1001 Reasons Why We Love Roger...

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

I think we hit about almost 700 reasons at the other place.

Rogifan, you didn't happen to save them too, did you? Otherwise we'll have to start all over again... ;D


..roll it!

[RogiFan]

Mrs. said:

I think we hit about almost 700 reasons at the other place.

Rogifan, you didn't happen to save them too, did you? Otherwise we'll have to start all over again... ;D


..roll it!

Hi Mrs. B. et al!

He he, being the crazy person [and ROGI lover] that I am, I think I probably have them somewhere!! Give me a little time to copy them ALL!!

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

WHOOAAAAHHHH!!!!

You go, girl! ;D

[Doris]

RF
You surprise me each day a little more!!
You go girl (sorry Mrs. B for coping your words)

[RogiFan]

OK, girls, here goes [the start anyway... pls wait until I've posted all our previous reasons before posting new ones]:

1001 Reasons Why We Love Rogi...
Mrs. B.
i started this at the non tennis thread and Layla picked it up for Juanqui's thread, so now we're gonna have it here...list down anything that catches your fancy about OUR Rogi... and u can always keep adding something up...

here's mine:

1. has a beautiful backhand
2. has a nice, shy smile
3. cuz he beat Sampras in Wimby
4. he beat Safin in Hamburg
5. he beat Hewitt in Miami
6. cuz he's not afraid to serve and volley
7. has a good stance
8. cries when he wins or loses...
9. likes gnocchi gorgonzola
10. cuz he's Swiss!

ps. (if there are overlaps to the numbers, just go back and edit it)
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Love-thirty, love-forty, oh! weakness of joy,
The speed of a swallow, the grace of a boy,
With carefullest carelessness, gaily you won,
I am weak from your loveliness, RF, i'm over the moon.
Last edited by Mrs. B on 09-20-2002 at 12:58 PM

Doris
11. his inside out forehand
12. his backhand down the line
13. not afraid to show emotions
14. but grew up from throwing raquets
15. not afraid of anybody
16. his volley with the back to the net (à la Sampras or Rafter)
17. his stamia
18. his fairplay
19. his serve
20. his poverfull strokes

RF
21. His warm smile.
22. His strong shoulders.
23. His gorgeous dark eyes w beautiful eyelashes -- yum!
24. His rather shapely legs.
25. His lovely hands and fingers.
26. His easygoing demeanor.
27. His facility w languages: Schweizer Deutsch, Deutsch, English, French.
28. His little things he does on court like bouncing the ball between his legs.
29. His love of cats, lions, tigers -- MIAOW!
30. His friendliness.

This is great, guys!

RF
31. The way he dresses -- cool on or offcourt -- headband, jeans, white shirt, green T-shirt...
32. His neat signature -- has a real flare.
33. The fact that he is down-to-earth.
34. His nice family!
35. His cute motto: It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice.
36. His naturalness -- nothing phony about Rogi.
37. His girlfriend.
38. The fun stuff he does for promotion w guys like Juanqui, James Blake, in TO 00, Milano 02, Hamburg 02.
39. The fact that Rogi is all of these things at once: HOT, COOL, SWEET, SEXY!
40. How HOT he looks in a tux even though it's not his usual attire.

Mrs. B.
41. That he's chosen Peter Lundgren as his coach
42. That he's made the Swiss proud of his achievements so far
43. His love of animals
44. his close knitted family
45. He's a natural, indeed!
46. his all around game
47. and knowing that he will bounce back and win more matches in the future!!!
what else to add

48 How he's always so calm on the court
49 How he runs with his hands through his hair
50 his nose

RF
51. The fact that Rogi won a claycourt tournament even though it's supposedly his worst surface!
52. He's SO versatile a player: FH, BH, S&V, baseline, fast, smooth, powerful.
53. He's so EXCITING to watch live.
54. He's a little daydreamer.
55. How he smooths out his eyebrows during a match (a la Corretja).
56. His neat hair and headband.
57. His lightheartedness on the court.
58. His cute little voice (in any language).
59. His boyish playfulness.
60. His emotional outbursts of tears.
61. How he used to be "a spoiled brat" acc. to PL!
62. His love of his homeland.
63. His "exotic" background of Swiss German and S. African.

RF
64. The way the ball floats across the net when he hits one of those beautiful BHs.

65. Because he looks like this and drives you crazy!

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Mrs. B.
Ooh laaa!!!

Those dark eyes has pierced RogiFan at the heart...

Doris
66. becouse he's able to play smart
67. he's able to play with power
68. he's slice
69. he's drop shots (could use them more often)
70. he's well planed net attacks
71. plays doubles just as well as singles
72. therefore has a great net play

RF
73. Because he has a sense of humour -- very important!
74. He won a doubles tournament Rotterdam w Max Miryni.
75. He has quick hands, especially at the net.
76. Because he makes the world a better place!

Mrs. B.
77. he makes me come to this site regularly
78. he makes RogiFan come to this site regularly
79. he makes Doris come to this site regularly
80. he makes iluvRogi come to this site regularly
81. he makes Lily, Nina, mrs. Guga & Beth come to this site regularly...

82. because the women are coming regularly!

You said it, Mrs. b.!!

83. Because of his irresistible tongue action!!

[oops, I was too excited to spell correctly...]
amen to that. # 83

Want more?
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84. He shows he can get pumped!
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RF
85. Because he was such a cute little kid (and talented even then)!
86. Because he was the Basel hero in DC beating USA woo hoo!
87. Because he's a Beach Boy (ich bin ein Beach-Boy)!
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88. because his aura exudes goodness and well being...

what else can I add??? lol

RF
89. Because he's a good loser and good sport.
90. Because he hasn't been spoiled by fame and fortune.

