Even if there is truth in this, he needs to be careful. He has a lot of potential, but I imagine at this stage of his career it can't help criticising two of the greats! Seems a bit disrespectful, but it may have been a bad translation?
Though I don't get what he means about Novak being 'fake'?And with the amount Federer has achieved I can imagine he would come across as proud, but he seems kind enough and does a lot for his fans.
On a happier note, Britain won 3-0 in the Fed Cup! Really hope they can at least get through to the play-offs!
Can't argue with him. Nole makes out he's tired/injured after a point before running all over the shop in the very next one. Andy does this too. Fed comes across as arrogant with his choice of attire and I can imagine his success has isolated him from much of the locker room.
Even if there is truth in this, he needs to be careful. He has a lot of potential, but I imagine at this stage of his career it can't help criticising two of the greats! Seems a bit disrespectful, but it may have been a bad translation?
Though I don't get what he means about Novak being 'fake'?And with the amount Federer has achieved I can imagine he would come across as proud, but he seems kind enough and does a lot for his fans.
On a happier note, Britain won 3-0 in the Fed Cup! Really hope they can at least get through to the play-offs!
Britain should easily get through the group they are in, and the only team that could beat them in my opinion is Poland and I don't ~think~ they will play one another in Israel...glanced at the group's and think I worked that out right?
In context, the Janowicz quote about Djokovic appears to be about the way he compliments his opponents in his post-match press conferences. How he's always nice and says he respects everybody - apparently this is 'fake', because before 09 he was more blunt in interviews. Which some people perceived as arrogant, so it's obviously a lose-lose situation. Or a non-situation, really.
The comments about Federer are about how he doesn't support an increase in prize money for lower-ranked players.
britain just beat portugal 2-1 in the fed cup, laura robson won her match easily and there was another easy victory in the doubles, but heather messed up her singles match, hopefully she'll improve tomorrow since hungary are likely the next best team in group B after britain.
britain just beat portugal 2-1 in the fed cup, laura robson won her match easily and there was another easy victory in the doubles, but heather messed up her singles match, hopefully she'll improve tomorrow since hungary are likely the next best team in group B after britain.
Will she play? She's been involved a lot so far, wouldn't be surprised if she just plays the doubles, and Anne gets the gig.
A few more mistakes than his usual self, but luckily his opponent is making a few more. His kick serve is working well.
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I think he is playing pretty well considering he has been out for 8 months! There are definitely more errors, but there are flashes of brilliance too! I think we'll know more about how well he's playing when he meets some of the highly ranked players (Chardy, etc). I thought he had a bad moment with his knee in the second set, but he seemed to recover well :cool:
Also, at the Vina del Mar there was a 16 year old guy called Christian Garin - he was a WC and made it to R2, where he took Chardy to 3 sets (won the first and only dropped 2 points on serve!). Obviously a long way to go but he has real potential. It is hard to believe he is only 10 in the junior rankings! :rolleyes:
I think he is playing pretty well considering he has been out for 8 months! There are definitely more errors, but there are flashes of brilliance too! I think we'll know more about how well he's playing when he meets some of the highly ranked players (Chardy, etc). I thought he had a bad moment with his knee in the second set, but he seemed to recover well :cool:
Well, this to be honest. It's not been a bad restart and I think we all hope Rafa can get back to his best days. Nobody wants more Djokovic-Murray slam finals.
Also, at the Vina del Mar there was a 16 year old guy called Christian Garin - he was a WC and made it to R2, where he took Chardy to 3 sets (won the first and only dropped 2 points on serve!). Obviously a long way to go but he has real potential. It is hard to believe he is only 10 in the junior rankings! :rolleyes:
Well, Chardy is hardly a real test for anyone. The fact he made a slam quarter final is one of those anomalies that makes everyone giggle.
I think he is playing pretty well considering he has been out for 8 months! There are definitely more errors, but there are flashes of brilliance too! I think we'll know more about how well he's playing when he meets some of the highly ranked players (Chardy, etc). I thought he had a bad moment with his knee in the second set, but he seemed to recover well :cool:
Also, at the Vina del Mar there was a 16 year old guy called Christian Garin - he was a WC and made it to R2, where he took Chardy to 3 sets (won the first and only dropped 2 points on serve!). Obviously a long way to go but he has real potential. It is hard to believe he is only 10 in the junior rankings! :rolleyes:
BIB, I thought that too, but wasn't sure. The Spanish commentary did not help one iota.
sky sports got Chile final on Sunday on red button
Thanks - I had almost forgotten Sky cover tennis. Its the first tennis they have shown for 3 months since the world tour finals.
