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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2700 on: August 07, 2015, 01:43:54 am »
What do you think about Dmitrov? I feel kind of bad for him. It's obvious that he modeled his game after Federer, but that was a mistake. In a way it set him up for failure because their styles are so similar looking (something's missing but I can't pinpoint it) and I think people expect him to have the same kind of career that Roger's had. I don't see it happening. There's some really good young guns coming up and I think they're going to surpass him.

Those young guns took out some experienced players today. Everybody better be on their toes.

Kevin Anderson lost to one today and so did The Dog. I like Kevin Anderson. He seems like such a nice guy. I usually watch his matches hoping that he gets over the hump.

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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2701 on: August 07, 2015, 01:51:33 am »
Kim's pregnant! Andy Murray and his new wife are expecting their first baby just four months after couple were married

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3187419/Kim-Andy-Murray-announce-expecting-baby.html#ixzz3i6qMIQuq

 British tennis star Andy Murray and new wife Kim Sears are expecting a baby, it has been reported. 
The couple, who married in April, are said to be overjoyed by the news.

It is understood the former Wimbledon champion has only just broken the news Kim is pregnant to family and friends.
His mother Judy, who starred in Strictly Come Dancing, is said to be ecstatic, having admitted only a few weeks ago she is dreaming of being a 'very active granny for sure'.

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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2702 on: August 07, 2015, 09:02:50 am »
good idea. I will also post it at bobbi's travel thread.

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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2703 on: August 08, 2015, 01:00:01 am »
does anybody have any info as to why roger pulled out?

is he pacing himself for the U.S. Open.

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« Reply #2704 on: August 08, 2015, 01:03:52 am »
Correct, General.  He just had his 34th birthday - celebrating 34 years lived on planet earth.  So as he begins his 35th year, he wants to peak at US Open.  So he doesn't want to play the back to back Masters. Understandable.

Recall that he lost to Tsonga in the Toronto final, and then won the Cincinnati title.  He made the SF of the US Open but the tank was near empty against eventual champion Cilic.

I should mention, don't get the impression Roger just wants to rest... He's working hard on his game in practice.  Here is a peek. :)

Roger practicing on hard court in Switzerland


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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2705 on: August 08, 2015, 08:45:47 am »
very impressive general masterclass.


I noticed that he wont give up any space (court) even in practice.


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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2706 on: August 08, 2015, 06:08:54 pm »
Rafa rocks Rogers Cup

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http://www.tenniscanada.com/tebbutt-rafa-rocks/

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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2707 on: August 08, 2015, 08:18:59 pm »
Rafa is so popular.


the world loves him.


but I am not happy with him. ha ha. he is lucky I am not his coach.


I would make him practice 8 hours a day.







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« Reply #2708 on: August 08, 2015, 10:55:19 pm »
Rafa is so popular.


the world loves him.


but I am not happy with him. ha ha. he is lucky I am not his coach.


I would make him practice 8 hours a day.








I wish you were his coach for the bad times, but in prosperity you would probably work the poor man to death.

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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2709 on: August 08, 2015, 11:02:15 pm »
Can't say I agree with Roig, if this is what they think then Rafa needs several new voices. Rafa is cramping after a two set match. I'm not following their logic at all. This also puts a target on Rafa's back. Keep it between the lines. I hate when people talk about things that are in the future, the future is unknown.

Francisco Roig: ´Now Rafael Nadal Can Compete With All But Novak Djokovic´

Tennis - Second coach for Rafael Nadal, Francisco Roig talked about the moment of form of the Spaniard and how Djokovic remains the only player he can´t beat now ..

http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Francisco-Roig-Now-Rafael-Nadal-Can-Compete-With-All-But-Novak-Djokovic-articolo25425.html?utm_content=buffer0688d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Rafael Nadal  07 Aug 2015 Francisco Roig has been following Rafael Nadal over the years, during specific windows of the season in which Toni Nadal prefers to take a moment to rest from the continuous traveling around the World. As Nadal approaches the hard court season after having won the title in Hamburg, Roig decided to share his thoughts on the current moment of form of the 14-time Grand Slam champion. Nadal has won the US Open twice in his career, in 2010 - completing his career Grand Slam - and in 2013. In both occasions, the Spaniard topped Novak Djokovic in the final.
Speaking to Tennis Topic, Roig explained what the victory in Germany means for Rafael and his motivations.