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IluvRogi
hey have you been stealing my piccies RF? lol I posted this on the othere thread!
91) the way he tucks his strands of hair into his headband after it has come lose.(u mustve seen it!!)
92) he makes me drool!
93) the fact that because of him,I have many online friends who post on this forum

Hi ILR! How've you been? Join in and add to our list! You know, I never tire of looking at Rogi!

RF
94. How his ponytail bounces up and down when he plays!
95. How Rogi bounces up and down when he plays and has fun!
96. How Rogi slides on clay.
97. How he won vs. Sampras at Wimby01 -- with that fabulous return-of-serve sort of oblique down-the-line shot!!
98. How friendly he is when meeting his adoring public.

ILR I love when he fixes his hair too!!
ILR
Hi ive been fine thanx.

99) how he looks so damn irresistable
100) how he beat Roddick at Sydney with such ease
101. How he beat Roddick in Basel01!
102. How he throws his headband and wrist band and towel to screaming girls after he wins!


first instalment done!

[RogiFan]

second instalment!

Lily
103. his unique sense of style (so fashionable)
104. his cute perfect ponytail (how does it always stay in place?)
105. his variety of necklaces (looks so sexy on him)
106. the way he always plays with his necklaces (lol)
107. he moves like a dancer
108. his ability to play on any surface
109. cause he's got every shot in the book
110. his calm demeanor on court
111. his passion for the game
112. cause he's a top player and he plays doubles (rare these days)
113. he can beat all the top players when he wants
114. cause he beat us in DC (shhh.lol)
115. his sweet smile (dreamy)
116. his beautiful eyes (again, dreamy)

oh, I love that pic of him and Tommy
Mrs. Guga
117) He's the "I dye my hair" type
118) He's got a super nice ass
119) Men aren't supposed to cry in public
120) I'm jealous of Mirca
121) He has better hair than me

RF
122. He's so BEAUTIFUL, inside and out!
123. He's very unique and does his own thing.
124. He has a pretty GF to boot!
125. He wears cool necklaces: one of coral to ward off sharks (on and off the court) and another w a gold R on it.
126. He won doubles in Gstaad w Marat -- very cool.
127. He listens to his parents: they told him to try in Hamburg -- he SURE did!
128. He gets along w his non-athletic sister Diana.
129. He serves cappuccinos at Gstaad -- neat!
130. He's tall and athletic.

Mrs. Guga
131. He wears red a lot
132. He looks great in the color red
133. I just want to sexually assault him
134. He has a funny nose like me
135. He's the only guy whose teeth I don't love but I love him anyway
136. He gives us many enjoyable moments
137. He keeps going even when it's not going his way

RF
138. How he signs the ESPN camera lens after a match in Miami !
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RF
139. How concerned he is when Max fell during their Semis match in Hamburg "Max, are you OK?"
140. Because he says PL is like his older brother.
141. The way he adjusts his headband!
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Mrs. B.
142. the way he twirls his racket while on the receiving side...:

ILR
143) because he won today! (easily by the sound of it! )
Mrs. Guga
144) Because he reminds a little of my Guga
145) To make me forget about Guga, you have to be really special
146) I love men with long hairs
ILR
I sooooooo love that 2.

147) even his name is cute!

RF
148. Because his sister teases him.
149. Because he liked Japanese food.
150. Because he's not too macho to admit he lives at home w his family.
151. Because he's not afraid to speak his mind.
152. ...he listens to PL's music even though it's not his music (heavy metal).
153. He likes trance and techno.
154. He likes to keep his private life private.
155. His mum is S. African.
156. He didn't move to the USA.
157. He kicks ASS!
158. His country has a cool flag.
159. he doesn't hav any nervous ticks oncourt.
160. He is an honest guy.
161. He has an orange cat.
162. He prefers cats to dogs [he remembers being attacked by a dog when he was little].
163. Because he's gotten out of his slump.
164. Because he never refuses to play Davis Cup for his country.
165. He's a team player.
166. He played doubles w Wayne.
167. He's still loyal to his first coach.
168. Because he went to a cool club in TO -- the Kit Kat Club.
169. He doesn't like to practise w Agassi.
170. He can beat almost every guy in the top 10.

Vera
171. He speaks perfect English.
172. He is so calm when playing Pete the first time in center court in Wimby last year.
173. He cried when he beat Pete.

Mrs Guga

174. because I remember getting attacked by a doggy when I was little too!
175. because we're destined to be together
176. he's soft spoken
178. his hair is silkier than mine
179. he has funny teeth
180. he poses for funny pictures
181. he's not American
182. I saw a Rogi look a-like and went crazy, Rogi makes people go crazy
183. He is taller than me
184. he is multilingual
185. nice tan man
186. we wear the same kind of necklaces
187. he looks so cute when he scrambles across the court
188. he IS cute
189. he has a mysterious look to him
190. his beauty is imperfect and not idealic
191. he has been with his girlfriend for so long, and it is so sexy to see a man with a girl for so long through thick and thin, simple and tough, soft and rough
192. He is a guy... girls love guys... most girls, and we picked Rogi to love! "And I'm not sorry, it's human nature"
193. he has played doubles with the Beast from Belarus, Max Mirnyi--Max is super cool man!!
194. He can say he is African! LOL! Yay!
195. He has nice man legs
196. He always has thrilling matches that nobody forgets
197. we can count on him
198. we have similar tastes in everything
199. like me, he always has something on his head
200. he's one Swiss who never dated Martina Hingis!

more to come!

