Author Topic: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress (Read 66056 times)

thetruth · « **Reply #2520 on:** June 18, 2015, 05:57:22 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on June 18, 2015, 03:14:28 pm

I am glad a couple of 40 year olds removed Rafa and his buddy from the facilities in straights.

Maybe now he can stop farting around and actually go work on his singles game.

His singles game is in absolute shambles and yet he gave doubles more importance here.

Whatever the hell for.

He usually plays doubles to adjust to new surfaces. The doubles probably help his singles game. Did you hear them talking about how slippery the grass was? The more time on grass, i think the better it will be for him. Doubles are still tennis matches and now he has time to better prepare for Wimbledon.

And since his fitness isn't where it should be, his loss may be a blessing in disguise, otherwise he might show up to Wimbledon spent. Novak isn't playing anywhere is he? And Federer took off a week as well. Rafa is nowhere near their fitness at this point, but the good thing is that the rest of the year he can only gain points.

I think it will work out. Not that he'll win, but I think that he'll be in a better place, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Let's how that this is the kick in the pants that he needed.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2521 on:** June 18, 2015, 08:49:18 pm »

I saw a few pics of him in practice. he looks unhappy and frustrated.

and tony looks the same way.

first or 2nd round loss at Wimbledon is very possible but I think it may turn out to be a blessing if it happens.

it will force him to do some soul searching and decide once and for all that either next year starts right now or it is pretty much the end.

he said slams don't matter. this is a bit troubling. I would not have said this.

but he also said he would like to come back stronger and more prepared next year so he can be more competitive.

I think that is for public and sponsorship consumption. players have to say the right thing when dealing with public, fans, and reporters and sponsors.

he cant win if he wont start putting in 7-8 hours a day on the practice courts. heavy topspin game requires immense timing and endless practice.

it also requires a superhuman. he is one. he just has to get back to being one again.

thetruth · « **Reply #2522 on:** June 18, 2015, 09:26:35 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on June 18, 2015, 08:49:18 pm

I saw a few pics of him in practice. he looks unhappy and frustrated.

and tony looks the same way.

first or 2nd round loss at Wimbledon is very possible but I think it may turn out to be a blessing if it happens.

it will force him to do some soul searching and decide once and for all that either next year starts right now or it is pretty much the end.

he said slams don't matter. this is a bit troubling. I would not have said this.

but he also said he would like to come back stronger and more prepared next year so he can be more competitive.

I think that is for public and sponsorship consumption. players have to say the right thing when dealing with public, fans, and reporters and sponsors.

he cant win if he wont start putting in 7-8 hours a day on the practice courts. heavy topspin game requires immense timing and endless practice.

it also requires a superhuman. he is one. he just has to get back to being one again.

I think that's just the frustration talking. I don't think he's throwing in the towel after all, but I do think he's troubled by his game and results. It was as you and masterclass have been saying all along. Rafa slacked off big time. I'm sure the injuries played a part psychologically, but he came back, so if he wasn't ready to compete at the high level that he's accustomed to, he should have opted to work on his fitness more. He didn't have that many points to defend and he would've had the next six months to gain points, but...

there's always the possibility that there are things that we are not privy to that could better explain what we we're saying. I think it's a combination of fitness and lack of motivation, focus, and the psychological damage of countless injuries. That's a pretty tall order, but it can be overcome.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2523 on:** June 18, 2015, 10:42:20 pm »

look at stan. he could not win back to back matches since Rotterdam.

and then look what he put together with hard work and single minded focus. and stan is pushing 31.

if anybody can pull this off, rafa can. he has had to work hard all his life to achieve his immortality in the sport.

he just has to make up his damn mind.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2524 on:** June 19, 2015, 09:08:49 am »

karlovic is 100 years old and yet can get rid of berdych even today.

thetruth · « **Reply #2525 on:** June 19, 2015, 01:42:01 pm »

Testing to see if I can finally get a picture to post. I don't know why i can't post pictures here.

Well, I can't get the picture to post outright, but is this funny or what?

Some people have too much time on their hands.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2526 on:** June 19, 2015, 03:04:45 pm »

That is a great picture.

I don't know why it is not showing in full.

We can try something when I get home.

I can't do much with my cell phone.

masterclass · « **Reply #2527 on:** June 19, 2015, 03:22:26 pm »

Great pic Lady TT!

You have to surround the image url with the img tags. Don't forget the backslash in front of the closing img tag. I modified your post so it would show up.

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Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #2528 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:43:58 pm »

lady TT your new avi rocks.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2529 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:46:24 pm »

Federer should be able to destroy seppi tomorrow.

will somebody go to MTF and fire up my roger Federer thread?

Federer is working hard and paying the dues on the practice and fitness front.

he declared just 3 days ago that he was in top form.

he is putting in the long, hard yards required on the fitness front.

and all the while having 4 kids and a wife at home.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2530 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:54:53 pm »

rafa is really losing it.

now he says he has played too much and too many events.

well lets see how the hell is that possible when he gets knocked out early in damn near every event that he plays.

and who the hell is forcing him to play doubles. he said he was going to try his best in doubles. Miami masters was a massive mistake. it cost him big time.

he lost early at indian well and hung around there to linger around when he could have left for Mallorca to log in 15 extra days on the red clay.

I am really upset with him. he is making exactly zero progress. in fact with each passing day he is deeper and deeper in the hole with his game and his fitness.

wake up rafa. better start putting in 7-8 hours a day on the practice courts and just work on your singles game.

next year starts now. don't wait to come back stronger next year.

start coming back strong right now. start fighting.

start hitting back hard now.

masterclass · « **Reply #2531 on:** June 21, 2015, 03:27:45 am »

In other news, returning to Mallorca, Rafa tweeted a couple of days ago:

Looks like he is pretty proud of it and planning well for the future. Hopefully it will be a success for him.

At the rate things are going, he might be able to open it next summer, at least that is the latest scheduled completion date.

Respectfully,
masterclass

thetruth · « **Reply #2532 on:** June 21, 2015, 01:57:52 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on June 18, 2015, 03:14:28 pm

I am glad a couple of 40 year olds removed Rafa and his buddy from the facilities in straights.

Maybe now he can stop farting around and actually go work on his singles game.

His singles game is in absolute shambles and yet he gave doubles more importance here.

Whatever the hell for.

You are so funny. That all cracks me up, "farting around."

Clay Death · « **Reply #2533 on:** June 21, 2015, 02:04:26 pm »

Lady TT I think the harsh reality of all that be have observing and studying points to points to really one thing:

He may be thinking about retirement.

My hope is that he wakes up from this dream and realizes that he has a chance to stare down history.

How many will ever get that chance ever again?

Rafa stands alone to do this. He walked away too soon.

He can get back into it but the time is quickly running out.

He has to make his move.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2534 on:** June 21, 2015, 02:10:01 pm »

Congrats to Federer and his fans.

He captures his 8th Halle title.

CAMELOT FANTASIES

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