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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    traveljunkie wrote:
    Yes, but at least he had a day off to recover.
    Murray was on court practically all day yesterday and is playing like this!? Crazy!
    Murray is used to it.at 2010 he playes 60 points at a set.. :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • vduboise
    vduboise Posts: 1,937
    redrock wrote:
    vduboise wrote:
    what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray

    Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?

    he could make more money with endorsements- thats about it. If you're not motivated to be in the Olympics, then why do it?
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    redrock wrote:
    vduboise wrote:
    what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray

    Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
    motivation??
    is the only thing he never got at his career.. Gold medal at Olympics
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    edited August 2012
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    redrock wrote:
    vduboise wrote:
    what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray

    Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
    motivation??
    is the only thing he never got at his career.. Gold medal at Olmpics

    Federer? Top tennis player has all the trophies he wants during his career. OK, so he never got gold at the olympics and maybe it's a win he would like to have. But what I'm trying to say is that if there's no consequence for his professional career whether he gets gold or not, maybe it's not that important and he would rather save himself for his paying gigs? I know, I may be a bit callous thinking this way, but don't think the guy needs the glory, more endorsements, etc. I believe winning Wimbledon has more 'clout' to it than getting an olympic gold. But then, if he wants the medal to go with the rest of his trophies.....

    Personally, I don't think professionals should have been allowed in the olympics - whatever the sport.
  • traveljunkie
    traveljunkie Posts: 663
    redrock wrote:
    vduboise wrote:
    what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray

    Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?

    I think Federer wants the golden slam though and seemed very motivated to achieve it. It's the one thing he doesn't have. And for someone as competitive as he is, I don't see him ever being not motivated enough to win a match. He's just getting ridiculously outplayed right now. Murray seems to be running on pure adrenaline right now and doing no wrong.
    “I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
  • traveljunkie
    traveljunkie Posts: 663
    redrock wrote:
    Federer? Top tennis player has all the trophies he wants during his career. OK, so he never got gold at the olympics and maybe it's a win he would like to have. But what I'm trying to say is that if there's no consequence for his professional career whether he gets gold or not, maybe it's not that important and he would rather save himself for his paying gigs? I know, I may be a bit callous thinking this way, but don't think the guy needs the glory, more endorsements, etc. I believe winning Wimbledon has more 'clout' to it than getting an olympic gold. But then, if he wants the medal to go with the rest of his trophies.....

    I think Federer has all the money he'll ever need. ;)
    He's in this tournament because he wants this gold medal.
    “I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    traveljunkie wrote:
    redrock wrote:
    vduboise wrote:
    what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray

    Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?

    I think Federer wants the golden slam though and seemed very motivated to achieve it. It's the one thing he doesn't have. And for someone as competitive as he is, I don't see him ever being not motivated enough to win a match. He's just getting ridiculously outplayed right now. Murray seems to be running on pure adrenaline right now and doing no wrong.
    you are right.
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    motivated or not, roger played like shit today


    go andy!
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    match point...
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    norm wrote:
    motivated or not, roger played like shit today


    go andy!
    true
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    holy shit...

    congrats to MURRAY!!!!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • vduboise
    vduboise Posts: 1,937
    I agree- professional should not be in the olympics- it seems like an unfair advantage.

    but if you're going to enter then do your best. Federer just seemed out played for being ranked number 1.
  • traveljunkie
    traveljunkie Posts: 663
    Well done Murray.
    That's gotta feel good.

    Hug yer Mum already, would ya!?
    “I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,975
    Tiki Gelana! :clap::D



    Hungary - Russia (women's water polo) was a great match!
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    That's cool. Good for him.
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    I guess Murray must be on cloud 9 - first 'big' thing he wins!
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,975
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    great graphics the have with the map of the distance..awesome..

    ;) :thumbup:
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    traveljunkie wrote:
    Well done Murray.
    That's gotta feel good.

    Hug yer Mum already, would ya!?
    Its that lady his mom??is she the one he will play with at double??
    watching the game with my mom and told her to wear her shirt her ribbon and we go play together..
    oh..and call her cardiologo..just in case.. :fp: :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    redrock wrote:
    I guess Murray must be on cloud 9 - first 'big' thing he wins!
    seems that way.. :)
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    redrock wrote:
    vduboise wrote:
    what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray

    Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
    Pride. Federer seems to choke in close matches more and more. Plus, even the best have their bad days. Federer really wanted this, has nothing to do with lack of motivation for him. I wanted Federer to have his Golden Slam but he was out played, so well done Andy Murray. Very well-deserved.

    And Juan Martin Del Potro took the bronze against Djokovic to get Argentina's first medal. So proud of him.

    Actually, so proud of all four of them, really. Very classy. This is why I watch tennis.

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