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[Dallas]

Yes that was an interesting interview.  Thanks for posting.

[Dallas]

Gee, reading a lot about Roger lately, let me see what I've come up with:

1.  He will never win another match (not even against anyone not named Nadal)
2.  He's too old so he needs to retire right now
3.  He's so fragile in the head now that he'll probably retire soon
4.  Blah, Blah, Blah...  and many more.

Well, here's to some of the good times from before:

[Flyer]

None of the Nay Sayers KNOW anything.

Easy to forget how great and tenacious a player Fed is when all you want to do is tear him down.

This year has just begun - as long as Roger stays healthy & injury free - he'll be a true force to reckon with - and that included Nadal.

He made the final of the AO - better outcome tham last year - plus - as far as we know he is over the mono ill effects - fo things look much better than they did this time last year.

Yeah - he has a tough loss to deal with - but he's had tough losses before and come back even better.

What's different now?  He's a bit older - but that just translates into being more experienced.

He'll "deal" just fine.

It's his fans and detractors who will need to learn to "deal" - Fed ain't goin' no where - except to step into the winner's circle many more times.

[Dallas]

And Flyer has spoken!

[dropshot]

None of the Nay Sayers KNOW anything.

Easy to forget how great and tenacious a player Fed is when all you want to do is tear him down.

This year has just begun - as long as Roger stays healthy & injury free - he'll be a true force to reckon with - and that included Nadal.

He made the final of the AO - better outcome tham last year - plus - as far as we know he is over the mono ill effects - fo things look much better than they did this time last year.

Yeah - he has a tough loss to deal with - but he's had tough losses before and come back even better.

What's different now?  He's a bit older - but that just translates into being more experienced.

He'll "deal" just fine.

It's his fans and detractors who will need to learn to "deal" - Fed ain't goin' no where - except to step into the winner's circle many more times.

I hope you are right. But at this point I will be very surprised if he can bounce back to his satisfaction unless he reevaluates his priorities, his approach to the game, how he wants to take a coach's help, tactics and a lot more.
I am a Fed fan but it is not difficult, at this point, to conclude that Fed has been too stubborn about his game [in it's entirety including mental, tactical and willingness to take outside input etc.] for his own good. I mean he himself knows it. At the level he is in, he has to be constantly adapting, understanding the areas for improvement and making changes.

If I heard this right, since the beginning of 2008 he is 0-10 against top-ten players when the match has gone to the deciding set [either the 5th set or the 3rd set depending on the tournament]. That says a lot.

[Dallas]

If I heard this right, since the beginning of 2008 he is 0-10 against top-ten players when the match has gone to the deciding set [either the 5th set or the 3rd set depending on the tournament]. That says a lot.

I get your point.  But I see that he's actually 0-8 since 2008.  However, 2008 was an unusual year so until he starts having 2-3 years like that - then I don't know if that's the norm or the unusual?

Also, the only really 'surprise' players in that 0-8 streak are Simon and Roddick.  The other 2 players are Murray and Nadal.  So he has that record against 4 players in the top 10.

Master's Cup (Simon)
Master's Cup (Murray)
Madrid (Murray)
Wimbledon (Nadal)
Hamburg (Nadal)
Miami (Roddick)
Australian Open (Nadal)
Doha (Murray)

I do agree that he needs to do something different but like another player was saying in a recent interview, it's not like Federer is just really bad. I mean, you're basically known for the slams and in the slams:

2009 Australian Open (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2008 U.S. Open (Winner)
2008 Wimbledon (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2008 French Open (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2008 Australian Open (SF) - losing to Djokovic
2007 U.S. Open (Winner)
2007 Wimbledon (Winner)
2007 French Open (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2007 Australian Open (Winner)

Basically, Roger is losing in grand slams to ONE player.  So it's not like the guy sucks!

I know we're probably not going to see any more 3 of 4 winners in slams by Roger, but let's see how he does in a 100% healthy year this year before he's thrown to the dogs.  I mean, if you look at his results from last year - they have improved in every tournament so far.  Hey - you got to look at the best in anything.

