Looking at Tennis draws simply makes my head spin.  Why is the #1
Roger Federer playing #3 Novak Djokovic in the Semifinals and not the
finals?  Why did #5 Sharapova face #1 Henin in the Quarters and not
the Semis?  Is it really a must to put forth a nonsensical bracket?

http://simononsports.blogspot.com/2008/01/have-tennis-organizers-neve...

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Because when we have the tabloid of who will face who. Ordinary, we have 1-3-5-7-9-11-13 ... That means #1 will face #3, and number 5 and 7,9 and 11... That's why Djokovic face Federer in semis. Federer beats the other rankers 5, 9,11,13,15,17in quarter, 1/8, 1/16, first round...
  It's the same for Maria Sharapova: #5 will face #1 in quarter final.
  For the last question, I don't understand because I don't speak english very easily. I'm a Haitian

Looking at Tennis draws simply makes my head spin. Why is the #1
Roger Federer playing #3 Novak Djokovic in the Semifinals and not the
finals? Why did #5 Sharapova face #1 Henin in the Quarters and not
the Semis? Is it really a must to put forth a nonsensical bracket?

http://simononsports.blogspot.com/2008/01/have-tennis-organizers-neve...

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What happened to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) was what I have been
dreading since I saw Roger's performance last year at Wimbledon.

Imagine Federer having to struggle in his own turf (grass) against a
clay-courter (vs. Nadal at Wimbledon).

My fears were further confirmed at the US Open when Djokovich had numerous
set points in the first two sets before inexperience got the better of him
and Roger Federer escaped with a win.

No matter how you look at it, clearly three things are very clear:  

(1) The Fed has lost a step or two,  

(2) his rivals are fast catching up on him, and

(3) he is totally bored.

And now this "Federer-less" performance the Aussie Open.

Sure, many would say that Roger isn't perfect.he will lose once in a while,
maybe even two in a row.

And it's not a matter of the luck of the draw.  Whether FedEx faces
Djokovich in the first round or in the Finals is irrelevant. A champion is
expected to be at his best at all times.  This is what makes Federer
different from others.the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

But the signs are ominous.  This is not the same Federer of old.  In fact,
this is a "getting-old" Federer. Roger is in a rut.  He feels he is so above
the rest that he fails to realize what is happening around him.  And it's
showing in his game: he's losing games he should be winning. His backhands
have become erratic.  His dreaded forehand has in numerous occasions
betrayed him.  His foot speed is now so-so: he has a hard time chasing drop
shots.and those he is able to chase are hitting the bottom of the net.  He's
up 0-40 and he fails to break.  He's up 40-0 and he fails to hold serve.
All this can be attributed to his utter lack of concentration and his
feeling that he has to play bad for the others to catch up to him.

Nalbandian beat him twice in a row in a span of two weeks. It took a win by
Gonzalez for Roger to wake up and realize the precarious situation he was in
at the Shanghai Masters. His 2007 win-loss record was probably his worst
since he became No. 1.

I am not writing him off.  I still believe he can dominate the game like no
other.  But he has to realize that there are many youngsters out there who
are as talented as him and maybe, (in rare occasions) even better.  And
these kids are six, seven years younger than him and will continue to
improve.

The first thing he must do is to GET A COACH..PERIOD.  If Roger feels that
his rivals do not bring out the best in him, then a coach will bring him
down to earth.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not motivate him to play
better, then a coach will motivate him.  If Roger is in a rut, then a coach
will quickly get him out of it.  If Roger feels bored, then a kick in the
ass by his coach would get him out of his boredom in a jiffy.

The sooner Roger realizes that the world is now different from two or three
years ago, the better for him and his fans.  With proper guidance he will
continue to dominate well into his 30's with maybe close to two dozen grand
slams.

If not.

Then it won't be long before the topic of conversation will assume a
different character: it won't be WHEN would Roger surpass Sampras' record of
14 grand slam titles but WHEN will Djokovich surpass Federer's record.

Think about it, Roger.

JojoC

I couldn`t have said it better, perhaps someone is being pressured to ge married, haha, but it is clear that is under preassure, maybe is the fans or just the fact of been number 1 and keep winning
is hard to be at the top. but I totally agree with the coach idea

From: rc...@pldtdsl.netTo: federerma...@googlegroups.comSubject: Federer Magic: Federer ReduxDate: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:37 +0800

What happened to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) was what I have been dreading since I saw Roger’s performance last year at Wimbledon.