[RogiFan]

not even halfway there!

WOW! Mrs G!

I liked that last one!

RF
201. Rogi has a beautiful build, not too skinny, not too builtup, just perfect!
202. He has a luscious mouth!
205. He has the sweetest BH on the tour.
206. He looks good in any colour, but esp. RED!
207. His fans are loyal.
208. He is loyal to his family and friends.
209. He is smart for his age.
210. He went skiing to St. Moritz w his friends and his mom!
211. He most likely can speak Italian too!
212. He doesn't spend all his money!

Mrs. B
213. because his brown hair looks lovely glistening in the sun.
214. because he's made the Swiss proud by winning the DC tie
for them...
215. because he comes out with unbelievable shots when you
don't expect them
216. because he is so gifted with his game
217. because he can manage to smile to his opponent when
making one of those unbelievable shots, showing
camaraderie even when playing against one another...
218. because his shots brings applause from the opponent.
Yeah, Mrs. B.!

Love all of those reasons!!

RF
219. He won his first Tennis Masters Series in Hamburg this year!
220. He can serve bombs!
221. He plays a great S&V game on grass.
222. He helped Switzerland get into the World Group for DC by beating Morocco!!!
223. He's a good ambassador for sportsmanship.
224. He's always fair.
225. He's a DC CHAMPION!!!
226. He makes us happy when he wins and smiles!!
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Mrs. B.
227. because after he won his 3rd match and sealed CH's entry in the world group for 2003 he looks up to the heaven.

228. because we know that this win's for PC's memory...

Doris
229. His crosscourtbackhandsamash!!
229. his volleys from the weirdest angles
230. his onehanded BH down the line
231. his FH down the line
232. his macig just touching the line game

here's more

Rf
233. Rogi is modest.
234. He met Mirka through PL.
235. Mirka said that he always used to give up when they first practised doubles together.
236. Rogi looks cute in a djellaba [trad’l Moroccan caftan].
237. He makes me like Wayne because he plays doubles w him!
238. He played hockey in Canada!! [my national sport]
239. His precise shotmaking.
240. He beat the Moroccans on clay at home very efficiently. [Spanish guys, watch out!]
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IluvRogi
241) he speaks 3 languages one of them being mine!
242) he likes playing on the playstation
243) his sister has the same name as my mum
244) he supports a team that are going to get a hammering at Anfield on Wed! lol
245) if he wasnt a tennis player,hed have been a footballer
246) he could wear anything and look great,never mind any colour!
247) he won junior Wimbly
248) hes back in the top 10 of the champions race
IluvRogi
249) the same cool people visit here and his official site
250) his site makes a funny tennis ball thwak kinda noise!I never usually have the volume on.......

Lily
251. He's a dreamer
252. He acts like a little kid- in a good way
253. He likes to practice w/out his shirt on
254. He gives great hugs
255. He can do anything!!!

Doris
256. the ability to play good on any surfas
257. the way he makes us (me) proud to be swiss
258. the way he represents our country
Mrs. B.
259. he makes me proud to have a Swiss passport, while still keeping my Filipino one
260. he makes me brag about him to my non-playing Filipino friends here
261. he'll make me brag about him to my tennis loving friends when i go to the Philippines in the winter for my holidays
262. he makes me feel good about living in his country
263. he inspires me to play better tennis

Hi Lily -- like your #251!

RF
264. Rogi makes me feel privileged to have met him.
265. He's polite and mannerly.
266. He’s affectionate.
267. Deep down inside he’s just a big kid who enjoys life.
268. He’s gaining experience and growing up.
269. He’s not afraid to be a sensitive guy.
270. He has his priorities right.
271. People from all around the world support and love him.
272. Rogi and Mirka are such a sweet couple.
273. When Rogi serves a perfectly placed ball, he makes Haas talk to himself in disgust.
274. He can do those spectacular kick serves that Rafter used to do.
275. He can return a ball off his shoelaces so quickly you don't even notice it.
276. He’s powerful yet ever so graceful on the court.
277. He elevates the game of tennis into a thing of beauty.
278. He supports his home team FC Basel.
279. Rogi has a sweet and innocent quality about him.
280. He makes the most incredible passing shots at top speed!

OK we're getting there!

[RogiFan]

MORE!

RF
281. Rogi wears the bowtie of his tux just a little askew -- CUTE!
281. He used to have a topknot like Rafter.
282. He gives PL great big bearhugs!
283. He SCORED a goal in the ATP hockey game in TO!!
284. He makes me suffer from withdrawal symptoms when he's not playing!!
285. Rogi is just so darn CUTE.

ILR have we ran out of ideas or something?lol Ill try and think of some more.
286) His fans have posted more reasons on this thread than over at the Juanqui one
287) He makes me post a hell of a lot
288) He will win Madrid!
289) He influenced my ATP world name
290) Hes tall,dark and handsome
291) Hes sponsored by nike,and I love nike
292) He played in the Oylmpics even though he came 4th

Doris
293. He's a great doubles player no matter who he plays with

294. It's fun to see him play even when the web-screen on the PC is only 6 x 4 cm !!

Mrs. B
295. cuz he's a fast learner. He doesn't lose to a qualifier twice!
296. cuz he's past the first round loss jinx...

297. cuz he's a doubles winner in Moscow this year with Max M.