I still think the Australian Open loss was the curse of Kooyong!

[DropShotUser]

I believe Roger will come back and rise to number 1 again

[dropshot]

If I heard this right, since the beginning of 2008 he is 0-10 against top-ten players when the match has gone to the deciding set [either the 5th set or the 3rd set depending on the tournament]. That says a lot.

I get your point.  But I see that he's actually 0-8 since 2008.  However, 2008 was an unusual year so until he starts having 2-3 years like that - then I don't know if that's the norm or the unusual?

Also, the only really 'surprise' players in that 0-8 streak are Simon and Roddick.  The other 2 players are Murray and Nadal.  So he has that record against 4 players in the top 10.

Master's Cup (Simon)
Master's Cup (Murray)
Madrid (Murray)
Wimbledon (Nadal)
Hamburg (Nadal)
Miami (Roddick)
Australian Open (Nadal)
Doha (Murray)

I do agree that he needs to do something different but like another player was saying in a recent interview, it's not like Federer is just really bad. I mean, you're basically known for the slams and in the slams:

2009 Australian Open (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2008 U.S. Open (Winner)
2008 Wimbledon (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2008 French Open (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2008 Australian Open (SF) - losing to Djokovic
2007 U.S. Open (Winner)
2007 Wimbledon (Winner)
2007 French Open (Finalist) - losing to Nadal
2007 Australian Open (Winner)

Basically, Roger is losing in grand slams to ONE player.  So it's not like the guy sucks!

I know we're probably not going to see any more 3 of 4 winners in slams by Roger, but let's see how he does in a 100% healthy year this year before he's thrown to the dogs.  I mean, if you look at his results from last year - they have improved in every tournament so far.  Hey - you got to look at the best in anything.
I still think the Australian Open loss was the curse of Kooyong!

Dallas, you sound like a parent defending a deliquent teen when what he needs is some good old tough love. No one is throwing Roger to the dogs.
I know there are some critics who go overboard but most observers agree that Fed needs to make important changes if he wants to  make the most out of what's left of his career. I mean if you all you care is that he somehow limps to that 14th slam, then you are right, nothing's really wrong. But if it's about Fed's doing the right things, everybody except he and his team seems to know the answer to that one.

Why do Nadal and Murray not count? It's not as if he has been comprehensively outplayed and outclassed by those two. Outside of clay, he has repeatedly been losing close matches to them. In the past two slam finals with Nadal, he had won the 4th set and the momentum was with him going into the 5th. He lost because he could not attack, when it was time to, earlier in the match and in the 5th. He may be a better defender than the rest of the tour but he can't defend and hope that Nadal/murray/simon will beat themselves. Not going to happen. His UEs are not the UEs of a #2 player and he at least has to see that they are happening if he is to improve.  If you are anyway going to lose, at least don't beat yourself. Why not go down with guns blazing and mind working? In his foolhardy stubbornness, he surrendered both his grass court edge and his hard court edge to Nadal. Fed knows it and that's why he cried after losing AO final.

[Dallas]

Maybe he didn't surrender those titles... just maybe Nadal took them?  It happens.  It's not the end of the world.

Do I want him to get better - sure!  But I just want to give him more credit to think that he is trying something.  We all can be back seat drivers, but surely he knows what's best and wants what's best...don't you think?

[Dallas]

Dear Fans

I would like to thank you for the overwhelming amount of messages and letters you sent me this past week. Losing the Australian Open final certainly hurt, but it is important to move on and focus on the challenges lying ahead. I feel fine and fit and am eager to get back on court. I have enjoyed a few days off, which was great, and will soon be training again.
 
Thank you once again for supporting me and giving me such a lot of positive input! A lot of you have noticed that my website was slow after the final Down Under. The reason for that was the enormous amount of traffic – more than we had ever experienced before. New hardware for the server has been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible so that you can enjoy rogerfederer.com without hassles in the future!
 
