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Post by Calico on Jan 27, 2008 6:04:36 GMT -5
The great Roger Federer doesn't like Novak Djokovic. He finds Novak annoying which he can be at times. And his family too. ;)But I think Djokovic is a breathe of fresh air in tennis mainly because he's a talented player with some personality. His tennis player imitations are very funny or were very funny when he first did them. ;D Has Federer out and out said that he finds Djokovic annoying, or are we reading between the lines? I remember some spat with the two of them back in Davis Cup a couple of years ago. Fed was being rather un-Fed-like with his bitchy comments ;D We're reading between the lines. But Federer didn't have a wram greeting for Djokovoc at the net after Novak beat him in straight sets in the semi's. Roger is usually generous to his foe at the net when he is beaten. But I noticed a quick handshake and Roger quickly pulling away from Novak at the net almost in a way women's tennis players shake hands at the net which is usually weak.  |
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:04:47 GMT -5
ha, you guys are right. I forgot that was him.  |
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Post by The Chloe on Jan 27, 2008 6:05:28 GMT -5
I've discovered some unfortunate and wonderful things on Novak's website.
The unfortunate - photos of his brother. Shirtless. From LAST YEAR. So, incredibly wrong. And no, there is no upside to this, nor is there a joke coming. Just wrong. Those better have been taken by a 13 year old. WRONG.
The wonderful - I had forgotten what a fantastic rear end Rafa has. How could I have forgotten something as important as that?
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:05:49 GMT -5
ha, you guys are right. I forgot that was him.  This post was in response to the tank-a-set plot.  |
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:06:41 GMT -5
I've discovered some unfortunate and wonderful things on Novak's website. The unfortunate - photos of his brother. Shirtless. From LAST YEAR. So, incredibly wrong. And no, there is no upside to this, nor is there a joke coming. Just wrong. Those better have been taken by a 13 year old. WRONG. The wonderful - I had forgotten what a fantastic rear end Rafa has. How could I have forgotten something as important as that? And here I thought that butt was unforgettable! |
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Post by The Chloe on Jan 27, 2008 6:07:29 GMT -5
Has Federer out and out said that he finds Djokovic annoying, or are we reading between the lines? I remember some spat with the two of them back in Davis Cup a couple of years ago. Fed was being rather un-Fed-like with his bitchy comments ;D We're reading between the lines. But Federer didn't have a wram greeting for Djokovoc at the net after Novak beat him in straight sets in the semi's. Roger is usually generous to his foe at the net when he is beaten. But I noticed a quick handshake and Roger quickly pulling away from Novak at the net almost in a way women's tennis players shake hands at the net which is usually weak. They don't quite share the mutual respect and fondness that Rafa and Fed share, that's for sure. That's good, though. As much as I think it's nice that to see Rafa and Fed get along like adults, it's nice to have a contrast for once. |
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:09:00 GMT -5
Will Djoko call his masseur now?
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Post by Self-Love, Baby! on Jan 27, 2008 6:10:37 GMT -5
Yes, Tsonga did the tank set against Murray. Remember 0-6? Remember Murray? lol. Overrated. I don't think that Murray is overrated. I mean, pretty much everybody else lost to Tsonga too. He should be praised for being one of the few to take a set off Tsonga! But no, I think he's overrated for other reasons, including the way he played that match and the way he bailed out of so many points with crappy drop shots. I don't think Andy is nearly as clever or crafty as people like to think. For me, he's a Poor Man's Nalbandian with a better serve. |
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Post by Calico on Jan 27, 2008 6:11:16 GMT -5
We're reading between the lines. But Federer didn't have a wram greeting for Djokovoc at the net after Novak beat him in straight sets in the semi's. Roger is usually generous to his foe at the net when he is beaten. But I noticed a quick handshake and Roger quickly pulling away from Novak at the net almost in a way women's tennis players shake hands at the net which is usually weak. They don't quite share the mutual respect and fondness that Rafa and Fed share, that's for sure. That's good, though. As much as I think it's nice that to see Rafa and Fed get along like adults, it's nice to have a contrast for once. I agree about the contrast between Federer and Djokovic being good. I don't want to see a Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe hatred for each other with Federer and Novak.   But there some tension between them and them not being friends is actually good for men's tennis. |
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:13:47 GMT -5
WOW THIS MATCH IS FUN!!!
