boboisared Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I'm naive enough to belive that Andy wasn't cheating but he has had some questionable body growth during periods out of the game. He's the only one of the three who really asks for drug testing transparency though. Link to comment
minijc Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I'm naive enough to belive that Andy wasn't cheating but he has had some questionable body growth during periods out of the game. He's the only one of the three who really asks for drug testing transparency though.One thing with him though is he always tended to show his off season training, that's not to say he hadn't taken anything but you could see the work there. It would be devastating if it turned out he wasn't clean especially if others that are more obvious are still seen as clean athletes, with Murray there doesn't seem to be many red flags that flash with him going back over his career. Link to comment
boboisared Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 One thing with him though is he always tended to show his off season training, that's not to say he hadn't taken anything but you could see the work there. It would be devastating if it turned out he wasn't clean especially if others that are more obvious are still seen as clean athletes, with Murray there doesn't seem to be many red flags that flash with him going back over his career.Agreed. Link to comment
Reed or deed Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 That is probably the case for many of the top, old guard. Federer comes back from injuries, winning slams whilst serving quicker and running faster having barely made quarters prior to his injuries?! In his late 30s I just don't see it with Federer, his game is based on ability and intelligence rather than brute strength or stamina.He has just learned how to be more economical with his energy levels as time has went on as well. Racquets have also evolved and may account for a percentage of why he's hitting the ball better. Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I just don't see it with Federer, his game is based on ability and intelligence rather than brute strength or stamina.He has just learned how to be more economical with his energy levels as time has went on as well. Racquets have also evolved and may account for a percentage of why he's hitting the ball better.If you're playing matches lasting 3-4 hours, you need a bit of stamina, regardless of what age you are! He was also moving around the court quicker. Link to comment
boboisared Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 If you're playing matches lasting 3-4 hours, you need a bit of stamina, regardless of what age you are! He was also moving around the court quicker. Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 His veins are like a fucking roadmap.Veins like Grays. Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 His veins are like a fucking roadmap.To cheatsville Link to comment
Reed or deed Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 If you're playing matches lasting 3-4 hours, you need a bit of stamina, regardless of what age you are! He was also moving around the court quicker. Mini (I think) posted a link a while back that highlighted the physical changes in Federer, such as appearing more vascular than normal.Aye ok min. Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 http://tennispurist.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/the-curious-case-of-roger-federer.htmlHere is the @@minijc post I was meaning Link to comment
Reed or deed Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Here is the @@minijc post I was meaningYou know, I started reading that and stopped after a couple of paragraphs. Thought to myself, there's always jealous negative cunts looking to discredit people for things.Guy that wrote that report is just a bitch. Link to comment
Jocky Balboa Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 That post is typical internet conspiracy theorist wank talk. Utterly deplorable and embarrassing .Maybe so, but there's something not right about the fact both Nadal and Federer were on downward spirals and physically slowing down, yet have in recent times both miraculously recovered their top billing AND are defying the ageing process. If the likes of Mike Newell or Noel Whelan, or even Paul Hartley or Barry Robson, had somehow rediscovered their peak form while seeing out the end of their career with us, I'm sure suspicions would have been rife. Of course, it may just be that Federer and Nadal are the supreme athletes they undoubtedly are, but on the other hand... Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 What kind of downward spiral?They're barely ever out of the top 4. They're just brilliant, well conditioned players with great teams.Federer went several years between winning majors. I think it was between 2012 and 2017. From 2012 he struggled to get past the QF in most tournaments. He suffered an 'injury' and was suddenly back romping the Australian open in early 2017. Moving around the court quicker than he ever had, hitting the ball harder than ever. Just what usually happens as you hot your mid to late 30s... Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 He had knee surgery and back surgery during this period . He still was winning titles and reaching semis of grand slams iirc. His knee and back problems slowed him down during that period.Ok Link to comment
Reed or deed Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Federer went several years between winning majors. I think it was between 2012 and 2017. From 2012 he struggled to get past the QF in most tournaments. He suffered an 'injury' and was suddenly back romping the Australian open in early 2017. Moving around the court quicker than he ever had, hitting the ball harder than ever. Just what usually happens as you hot your mid to late 30s...Don't diss the fed. Ye ned. Link to comment
minijc Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Don't diss the fed. Ye ned.He's a fruit. Link to comment
boboisared Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 He had knee surgery and back surgery during this period . He still was winning titles and reaching semis of grand slams iirc. His knee and back problems slowed him down during that period.Jeezo Hanz. Link to comment
boboisared Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 ..and that kind of dismissive shite comment is the worst of the lot. Like you know something that everyone else doesn't. You know fuck all. Go and take another break from the forum. State of that. Link to comment
DD1903 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Go and take another break from the forum. State of that.When the fun stops. Stop Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just discovered my new favourite tennis player. Camilla Giorgi. Delightful. Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 9 hours ago, maryhilldon said: Camilla Giorgi. 29 years old Her fanny will be toughening with all the change of direction, particularly on the hard courts Link to comment
Henry Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Heard of tennis elbow, but tennis fanny is a new one. Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Henry said: Heard of tennis elbow, but tennis fanny is a new one. Also known as Henman’s hinge Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, milne_afc said: Also known as Henman’s hinge Henmans minge. Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Too obvious and crude. Link to comment
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