Kind regards
Roger

[Dallas]

All the gang over at rf.com are getting ready for Dubai! (me too)!  But I thought this picture was interesting:

[rabhw]

Has anyone confirmed Roger actually writes these updates? I somehow doubt Fed knows anything about hardware upgrades being performed on his websites servers  

It'd be nice if he writes them, although in all likelihood its just some PR agency  

[Dallas]

Has anyone confirmed Roger actually writes these updates? I somehow doubt Fed knows anything about hardware upgrades being performed on his websites servers  

It'd be nice if he writes them, although in all likelihood its just some PR agency  

I think I read somewhere that he does get "help" from the folks, but he does write them. (probably with them telling him what to say! ).  He has also stated that he visits the site regularly!

[yellowball]

Dear Fans

I would like to thank you for the overwhelming amount of messages and letters you sent me this past week. Losing the Australian Open final certainly hurt, but it is important to move on and focus on the challenges lying ahead. I feel fine and fit and am eager to get back on court. I have enjoyed a few days off, which was great, and will soon be training again.
 
Thank you once again for supporting me and giving me such a lot of positive input! A lot of you have noticed that my website was slow after the final Down Under. The reason for that was the enormous amount of traffic – more than we had ever experienced before. New hardware for the server has been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible so that you can enjoy rogerfederer.com without hassles in the future!
 
Kind regards
Roger

I'd like to be able to read some of the messages he got.  Most of them I'm sure expressed support and hope that he'll be ready to go for the next tournaments. I'm guessin' he also got a lot of tennis instruction from players that can hardly hit the ball but full of good advice. 

It's really nice that he communicates through his fan site.  Rafa doesn't do that. 

[monstertruck]

Thanks for the update Dallas!
I'd love to be a fly on the wall when Roger sits down to analyze his performance in the final.
I've often wondered if players review the matches in detail and if so, how much technical support do they use?
Perhaps that's overcomplicating things, but sometimes additional info provided from vids and computers can bring to light
aspects of the game not witnessed or considered. 

[ThePAW]

I guess no one appreciaed the video I posted :P

[Somil]

I guess no one appreciaed the video I posted :P

I loved it!

[yellowball]

I guess no one appreciaed the video I posted :P

Nice video. I had seen it before, don't remember where, so I don't know if was posted here before you posted it.

Thank you... we do appreciate it!

[monstertruck]

I guess no one appreciaed the video I posted :P

Thanks for the reminder, I'd only gone back to the top of the page today.

[Dallas]

I'd like to be able to read some of the messages he got.  Most of them I'm sure expressed support and hope that he'll be ready to go for the next tournaments. I'm guessin' he also got a lot of tennis instruction from players that can hardly hit the ball but full of good advice. 

It's really nice that he communicates through his fan site.  Rafa doesn't do that. 

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE THOUSANDS THAT HE RECEIVED:

Dear Roger
The match just finished and all I can hope is that you feel proud of yourself. I'm sure everybody who saw that match,
saw the great effort you put in every point. And it was a wonderfoul perfomance no matter the result, you didn't get the 14 but you'll get it next time
Keep yourself focus, you're getting better and this is just the beginning of the best year of your life. Always keep that in mind, and keep a smile in your face
And it's fine if you cry, it just proove you're a human been. Don't worry about it, if you need it let it out. you make me cry just by seeing you :-D
I still believe you're the greatest tennis player in the world, now you need to believe that
Hope to see you playing again soon, making the best effort like you akways does. You're my Idol
Lots of love
MaGa - Venezuela

 
 
27Icee 01.02.2009
 
 I'm sooo sorry dear Roger... You'll do it next time. Don't give up plz. Come on Roger. I'll always cheer for you!

Tao

 
 
federervsdavid 01.02.2009
 
 We love you Roger.