ILR
298) coz he even looks good in neon yellow!
299) he is way out of his slump
300) we love him because there is so many reasons for doing so!

Doris
301. He shows his new found confidence by playing the ball between his legs at each serve! (Na hi didn't do that lately that much.)

ILR
302) Because he hammered Carlos and is in to the final
303) Because he made us all really happy today

Mrs. B
304) Because he won Vienna
305) Because he makes us cry with joy

306. because the Austrians support him
307. because they find him "sympathisch" and modest...
308. because he won the tournament
309. and let everyone know that he's out of his slump
310. because he lets me jump for joy and makes me cry too...
311. because with this win he's going to Shanghai
312. because he dedicated his win to Peter Carter
313. because he's emotionally fragile, he doesn't hold his tears

RF
314. Rogi’s not afraid to pose with a “snow” in Vienna.
315. Rogi still cries when he wins.
316. Rogi dedicates his Vienna victory to PC.
317. Rogi looks so HOT during a shirt change [danke, Doris, for that photo]!
318. Rogi’s gone up to #7 in the Champions Race.
319. Rogi beat two of my fave Spaniards to win Vienna.
320. Rogi and his friend Max won the Moscow doubles title!!

ILR
321) for the fact that there are so many reasons!
322) He changed his shirt 3 times!(I think)
323) He wore a really cool shirt in the fianl,the black and orange one,I want it!
324) He was wearing something I want!
325) He wears a headband,so I bought one!
326) because his fans have wrote more on this thread than over at the Juanqui one
326) He makes me sit in front of a computer and write things about him!
327) Hes worth getting sore eyes for
328) because I could talk about him all day
329. Rogi inspires ILR to write reasons why we love Rogi that entertain the rest of us.
330. Rogi isn’t afraid to wear bright yellow t-shirts [like Pat Rafter].
331. In Miami02 Rogi signed the camera lens with a happy face instead of his signature.
332. Rogi makes us cry when he loses and when he wins.
333. Rogi’s girlfriend Mirka was #4 on the Daily Mail’s top 10 list of sexiest WTA players [that I read in a Spanish tennis magazine].

ILR
334) because Rogis fans are so cool and one of them thinks Im entertaining

ILR you are so entertaining and COOL like Rogi!
335. Rogi makes you waste valuable time during your vacation trying to find out if he won or not.

ILR
aww thanx RF!

336) because he has funny fans also,with great opinions! *coughs* RogiFan

leo7
337) b/c Emma likes him
338) b/c he dedicated his Vienna win to his ex-coach who died in that horrible car accident
339. Rogi was voted #7 in Die Sexy-Boys de Tour list from the German Tennis Magazin [but he would have been #1 if we had voted].

ILR
7???6 better looking?Erm,yeah,right

340) because Leo came to his forum to write about him and me
341) because his fans are all people of all ages from all countries which is great (widespread appeal would have been easier to write )
342) because he wiped the floor with Marcelo today
343) because he will probably earn some more points this tourny and climb the rankings again!
344. Rogi is man enough to wear lavender.
345. Rogi looks so dreamy.
346. Rogi just beat two Sudamericanos in Madrid to reach the Quarters!
347. Rogi is looking particularly angelic this week.
348. Rogi is now #5 in the Champions Race with 423 points!
349. Rogi shops for clothes at Banana Republic and Zara when he’s in NYC. COOL! [hey, Rogi, there are tons of Zara shops in Spain, you know!]

gasp!

[RogiFan]

... gasp, there's more!

ILR
350) because i can still say Im proud of him,even when he lost today.
351. Rogi played well over the last 3 weeks: Qtrs in Moscow, and won doubles Final w Max!; won Vienna!! and Qtrs in Madrid!
352. Rogi’s still in the Race at #6.
353. Even when Rogi loses, he’s gracious in defeat and gives credit to his opponent.

Mrs. B.
354. 'cuz he was once a ball boy at the Swiss Indoors
355. cuz he bought a house in Basel with his parents
356. cuz he says that Miami is great but in Basel he really feels at home...
357. cuz health for him & his family is the most important thing, not money
358. cuz he enjoys a nice dinner when he's at home with Mirka, with his coach or with his parents.
359. cuz it was always his dream to be on the the poster of the Basel tournament

RF
360. Rogi looks so cute hanging out of windows and things!

Doris
361. He stays calm even when his return isn't working that well.
362. Rogi disposed of Andy even more efficiently this year than he did last year in Basel!!!
363. Rogi ROCKS!!!
364. Rogi's win is well worth waiting for ALL day! Woo hoo!
365. Rogi is the coolest player on the tour!

ILR
366) not only did he dispose of him, he made him look like a total jackass (OK so Im guessing )

Mrs. B.
367. He stayed cool. He never looked intimidated by Pandy's serves. He just did what he had to do...kick ass!

368. Cuz he made his hometown crowd happy how he played

369. Cuz he's the coolest...

370. Cuz IlR guessed right...

ILR
371) becoz this smilie shows what Andy got before: hammered!
372. Even when Rogi loses, you can’t get mad at him.
373. Rogi tries so hard when he plays at home.
374. Rogi has done really well over the last 4 weeks (see 351. above): semis in Basel.
375. Rogi does yogurt ads on TV, not toilet paper ads (like some #1 players).
376. Rogi wore a black armband during his doubles w Wayne Ferreira in TO the day after Peter Carter died.
377. Rogi plays ball hockey with the wide-eyed enthusiasm of a little kid.
378. Rogi flares his nostrils at Haas (Aussie Open02) – as he should!
379. Because he’s so ROGI!
380. Rogi didn’t like people pronouncing his name a la francaise.
381. Rogi doesn’t mind people mispronouncing his name anymore!!
382. Rogi is friendly with Dominik Hrbaty – so now I like Dominik!
383. Marymarygirl thinks Rogi’s coach PL is “sparkly”!
384. Rogi just thumped X-Man in Paris-Bercy 62 64!