Imagine Federer having to struggle in his own turf (grass) against a clay-courter (vs. Nadal at Wimbledon).
My fears were further confirmed at the US Open when Djokovich had numerous set points in the first two sets before inexperience got the better of him and Roger Federer escaped with a win.

No matter how you look at it, clearly three things are very clear:  
(1) The Fed has lost a step or two,  
(2) his rivals are fast catching up on him, and
(3) he is totally bored.

And now this “Federer-less” performance the Aussie Open.

Sure, many would say that Roger isn’t perfect…he will lose once in a while, maybe even two in a row.

And it’s not a matter of the luck of the draw.  Whether FedEx faces Djokovich in the first round or in the Finals is irrelevant. A champion is expected to be at his best at all times.  This is what makes Federer different from others…the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

But the signs are ominous.  This is not the same Federer of old.  In fact, this is a “getting-old” Federer. Roger is in a rut.  He feels he is so above the rest that he fails to realize what is happening around him.  And it’s showing in his game: he’s losing games he should be winning. His backhands have become erratic.  His dreaded forehand has in numerous occasions betrayed him.  His foot speed is now so-so: he has a hard time chasing drop shots…and those he is able to chase are hitting the bottom of the net.  He’s up 0-40 and he fails to break.  He’s up 40-0 and he fails to hold serve.  All this can be attributed to his utter lack of concentration and his feeling that he has to play bad for the others to catch up to him.

Nalbandian beat him twice in a row in a span of two weeks. It took a win by Gonzalez for Roger to wake up and realize the precarious situation he was in at the Shanghai Masters. His 2007 win-loss record was probably his worst since he became No. 1.

I am not writing him off.  I still believe he can dominate the game like no other.  But he has to realize that there are many youngsters out there who are as talented as him and maybe, (in rare occasions) even better.  And these kids are six, seven years younger than him and will continue to improve.

The first thing he must do is to GET A COACH….PERIOD.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not bring out the best in him, then a coach will bring him down to earth.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not motivate him to play better, then a coach will motivate him.  If Roger is in a rut, then a coach will quickly get him out of it.  If Roger feels bored, then a kick in the ass by his coach would get him out of his boredom in a jiffy.

The sooner Roger realizes that the world is now different from two or three years ago, the better for him and his fans.  With proper guidance he will continue to dominate well into his 30’s with maybe close to two dozen grand slams.

If not…

Then it won’t be long before the topic of conversation will assume a different character: it won’t be WHEN would Roger surpass Sampras’ record of 14 grand slam titles but WHEN will Djokovich surpass Federer’s record.

Think about it, Roger.

JojoC

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Please show your own idiot ideas to everyone. If you would like to be joker's fans so you would. Just out of Roger's fan immediately.

From: rc...@pldtdsl.netTo: federerma...@googlegroups.comSubject: Federer Magic: Federer ReduxDate: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:37 +0800

What happened to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) was what I have been dreading since I saw Roger’s performance last year at Wimbledon.

Imagine Federer having to struggle in his own turf (grass) against a clay-courter (vs. Nadal at Wimbledon).
My fears were further confirmed at the US Open when Djokovich had numerous set points in the first two sets before inexperience got the better of him and Roger Federer escaped with a win.

No matter how you look at it, clearly three things are very clear:  
(1) The Fed has lost a step or two,  
(2) his rivals are fast catching up on him, and
(3) he is totally bored.

And now this “Federer-less” performance the Aussie Open.

Sure, many would say that Roger isn’t perfect…he will lose once in a while, maybe even two in a row.

And it’s not a matter of the luck of the draw.  Whether FedEx faces Djokovich in the first round or in the Finals is irrelevant. A champion is expected to be at his best at all times.  This is what makes Federer different from others…the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

But the signs are ominous.  This is not the same Federer of old.  In fact, this is a “getting-old” Federer. Roger is in a rut.  He feels he is so above the rest that he fails to realize what is happening around him.  And it’s showing in his game: he’s losing games he should be winning. His backhands have become erratic.  His dreaded forehand has in numerous occasions betrayed him.  His foot speed is now so-so: he has a hard time chasing drop shots…and those he is able to chase are hitting the bottom of the net.  He’s up 0-40 and he fails to break.  He’s up 40-0 and he fails to hold serve.  All this can be attributed to his utter lack of concentration and his feeling that he has to play bad for the others to catch up to him.

