He loves Wimbledon, loves grass and loves adulation and although I greatly admire his tennis I prefer watching Nadal.....but that's just me.
It wouldn't surprise me if FedEx takes the title though as somehow he seems to stay in tip-top condition and relatively niggle-free.
He certainly loves the adulation. I may be doing him a disservice but I really can't stand him. Great player but one I love to see lose, whereas Nadal, Djokovic and Murray I would always be happy to see win. Tennis with a personality rather than Robo-Federer and his smug smile and range of poncey clothes.
Maybe I'm just too judgemental...?
Glad you said that Alex - I was trying not to be over-critical but if I'm honest I feel the same!
The other thing that annoys me is the way all the commentators and journalists `fawn' over him. He has been incredibly fortunate throughout his career to stay so injury-free (though the aforesaid bunch will argue it's because he's done `all the right things') and is not always gracious in defeat....I could go on, but won't.
So pleased I'm not alone in my views.
I've always had a problem with sport. It comes of being short sighted and having to play compulsory games at school. Nor was I any good at English, which I suppose is a contradicton in terms?
He's certainly playing good this week, Rafa's hurt...Novak could be his biggest obstacle. We'll never have another final like 2008 - wow. For me, Federer will always be the best.
Tsonga played some inspiring tennis today. I never wished him to miss a shot, but I wished Roger had made more of them.
I think RF has been a great champion, great for the sport, great for sports in general, but no one can appeal to everyone.
I'd rather pull for a player than against, but that's me.
I rather agree with Seashore and Alex re Fedex. I am really upset that Andy's out - but glad the winner is going to be Novak or Rafa.
They come acroos as somewhat more gracious to their opponents compared to Fed, who I felt - didn't give Tsonga the credit he deserved. Rafa - in conrast - couldn't say enough nice things about our Scots lad!
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