Doris
385. He sees sings positive wether going to Shanghai or not.
Good on ya Roger

Mrs. B.
386. Cuz he won a very important match against Tommy H. in Paris!
387. cuz i'm soooo happy about this!!!!

RF
388. Rogi got his revenge vs. Haas in straights!
389. Rogi now jumps up to #5 in the Race, ahead of Novak!
390. Rogi had the right attitude going into the Haas match!
391. Rogi is into the Quarterfinals in Paris!!
392. Rogi’s getting closer to Shanghai!
393. Rogi’s going to Shanghai!
394. Rogi is one of the top 8 players in the world!
395. Rogi achieved his goals: becoming one of the top 10 players, making the year-end Tennis Masters Cup, winning a TMS tournament in Hamburg!!!
396. Rogi surpassed his goals!!
397. Rogi’s back to his scintillating form!!
398. Rogi’s Mom and girlfriend Mirka will go to Shanghai with him!
399. This is Rogi’s best year of his career so far!
400. Rogi’s just going to keep getting better!
401. Rogi is #6 in the Champions Race and in the Entry System – his best ranking so far.
402. Rogi is the first Swiss player to make the year-end championship since Jakob Hlasek 14 years ago.
403. Rogi is the BEST tennis player that Switzerland has EVER produced!
404. Rogi is the youngest player in Shanghai TMC02!
405. Heniz Gunthardt says great things about Rogi: *Heinz Gunthard sagte das: (kommt nicht von mir...)
er spielt wie es ihm passt.
er läuft ans Netz
spielt von der Grundlinie aus
er verteidigt, greift an, spielt schnell
spielt mit Gefühl
mit Topspin, mit Slice
ist cool, weint bei der Preisverteilung
ist Macho, ist Softie
ist Arbeiter, ist Artist
spricht English, Französich, Deutsch
sagt etwas --beispielsweise, was er denkt -
ist Weltenbürger, Schweizer und Basler
er ist ein einziges vielschichtiges, heiloses - einfach geniales
Durcheinander.

406. Rogi is a cool tourist in China.
407. Rogi looks the cutest in his red Chinese outfit in Shanghai!!
408. Rogi inspires us to write poetry about him!
409. Rogi brightens up a dull grey autumn day!
410. Rogi’s allcourt game is a winning one!
411. Rogi won his first Tennis Masters Cup round robin match vs. Ferrero in straight sets!
412. Rogi is so relaxed on court but still wins!
413. Rogi is very observant about his surroundings, especially in Shanghai!
414. Rogi has impressed everyone with his cool, smooth, quick game in Shanghai.
415. Rogi is smart to choose the red Chinese outfit – it’s the good luck colour!
416. Rogi is proving that he is a force to be reckoned with and can play with the big boys!
417. Rogi is irresistible in red!

ILR
418) he has cute little strands of hair that stick out from behind his ears!(like me )
419) Erm he made me so anxious in school that I had to find out his score rather than wait to get home and watch the tape
420) He won nearly all of his net points.
421) He bageled Novak in the 1st set!
422) he beat Novak.Simple as
423. Rogi is friends with some of the FC Basel players.
424. Rogi is popular with the women in Shanghai!!
425. Rogi won over Novak 60 46 62!!
426. Rogi is now 2-0 in the Tennis Masters Cup!!!
427. Rogi is happy that FC Basel won vs. Liverpool and Patty Schnyder got to the WTA Championships in LA, and he’s into the Semis of Shanghai – that makes 3 Basel accomplishments this year!!!
428. Rogi is playing brilliant tennis in Shanghai by showing immense power, making few errors and executing massive first serves!
429. Rogi is looking supremely confident at the TMC!
430. Rogi was in control, in form and setting the pace vs. Novak.
431. Rogi’s tennis was working in Shanghai: wickedly kicking second serve, near total net coverage and a near-perfect first set [vs. Novak].
432. Rogi’s weapons: huge first serves, heavy topspin, attacking the net, putting away volleys, expertly controlled backhand volley.
433. Rogi was dominant throughout his match vs. Novak with a dominant serve, being dominant at the net, displaying dominant power!
429. Rogi produced a brilliant backhand winner down-the-line, a brilliant dropshot, a lob on the baseline and a brilliant crosscourt winner out of nowhere!
434. Rogi and Carlos Moya are at the top of their group with a 2-0 lead so far!

ILR
435. Rogi beat Johannson in straights and now he is 4-0 vs. him!!
436. Rogi is 3-0 and at the top of his Gold Group!!!
437. Rogi definitely is a TOP player!
438. Rogi beat Johannson in straights and now he is 4-0 vs. him!!
439. Rogi is 3-0 and at the top of his Gold Group!!!
440. Rogi definitely is a TOP player!
441. Rogi put up a good fight even though Lleyton won the Semis.
442. Rogi should be proud of his incredible accomplishments in Shanghai – winning all 3 of his RR matches, making the top spot of his group AND getting to the Semis.
443. Rogi made Lleyton play his BEST tennis in the Semis.
444. Rogi makes us proud of him for coming back at the end of the year to make the Shanghai Semis.
445. The Chinese people love Rogi for his big nose and his lovely smile!
446. Rogi ended his year on a high note!!
447. Hewitt complimented Rogi on his game.
448. Rogi played inspired tennis in Shanghai!
449. Rogi’s tennis left the Shanghai crowds enthralled.
450. Rogi said that he gave all he could vs. Hewitt in the Semis and he has no regrets.

to be continued...