Nalbandian beat him twice in a row in a span of two weeks. It took a win by Gonzalez for Roger to wake up and realize the precarious situation he was in at the Shanghai Masters. His 2007 win-loss record was probably his worst since he became No. 1.

I am not writing him off.  I still believe he can dominate the game like no other.  But he has to realize that there are many youngsters out there who are as talented as him and maybe, (in rare occasions) even better.  And these kids are six, seven years younger than him and will continue to improve.

The first thing he must do is to GET A COACH….PERIOD.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not bring out the best in him, then a coach will bring him down to earth.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not motivate him to play better, then a coach will motivate him.  If Roger is in a rut, then a coach will quickly get him out of it.  If Roger feels bored, then a kick in the ass by his coach would get him out of his boredom in a jiffy.

The sooner Roger realizes that the world is now different from two or three years ago, the better for him and his fans.  With proper guidance he will continue to dominate well into his 30’s with maybe close to two dozen grand slams.

If not…

Then it won’t be long before the topic of conversation will assume a different character: it won’t be WHEN would Roger surpass Sampras’ record of 14 grand slam titles but WHEN will Djokovich surpass Federer’s record.

Think about it, Roger.

JojoC

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Kanchana,

I'm trying not to laugh out loud. You really don't get it, do you?  You are
totally cut off from reality.

You don't get the gist of what I'm saying. I'm not a Djokovich fan, as you
suggest. I have been a Federer fan since the day I saw him upset Sampras at
Wimbledon.  Let me repeat.I call Federer the GOAT (GREATEST OF ALL TIME).
Oh yeah, my wife does not disturb me when there's a Federer match on live
cable.  So this makes me a Djokovich fan?

Who admitted to talking and discussing strategies with Tipsarevich on how
The Fed could be beaten?  It was fellow countryman Novak.  What does this
mean? Simply this.Federer continues to be the target of everyone from #2
down to #1000.  And #3 is inching a little bit closer.

Why did I single out Novak and not, say, Rafa Nadal?  One famous sports
columnist said it best: Nadal seems to be content at being No. 2, while
Novak thinks he can be No. 1.  That to me is determination and confidence in
any language.  

And I seem to recall what Djokovich's mother was quoted as saying after the
US Open Finals.that her son is better than Federer. That to me means that
Novak's determination and confidence in his inner circle is infectious.  

And as a Federer fan, this determination and confidence is what scares me a
lot.

When you are on top, there is no other place to go but downhill. So the
problem is how do you remain on top? One way is to realize your shortcomings
and weaknesses and improve on them.  

But if you're so hard-headed as not to realize what is happening around you,
then good luck to you.

And the last thing Roger needs is to be surrounded by fans that refuse to
heed advice and accept constructive criticism.

Those who do not realize their mistakes are bound to repeat it.

For what it's worth, I have been playing tennis (at the club level) for the
past 30 years.how about you, Kanchana?

And my tennis wardrobe is what Federer wears.from head to toe. Oh and by the
way, I was all set to change my tennis gear from Nike to Ralph Lauren Polo
had The Fed changed endorsements.

JojoC

  _____  

From: federermagic@googlegroups.com [mailto:federermagic@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of kanchana sriangkura
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:04 AM
To: federermagic@googlegroups.com
Subject: Federer Magic: Re: Federer Redux

Please show your own idiot ideas to everyone. If you would like to be
joker's fans so you would. Just out of Roger's fan immediately.

  _____  

From: rc...@pldtdsl.net
To: federermagic@googlegroups.com
Subject: Federer Magic: Federer Redux
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:37 +0800

What happened to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) was what I have been
dreading since I saw Roger's performance last year at Wimbledon.

Imagine Federer having to struggle in his own turf (grass) against a
clay-courter (vs. Nadal at Wimbledon).

My fears were further confirmed at the US Open when Djokovich had numerous
set points in the first two sets before inexperience got the better of him
and Roger Federer escaped with a win.

No matter how you look at it, clearly three things are very clear:  

(1) The Fed has lost a step or two,  

(2) his rivals are fast catching up on him, and

(3) he is totally bored.

And now this "Federer-less" performance the Aussie Open.

