Comments on: ROGER FEDERER GETS OUT OF DODGE, DODGING DAVIS CUP IN 2010?

By: ranjolie

ranjolie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:13:58 +0000

I think that Roger is going to make a priority to be on the Davis Cup Swiss team in March since they are going to be going against the Spanish Armada, hopefully they fall like they did under the English back in the Elizabeth I reign.

By: patzin

patzin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:51:35 +0000

I think Roger is using common sense. After Oz, he may need recovery time. So he can commit when he knows more about his condition. Makes sense to me. It doesn't make sense to overcommit and then have to back out. I know that is done often, but Roger has managed his schedule to his needs in last few years, I guess. Rafa, IMO, needs to do more along these lines with his scheduling.

By: JFK

JFK — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:35:54 +0000

I don't know why people question Roger's commitment to play Davis Cup. The fact that he flew to Italy after a 5 set loss in the US open finals to play shows his dedication.

By: judy

judy — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:39 +0000

i love the paparazzi in this situation, for my own selfish reasons. they're just like us, except they fly around the world in private jets. rog carrying the baby carrier, sweet. mirka looks fab. i am hoping for a new twins pic soon! i know it's none of our business, but i'd love to see how they are. thanks ff!

the feds are pretty good with keeping their private life private. i mean, when's the last time you saw a pic of mirka & rog smooching or out and about? everyone knows who they are now, but they've kept a nice balance between their public and personal lives. i imagine this is why their relationship works so well and their close group of family and friends keep a lid on things.

as for DC, i think team fed will know what works best, esp in the later stages of his career. he would probably play only when they really need him. no one wants him to burn out. i think rog would be happy to add either DC or an olympic singles gold medal to the trophy house. one of those would mean a lot because he loves switzerland.

By: freakyfrites

freakyfrites — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:47:40 +0000

There's one photo where you can see Roger taking a baby carrier onto the plane.

I'm not surprised there are no photos – even with paparazzi involved, the Federer's are in control!

Personally, I love how Mirka's wearing sweatpants.

By: majorfedfan

majorfedfan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:13:42 +0000

I was hoping there might be some pictures of the babies! I wonder where they were. Sure would love to see some updated pics of them! As far as Mirka losing weight, I sure she is losing quite a bit. I know after I had twins quite a lot came off the first couple months.

By: FeddyBear

FeddyBear — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:03:04 +0000

as an international fan of course i would like Rog to keep focus on pesonal goals, like keep winnig Slams and Masters by beating the best of the best, but i would be very happy for him if he can win DC withSwitzerland.

BTW, is just me or has Mirka lost some weight?

By: Lynsey

Lynsey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:14:23 +0000

Funny that that article criticizes Roger's lack of commitment to Davis Cup because he would like to focus on being #1. If he misses the first round, he usually comes through for the playoffs or the next round. Meanwhile, Serena Williams has played one match for the US Fed Cup team in the last 5 years. Just one measly singles match.