[RogiFan]

we're getting there, girls!

451. Rogi is happy with his positive attitude and he pushed himself.
452. Rogi’s goal in 2003 is to do better in the Grand Slams.
453. Hewitt said that Rogi will win Grand Slams in the future!
454. Hewitt said Rogi is one of the toughest players around!
455. Hewitt said Rogi is one of the best shotmakers out there!
456. Hewitt said Rogi plays very well on all surfaces.
457. Rogi plays well when he is happy – as in Shanghai.
458. RF still has new reasons why she (we) love Roger
459. Roger knows on what he's to work to still improve
460. Roger doesn't like to talk about the others too much
461. Roger doesn't give a thing about what the others think about him.

Doris 11-18-2002 06:09 PM
i was writing down what PMac was saying during his matches...i think he likes Rogi

462. Rogi will win Wimby next year or year after
463. Rogi is the total package
464. Rogi was born to hit a tennis ball
465. Rogi has a natural feel for the game
466. Rogi has a gift
467. Rogi can play on anything
468. Rogi has every shot in the book
469. Rogi has the most natural talent of all the guys
470. Rogi played "his best stuff" this week in Shanghai
471. Rogi is now starting to show what he can do and what he can become
472. Rogi has versatility off the ground, flair, incredible timing and is a beautiful volleyer
473. Rogi always looks relaxed from anywhere on the court
474. The best pure singles performance this year he saw was when Rogi beat Hewitt in Miami

Lily 11-18-2002 02:53 PM
475. Couse he makes me already counting the days till we see him play again!

Doris 11-22-2002 11:21 AM
476. Rogi gives great interviews-always very insightful!
477. Rogi is a technical genius
478. Rogi is an artist
479. Rogi moves like a cat
480. Rogi's game is smooth as silk
481. Rogi's tennis is pure and fluid
482. Rogi has grace and charm
483. Rogi has very good hands
484. Rogi can do anything w a tennis ball from anywhere on the court
485. cause its only a matter of time before he wins a major
486. Rogi is loved by all the commentators here!

Lily 11-22-2002 03:09 PM
487. Rogi made us proud of him this year!
488. Rogi is getting closer to his goals each year.
489. Lily is inspired to add lots of reasons to love Rogi!
490. When Rogi is not playing, we all get Rogi withdrawal symptoms (right, Doris?)!

Doris
491. The next year might even be better than the last one
11-28-2002 03:31 AM
492. When Rogi is not playing, we watch his matches on video!
493. Rogi always plays his best tennis when he plays in DC for his country Switzerland!
494. Rogi gains new fans every day!
495. Rogi is one of the 3 featured young players for the Fantasy Tennis 2003!
496. Rogi's beauty makes us all want to take pictures of him!
497. We can't get enough of Rogi – so bring on 2003!!
498. Rogi is still Switzerland's number 1 player!
499. Rogi has no regrets about the way his year ended – he tried hard and pushed himself and had a positive attitude!
500. Rogi says he plans to keep progressing in 2003 – physically and mentally!
501. We all want Rogi to achieve his goals for 2003 – GOOD LUCK, BONNE CHANCE, BUENA SUERTE, VIEL GLUCK, ROGI!!
502. cause he is the best
12-04-2002 10:05 AM Daniel

RF
503. Rogi was SO cute and happy when Cliffie interviewed him after he beat Hewitt in the Miami02 semis!
504. Rogi came in 2nd in the Credit Suisse Sports Awards this year -- he's getting closer!


505. Rogi has a cool calendar for 2003 and we can admire his beauty each month!
506. What RF said in 505. Bring on January!!!
"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."--Rogi's motto
Lily 12-21-2002 08:39 AM

RF
507. Rogi started the new year 2003 with a couple of wins in Doha to reach the Quarters.
508. Rogi rode through the sand dunes of the Qatari desert!
509. Rogi trekked through the desert on a horse for the first time!
510. Rogi did a spot of falconry in Qatar!
511. Even when Rogi lost to Squillari in the first round of Sydney03 and was frustrated, he still looked gorgeous (ILR's word) in his press conference.
512. Rogi won his first-round match in the Australian Open 2003 in straight sets.
513. Rogi still managed to look pretty good despite wearing a loud, tie-dyed, psychedelic, hippie shirt!
514. Rogi, when asked who are the favourites to win the Aussie Open, sheepishly mentioned himself!
515.Rogi won his doubles match with fellow Swiss Yves Allegro.

hee hee my word I like that!And I like the fact that he mentioned himself! hes quietly confident!Oh that reminds me!
516) Hes quietly confident
517) He bagelled!
All the best this year to Rogi

ILR posted: 01-16-2003 at 12:14 PM
518. Rogi won the Basler Sport Award 2002 in the male category!!
519. Rogi from the SMASH Swiss tennis mag in 2000:

They were asking several players about the lady-killer of the ATP: I don't have to think about that question a lot. For me it's definitely Patrick Rafter! He is extremely sexy. I think there are not many women that wouldn't go on a date with him!

almost finished!

[RogiFan]

OK, there's still a lot more!