Sure, many would say that Roger isn't perfect.he will lose once in a while,
maybe even two in a row.

And it's not a matter of the luck of the draw.  Whether FedEx faces
Djokovich in the first round or in the Finals is irrelevant. A champion is
expected to be at his best at all times.  This is what makes Federer
different from others.the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

But the signs are ominous.  This is not the same Federer of old.  In fact,
this is a "getting-old" Federer. Roger is in a rut.  He feels he is so above
the rest that he fails to realize what is happening around him.  And it's
showing in his game: he's losing games he should be winning. His backhands
have become erratic.  His dreaded forehand has in numerous occasions
betrayed him.  His foot speed is now so-so: he has a hard time chasing drop
shots.and those he is able to chase are hitting the bottom of the net.  He's
up 0-40 and he fails to break.  He's up 40-0 and he fails to hold serve.
All this can be attributed to his utter lack of concentration and his
feeling that he has to play bad for the others to catch up to him.

Nalbandian beat him twice in a row in a span of two weeks. It took a win by
Gonzalez for Roger to wake up and realize the precarious situation he was in
at the Shanghai Masters. His 2007 win-loss record was probably his worst
since he became No. 1.

I am not writing him off.  I still believe he can dominate the game like no
other.  But he has to realize that there are many youngsters out there who
are as talented as him and maybe, (in rare occasions) even better.  And
these kids are six, seven years younger than him and will continue to
improve.

The first thing he must do is to GET A COACH..PERIOD.  If Roger feels that
his rivals do not bring out the best in him, then a coach will bring him
down to earth.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not motivate him to play
better, then a coach will motivate him.  If Roger is in a rut, then a coach
will quickly get him out of it.  If Roger feels bored, then a kick in the
ass by his coach would get him out of his boredom in a jiffy.

The sooner Roger realizes that the world is now different from two or three
years ago, the better for him and his fans.  With proper guidance he will
continue to dominate well into his 30's with maybe close to two dozen grand
slams.

If not.

Then it won't be long before the topic of conversation will assume a
different character: it won't be WHEN would Roger surpass Sampras' record of
14 grand slam titles but WHEN will Djokovich surpass Federer's record.

Think about it, Roger.

JojoC

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JojoC,

I am also big Federer's fan and must agree with you.
Our GOAT has some motivation problems probably. I can understand that. So many weeks on top makes influence on anyone.
But I hink that match with Diokovic is not enough to be worried to much. Lets wait some more tournaments...

Greetings,

Mignac
Poland

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To JojoC,
Sorry for being too late because I have so much work to do. Now I have a little time left, I do understand what you write and think. It's like all Roger's fans do, not only you can criticize like that.
But all Roger's fans do is to support him. He's not an idiot guy, but he himself knows more than anyone else what to do . Always the fans would like to see him win in every tournament, but a human cannot be successful in every step of life or you can?
I've watched tennis more than thirty years and know every tennis player especially the number one in the past. I never play tennis because of my leg, but tennis is the number one sport for me and I love to see all kinds of sport too.
I don't want to be anyone's opponents but I need Roger's fans to support him and get him some nice advice whether he knows or not. And the most important thing is not to ignore him!
Thanks for writing to me.

From: rc...@pldtdsl.netTo: federerma...@googlegroups.comSubject: Federer Magic: Re: Federer ReduxDate: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:22:17 +0800

Kanchana,

I’m trying not to laugh out loud. You really don’t get it, do you?  You are totally cut off from reality.

You don’t get the gist of what I’m saying. I’m not a Djokovich fan, as you suggest. I have been a Federer fan since the day I saw him upset Sampras at Wimbledon.  Let me repeat…I call Federer the GOAT (GREATEST OF ALL TIME).  Oh yeah, my wife does not disturb me when there’s a Federer match on live cable.  So this makes me a Djokovich fan?

Who admitted to talking and discussing strategies with Tipsarevich on how The Fed could be beaten?  It was fellow countryman Novak.  What does this mean? Simply this…Federer continues to be the target of everyone from #2 down to #1000.  And #3 is inching a little bit closer.

Why did I single out Novak and not, say, Rafa Nadal?  One famous sports columnist said it best: Nadal seems to be content at being No. 2, while Novak thinks he can be No. 1.  That to me is determination and confidence in any language.  

