Comments on: TOP SEEDS TAP OUT: RODDICK AND DEL POTRO RETIRE IN SHANGHAI http://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/ Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:22:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: judyhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10618 judy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:02:17 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10618 sorry if this is a duplicate, but i don't see my post. i found the blake-colbert vid. kind of wish jb had loosed up more, but stephen was funny and it was all in good fun. roddick would have had more of a ball! http://www.videowired.com/watch/?id=1632049150 sorry if this is a duplicate, but i don’t see my post. i found the blake-colbert vid. kind of wish jb had loosed up more, but stephen was funny and it was all in good fun. roddick would have had more of a ball!

http://www.videowired.com/watch/?id=1632049150

]]> By: judyhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10613 judy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:55:13 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10613 great quote pick up! i would love to see the colbert interview with blake. i hope someone finds it. it's always fun when tennis makes it into mainstream media. i love the daily show and colbert report, so it was fun when they covered some of the USO drama! great quote pick up! i would love to see the colbert interview with blake. i hope someone finds it. it’s always fun when tennis makes it into mainstream media. i love the daily show and colbert report, so it was fun when they covered some of the USO drama!

]]> By: raehttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10598 rae Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:35:31 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10598 This isn't about all players this is about a minority of highly paid Prima donnas. There are over 1500 players on the atp computer. The guy that is at 200 earned $44,000 so far this year. There are 1300+ men ranked lower than him. Shortening the season isn't going to help them any and they are the bulk of the tour. I agree with that Martin guy if the season is shortened all we'll find is the complainers will go out and play very lucrative exhibition matches. I guarantee that if the ATP offered to shorten the tour with the stipulation that they cannot play exhibition matches there would be no more talk of shortening the tour. If the players want to help themselves reduce injury why aren't they suggesting changing surfaces? Or the standardisation of hard court surfaces etc. This the djokovic article that was mentioned further up thread, he seems to be much more mature than the rest of the complainers. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-we-cant-expect-just-to-shorten-the-season-1802092.html This isn’t about all players this is about a minority of highly paid Prima donnas. There are over 1500 players on the atp computer. The guy that is at 200 earned $44,000 so far this year. There are 1300+ men ranked lower than him. Shortening the season isn’t going to help them any and they are the bulk of the tour.

I agree with that Martin guy if the season is shortened all we’ll find is the complainers will go out and play very lucrative exhibition matches. I guarantee that if the ATP offered to shorten the tour with the stipulation that they cannot play exhibition matches there would be no more talk of shortening the tour.

If the players want to help themselves reduce injury why aren’t they suggesting changing surfaces? Or the standardisation of hard court surfaces etc.

This the djokovic article that was mentioned further up thread, he seems to be much more mature than the rest of the complainers.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-we-cant-expect-just-to-shorten-the-season-1802092.html

]]> By: MarKhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10597 MarK Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:47:12 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10597 My avatar is definitely the cutest and i am very proud of it! My avatar is definitely the cutest and i am very proud of it!

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10595 freakyfrites Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:50:37 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10595 Hmmmm. . . .very interesting point re: Novak as tournament organizer. He's definitely in a unique position. Hmmmm. . . .very interesting point re: Novak as tournament organizer. He’s definitely in a unique position.

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10594 freakyfrites Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:48:59 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10594 I found it interesting how upset Rafa and Roger were when the ATP downgraded Hamburg and Monte Carlo. I guess they don't mind all the clay court tournaments because they're in Europe and the clay is easier on the body. But I agree that taken as a whole, there are way too many clay court (and hard court) events and too few on grass. But seeing the legal fall out of the Hamburg decision (people were afraid the proceedings would bankrupt the ATP) it seems like it's next to impossible to make real changes to the calendar. Too many interests involved. I feel like it's going to be this way forever. I found it interesting how upset Rafa and Roger were when the ATP downgraded Hamburg and Monte Carlo. I guess they don’t mind all the clay court tournaments because they’re in Europe and the clay is easier on the body. But I agree that taken as a whole, there are way too many clay court (and hard court) events and too few on grass.

But seeing the legal fall out of the Hamburg decision (people were afraid the proceedings would bankrupt the ATP) it seems like it’s next to impossible to make real changes to the calendar. Too many interests involved.

I feel like it’s going to be this way forever.

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10593 freakyfrites Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:44:30 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10593 MarK, your avatar looks just like you, don't you think? Thanks for the quote! I wonder when Colbert interviewed Blake - I'll have to research. I was really impressed with Blake's play against Nadal today (watched on tape) especially all the S&V action. Maybe this new coach knows what he's doing. . .I'll be watching him at the Australian. MarK, your avatar looks just like you, don’t you think?

Thanks for the quote! I wonder when Colbert interviewed Blake – I’ll have to research.

I was really impressed with Blake’s play against Nadal today (watched on tape) especially all the S&V action. Maybe this new coach knows what he’s doing. . .I’ll be watching him at the Australian.

]]> By: Mariamhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10588 Mariam Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:01:23 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10588 THAT, in a nutshell, is James Blake's mentality. Seriously. THAT, in a nutshell, is James Blake’s mentality. Seriously.