LOL! ROGI!! You're pretty sexy yourself, baby!
no problem RF!Hmmm what about......
520) he has a cute new necklace lol
521) his motto is great and really made me think about what he was saying(Its nice to be important but its more important to be nice )
522) Hes the only sportsman that has made me cry!
ILR posted: 01-16-2003 at 03:07 PM
i think we're at

523. Rogi makes everything look SO cute!
524. Rogi is very good w animals (bees, falcons, huskies...) what else?
"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."--Rogi's motto
Lily posted: 01-17-2003 at 06:56 PM

RF
Now THAT is SO cute!
Yeah, Rogi's good with moths too [from last year's AO!! he was serving and saw this moth flying on the ground and you could see him eyeing it -- a ball kid removed it and he resumed serving, with a little smile!]
525) He kept making cute little noises when serving,stretching a ball and hitting a hard shot
526) Hes into the 4th round!
527) Hes won all his matches in 3 sets so far
528) He looks so cute when hes mad at himself
529) He changes his shirt quite often!

ILR posted: 01-18-2003 at 09:55 AM Report this post | IP Logged
I just finished watching the match and came up with this one!
530) Hes so talented that after the match when he was waving and clapping,he managed not to fall over the advertising board which he walked into!

ILR posted: 01-18-2003 at 10:15 AM
531. Rogi only reached the Rd of 16 at the Aussie Open03, but at least he defended his points.
532. Rogi gained a spot in the Entry Ranking to move up to number 5 – so Rogi's in the top 5!
533. He's useful for dethroning multiple Grand Slam champions at important moments, then losing the next round to one of your own favourite players (see right)

534. There is an extremely funny picture of Roger presumably pumping himself up, mouth agape and eyes pinched tightly,that actually makes him look like he's yawning:
sjengster
No. 535: He looks so good in the 'Swiss colours', as shown below - why on earth did he change them for that flaccid tie-dye affair he wore at the Aussie Open this year?
sjengster
No. 536 He's the only player who can wear yellow shirt and don't look stupid.

Lee
537. Rogi is CUTENESS personified.
well its another reason anyway!what number are we up to now?
538) because he makes me annoyed and upset when he loses but I cant keep it up because I cant stay mad at him

ILR posted: 01-29-2003 at 12:53 PM
539. Rogi won his singles match vs. Sluiter in DC03Rd1 in Arnhem 6-2 6-1 6-3 in under 1-1/2 hours!
540. Rogi was looking gorgeous in RED winning that match!
541. Rogi "gave a veritable masterclass in demolishing Raemon Sluiter"!
542. Rogi "scurried across his baseline to conjure up a stunning crosscourt pass" to win the match!
543. Rogi wears the baggiest shorts on the tour but we still love him!!
544. Roger giving flowers to Michel (by complimenting him) and let him have the glory.

Doris posted: 02-10-2003 at 01:03 PM
545. Rogi sat on the bench with the other Swissies while Krati was playing and he was prodding him on.
546. Rogi embraced Krati like a brother after Krati won his decisive match.

Mrs. B. posted: 02-10-2003 at 02:04 PM
547. Rogi let Micha be the Swiss DC hero in Arnhem!!
548. Rogi gets accolades from opponents: Schalken said he had nothing to be ashamed of. "I was playing better and better," he said, "but Roger does that to me. He brings out the best in me, and I was just beaten by the better player."
549. Rogi showed that not only is he the Swiss team leader but also a team player by supporting and congratulating his teammates!
550. Rogi has won 7 DC singles matches in a row!

Mrs. B
551. cuz you've collected your 5th title in your career by winning Marseille this year.
posted: 02-16-2003 at 11:03 AM
552. Despite being tired from winning DC the previous weekend, Rogi still defeated Ljubicic, Nieminen, Sluiter, Kucera and Bjorkman to win Marseille!!
553. Rogi won his 1st title in 2003 in Marseille!! Congratulations!
554. Rogi is the coverboy for the US Tennis Mag this March 2003!!
555. Rogi's name evokes fear in all the DC team captains!!
556. Rogi's photos make a neverending source of avatars.
557. Rogi continually wins news fans from around the world.
558. Rogi proved that when he's determined, he can win a tournament – good attitude: My aim is simple – to win on Sunday!
559. Rogi supports other Swiss sports teams, i.e., Alinghi!
560. When Rogi won Marseille he thanked his coach, his girlfriend and his parents.
561. One of Rogi's many fans had an "I love Roger" moment when she saw him win Marseille!
562. Rogi is like a little child when he wins a tournament – so cute!
563. French commentators said it's looks so easy when Rogi plays and they think he's going to be the next number 1!

Marymarygirl
564. Because he's so gosh darn cute when he smiles on court like he did at the OZ Open.
565. Because he moves like a cat on court.
(sorry if these are repeats)
posted: 02-18-2003 at 02:43 PM

566. Rogi beat Enqvist for the first time in 5 meetings, this week in Rotterdam 36 63 64!! Good for you, Rogz!
567. Rogi and Max are back together playing doubles and defending their title in Rotterdam – go, boys!!
568. Rogi has just won his 10th match in a row, beating Schalken in the QF 62 64!
569. Rogi and Max are into the QF in Rotterdam!
570. Rogi has beaten two of his bete noire this week: Enqvist and Santoro! Good for you, Rogi!

