his major accomplishment is probably marrying best friend Flavia Pennetta, US Open champion.

and having three children with her.

 

It had a huge impact on his career as well. Before Pennetta he was a vile person and a terrible tanker, after he mellowed out, took his career more seriously, became a much more pleasant person while maintaining his rough edges and ended up with a Masters title in Monte Carlo crushing Nadal in the SF, one of his four great wins against the Spaniard. Also notable is his 5-4 H2H against Murray.

 

So much talent,loved his style at his peak.
If only he was not so lazy person,wasting talent.

 

Don't you think it would have helped if he had been 2 or 3 inches taller? His serve would have been better (always a point of vulnerability). I realize there have been highly successful players who were shorter than Fognini (think Chang, Schwartzman), but their temperaments were entirely different. Tipsarevic, as one example, was the same height as Fognini, and I think Fognini had a better career.

 

Sad to see The Fog disappear, he will be mist.

 

You are a genius! 😍

 

His MC and Hamburg runs will be always remembered, esp. how he beat Nadal in that 2019 MC semifinal. That was a masterclass, esp. with his forehand.
Also how he came back from 0-2 sets down in 2015 USO against Nadal. Too stinging defeats for the Spaniard

 

You should all watch the MTF reaction when Fabio beats Nadal at Monte Carlo in 2019. There is only one other instance where I have seen MTF gone that berserk: that was when Shapovalov beat Nadal in Canada 2017.

I don't know if it is because of MTF fans particular love for Fabio & Denis or sheer hate of Nadal.

 

Monte Carlo 2019 was a special tournament. I loved that semi-final match between Fognini and Nadal. Not often that you get such a marked contrast in playing styles and personalities. It was easy to believe and get swept away in supporting the underdog with all his flair and panache against the clay titan. And I'm saying that as a Rafa fan. It was one of the very few times when I was rooting against him.

I'll miss Fognini. Hope he has a happy retirement.

 

Being a nutter somewhat hindered his potential, ciao.

 

Loved his style of tennis. The sound of the ball was always perfect, every single time he hit the ball in the right spot of the racket. Was also an incredible doubles player.

I remember that Monte Carlo title well, he was down a set and at least a break against Rublev in the first round but somehow turned it around.

 

Good and wise decision.
I presume he’ll call it a career after the last slam he has direct entry in.
Not sure how his ranking is atm in that aspect.

 

It won't be a proper farewell for Fabio if he at least doesn't grace us with 1 more bagel either inflicted or dealt to go out on a high note just for s...ts & giggles.

However,the 'bagel' that hurt the most was the one he pissed away against Nadal in Monte Carlo when he led 6-4,5-0 and 40-0 up on serve... UGH!

Nevertheless,he bagged a Master Series title as a result of it & has made the Quarters of a slam and memorably had to save 5 matchpoints against Montanes at the French Open (in the 4th round) when he had leg cramps & slapped the ball for a winner or 2 on a few of those matchpoints with no fear at all.

Was the first person to come back from 2 sets down against Nadal at a slam as well.

An unpredictable maverick that brought color to the game.

 

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It sucks that I was a Nadal fan back then, it hurt back in the day... especially that year.

 

What a talent we had.
Once at 2011 RG when he played at the fourth round against some mug I couldn't remember his name. He was injured and almost stood still on court but still kept blasting winners after winners. Won the match at the end and then walkover the following match.

 

The highest level of nonchalance toward results in the history of tennis.

I love Fogna's style. Happy to see him live once.

And here's an anecdote from a match I attended. After a match is announced, players have a set amount of time to appear on court, let’s say 15 minutes, otherwise there is a retirement announced. It was a match against Ymer. Ymer showed up after just one minute, already warming up, jumping, running, getting ready. Then, after 14 minutes, Fognini comes in with a big smile, chatting casually with a friend as if nothing unusual was happening

 

The highest level of nonchalance toward results in the history of tennis.

I love Fogna's style. Happy to see him live once.

And here's an anecdote from a match I attended. After a match is announced, players have a set amount of time to appear on court, let’s say 15 minutes, otherwise there is a retirement announced. It was a match against Ymer. Ymer showed up after just one minute, already warming up, jumping, running, getting ready. Then, after 14 minutes, Fognini comes in with a big smile, chatting casually with a friend as if nothing unusual was happening

That prize would have to go to Rios, but you might be a little to young to have seen him play in his peak

 

His peak level was really high. Just never had the focus to maintain.

 

One of the greatest talents ever. From pure shotmaking he was one of the most talented players of all time

 

A mercurial talent and volatile charismatic personality, he will be missed! Wish there more Fognas around

 

While I can’t condone his tanks and temper tantrums, I appreciate his fire and personality. As much as I respect and admire Sinner’s game and professionalism, he has the personality of a soggy newspaper. We need a mix to keep the sport interesting, and Fogs certainly made things interesting.

 

Great character, sad to see him go.

 

Clown of a man. Full of talent that was wasted and only he is to blame. His good runs were great but rare. He tries to market dumb stereotypes to the rest of the ignorant world with "Madonna" and the shallow fans will lap it up. He makes Italians look like a laughing stock.

 

Yeah, I even prefer Sinner to him, that says something...

 

Well, it was bound to happen, as he lost a couple steps with age.

Those who are in MTF since 2013 or 2014 should recall I wasn't his fan back there. But all changed in Rio 2015 when I was able to see the light.

Great player, great talent, great character. It was a pleasure, Fabio. Best of luck from now on.

 

One of the very few players who could show his absolute peak and his deepest bottom in the same match. Sometimes, even minutes apart. Enjoy retirement, Fogna.

 

Arthur in ruins

 

I will miss moments like these for sure.

 

Us Italian fans of a certain age are enjoying an embarrassment of riches now, but for many, many, MANY years, it was just Fabio carrying the can (with some help from Seppi).
Few players could evoke such a breadth of emotions, often in the same match - moments of pure genius and utter petulance stood side by side. That was Fabio.
An incredible shot-maker at its best, as good as any of them. I will miss him. We'll always have Montecarlo 2019.

 

Fognini has always been one of those players with tremendous potential and talent, but not the mentality and approach required to win the biggest titles and fight for the top of the rankings. Such a shame he never changed his ways.

 

Fognini>> Kygrios

 

You know what, your posts are usually just trolling, but this has some sense in it. Two similar players, one way more sponsored than the other but in the end if you look at their results (assuming neither will do anything serious anymore) they had similar careers.

Best ranking:
Fogna 9 b. Kyrgios 13

Titles:
Fogna 9 b. Kyrgios 7

Grand slam results:
Kyrgios (1F, 3QF) b. Fogna (1 QF)

Big titles:
Fogna 1 (MonteCarlo M1000) b. Kyrgios (0)

Double slams:
they both won AO once

Top 10 wins:
Kyrgios (27) b. Fogna (17)

Wins over Nadal:
Fognini (4, 3 on clay) b. Kyrgios (3, none on clay)

Wins over big 4:
both have 6, Fognini never beat Djoker or Roger, Kyrgios never beat Murray

So overall, Kyrgios just slighlty better in big stages (slams and top 10 wins) and even less consistent than Fabio (who has better career high ranking and titles).
Of course, one way more comfortabel on clay and the other on other surfaces.

 

Jaja No me rompas los huevos

 

Why would he still play after Rome? This would be the perfect farewell event.

 

The most entertaining Italian of all-time and one of the most fun players to watch in general. Unreal talent. He will be missed Those performances vs Nadal and Murray were something really special. Will never forget his wins over Nadal at USO and MC. Peak tennis.