I hope it doesn't all end up as a who-cramps-less story!
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Post by Self-Love, Baby! on Jan 27, 2008 6:15:13 GMT -5
We're not anywhere near a Connors/McEnroe hatred, at all. I think they have great respect for each other, but no way they're buds. But honestly, Fed wouldn't want to tarnish his beautiful image and come off as a brat like McEnroe was. Even if he dislikes Novak and the way he acts or plays on court, he'll keep his mouth shut and be polite and retain his champion's status.
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Post by Calico on Jan 27, 2008 6:15:53 GMT -5
I thought Djokovic might be able to run away with the fourth set to win the match but it's a struggle for him and Tsonga is still in the set and match and can still turn things around and win it. And for the first time in the match Djpkovic is serving first in a set and needs to take advantage of that in the fourth set.
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:17:58 GMT -5
ah, the Masseur!
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Post by Calico on Jan 27, 2008 6:19:29 GMT -5
We're not anywhere near a Connors/McEnroe hatred, at all. I think they have great respect for each other, but no way they're buds. But honestly, Fed wouldn't want to tarnish his beautiful image and come off as a brat like McEnroe was. Even if he dislikes Novak and the way he acts or plays on court, he'll keep his mouth shut and be polite and retain his champion's status. True. I can't see Federer losing his champions status over how he feels about another player. But if Djokovic becomes the top threat to Federer in the next couple of years it will be interesting to see how Roger handles that. |
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Post by Self-Love, Baby! on Jan 27, 2008 6:19:33 GMT -5
Djokovic still needs to work on his fitness.
He doesn't have any 5-setters coming into today.
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Post by The Chloe on Jan 27, 2008 6:20:58 GMT -5
I don't think that Murray is overrated. I mean, pretty much everybody else lost to Tsonga too. He should be praised for being one of the few to take a set off Tsonga! But no, I think he's overrated for other reasons, including the way he played that match and the way he bailed out of so many points with crappy drop shots. I don't think Andy is nearly as clever or crafty as people like to think. For me, he's a Poor Man's Nalbandian with a better serve. I think that he will take longer to mature because he has more options than most, hence the stupid decisions that he often makes ;D |
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Post by Self-Love, Baby! on Jan 27, 2008 6:23:27 GMT -5
Tsonga jumping around now like he's on his second life. Djokovic has given him reason to believe again.
But Novak serving well.
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:27:35 GMT -5
Djokovic really feeling the pressure, I think...
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:30:24 GMT -5
A game away!
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Post by Self-Love, Baby! on Jan 27, 2008 6:32:26 GMT -5
3 points!
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:37:04 GMT -5
Chokovic has arrived!
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:38:13 GMT -5
For ONCE a stupid dropshot pays off!
BOOOOO, go the crowd.
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:39:55 GMT -5
The crowd are definitely against Djokovic, especially after he bounced the ball like even more than he normally does on BP down - but, Serena-like, I think he used that hostility to actually conjure up some really good tennis to take that game.
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Post by Self-Love, Baby! on Jan 27, 2008 6:39:58 GMT -5
Terrible drop shot from Novak, but he got away with it.
Can't believe the crowd applauded Nole's fault? BS to them. Kick all their asses, Novak.
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:43:31 GMT -5
tb!!!!  |
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Post by The Chloe on Jan 27, 2008 6:44:29 GMT -5
I fear that if this goes to a fifth, Novak might keel over and die. Hopefully not.
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:45:02 GMT -5
I dont think it'll last to a 5th  |
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:45:39 GMT -5
wtf is with the crowd? I thought Australians loved them some Serbians.
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Post by lexpretend on Jan 27, 2008 6:48:14 GMT -5
Eek, terrible TB from Tsonga.
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Post by janie on Jan 27, 2008 6:48:40 GMT -5
Eek, terrible TB from Tsonga.  it's just not working |
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But there some tension between them and them not being friends is actually good for men's tennis. 