 
 
megdeep 01.02.2009
 
 dearest Roger...

we love u! I really feel for u and ur loss but u have many more opportunities and u will make it to the finish line...

all the best!

luv

megha


 
 
megdeep 01.02.2009
 
 dearest Roger...

we love u! I really feel for u and ur loss but u have many more opportunities and u will make it to the finish line...

all the best!

luv

megha


 
 
Mandy24 01.02.2009
 
 DEAR ROGER!!
What can I say?
I am very sorry for you!!
You fight but don't have luck!!
You played great!!
Thanks champ!!!
You are our champ FOREVER!!!
We will always support and love
you whatever happens- ALWAYS!!
We are proud of you and
Roger be your fan is amazing
positive experience:)
We are with you!!
best wishes from Poland:)
Eva:)



 
 
Mayofka 01.02.2009
 
 

 
 
megdeep 01.02.2009
 
 dearest Roger...

we love u! I really feel for u and ur loss but u have many more opportunities and u will make it to the finish line...

all the best!

luv

megha


 
 
Aljazek 01.02.2009
 
 ROGER!

I watched final toda and it was awesome, you were good but RN had more luck. You are still the best tennis player for me and I believe in your tennis. You just have to believe that too. You are a great sportsman and I am looking forward to all the GSs you are going to play and win.

You're still gonna roger other players for a long time!
GO GO GO!!!

 
 
kecheverria 01.02.2009
 
 Like everyone at Australia showed you with their applauses and all your fans with messages, you're still the world's favorite player! Today you showed how big is your heart and I'm sure thousands of us cryed with you, I was one!
Don't worry for putting on hold the Pete Sampras' record, OF COURSE you'll get it! and of course you'll beat it!
YOU'RE THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER!

 
 
bluesubmarine 01.02.2009
 
 Though you did not win the match, I want to clap for you. You have been playing so well that make the world surprise. You are the champ in my heart forever. And “did not” does not mean “won’t”. I know you will come back and gain a gold “14”.Support you, waiting for giving the world new records.

 
 
Mehro 01.02.2009
 
 Dearest Roger,

Although the match didn't go in your favor...you still won our hearts!!! The way you are so expressive about your emotions it is awesome to know that you feel so deeply about tennis and your committment to the game is more than anyone else's!!!

I am hoping that this year will bring on improvements in your streak and you will not lose your ranking anymore than you have already lost. Now I know it is not about creating a record but it is about playing the game that you so love and is in your veins:)


All the best of luck for the rest of the season...

Cheering for you forever!!!

Mehreen.

 
 
shiningbeauty 01.02.2009
 
 i love u roger soo much!!!
roger u made me cry......we forgot that u can also cry n even u have emotions..we always wanted u to win but forgot that what it takes to win ....what it takes to b a champion.....first time...first time u cried wen u lost......
but roger ur de best no matter this time u dnt equal 14 grand slams record..we all know ull do it 1 day..no matter when that day comes..but it wll b soon..... i hope really hope that day wll b french open final n i want u to defaeat nadal.....
love u soo much feddi..cant see u cry.....we always want u to smile...
love u again...

 
 
RF_Swiss_Power 01.02.2009
 
 A true and real man has no fear of his emotions..
You are a great man roger, i cried with as i cheer for you.
You are amazing for who you are
Never give up on your dreams
Gongratulations to Rafa Nadal, as he is also, along with you, a real man.
Cmon Roger Federer

 
 
bluesubmarine 01.02.2009
 
 Though you did not win the match, I want to clap for you. You have been playing so well that make the world surprise. You are the champ in my heart forever. And “did not” does not mean “won’t”. I know you will come back and gain a gold “14”.Support you, waiting for giving the world new records.

 
 
Fsadrul 01.02.2009
 
 Dear Roger,
when i see u cry i cried too. we feel the same as what u feel. what ever it is, we still love u v much and we still support u, u 'll get #14 soon. keep motivated and keep on going my dear. we need u. all the for the rest of the season.
love
Fai

 
 
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