Doris Loeffel
571. Couse he buys nice souveniers for his gf (we assume at least ;-) )
posted: 02-27-2003 at 12:53 PM

RF
Cute as always, guys! Loved the pic of Rogi as a young sheik, Doris, danke!!
572. Rogi's the cutest little sheik around!!!

Mrs. B
573. Cuz he's won 13 of his 14 matches showing that 13 is a lucky number for him
574. He's showed his real game in Dubai by winning it and has shut his critics there.
575. He's already won 2 titles in 3 weeks
576. He's getting better and better with his game
577. He's moving up closer to the top position in the Champion's Race
578. Cuz the Eurosport guys say only good things about his game
__________________
Love-thirty, love-forty, oh! weakness of joy,
The speed of a swallow, the grace of a boy,
With carefullest carelessness, gaily you won,
I am weak from your loveliness, RF, i'm over the moon.
posted: 03-02-2003 at 03:51 PM

[RogiFan]

THIS IS IT!

RF
579. Rogi is now #3 in the ATP Champions Race!!
580. Rogi's strategy is improving: I really focused on a good start today, because if I could take an early lead it was going to help me out and save some energy for the rest of the match.
581. Rogi calls the Swiss national anthem the "Swiss melody"! So cute!
582. To win against Novak in the Dubai Final, Rogi displayed skill, power, grace and a steady temperament.
583. The Spanish press called Rogi "el maximo favorito" in Dubai and he was!
584. The fans were calling out "Roger! Roger!" during the changeover of the Dubai final.
585. Rogi's contingent of female fans grows daily as they congratulate and console him with "lovely Roger" and "sweet Rogi"!

OK, everyone, continue with your reasons to love Rogi!
Phew!

[Lily]

RF! I cant believe you saved all those! OMG! I cant believe it! And just this morning I was thinking about this thread and how all the reasons were lost forever and it was so sad and...I cant believe it! I need that bowing down thingy cause you certainly deserve it!

LOL at after #88, what else can i add?

[RogiFan]

Yeah, a fanatic or what, eh??

I was thinking about the reasons too and wondered if anyone else was!

Start thinking of more! I guess we can continue from where we left off... which tournament was that?

I can think of some but not now! Too late!

Thanks for the cbs sched!

[Doris]

586. couse he start's winning even when he's playing not so good (especially his serve...)

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

RogiFan said:

yeah, a fanatic or what, eh :PI was thinking about the reasons too and wondered if anyone else was!

Start thinking of more! I guess we can continue from where we left off... which tournament was that?

I can think of some but not now! Too late!

Thanks for the cbs sched!

You're a fanatic alright, *kisses & hugs* but a good one.

Yeah, i did wonder about it, same with the poems, and i thought starting all over again wasn't really the same, was it?
MUCHAS GRACIAS indeed! ;D

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

589. he's won 23 matches this year
590. he's won 5 career titles
591. he's the highest paid Swiss athlete as far as contracts are concerned
592. cuz he loves dolphins

[Doris]

593. couse he won 6 titles (Milano, Sidney, Hamburg, Vienna, Marseille and Dubai) and more to come...

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

of course, 6!!! (i'm getting fibble : Maybe a 7th soon?

[RogiFan]

Thanks, Mrs. B. and Doris!

Here's some more reasons!

594. Rogi did his bit for charity in Miami03 for Feed the Children.
595. Rogi looks so HOT in a wetsuit!
596. Rogi did the draw in Miami03.
597. Rogi renewed a lucrative contract w Nike.
598. Rogi is so cute swimming, caressing and kissing the dolphins!
599. Rogi is admired by athletes from all over the world!
600. Rogi is looking even more gorgeous in his new blue shirt!
;D

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

keep going...we got 401 more to go... ;D

[RogiFan]

Mrs. said:

keep going...we got 401 more to go... ;D

lol! We have to get ILR, Lily, Sue, even Sjengster, to add to our list of reasons! So far, this is a good year for Rogi, so there s be lots of reasons! Even if it's only to say that he looks good in a new colour shirt! Lunchtime!

[Partridge In A Pear Tree]

if we get to 1001 we'll just have to go on, won't we?

[RogiFan]

Mrs. said:

if we get to 1001 we'll just have to go on, won't we?

You said it, Mrs. B.!

601. Rogi strikes fear in the heart of the French DC team!

Now only 400 to go! ;D

[ILR]

lol RF you really are something! Shall have to think of some reasons soon!

[Sue]

I'm new at this so you'll have to forgive any mistakes!Hope I'm not repeating any....
602. Because he has the sweetest coach on the tour.
603. Because he goes such a beautiful colour in the sun
604. Because even when he shouts he sounds sexy.
605. Because he signed my flag even though he had to take a detour through a room to get to me!

Any good?

[RogiFan]

;D Sue, you are already a seasoned Rogi reasons pro! You'll fit in just nicely, thank you!

Great! Any contributions more than welcome!

love 603 604 and 605 must have been in Madrid, right?

[Sue]

Yep! Madrid...sigh......

[RogiFan]

Sue said:

Yep! Madrid...sigh......

Nice of Rogi to sign for you later! When we were there, nobody barred us from taking pix or anything like that but that was Sat. Qualies -- after that they got wise!

Rogi is SO nice! PL is also!

OK, how's Rogi doing? Is he winning yet? Vamos, Rogi, beat Costa!

Forgot to say that Rogi wasn't there on Sat because he was busy beating Carlos in the semis of Vienna, then of course, he won the tournament! So too bad for us!

[Sue]

I didn't realise you were at Madrid too..how long were you there for? I only got to see Rogi practice as we had to fly home the day he played Rios