one of my classmates from uni met djokovic yesterday in wimbledon during a practice session. he's taunting me now, i'm so bummed.

Nole: You know that you're one of the best players in the world and you know that you can win against anybody."


Is this what Mac calls swagger?

nadline, here's that same quote in context:

It's obvious because of the winning streak that I had, the confidence that is very high," he said. "It makes it easier to step on the court because you believe in yourself. You know that you're one of the best players in the world and you know that you can win against anybody. So this is my mindset."

He talks about the improvement in his mindset, compared to the past few years. It has a completely different meaning than what you were trying to portray. You're getting to be almost as good as Johan with your sensationalism.

^^^I take that as a compliment.

I still think this is the kind of talk Mac wants Rafa to engage in, but it's just not Rafa; each to his own. Mac wants Rafa to say things like, 'I've won virtually every clay court match I've ever played so when I walk onto a clay court I'm 99% sure that I'll win'. Not - 'I'm not playing well enough to win this tournament'.

@stu, "He talks about the improvement in his mindset, compared to the past few years. It has a completely different meaning than what you were trying to portray. You're getting to be almost as good as Johan with your sensationalism."

Yes, it's Nole's mindset that has turned things around. he's playing with more confidence and also shows mental toughness, which is what's needed to become No. 1. As for the sensationalism, just look at what Fed fans have to deal with in 99.9999% of nadline's posts. which makes it difficult to support our guy.

Nadline,
how do you know that Rafa is honest? He may be saying whatever during the press conference all the while thinking and feeling totally different.

It's not a case of being honest, some people see the cup half full and some see it half empty. There is nothing wrong with seeing the positive side of things but some people are just naturally pessimistic.

@nadline, can you look up to your Rafa a little bit? Just to make our lives easier :) I understand Fed fans, they are arrogant, they behave like him a little. Same is with Novak fans, they are temperamental, immoderate in moments. About Murray fans, it would be harsh to say confused, but shy a little bit during recent tough moments.

But can't stop asking myself, why there are so few modest, decent, shy Nadal fans? Most of them are flaming around on every occasion...

atg,

There are some extremely arrogant Rafans on here. I won't mention names as they know who they are.

Rafans are the most modest of all, we only stick up for him when we have to. Arrogant and Rafans don't go together in the same sentence.

Oh, I don't know about that, I've seen quite a number of really very arrogant and Rafa-will-blast-everyone-from-the-court Rafans on other message boards.

Really Danica? Every player has haters on their team. It's not pretty but it's true. There's actually a facebook page called "I hate Rafael Nadal" put up by Fed fans that is actually discusting. It's one of the reasons I left Fed fandom. So if your one of the good guys/girls, who manages to stay neutral and just support your guys, then kudos to you, otherwise.....well you've heard about glass houses.

"Rafans are the most modest of all" - that was humble

What Mac wants is that the #1 acts accordingly like a #1needs to.
Rafa has failed to do so according to Mac. A truly great # 1 takes tennis to the next level. (if you want like Roger did)
Nadal is not the # 1 of his generation. Tennis does not need a #1 who downplays his changes against his opponents.
May be Djokovic is up to the challnge when he takes over the rankings,but I doubt it.

Fed and his fedtards had the patent for arrogance. Only when he slides in the ranking and after eating tons of humble pies that they assumed demeanors of false modesty.