And I seem to recall what Djokovich’s mother was quoted as saying after the US Open Finals…that her son is better than Federer. That to me means that Novak’s determination and confidence in his inner circle is infectious.  

And as a Federer fan, this determination and confidence is what scares me a lot.

When you are on top, there is no other place to go but downhill. So the problem is how do you remain on top? One way is to realize your shortcomings and weaknesses and improve on them.  

But if you’re so hard-headed as not to realize what is happening around you, then good luck to you.

And the last thing Roger needs is to be surrounded by fans that refuse to heed advice and accept constructive criticism.

Those who do not realize their mistakes are bound to repeat it.

For what it’s worth, I have been playing tennis (at the club level) for the past 30 years…how about you, Kanchana?

And my tennis wardrobe is what Federer wears…from head to toe. Oh and by the way, I was all set to change my tennis gear from Nike to Ralph Lauren Polo had The Fed changed endorsements.

JojoC

From: federermagic@googlegroups.com [mailto:federermagic@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kanchana sriangkuraSent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:04 AMTo: federerma...@googlegroups.comSubject: Federer Magic: Re: Federer Redux

Please show your own idiot ideas to everyone. If you would like to be joker's fans so you would. Just out of Roger's fan immediately.

From: rc...@pldtdsl.netTo: federerma...@googlegroups.comSubject: Federer Magic: Federer ReduxDate: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:37 +0800

What happened to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) was what I have been dreading since I saw Roger’s performance last year at Wimbledon.

Imagine Federer having to struggle in his own turf (grass) against a clay-courter (vs. Nadal at Wimbledon).
My fears were further confirmed at the US Open when Djokovich had numerous set points in the first two sets before inexperience got the better of him and Roger Federer escaped with a win.

No matter how you look at it, clearly three things are very clear:  
(1) The Fed has lost a step or two,  
(2) his rivals are fast catching up on him, and
(3) he is totally bored.

And now this “Federer-less” performance the Aussie Open.

Sure, many would say that Roger isn’t perfect…he will lose once in a while, maybe even two in a row.

And it’s not a matter of the luck of the draw.  Whether FedEx faces Djokovich in the first round or in the Finals is irrelevant. A champion is expected to be at his best at all times.  This is what makes Federer different from others…the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

But the signs are ominous.  This is not the same Federer of old.  In fact, this is a “getting-old” Federer. Roger is in a rut.  He feels he is so above the rest that he fails to realize what is happening around him.  And it’s showing in his game: he’s losing games he should be winning. His backhands have become erratic.  His dreaded forehand has in numerous occasions betrayed him.  His foot speed is now so-so: he has a hard time chasing drop shots…and those he is able to chase are hitting the bottom of the net.  He’s up 0-40 and he fails to break.  He’s up 40-0 and he fails to hold serve.  All this can be attributed to his utter lack of concentration and his feeling that he has to play bad for the others to catch up to him.

Nalbandian beat him twice in a row in a span of two weeks. It took a win by Gonzalez for Roger to wake up and realize the precarious situation he was in at the Shanghai Masters. His 2007 win-loss record was probably his worst since he became No. 1.

I am not writing him off.  I still believe he can dominate the game like no other.  But he has to realize that there are many youngsters out there who are as talented as him and maybe, (in rare occasions) even better.  And these kids are six, seven years younger than him and will continue to improve.

The first thing he must do is to GET A COACH….PERIOD.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not bring out the best in him, then a coach will bring him down to earth.  If Roger feels that his rivals do not motivate him to play better, then a coach will motivate him.  If Roger is in a rut, then a coach will quickly get him out of it.  If Roger feels bored, then a kick in the ass by his coach would get him out of his boredom in a jiffy.

The sooner Roger realizes that the world is now different from two or three years ago, the better for him and his fans.  With proper guidance he will continue to dominate well into his 30’s with maybe close to two dozen grand slams.

If not…

Then it won’t be long before the topic of conversation will assume a different character: it won’t be WHEN would Roger surpass Sampras’ record of 14 grand slam titles but WHEN will Djokovich surpass Federer’s record.

Think about it, Roger.

JojoC

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I happen to agree ... let's face it ... if you are on top ... the only way
to go is down (unfortunately)

Even I would like to see Roger always on top but this is not always
possible. Keep up the good work Roger and you keep on winning.

