers recently........
I agree that it's great to see lots of posters and fans of different players. It makes for a diverse, opiniated forum, which is more exciting!  :)
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #70 on: July 17, 2012, 02:54:37 PM »
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 12:53:53 PM
general swish speaking truth like always........del potro's indian brother not happy with d pot's recent performances though, 

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That guy is definitely stressed out.
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #71 on: July 17, 2012, 02:55:07 PM »
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 
IMHO it narrows mind and therefore the possibilties for discussion.  But like I said, that's just me. :)
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #72 on: July 17, 2012, 02:57:50 PM »
Quote from: swish on July 17, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 

Agreed. I would say most of the people following tennis are fans of players.
For me it's a combination.
 
And your right about tennis authorities, it's all about players who the public want to see.
 
I say go where you're comfortable posting with the criteria that meets your needs.  :)
Oddly enough, the vast majority of players at the local club care very little about the ATP and WTA.  There's another whole side of the game besides the pro tour unlike some sports.
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #73 on: July 17, 2012, 03:53:17 PM »
somehow I feel that this format suits Fed very well and I see him as a favorite if he manages to avoid Nadal. Djokovic tends to get too emotional when he plays for his country and I'm not sure that's a good thing. 
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #74 on: July 18, 2012, 01:09:47 AM »
Quote from: monstertruck on July 17, 2012, 02:57:50 PM
Quote from: swish on July 17, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 

Agreed. I would say most of the people following tennis are fans of players.
For me it's a combination.
 
And your right about tennis authorities, it's all about players who the public want to see.
 
I say go where you're comfortable posting with the criteria that meets your needs.  :)
Oddly enough, the vast majority of players at the local club care very little about the ATP and WTA.  There's another whole side of the game besides the pro tour unlike some sports.
Quote from: monstertruck on July 17, 2012, 02:55:07 PM
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 
IMHO it narrows mind and therefore the possibilties for discussion.  But like I said, that's just me. :)

It's just you for sure.
Not stop whining and start talking about tennis.  :)
 
 
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #75 on: July 18, 2012, 06:42:43 AM »
Quote from: swish on July 18, 2012, 01:09:47 AM
Quote from: monstertruck on July 17, 2012, 02:57:50 PM
Quote from: swish on July 17, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 

Agreed. I would say most of the people following tennis are fans of players.
For me it's a combination.
 
And your right about tennis authorities, it's all about players who the public want to see.
 
I say go where you're comfortable posting with the criteria that meets your needs.  :)
Oddly enough, the vast majority of players at the local club care very little about the ATP and WTA.  There's another whole side of the game besides the pro tour unlike some sports.
Quote from: monstertruck on July 17, 2012, 02:55:07 PM
Quote from: Start da Game on July 17, 2012, 11:29:14 AM
what's wrong with being player fans? when tennis authorities themselves have turned this sport into a complete show of star players, i see nothing wrong with new fans blindly following a top player than the whole sport.......

 
IMHO it narrows mind and therefore the possibilties for discussion.  But like I said, that's just me. :)

It's just you for sure.
Not stop whining and start talking about tennis.  :)

'Blindly following players', what a great statement to take a stand on.

But hey, that's just you. :)~

At least the Shankman talks tennis.
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #76 on: July 18, 2012, 08:52:39 AM »
hehee... fight fight!!!! :))
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #77 on: July 18, 2012, 11:10:54 AM »
Quote from: mav140 on July 18, 2012, 08:52:39 AM
hehee... fight fight!!!! :))
Nah, Swishtard just has a chronic case of sandy panties.
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #78 on: July 18, 2012, 01:37:43 PM »
Quote from: monstertruck on July 18, 2012, 11:10:54 AM
Quote from: mav140 on July 18, 2012, 08:52:39 AM
hehee... fight fight!!!! :))
Nah, Swishtard just has a chronic case of sandy panties.

True, that sand is a b*ch.  :rofl_2:
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Re: 2012 Olympics Men's Singles Gold - First Take
« Reply #79 on: July 18, 2012, 02:29:08 PM »
It would be incredible if the Top 4 could make the semis. Yet another stat to back up their overwhelming dominance over the rest of the Tour.
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