[lsy]

Originally Posted by Dirk

...I am looking forward to Dubai with or without Roger going beyond the first rd. This week has been very good. Guga won his 20th title and Hrbaty (a pal of Roger's) is on fire.

I agree. Of course I hope Rogi will defend his title, but it's true that there're many players that I like in Dubai

[lsy]

Originally Posted by GeorgeWHitler

Isy, I was referring generally and not at Federer fans in general, but I can't stand poor excuses for when a player gets beaten, if they are that injured then they shouldn't be playing.

Well, that's what I thought

[yanchr]

Originally Posted by RogiFan88

Is that what Juanqui said? I don't remember... did he also say that after Rogi beat him in the SF of Roma last yr? Actually, I think Juanqui w have beaten Rogi then.

Yes, he did. have no idea if he said so in Roma...
Maybe his poor English failed him? But I just don't like his words and tone. I agree that if he had been in full health the match would've been more close and tight, but to me the winner would still be Roger .

[shina]

Originally Posted by Fedex

Shina, i love youre avater. Roger and Edberg with their wimbledon tropheys. You were a fan of Edberg too?? I used to love watching him play!

Thanks Edberg is my timeless hero, he's such an artist on court!
When he's retired, tennis wasn't so interesting no more. I'd been searching for another favorite player who can play as beautifully as Edberg did, then I found Roger and he is the one. Now tennis is exciting to me again

[WyveN]

Originally Posted by Dirk

Is Rainer in Scottsdale? I like him and he seems to be over his post season slump.

Doesn't look like it. I like the guy but I expected him to fall apart after last year, probably not this rapidly though

[jtipson]

No, Rainer *was* in Dubai. He's already lost.

[lsy]

So Rogi is playing Safin at the night match tomorrow, can't wait!

Go Rogi!

[yanchr]

Tim lost...

Oh no Tim at least you should give Roger a chance

Go Roger tomorrow against Marat

[lsy]

ya, not sure if I'm relieved or disappointed about Tim loss really...

but of course it doesn't really matter yet at this moment, Rogi is up vs a tough opponent tomorrow.

[LCeh]

I think in the long run, it's better face Tim now then later. I mean, if he meets Tim in a slam, Rogi will probably more nervous playing a person he has never officially beaten yet due to Tim's retirement that game. But if he faces Tim now he probably is less worried and if he wins it would do him a lot of good when facing Tim in slams. But then again, Rogi probably won't face Tim in slams anyway.

[squirrel]

henman lost to a qualifier. He can't save his ranking this way. too many problems with his mental fitness. It may happen again of course.

[ytben]

Hi squirrel

*knocks wood* let's hope so LCeh. But with the way Rogi's draw has been so far, I don't have confidence he will be able to avoid Tim in slam. I don't want Rogi to meet Tim in slam before ever beating him properly first. That'll be too much for my nerves. I am a tad disappointed since I have a good feeling Rogi may be able to break his ducks against Tim here.

Ok ok I'll stop looking too far ahead. Rogi will need to get past Marat first. Good luck Rogi, go defend your title! Darn, I really really want to see this match.

[squirrel]

I agree ytben: let's rogi get past Safin first. I can't see this match too... sobh

[Billabong]

I think Rogi has good chances to win the tournament if he beats Safin tomorrow!

GO ROGI!!!

[WyveN]

would prefer if Roger played Tim actually, win or lose with every match he will be closer to figuring out what he needs to do to handle Henmans game