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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.