Regards,

Liliana (Malta)

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On 07/02/2008, kanchana sriangkura <ramint...@hotmail.com> wrote:

So, after taking almost two months off, The Fed goes back to work and is
promptly dispatched in the first round to Andy Murray.

And all you Federer diehards refuse to see the warning signs.

I am a Federer diehard too, but with a difference.I am CONCERNED.

And though my advice is not needed, I am trying to give my two cents' worth,
which may or may not help the Fed.

But at least I am trying to do something about it.

At least I don't just sit around and mope at another Federer loss and hope
(and now many are starting to PRAY) that he'll do better next tournament.

Did anybody in Federer's entourage ever think that Federer should have
played more tournaments immediately after the Aussie Open so as to allow him
to get back in shape?

Remember, he has played in only 1 tournament.the Aussie.  And not playing at
the warm-up exhibition tournament before the Aussie was one of the factors
he attributed to his loss.

So now he (or maybe his entourage) makes the same mistake again.

Federer may be God but even God had to work (he created 6 days and took a
rest only on the 7th) to achieve what he wanted.

Does The Fed still care?  Somehow I get this feeling that he is more
concerned with his upcoming exhibition rematch with Pete Sampras.

Which brings me to.

His need for a COACH.

He does not need me or you to tell him how great he is or how much we admire
him or how much we praise him to high heavens.

What he needs now is a coach who will tell him like it is and will take none
of the crap.not from Roger's nor from his entourage nor from anybody

A coach who will motivate him and get him back on track and take him off the
funk he is currently in.

A coach who will tell him that sure, there's a bundle of money to be made
with playing exhibition matches, but it's all about being the best you can
be.

And a guy named DARREN CAHILL would perfectly fit the bill.

The warning signs are clear:

As of March 3 this year, the ATP Race has Djokovich on top with 203 points.
And Federer?  #8 with 90.

And what's more, the ATP Singles standings for the year has Federer up by
only 400 points over Nadal.  

A tournament win by Nadal at Dubai could well propel him to the #1 position,
or considerably narrow the gap at the very least.  

And with the clay season coming up, Nadal should eventually dislodge The Fed
as #1.

Food for thought.had he won the Aussie Open, Nadal would now be #1.

So there goes our belief that the Fed is invincible.

And which bolsters my belief that Roger is showing signs of slipping.

Before you all lynch me, where's the evidence to support my contention?

Simply this.At the start of 2007 season, Federer points total was ALMOST
DOUBLE that of Nadal's.  

And at that time also, a tennis fan pointed out that if you were to total
the points of the # 3 to #8 positions, Roger would still be ahead.

Think about it.

So what do I get by STATING the facts and trying to give The Fed some sound
advice?

One member wants me out of the Federer Groups for "bad-mouthing" The Fed and
trying to offer suggestions.

Which brings me to question if the Federer Magic Group set up only to praise
him as the King of all Kings.

And anybody else who tries to offer constructive criticism should be
excommunicated and burned at the stake?

Are you reading this, Roger?  

Of course some of you may say that Federer's entourage knows what is
happening and is doing something about it and that I should stay out of
their hair.

If that is so, then they sure are DOING A GOOD JOB about it!!!!  Two losses
in a row!!! And with the #1 ranking on the line!

And finally this from my very soul.Federer will not win all the time, that I
can accept.

But watch the press conference or interview after each loss.  You can see
the pain in Roger's face.

He may be magnanimous in defeat and praise his opponent to high heavens for
a great match, but that's not the feeling I get when Roger speaks.

It's not because his opponent played a great match.it's because Roger knows
he could have and should have done better.

The other guy didn't win the match.  Roger knows he let it slip away from
him.

And that is the pain that is written on me too.

I know Roger could have and should have played better.

The other guy didn't win.

Roger let it slip away from him.

That's how high my esteem for Roger Federer is.

And that is what pains me the most.

JojoC

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From: federermagic@googlegroups.com [mailto:federermagic@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of Liliana
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:31 AM
To: kanchana sriangkura
Cc: federermagic@googlegroups.com
Subject: Federer Magic: Re: Federer Redux

I happen to agree ... let's face it ... if you are on top ... the only way
to go is down (unfortunately)

Even I would like to see Roger always on top but this is not always
possible. Keep up the good work Roger and you keep on winning.

