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Quote: George Kaplan @ 21st January 2014, 2:33 PM GMT

At the risk of ending our friendship (hope not), I prefer how he comes across as a person, to Federer. Federer is rather too in love with himself for my liking.

I think Federer is generally a nice guy, but he's trapped in his "wunderkind-bubble" for so long that he lost touch with reality. But I admire his urge for continuing his career after having passed his zenith. There are other (bad) examples of talents being more interested in glamour and fame than in their sport.
I think he's very realistic about what he can achieve in the near future and is still passionate about tennis.

Stan on the other hand is the down to earth guy. By far not as talented as the big four (or five?)...but still more talented than let's say, guys like Ferrer, Isner or even Berdych. And he's a hard worker who is keen on learning something new or improve his confidence.

I support Stan with all my (psychic) powers; Federer doesn't need my support anymore. I'm always happy if Wawrinka overtrumps Federer at a tournament these days. It can happen again at this very tournament.

George, our friendship ends when you buy your first One Direction record. :D

Eat this, you Scottish bastard! ;)

Two nil!

Don't play with my nerves, Roger!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Semifinals:

Wawrinka - Berdych

Nadal - Federer

Nice one The Swisser!

I reckon it'll be a Wawrinka vs Nadal final which would be pretty cool. Should be a classic, though the match might last around three days.

Quote: George Kaplan @ 22nd January 2014, 2:15 PM GMT

I reckon it'll be a Wawrinka vs Nadal final

A realistic scenario. But I'm already happy even if none of the Swiss' should reach the final.

Go Stan, go!!

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Son of a gun!

There seems to be a Sweedish-Swiss thing going on, assuming that Stan's *new* coach, Magnus, is a Swede, what with Edberg *coaching* Roger.

Talking of which, Matts Willander can be bloody annoying as a co-commentator on Eurosport.

Quote: George Kaplan @ 23rd January 2014, 1:17 PM GMT

There seems to be a Sweedish-Swiss thing going on, assuming that Stan's *new* coach, Magnus, is a Swede, what with Edberg *coaching* Roger.

Talking of which, Matts Willander can be bloody annoying as a co-commentator on Eurosport.

The woman on his (Wilander's) side is a nice...as Lofthouse would put it..MILF!

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The Swiss-Swedish mixture is definitely a succesful one. As you might remember Peter Lundgeren once was Federer's coach (together they won about three or four grand slam tounaments). He was also Wawrinka's coach...with Lundgren Wawrinka reached his first two GS quarterfinals. So that thing is working.

Quote: Gordon Bennett @ 23rd January 2014, 1:42 PM GMT

The woman on his (Wilander's) side is a nice...as Lofthouse would put it..MILF!

Annabel Croft, former Brit player, talks a lot more sense than Matts!

Quote: George Kaplan @ 22nd January 2014, 2:15 PM GMT

I reckon it'll be a Wawrinka vs Nadal final which would be pretty cool.

So it is.

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I just hope that Stan doesn't get too nervous, and plays to his full potential, but he strikes me as pretty level-headed and calm. I like Nadal, but it would be nice to see a new face up there, and Stan's certainly paid his dues, so I'll be rooting for Stan.

My head tells me that Nadal will win, but then I was sure Novak would beat Stan (and everyone else) too. Stan has a chance, but he'd better be on fire.

Quote: George Kaplan @ 24th January 2014, 1:45 PM GMT

I just hope that Stan doesn't get too nervous, and plays to his full potential, but he strikes me as pretty level-headed and calm. I like Nadal, but it would be nice to see a new face up there, and Stan's certainly paid his dues, so I'll be rooting for Stan.

My head tells me that Nadal will win, but then I was sure Novak would beat Stan (and everyone else) too. Stan has a chance, but he'd better be on fire.

That.

I might treat myself to a small Toblerone for the occasion. :D

Quote: George Kaplan @ 24th January 2014, 1:53 PM GMT

I might treat myself to a small Toblerone for the occasion. :D

Roger and the Swiss chocolate factory...

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