I could not believe my ears during Rogers interview after defeating Djokovic, where he said out loud for all the world to hear, that people had commented on his absence in 2010 and 2011 Finals- ‘how can there be a Wimbledon final without Roger Federer?’ ??? He said that about himself? wow

Federer was quoting others, he did not say that about himself. Whether he should have brought that up or not, is another thing.

I hope Murray crushes Federer in the finals! But even if Federer does regain No. 1 ranking, he’ll lose it quickly because he’s too old. When Federer’s ranking drops, is that also “good for the sport”?

By the way, Rafa crushed Federer in Australia, and I think that’s VERY GOOD for the sport.

I don’t see how there can be a question that the comments of Roger after Rafas loss lacked empathy and class in reference to an oppenent who has always accorded him the utmost respect when Roger has been defeated earlier than expected. When Roger went out in the Wimbledon QF, Rafa chose to talk of Rogers splendid record of reaching semifinals, ..
I could not believe my ears during Rogers interview after defeating Djokovic, where he said out loud for all the world to hear, that people had commented on his absence in 2010 and 2011 Finals- ‘how can there be a Wimbledon final without Roger Federer?’ ??? He said that about himself? wow

I don’t think Rafa deserves to be disrespected – not by people watching a his matches nor by his colleagues.

Fed said iin his interview after his early exits the last 2 yrs ” people were saying how can we watch a Wimbledon final without you in it” how smug is that?

My reply is “quite easily Roger and great it was to”

I want to apologize to all, I suffer a tendinitis and I can’t to play against Novak for Alma Nadal. I share with you my apologies, in particular to the fans that had already purchased a ticket to such a good cause.

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This is not looking good at all. I thought it was strange that he had to pull out of Miami SF and yet still played so well throughout clay season. He probably was suffering right through clay season and RG and still managed to crush everyone in his way.

Mind boggling how far above the rest Rafa’s level is, on clay.

The lack of match play, and his knees, do not bode well for Olympics.

Rafa used to be able just hammer away at Federer’s BH. At RG final last year and AO SF this year, I noticed that his BH has greatly improved, not just as a defensive stroke, but a cross court weapon as well.

I think his greatest weakness against Rafa is mental. Rafa often brings his best tennis against him and plays phenomenal passing shots when he should have lost the point. When this happens, Federer’s confidence dives, and he starts making mistakes.