Regards,

Liliana (Malta)

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On 07/02/2008, kanchana sriangkura <ramint...@hotmail.com> wrote:

To JojoC,
Sorry for being too late because I have so much work to do. Now I have a
little time left, I do understand what you write and think. It's like all
Roger's fans do, not only you can criticize like that.
But all Roger's fans do is to support him. He's not an idiot guy, but he
himself knows more than anyone else what to do . Always the fans would like
to see him win in every tournament, but a human cannot be successful in
every step of life or you can?
I've watched tennis more than thirty years and know every tennis player
especially the number one in the past. I never play tennis because of my
leg, but tennis is the number one sport for me and I love to see all kinds
of sport too.
I don't want to be anyone's opponents but I need Roger's fans to support him
and get him some nice advice whether he knows or not. And the most important
thing is not to ignore him!
Thanks for writing to me.

  _____  

From: rc...@pldtdsl.net
To: federermagic@googlegroups.com
Subject: Federer Magic: Re: Federer Redux
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:22:17 +0800

Kanchana,

I'm trying not to laugh out loud. You really don't get it, do you?  You are
totally cut off from reality.

You don't get the gist of what I'm saying. I'm not a Djokovich fan, as you
suggest. I have been a Federer fan since the day I saw him upset Sampras at
Wimbledon.  Let me repeat.I call Federer the GOAT (GREATEST OF ALL TIME).
Oh yeah, my wife does not disturb me when there's a Federer match on live
cable.  So this makes me a Djokovich fan?

Who admitted to talking and discussing strategies with Tipsarevich on how
The Fed could be beaten?  It was fellow countryman Novak.  What does this
mean? Simply this.Federer continues to be the target of everyone from #2
down to #1000.  And #3 is inching a little bit closer.

Why did I single out Novak and not, say, Rafa Nadal?  One famous sports
columnist said it best: Nadal seems to be content at being No. 2, while
Novak thinks he can be No. 1.  That to me is determination and confidence in
any language.  

And I seem to recall what Djokovich's mother was quoted as saying after the
US Open Finals.that her son is better than Federer. That to me means that
Novak's determination and confidence in his inner circle is infectious.  

And as a Federer fan, this determination and confidence is what scares me a
lot.

When you are on top, there is no other place to go but downhill. So the
problem is how do you remain on top? One way is to realize your shortcomings
and weaknesses and improve on them.  

But if you're so hard-headed as not to realize what is happening around you,
then good luck to you.

And the last thing Roger needs is to be surrounded by fans that refuse to
heed advice and accept constructive criticism.

Those who do not realize their mistakes are bound to repeat it.

For what it's worth, I have been playing tennis (at the club level) for the
past 30 years.how about you, Kanchana?

And my tennis wardrobe is what Federer wears.from head to toe. Oh and by the
way, I was all set to change my tennis gear from Nike to Ralph Lauren Polo
had The Fed changed endorsements.

JojoC

  _____  

From: federermagic@googlegroups.com [mailto:federermagic@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of kanchana sriangkura
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:04 AM
To: federermagic@googlegroups.com
Subject: Federer Magic: Re: Federer Redux

Please show your own idiot ideas to everyone. If you would like to be
joker's fans so you would. Just out of Roger's fan immediately.

  _____  

From: rc...@pldtdsl.net
To: federermagic@googlegroups.com
Subject: Federer Magic: Federer Redux
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:37 +0800

What happened to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) was what I have been
dreading since I saw Roger's performance last year at Wimbledon.

Imagine Federer having to struggle in his own turf (grass) against a
clay-courter (vs. Nadal at Wimbledon).

My fears were further confirmed at the US Open when Djokovich had numerous
set points in the first two sets before inexperience got the better of him
and Roger Federer escaped with a win.

No matter how you look at it, clearly three things are very clear:  

(1) The Fed has lost a step or two,  

(2) his rivals are fast catching up on him, and

(3) he is totally bored.

And now this "Federer-less" performance the Aussie Open.

Sure, many would say that Roger isn't perfect.he will lose once in a while,
maybe even two in a row.

And it's not a matter of the luck of the draw.  Whether FedEx faces
Djokovich in the first round or in the Finals is irrelevant. A champion is
expected to be at his best at all times.  This is what makes Federer
different from others.the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

But the signs are ominous.  This is not the same Federer of old.  In fact,
this is a "getting-old" Federer. Roger is in a rut.  He feels he is so
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