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Is it fair Federer taking rest while rest of the players on tour playing?

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#1 ·
We saw how Federer fans reacted to Nadal skipping tournaments due to injuries. You all cried that Nadal is taking rest and is going to come fresh to the tournaments.
Now what do you fed fans say, Is it fair? Federer is not even suffering from any injury.
Don't bring up the age excuse please.
 
#3 ·
Nice try my friend, either you're not so good at trolling etc, or you don't understand tennis and sport at all, I dont know which is the better option.
 
#53 ·
Oh boohoo, scheduling is unfair, court speed is unfair, the opponent playing better was unfair. MATE, enough with excuses ANY time nadal loses. He isn't a god. Hes an extremely good tennis player, but like always in sports LOSES at times, when the guy down the other end is too good. Honestly, the amount of delusional fanboys (particularly Federer and nadal fanboys), on this forum is disgusting. In truth, nadal would have no respect for someone like yourself, who looks to answer any loss or shortcoming through excuses; his whole career is based upon respect and work ethic, something you clearly don't understand. If nadal himself was like you a supposed 'nadal fan', he wouldn't have 1 10th of the success he has had today. In fact you could be the most talented guy in the world, but with your attitude you'd still be playing club tennis.
 
#5 ·
Well, nobody forbids Rafa from skipping clay season as well.
 
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#6 ·
The whole exemption rule system is a farse. You shouldn't get favouritism because you are old. If you are too old and can't play a full schedule you should just retire.
 
#11 ·
You are absolutely right. Big nose fans always blamed other players for playing in favourable conditions only and skipping other tournaments, but what we are witnessing this season causes cognitive dissonance, I guess. Federer played against subpar RAFA 3 times and then missed all the tournaments where RAFA is supposed to reach his peak form.
 
#18 ·
Comparing to RAFA's case is hilarious and false because unlike RAFA, Federer is choosing to skip because he has no chance on clay. RAFA had legitimate reason (i.e. injuries) for skipping and most of the times it was for months and not specifically indoor or HC season. Federer isn't injured AFAIK so he's just playing around ATP's rulebook and abusing it.
 
#16 ·
This thread has all the ingrediants, read epic tard reactions, to become one of the lowest and dumbest threads out here, and that's saying something.
 
#187 ·
I'm blatantly quoting my own post, just because sometimes it's so satisfying seeing your own words confirmed. Keep up the good work ladies and gentleman:rocker2:
 
#20 ·
Look at Gyros for instance.
He probably would benefit from playing a reduced schedule. Not only is he injury prone, but he also needs the mental freshness to play well. He can't though, because he's not old. And he competes against Federer who can take advantage of this thing.
Practically the ATP is giving an edge to the older player. How is this fair?
 
#26 ·
You misunderstand the rationale of the rule as 'giving benefits'. It only comes with long service in the tennis world. The rule doesn't assist one to have a better chance against the other. You can choose either to take it or not. You don't see Karlovic, Ferrer, Lorenzi and whole bunch of other old guys skipping any tournaments.

If he's injury-prone or needs mental freshness, he needs to train better to get in shape and to take better prevention. Fitness is part of the competition just as tennis skills, mental toughness. Player A cannot complain about Player B having better tennis ability or mental toughness.

Fairness is not about catering to individual circumstances so that one stands a better chance against the other. Fairness lies in the rule being applied equally to everyone. When Federer was young he also has to face players using the exemption system. Would you call that unfair?
 
#27 ·
He gains rest, recovery and minimises his match losses, which is an advantage over the other players.

But he loses match practice, momentum (which was strongly with him through the Miami Open) and a hell of a lot of ranking points opportunities, which the other players can capitalize on.

So it's not really a clear pro or con, and therefore it is not unfair.

Besides this is something many top players have often done - see Nadal who has missed the grass/indoor hardcourt seasons multiple times.
 
#33 ·
is it fair Rafa has cakewalks draws most of the time?
is it fair, he has constantly violated the 25 secs rule?
is it fair Rafa blacklist an umpire because he has not a good "relationship" with him? (bernardes)

Roger's skipping the clay season has nothing to do with fairness.
Dulltards realizing Roger has a chance to win wimbledon and to get out of reach from Rafa in slam records , they suddenly feel insecure
 
#39 ·
Dulltards realizing Roger has a chance to win wimbledon and to get out of reach from Rafa in slam records , they suddenly feel insecure
Their agenda is so transparent. :rolleyes: They wouldn't care one bit if Karlovic had skipped RG. but they are deadly afraid that Roger might really win Wimbledon or the USO. So they hurry to add an asterisk to a potential win by calling it "unfairly".

They have complained about Roger skipping the FO much more than Roger's own fans. And certainly not because of concern for the tour which is their pretext.
 
#34 ·
Yes, of course it is unfair. It is also unfair that Fed is 5-6 years older than Rafa and Nole; it unfair that he possesses the talent that he does; it is unfair that he has had to play different generations of players; it is unfair that fans of other players have to digest the fact that he is the most successful player of all-time; it is unfair that he has the talent to win a major in his first tournament back after recovering from injury for 6 months; it is unfair that he is the most popular player on tour; it is unfair that he has caused many MTF posters to be in ruins since AO 2017; it is unfair that his success is enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide...

Maybe many of you were not taught the lesson that 'life isn't fair'. But that is OK, continue to console each other in the land hypotheticals, complaints, accusations, and victimization; I am sure that will teach that dirty cheating Fed!

By the way, the rules are the same for every player: you guys know that right?
 
#42 ·
Yes, of course it is unfair. It is also unfair that Fed is 5-6 years older than Rafa and Nole; it unfair that he possesses the talent that he does; it is unfair that he has had to play different generations of players; it is unfair that fans of other players have to digest the fact that he is the most successful player of all-time; it is unfair that he has the talent to win a major in his first tournament back after recovering from injury for 6 months; it is unfair that he is the most popular player on tour; it is unfair that he has caused many MTF posters to be in ruins since AO 2017; it is unfair that his success is enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide...

Maybe many of you were not taught the lesson that 'life isn't fair'. But that is OK, continue to console each other in the land hypotheticals, complaints, accusations, and victimization; I am sure that will teach that dirty cheating Fed!

By the way, the rules are the same for every player: you guys know that right?
This
 
#55 ·
This has to the worst thread ever created....

36 years old doesn't play full season, is it fair???

If other players are so good, they can take advantage of the fact he's not playing in prize money, rankings etc...

But we all know that the GOAT will come back strong in 2 weeks and will make a run for all the major tournaments and the YE N.1
 
#58 · (Edited)
Now Nadaltards are whining about Federer giving their idol an even bigger chance to win Masters/Slams by electing not to play himself? Remarkable.

We saw how Federer fans reacted to Nadal skipping tournaments due to injuries. You all cried that Nadal is taking rest and is going to come fresh to the tournaments.
Now what do you fed fans say, Is it fair? Federer is not even suffering from any injury.
Don't bring up the age excuse please.
Bullshit, when did this happen? Give examples please.

"Age excuse", okay. It's called biological aging and affects every organic organism.

The whole exemption rule system is a farse. You shouldn't get favouritism because you are old. If you are too old and can't play a full schedule you should just retire.
Somehow I believe you'll be singing another tune in a few years when Rafa starts skipping HC tournaments :lol:
 
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#59 ·
Hmm, a guy who had career threatening injuries that made him sit out most of 2016 is selectively choosing tournaments that are less taxing on his body? Absurd!
 
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