]]> By: MarKhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10586 MarK Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:38:53 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10586 Not directly related to anything, but i thought this was amusing, as quoted by Jerry Crowe of LA Times. "Comedian Stephen Colbert, in an interview with two-time U.S. Open quarterfinalist James Blake: 'Why do people continue to play tennis while Roger Federer is still alive?' Blake: 'We're wishful thinkers?' . . ." Not directly related to anything, but i thought this was amusing, as quoted by Jerry Crowe of LA Times.
“Comedian Stephen Colbert, in an interview with two-time U.S. Open quarterfinalist James Blake: ‘Why do people continue to play tennis while Roger Federer is still alive?’
Blake: ‘We’re wishful thinkers?’ . . .”

]]> By: Sarah C.http://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10585 Sarah C. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:26:03 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10585 Excellent points patzin! And also, it is ridiculous how congested the clay court season is! So many tournaments crammed back-to-back to make room for more hard court tournaments! And what about the grass court "season"? It's outrageously short! People need to realize that this isn't about any ONE player. It is about all of the players and it's about the future of our sport! Excellent points patzin! And also, it is ridiculous how congested the clay court season is! So many tournaments crammed back-to-back to make room for more hard court tournaments! And what about the grass court “season”? It’s outrageously short!

People need to realize that this isn’t about any ONE player. It is about all of the players and it’s about the future of our sport!

]]> By: Maryhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10584 Mary Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:18:36 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10584 I'm really tired of this whining about the season. Ok, maybe they have a point...but what's the use of complaining about it in public? It's not like fans & media have any power on ATP officials unlike other sports like soccer. But I guess it gives us something juicy to talk about. :) Safin added his voice...according to him, he complained about the schedule way back in '04 & Roddick (among others) told him to shut up. So he questions why they complain now, & not when they were ambitious 21 yr olds going after big $$$. Safin doesn't mince is words! :) freakyfrites, you can check the story in yahoo sports - eurosports, tennis. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post a link? I’m really tired of this whining about the season. Ok, maybe they have a point…but what’s the use of complaining about it in public? It’s not like fans & media have any power on ATP officials unlike other sports like soccer. But I guess it gives us something juicy to talk about. :)

Safin added his voice…according to him, he complained about the schedule way back in ’04 & Roddick (among others) told him to shut up. So he questions why they complain now, & not when they were ambitious 21 yr olds going after big $$$. Safin doesn’t mince is words! :)
freakyfrites, you can check the story in yahoo sports – eurosports, tennis. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post a link?

]]> By: patzinhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10583 patzin Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:02:56 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10583 Most of the articles about the season don't reflect on things like the generous amount of travel required for the pro-tennis player, planes, trains and automobiles; jet lag and adjusting to things like food in a foreign country; then there is practice time and training. The time and energy invested is far more than just looking at the match time. Most of the articles about the season don’t reflect on things like the generous amount of travel required for the pro-tennis player, planes, trains and automobiles; jet lag and adjusting to things like food in a foreign country; then there is practice time and training. The time and energy invested is far more than just looking at the match time.

]]> By: ranjoliehttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10580 ranjolie Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:33:48 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10580 Last year, Nadal started with the complaints about the season being too long, about the hard court damaging his knees and how he would not be able to play other sports when he retires... He should play tennis and concentrate on that sport while he still can. Last year, Nadal started with the complaints about the season being too long, about the hard court damaging his knees and how he would not be able to play other sports when he retires… He should play tennis and concentrate on that sport while he still can.

]]> By: judyhttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10573 judy Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:46:39 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10573 great pic of andy, really says it all. very interesting james martin article on the length of the season. i suppose the season is what it is (for now) and it's up to the players to really cut back their commitments whenever possible and spend less time complaining. it is a long season for the fans, but then again we could step away and not be obsessed with everything that is happening in the tennis world. trust me, i try, but it's very hard, because it's so much fun to keep up! damn you ff for doing such a good job! it is disturbing that there are so many injuries among the top players. not good for the players and really sucks for the fans who pay money to see them in action. oh marat- tomas was injured! he may not even win the next match. you should have made him run like crazy! i love marat but it is hard to see how he's a little slower now and can't maintain a high level of play. still very HOT! great pic of andy, really says it all. very interesting james martin article on the length of the season. i suppose the season is what it is (for now) and it’s up to the players to really cut back their commitments whenever possible and spend less time complaining. it is a long season for the fans, but then again we could step away and not be obsessed with everything that is happening in the tennis world. trust me, i try, but it’s very hard, because it’s so much fun to keep up! damn you ff for doing such a good job!

it is disturbing that there are so many injuries among the top players. not good for the players and really sucks for the fans who pay money to see them in action. oh marat- tomas was injured! he may not even win the next match. you should have made him run like crazy! i love marat but it is hard to see how he’s a little slower now and can’t maintain a high level of play. still very HOT!

]]> By: Jesshttp://gototennis.com/2009/10/14/top-seeds-tap-out-roddick-and-del-potro-retire-in-shanghai/#comment-10567 Jess Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:52:46 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=13286#comment-10567 Check out Novak's view on the Independent Novak Djokovic: 'We can't expect just to shorten the season' Now I start to like him a bit more (I really don't care much about his dumb joking style). Of course, he said so from the side of to-be-organizer as well. So, both side of the stories. Check out Novak’s view on the Independent

Novak Djokovic: ‘We can’t expect just to shorten the season’

Now I start to like him a bit more (I really don’t care much about his dumb joking style).

Of course, he said so from the side of to-be-organizer as well. So, both side of the stories.

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