"It is always good to win, especially before the start of an important part of the season such as the North American hard court swing. There is a change in surface and thus a need to adapt to the new conditions. It is a success that helps in the right motivation and approach to the practice sessions. It was fundamental to leave Hamburg as the winners. If that wasn't the case, the approach to the North American season would have been different" revealed Roig.

What is it that really happened to Rafa in this 2015 season?

"The lack of consistency is a symptom of a lack of confidence. Some tournaments went bad, he didn't play how he wanted. When it was time to compete, Rafael didn't do as he had done in the past 10 years. I think it is normal for that to happen considering how long Rafael has been on the top of his game. Despite all that happened this year, Rafael is No 6 in the race after Hamburg. The goal is to finish in the top 5 and conclude the season in the best possible way to do well at the US Open and start well the 2016 season" said Francisco to the media.

Then Roig talked about Nadal's competitors on the top of men's tennis...

"Thinking of points yes, we can say that Murray, Federer and Djokovic are not reachable at the moment. Focusing on the level, Novak Djokovic is a spot above everyone else, but I don't think he is better than the other years. Maybe it was Nadal who was being a shade on him in the last part of the season. On a single match Rafael can beat anyone: Federer, Murray, Wawrinka...are all players he can create difficulties to. Let's not forget that in the past years Nadal and Djokovic made the difference in the last part of the season in terms of points. The rankings speak and they tell that Djokovic is on top, with a strong lead over the rest. I can say that in the United States this year Rafael will be able to compete against anyone, but Novak Djokovic" revealed Roig.

Roig also said he believes Rafael Nadal will manage to get back to the levels where he belongs. Being that Nadal has started losing matches more on a mental point of view, there is a chance to build the necessary confidence with wins and then use that confidence to win more matches against the best players, knowing that Rafael hasn't suddenly forgotten how to play tennis.

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Re: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress
« Reply #2710 on: August 08, 2015, 11:03:07 pm »
Happy Birthday, Roger Federer! You're still as good as you were. Marvelous!

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« Reply #2711 on: August 09, 2015, 04:20:56 am »
Very nice words Lady TT, I'm sure he would appreciate it. I'll pass it on if I get the opportunity... ;)

By the way, I just celebrated my birthday in the last couple of days as well. :)

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« Reply #2712 on: August 09, 2015, 04:29:00 am »
Lady TT, that's an interesting article regarding Nadal's assistant coach Roig.

Most interesting to me were his words:

"When it was time to compete, Rafael didn't do as he had done in the past 10 years. I think it is normal for that to happen considering how long Rafael has been on the top of his game. "  

So what does that mean?  What didn't he do?

But anyway, it looks like Roig hopes these times have passed.

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« Reply #2713 on: August 09, 2015, 04:41:27 am »
very impressive general masterclass.

I noticed that he wont give up any space (court) even in practice.

You're right, not much general. 

He knows what you and I know.  You have to make the opponent have less time to react, especially on hard court.  So returns and rally shots have to come back quickly, deep, and close to the lines. 

This is what Djokovic and the top guys have been doing consistently the best from both wings, which is why he is 4000 points ahead of Federer, who is close to 2000 points ahead of Murray, who is 2000 points ahead of Wawrinka and the rest of the field.

It takes a lot of practice, hard work, to get that level of play against the best in the world.

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« Reply #2714 on: August 09, 2015, 04:52:56 pm »
Very nice words Lady TT, I'm sure he would appreciate it. I'll pass it on if I get the opportunity... ;)

By the way, I just celebrated my birthday in the last couple of days as well. :)

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Ha ha ha. He's worthy.

See, that astrology can't be discounted. You're as excellent as Roger in your analyses. I saw it on FB and realized that we hadn't mentioned it here at Camelot.

 

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