When the Might Fed isn’t working his magic on a tennis court, he’s casting spells over the girls on the WTA tour.
Not only does Roger Blubberer routinely make the likes of Marion Bartoli and Chris Evert cry over his losses, he’s been showered with love and anti-picks by other WTA players at Roland Garros too!
Le dapper himself
First, Marion Bartoli, nothing new there. The girl’s an outspoken Federeralist.
Who would you love to play mixed doubles with?
Roger Federer. He always says hi. He’s really friendly. I love him but I would get really nervous if I had to play with him.Source: RG
Elena Dementieva on her Fed-love:
Who’s your sporting idol?
Roger Federer.
Who would be your ideal partner for mixed doubles?
Roger Federer. I’ve played against him before in an exhibition match in Hong Kong.
Source: RG
The same Lena D, when asked about Nadal’s chances of clinching a record fifth consecutive French Open title
“Well, he actually looks a little bit tired to me. He doesn’t look like he’s fresh enough.
“I think it’s going to be tough challenge for him to win this time, actually.”
A day earlier Nadal had demolished Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt in the third round for the loss of just five games.
Source: Guardian
Err … I think that last sentence just said it all. Tired my asset.
For some actual mutual appreciation, I do believe Kuznetsova is one of Roger’s favourite WTA players too:
Q. A question about the men’s draw. Do you think anybody can beat Nadal, and in this case, who?
SVETLANA KUZNETSOVA: You know I’m a big fan of Roger. What can I say? I mean, I don’t think ‑‑ like Rafa, for now,he looks like machine because he wins everything. He’s like so good, you know. I have so much respect, and this guy is great.
I don’t wish him to lose. I wish him to win. But if somebody will beat him, I wish it would be Roger.
Source: RG
Aww Sveta! And I wish that you would win your second slam! Lookin’ good so far, dodge any jinxes I might’ve just sent your way!
Filed under: ATP, Tennis Funhouse, WTA | Tagged: Elena Dementieva, Marion Bartoli, Svetlana Kuznetsova
Thank you so much for this post…
I’ve often wondered who the womens’ favourite players might be. Serena’s a well documented Rafalite – I get the feeling Venus might be a closet Federalist.
Love to know who the guys (other than Federer) rate on the womens tour.
Incidentally, Federer praised Kuznetsova nearly three years ago (I think) – not sure that’s still the case – though I wouldn’t be surprised.
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