[partygirl]

Year end's count too

[Minnie]

During his practice, Roger hit a beautiful shot down the line and then the guy behind me shouted "Where was that yesterday?" I wanted to hit him but Roger's Fan Crowd was already at work booing him and telling him to go home with colourful four-lettered words. Justice has been served.

Thanks for the practice photos. Where do these people get off shouting out to Roger like that? Why do they think they can get away with it? Is it because its Roger? Because he's too polite to turn round and say something back to them? Glad the crowd used the language that Roger is just too classy to use - in public anyway

[Rog1]

Originally Posted by Minnie

During his practice, Roger hit a beautiful shot down the line and then the guy behind me shouted "Where was that yesterday?" I wanted to hit him but Roger's Fan Crowd was already at work booing him and telling him to go home with colourful four-lettered words. Justice has been served.

Thanks for the practice photos. Where do these people get off shouting out to Roger like that? Why do they think they can get away with it? Is it because its Roger? Because he's too polite to turn round and say something back to them? Glad the crowd used the language that Roger is just too classy to use - in public anyway

What an asshole. I would have given him such a bad look.

Come on Roger and do some damage in Cincy.

Linda (Luton-UK)

[SUKTUEN]

Originally Posted by riddle05580

I'm sure he will, Suk

The previous half of this year had been really hard for Roger. while he struggled to retrieve his form from the illness, the pressure from the media and the mass about his 'decline' was getting more and more unbearable. Then when he began to pick up his form, there came the painful Wimbledon loss. I hope he's strong enough to overcome the current mental difficulties and pull himself together, though he may really need some time to digest the anguish. Don't let the pressure get to you too much, Rogi

my dear~~ your english is very good!!

[anon57]

Originally Posted by partygirl

Year end's count too

There's 19 AMS shields around his name, he's won 4 TMC titles and 13 AMS titles so that makes 17 so it still doesn't add up unless I can't count properly

[SUKTUEN]

[riddle05580]

From sadie on rogerfederer.com

Quote:

and then Jose came onto the court, followed a few minutes later by guess who?

The court quickly filled up with spectators and people were very supportive of Roger and very excited to see him. He and Tommy(Haas) practiced for at least 1-1/2 maybe 2 hours ... for me time stood still. They hit for quite a while and then played at least one set, maybe two. Roger came up with some brilliant shots, but to be honest, seemed a little off. Same with Tommy. They both seemed a bit grumpy out there but would then joke around with each other, so it was hard to tell. Watching Roger up close like that is such an amazing experience. His footwoork -- always moving, splitting -- is unbelievable and the power of his forehand never ceases to amaze me no matter how many times I've seen him hit down-the-line winners, and he hit one yesterday that was unbelievable.

He signed autographs afterwards and it was amazingly mellow ... not everyone stayed for the entire practice and the grounds are not nearly as full as during the week, so the perfect time to hang out here. I have a Suisse DC shirt with his name on the back that I got in Basel a few years ago and, while he worked his way closer, focusing on signing autographs, I said, "Hi Roger." He looked up and, even though I'm sure he doesn't remember my name, did recognize me, smiled, asked me how I was, and signed my shirt. I told him that it was great to see him and he smiled and continued signing autographs and took pictures with a few people and left the court.

[Rita]

Roger shirtless

[Sunset of Age]

Originally Posted by Rita

Roger shirtless

Haha, my first thought too.

[Rita]

Originally Posted by Papagena

Haha, my first thought too.

great minds think alike

[Sunset of Age]

Originally Posted by Rita

great minds think alike

It's good to make light of Dark Times... and seeing Roger Shirtless is one of the ways to do so.

[riddle05580]

photoes of practice in Cincy
Thanks to indybeck71 on rogerfederer.com

[riddle05580]

Two more from Krist

[riddle05580]

Wow! more wonderful pics from Krist. Rogi...

[Sunset of Age]

^^ HEAVENS, those are fantastic indeed.



What a BOD.

Sorry I apologize for drooling here.

Thanks SO MUCH for posting, I guess I'll be sleeping well now.