And a living legend of the sport steps down from the game... Surely one of the greats...
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And a living legend of the sport steps down from the game... Surely one of the greats...
He'll be missed. Hoped he'd pull one more Slam win (preferably Wimbledon) out of the bag for old time's sake but it wasn't to be.
Nadal and Djokovic have/will surpass him on titles/records but Federer's legacy is secure - he redefined what was possible in the sport and set a new standard that only those 2 others have met.
I'm sure we'll hear from him as a pundit/commentator at least.
Now the women's game.....Look at this scoreline
E Raducanu 5 6 3
A Friedsam 7 0 6
I can't comprehend that from either player's perspective. How does Friedsam let herself get utterly destroyed in the second set, not winning a single game? And then how does Raducanu fail to capitalize on that shift in momentum? Now, admittedly I didn't see the actual match but Jesus.......
Nadal and Djokovic have/will surpass him on titles/records but Federer's legacy is secure - he redefined what was possible in the sport and set a new standard that only those 2 others have met.
I'm sure we'll hear from him as a pundit/commentator at least.
Now the women's game.....Look at this scoreline
E Raducanu 5 6 3
A Friedsam 7 0 6
I can't comprehend that from either player's perspective. How does Friedsam let herself get utterly destroyed in the second set, not winning a single game? And then how does Raducanu fail to capitalize on that shift in momentum? Now, admittedly I didn't see the actual match but Jesus.......
She lured her opponent into a false sense of security.
Agreed, I think he's made an illustrious career for sure, and, legacy. I'd also imagine he'll be somewhat involved with tennis for many more years to come.
Yeah it can seem puzzling, but for me I'm willing to give the players the benefit of the doubt. As a (former) player myself, I can totally understand why some lose matches even when close to winning.
RF is my favourite of the big 3, I was super disappointed when Roger lost to Novak in the Wimbledon final. I think Roger had 2 championship points.
I never thought I'd get to say this, but I would abso - frickin' - lutely love to have 1/6 figures of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. Given how well Enterbay makes NBA figures, I'd love for them to make the Big 3. Though choosing which specific outfit and time period can be challenging, as well as getting permission from the clothing and racquet companies. (Plus I'd imagine getting their likeness rights would be costly and maybe they wouldn't want realistic action figures of themselves made 
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And Anna Kournikova........what....
Anna Kournikova, Anna Kournikova, Anna Kournikova 
Allez Roger!
Roger's an emotional wreck at this Laver cup after-show. And so is poor Nadal.
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Farewell Roger, you will be missed on the tour 
AND the Australian Open is underway!!!! 
Nadal ousted in the first round by Mackie McDonald!
Raducanu upset on the second round by Coco Gauff!
Murray pulling through on 2R five-setter win over Kokkinakis!
Raducanu upset on the second round by Coco Gauff!
Murray pulling through on 2R five-setter win over Kokkinakis!
Second round, no? Still, disappointing.
He's being celebrated for that but I can't see him going far in the tournament when he's had a match like that so early on.
Haha you got me there
So many matches to keep track of, especially in the early rounds. Yeah it's a bummer when a top player goes out early.Yep. I'm a bit surprised the Murray train is still going!
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