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Will Toronto be a washout? Federer, Nadal, Ferrer, Verdasco, Monfils out

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Rafael Nadal says in his facebook page that he is out of Toronto.

Hi all, wanted to let you know that I won't be playing Toronto this year. I am not ready to play and I hope to be back in 2014 at that great tournament that has always treat me very well. I am continuing with my recup and practice. Thanks!


Unfortunate for him. :sad: We should all wish him well and a speedy recovery. He's important to the game.
It doesn't seem the same without him in the mix.

Respectfully,
masterclass
 
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Re: Confirmed. Nadal withdraws from Toronto.

Nadal's only priority should be winning five more French Opens.
 
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He looks homeless there :sad:

I expect he'll be in Cincy, no way would he go into US with no prep. Courts aren't the best for him there, but he definitely needs matches. Maybe he'll ask for a Winstom-Salem WC :eek:
 
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He looks homeless there :sad:

I expect he'll be in Cincy, no way would he go into US with no prep. Courts aren't the best for him there, but he definitely needs matches. Maybe he'll ask for a Winstom-Salem WC :eek:
Agreed. With his game, I think he needs about 10 matches on hard court to be ready against the top players. If he can't get 4 matches in at Cincy, then I doubt he'll be prepared enough for the US Open, unless he does play Winston-Salem.

But who knows, right? I think now his priority is to get healthy, not to rush himself to get back out there and do more damage.

Respectfully,
masterclass
 
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:sad: He had the best shot at Toronto since he wasn't playing the Olympics. News on whether he'll be in Cincy or not?
 
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I have a feeling retirement might be on the horizon... He's established himself as the GOAT on clay (at least in terms of achievements), and ended the losing streak to Novak. If his body is telling him it's time to retire then he should listen to it, because really, he has nothing left to prove. :shrug:
 
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I have a feeling retirement might be on the horizon... He's established himself as the GOAT on clay (at least in terms of achievements), and ended the losing streak to Novak. If his body is telling him it's time to retire then he should listen to it, because really, he has nothing left to prove. :shrug:
Give him a chance. It might not be a career threatening injury. Some time off will help. He can still play ;)
 
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Ferrer, Verdasco & Monfils withdraws from Toronto

not surprised about Monfils, but Verdasco and Ferrer a little. One more withdrawal in the top 20, and Roddick will be seeded. Also Ferrero is out, sadly i think it's done for him.

http://www.rogerscup.com/men/englis...WS_FROM_ROGERS_CUP_PRESENTED_BY_NATIONAL_BANK

With Djoko, Federer, Murray, and Tsonga still playing in Olympics and has to play 2 matches each, Berdych could be the top seed. I think they should have done what Montreal did of a Monday Final and seeds not playing til Thursday.
 
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not surprised about Monfils, but Verdasco and Ferrer a little.
Well, Ferrer is still in the doubles competition at the Olympics so the withdrawal makes sense.

Kohli could also withdraw I think (because he withdrew from the Olympics as well), then out of the guys who are still at London the most of them will probably withdraw, too.
 
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Re: Ferrer, Verdasco & Monfils withdraws from Toronto

Is anyone actually playing this event? :lol:
 
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Re: Confirmed. Nadal withdraws from Toronto.

Rafael Nadal says in his facebook page that he is out of Toronto.




Unfortunate for him. :sad: We should all wish him well and a speedy recovery. He's important to the game.
It doesn't seem the same without him in the mix.

Respectfully,
masterclass
Rafa's photo. :hugs: :lol:
 
#38 ·
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Let me guess, he has an injury that dates back to Wimbledon?
that is well known and obvious..... you are a fool if you doubt a player when they actually are missing events and well recorded of seeing doctors and doing recovery methods.

it has been a very slow healing of his body, which often happens as players age more
 
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Expected, Ferrer wouldn't lose against Nishikori at 100%.
 
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tournaments director has to be thrilled. Fed is for sure out, finalists will be also 99% out, probably all semi finalist, Tsonga already looked exhausted in today's match and still has to play two doubles matches, ferrer also playing two doubles matches. should be decent quality Masters 250 tennis in Toronto
 
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tournaments director has to be thrilled. Fed is for sure out, finalists will be also 99% out, probably all semi finalist, Tsonga already looked exhausted in today's match and still has to play two doubles matches, ferrer also playing two doubles matches. should be decent quality Masters 250 tennis in Toronto
Pretty sure everybody will be at Toronto. Roger is trying to push the weeks at #1 record as much as possible.


Seeing Ferrer as a top4 seed in big tournaments makes my blood boil, hope he draws Tsonga.
 
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nadal's photo?! What kind of message is his PR team trying to convey? Poor, sad and lonely nadal.....

He's got millions in the bank, won all slams, a few months ago won his 7th RG.

As for the retirement talk, just wait and see nadal making at least the final in the US Open. You heard it here first.
 
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Almagro should withdraw as well, or has he already? I don't know what he's been thinking playing these last few tournaments injured and clearly in pain, though at least the effort in the Olympics was understandable and I think worth it.
 
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Almagro should withdraw as well, or has he already? I don't know what he's been thinking playing these last few tournaments injured and clearly in pain, though at least the effort in the Olympics was understandable and I think worth it.
Yeah, dont get why his playing too. He should withdraw here.
 
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