Of course we are now about to get 3 months of bumper Sky coverage - Rotterdam, Dubai, IW, Miami and the clay court season and then nothing for 3 months again from mid May to mid August.
Thank heavens for Eurosport!:D
PS A shame there is no telly coverage from Eilat of the Fed Cup - hopefully GB women will qualify and get a decent tie.
Well, this to be honest. It's not been a bad restart and I think we all hope Rafa can get back to his best days. Nobody wants more Djokovic-Murray slam finals.
Well, Chardy is hardly a real test for anyone. The fact he made a slam quarter final is one of those anomalies that makes everyone giggle.
Junior rankings are almost meaningless.
Nor does anyone want Ferrer in any more GS semis while Nole and Fed are #1 and #2. The exception would be if Daveed was in Nole's half at the FO.
Nole-Andy finals are not pretty and they seem to bring each other down to a pure grinding contest. It's one of the worst top 4 rivalries.
Chardy has a passable FH but that's about it. Top players would have to be badly off colour to be troubled by him.
Heather just beat Babos 6-3 6-2, britain have now won their group and will go up against the winner of group D tomorrow for a place in the playoffs. maybe they should just forfeit their doubles match, Laura and Heather should be in top shape for tomorrow.
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anyway well Brit team, who have won all the matches
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Remembering last year I think they do, it kinda works like the Hopman Cup
Even if there is truth in this, he needs to be careful. He has a lot of potential, but I imagine at this stage of his career it can't help criticising two of the greats! Seems a bit disrespectful, but it may have been a bad translation?
Though I don't get what he means about Novak being 'fake'?And with the amount Federer has achieved I can imagine he would come across as proud, but he seems kind enough and does a lot for his fans.
On a happier note, Britain won 3-0 in the Fed Cup! Really hope they can at least get through to the play-offs!
Britain should easily get through the group they are in, and the only team that could beat them in my opinion is Poland and I don't ~think~ they will play one another in Israel...glanced at the group's and think I worked that out right?
The comments about Federer are about how he doesn't support an increase in prize money for lower-ranked players.
Even more reason to rest Laura from the singles if she's just working her way back from her Aussie Open injury.
Will she play? She's been involved a lot so far, wouldn't be surprised if she just plays the doubles, and Anne gets the gig.
A shame, but as you say expected. I was surprised to learn she was only 24.
I'm not watching, is he playing like Rafa?
A few more mistakes than his usual self, but luckily his opponent is making a few more. His kick serve is working well.
Just won
I think he is playing pretty well considering he has been out for 8 months! There are definitely more errors, but there are flashes of brilliance too! I think we'll know more about how well he's playing when he meets some of the highly ranked players (Chardy, etc). I thought he had a bad moment with his knee in the second set, but he seemed to recover well :cool:
Also, at the Vina del Mar there was a 16 year old guy called Christian Garin - he was a WC and made it to R2, where he took Chardy to 3 sets (won the first and only dropped 2 points on serve!). Obviously a long way to go but he has real potential. It is hard to believe he is only 10 in the junior rankings! :rolleyes:
Well, this to be honest. It's not been a bad restart and I think we all hope Rafa can get back to his best days. Nobody wants more Djokovic-Murray slam finals.
Well, Chardy is hardly a real test for anyone. The fact he made a slam quarter final is one of those anomalies that makes everyone giggle.
Junior rankings are almost meaningless.
BIB, I thought that too, but wasn't sure. The Spanish commentary did not help one iota.
Thanks - I had almost forgotten Sky cover tennis. Its the first tennis they have shown for 3 months since the world tour finals.
Of course we are now about to get 3 months of bumper Sky coverage - Rotterdam, Dubai, IW, Miami and the clay court season and then nothing for 3 months again from mid May to mid August.
Thank heavens for Eurosport!:D
PS A shame there is no telly coverage from Eilat of the Fed Cup - hopefully GB women will qualify and get a decent tie.
Nor does anyone want Ferrer in any more GS semis while Nole and Fed are #1 and #2. The exception would be if Daveed was in Nole's half at the FO.
Nole-Andy finals are not pretty and they seem to bring each other down to a pure grinding contest. It's one of the worst top 4 rivalries.
Chardy has a passable FH but that's about it. Top players would have to be badly off colour to be troubled by him.
Good news that we can see Chile on the red button.
Edit Heather has lost a 3-0 lead. Come on, this isn't like her.