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Federer, you are playing with fire.

My famous quote “All the world loves a winner and has no time for the loser” is about to kick in.

Either get your house in order (and by now we don’t give a rat’s ass how you are going to go about achieving that) and start winning again or just get out of the way.

We don’t have the time to be cooking up excuses and alibis every time you fall flat on your face against a tomato can anymore. You are now running on fumes and if the lease of life you got after winning the US Open is not exploited to the hilt to bring the train back on the tracks, expect a massive exodus of fans.

History is proof that the adoration of fans is predicated largely on the ‘W’. All other BS comes after. Sure there will be some die hard fans but that’s a minuscule minority.

Winning is all that matters. If your moves moving forward are laced with any other consideration, you are doomed even before you start.

This year you have actually won just ONE title with 12 losses, compared to eight solid ones from your arch rival.

We don’t want to hear about how you are feeling or you are taking a rest or you don’t have a coach or Wawrinka is not putting out, or cutting hair is getting too expensive whatfreakingever.

If you are not winning, you are losing big time. At 27 that’s pathetic.

Who is this kid? Without cheating, you cheap freaks.

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Tired Federer Plans to Pace Himself For Rest Of Year.

Tired Federer Plans to Pace Himself For Rest Of Year.

By REUTERS

 

Published: October 13, 2008

Filed at 2:42 p.m. ET

MADRID (Reuters) – A weary Roger Federer will pace himself carefully for the rest of the season, the world number two said on Monday.

The five-times U.S. Open champion pulled out of last week’s Stockholm Open saying he needed a rest but returns at this week’s Madrid Masters.

Federer has not played since helping Switzerland beat Belgium in their Davis Cup World Group playoff three weeks ago.

“I’m still very tired. I felt I just needed some rest. I wasn’t sure how much was needed,” he told a news conference.

“I took some time off, started practicing again, and felt good enough to come and play this tournament. We’ll take it from here and go week by week.

“I have had a successful season after winning the U.S. Open so it doesn’t necessarily make much sense for me to play that much but I love the game and love to compete. That’s why I’m back.”

Federer, 27, refused to commit to next week’s event in Basel.

BALL BOY

“Basel is my home, it’s where I used to be a ball boy. I have quite a history there. I’ve won the last couple of titles and sure I would like to defend it,” he said.

“But I am going to take it one week at a time.”

Federer said he was also undecided about whether to play in Switzerland’s opening Davis Cup World Group match in the U.S. in March.

“Next year’s ATP schedule looks much easier because there are no Olympic Games, which gives the calendar a couple of extra weeks,” he said.

“I haven’t taken the decision yet as regards the Davis Cup first round. I hope I can decide that in the next few weeks as well.”

After a first-round bye in Madrid, Federer will meet Czech Radek Stepanek on Wednesday.

(Editing by Tony Jimenez) New York Times.

Roddick skips bosom friend Fish’s wedding for a title in China? Give me a freaking break!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The diametrically opposite rivals.

No. 1 year-end rank is still up for grabs? Are you freaking kidding me!!!!!

The guys has won what eight straight significant tournaments on every freaking surface including two back to back Grand Slams and has reached the semis at the other two, snatching the No. 1 rank in the process and he still has to play to end the year as No. 1?

Madrid performance of both Nadal and Federer will determine once and for all who will be the year end No. 1. How pathetic will it be for Nadal to lose to Gulbis and for Federer to win the title here to keep hopes of that happening alive?

Although it’s inconceivable the mere prospect makes you wonder.

“It would be great to have another duel with Federer,” said world No. 1 Rafael Nadal. “If I play him it means I will be No. 1 at the end of the year because I will have reached the final. I can only meet him there.”

Madrid photos.

 

What the heck are both of you doing on one side of the court? Toying with Americans?

 

Nadal, Moya has not come to you for a hug. He wants you do what you do best, can’t you see?

What happened to the embarrassing hug? Did marriage make you wiser instantly?

 

Reason why you are not among the top players?

 

Can I pay for this nose job with my goats to avoid it sucking the whole face in?

Why do you have to screw up the ‘everything matching’ BS with that bandana, cap, caprice and shorts?

What’s up with these girly ‘no show’ socks?

 

 

 

Will doubles participation at Madrid determine the singles winner?

Considering the absence of top players on the circuit since the US Open, can playing doubles here make them sharper than others and can that difference be enough to win the title?

Here are some title contenders playing doubles at Madrid:

Nadal with Moya.

Murray with Jamie.

Nalbandian with Ker.

Should Federer and Djokovic have taken the dip too? But with just one week of play available it could be a fine line to walk. While doubles does not typically involve too much of running, it could start to add up, both mentally and physically if matches get extended.

McEnroe is famous for using doubles as a tune up event to do well at the singles. Maybe he overplayed the deal to be billed an underachiever for his talents.

Nevertheless, it’s an old strategy and a crucial one specially now when all top four players are without a tune up event for the first indoor hard court Masters.

Is Federer more vulnerable since he is most likely to not have practiced as the other three clowns, to recuperate? You bet!!!! With Stepanek, Tsonga and Del Potro lined up to kick start the event, it will need some exemplary rebounding skills to step in and start running instantly.

So if we go by this conspiracy, should we prepare for a Nadal-Murray final?