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Brad Gilbert: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“He hasn’t lost a stitch of hair. He plays young."
Brad Gilbert is astounded how Federer keeps on playing the game with the zest and zeal of a much younger man.
What he really meant:
“He’s got all his hair, he’s not been injured much and he has 16 majors. You say he’s old?”
What he definitely didn’t:
“The more hairy or hirsute you are, the better the player you’ll be.”
Otto the German Shepherd puzzles over the US Open
My dog, Otto the German Shepherd, is nonplussed.
“Who do you think will win the men’s US Open title this year?”, he barks at me.
I am none-too-pleased at being drawn from my morning cuppa while catching up on the funnies in the paper.
“Why do you want to know?” I growl back.
“I need to know because I need to know.” replies Otto.
“Your guess is as good as mine.” I respond.
Roger Federer: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“I’d rather be 30 than 20, to be honest.”
Roger Federer celebrates his 30th birthday this month. He has no regrets as he gets older and is comfortable in his own skin.
What he really meant:
“I’m 30, not 20. Let’s face it, I can’t reverse Father Time. I just wish my competition was 30 as well.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Novak and Rafa are welcome to join me in cutting the cake.”
Will Roger Federer continue his descent from the totem pole?
Roger Federer won his last major in January 2010 in Melbourne at the Australian Open.
The six majors that followed were divided among two bionic contestants, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
The Spaniard claimed four, the Serb two.
Has the Swiss truly fallen by the wayside?
David Lloyd: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
"If you look at Nadal, Djokovic and Federer when they come on the court, they have a demeanour.They are exceptionally well-dressed and clean-shaven. Andy doesn’t come on like that."
David Lloyd, former English Davis Cup captain, feels that Andy Murray lacks an on-court presence unlike his rivals, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
What he really meant:
“I really don’t feel a beard suits Murray but since I’m not qualified to talk about fashion sense, I’ll just link that to his lack of Grand Slam wins.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I love Bjorn Borg.”
Wimbledon 2011: A tale of four finalists
Two finals. Four finalists.
Two have won Wimbledon before. Two have not.
Three of the four are 25 or nearabouts. The fourth is 21.
The 25-year-olds have 15 majors between them. The fourth has none.
The 24-year-olds have 15 majors between them. The fourth has none.
Three insiders , so to speak. One palpable outsider.
The three champions’s names are B/R keywords. Petra Kvitova’s is not.
The former champions are favourites in their respective match-ups. One more than the other.
Their challengers are similar, yet different.
Novak Djokovic is the World No.1. ATP rankings on Monday will reflect his new status.
For Czech Petra Kvitova, it is her first major final. She reached the semis last year.
The Djoker has a better chance of upsetting the odds and dethroning current champion, Rafael Nadal.
Kvitova, however, can only hope that Maria Sharapova will leave her A-game in the locker room to stand a chance of clinching her first ever major.
Sharapova has not dropped a set in her march to the finals.
Rafael Nadal has not been as dominant but he is yet a formidable force.
Novak Djokovic regained the momentum of his 41 match unbeaten streak.
To lose just once, this year, a loss to Roger Federer in the French Open semi-final takes some doing.
Knocking over the Majorcan in a Wimbledon final will require some more mojo.
If anyone can dismantle the Spaniard, it is the Serb.
An old champion in the women’s draw is predicted; a second Wimbledon title for Maria Sharapova beckons.
The stage is set. Let play commence.
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Roger Federer: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“Sports is good. Any sports. Just not boxing maybe. I struggle to watch that stuff in the first place. Even though it’s a nice sport…”
Roger Federer believes that all sport is good, except maybe boxing.
What he really meant:
“Sports has been kind to me.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I’d rather box Nadal.”
Jo Wilfried Tsonga makes Roger Federer look ungainly in thrilling comeback
Let’s ask the question: Did Roger Federer lose or did Jo-Wilfried Tsonga win?
It was, perhaps, a bit of both.
For the first two sets, it seemed as though it was to be yet another cakewalk for the Swiss. The motions were smooth; the serve was chugging along like a Rolls Royce. The Frenchman was sleepwalking his way out of the tournament.
Then suddenly, something changed. It was, as though, the Ali-lookalike realised that this was his best chance—his only one. He had nothing to lose, so why not go at it full-tilt like the gladiator he is?
The first break of Roger’s sublime service fuelled this belief. That, maybe, there was something to be gainsaid from it all.
Roger Federer: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“Absolutely. I always have been. The day after my victory, the day after my final losses, I’ve been hungry. It doesn’t come in phases. I’m always hungry. And that’s a good thing.”
Roger Federer is not sated by his 16 Grand Slam wins and is always looking out to add more titles to his kitty.
What he really meant:
“As long as I can play—well, I’m hungry for more.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“What time’s dinner?”
Nick Bollettieri: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“I can tell you one thing, Nadal doesn’t burn the candle at two ends.”
Nick Bollettieri, celebrated tennis coach, is convinced that a big reason for Rafael Nadal’s and Roger Federer’s continued success is dedication to the craft and very little off-court activities or late-night partying.
What he really meant:
“Nadal has a schedule and sticks to it. No half-measures in practice either.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I can tell you a million and one things, but do you want to hear them all?”
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