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Marc
05-30-2001, 04:11 PM
From what I've been reading, he has been doing poorly consistently in recent tournaments and he really has nothing left to prove. He's only like 30 (what a great age to retire), but his game has obviously dropped off. What do you think?
iFroggy
05-30-2001, 07:01 PM
Absolutely not. Just because he is in a slump doesn't mean he should call it quits.
NickHammy
05-30-2001, 07:30 PM
I think he just needs to slow down a bit so he doesn't hurt himself more.
Marc
05-30-2001, 09:24 PM
Originally posted by iFroggy
Absolutely not. Just because he is in a slump doesn't mean he should call it quits.
After winning Wimbledon last year, his game has ultimately declined overall. I wouldn't call it a slump. He is entering the twilight of his career, as far as a tennis player's career goes (30 is considered old).
iFroggy
05-30-2001, 10:48 PM
Originally posted by mjames

After winning Wimbledon last year, his game has ultimately declined overall. I wouldn't call it a slump. He is entering the twilight of his career, as far as a tennis player's career goes (30 is considered old).

All I can say is that I disagree.
NickHammy
05-31-2001, 07:43 PM
He is getting old (for ATP tennis)...I think that he will continue to go downhill, I don't expect him to win many more tournaments if any.
Marc
05-31-2001, 09:55 PM
Originally posted by NickHammy
He is getting old (for ATP tennis)...I think that he will continue to go downhill, I don't expect him to win many more tournaments if any.
Exactly. And after all his great accomplishments, he has nothing left to prove.
NickHammy
05-31-2001, 09:59 PM
Yeah, he's had a great career and he should be proud, which he is.