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[Ruthie]

Not sure I've ever seen Tomic play.  Isn't he regarded as something of a brat?  Or is that unfair in the way that the image of Andy is unfair?  Given this is the first time Andy has played him I fear it might be roller coaster time again but hope Andy gets the measure of him quickly.   
Sooooooooooooo sad to hear that mr perfect unable to play because of a sore back.  But you can be sure that his sore back is nothing like the injuries that have caused other players to pull out of tournaments so I think you are all being most unfair here and on other thread [please note the tongue firmly in cheek].  

[Ruthie]

If Fed's back is so sore that he has to pull out of Doha surely he won't be recovered in time to play the Aussie Open ....................................  ???!!!!

Oh don't worry Alis there will be the kind of miracle recovery that we saw with Nole's shoulder before USO.  But I think your ?!s perhaps suggested that was what you meant???!!!   But just hope Fed doesn't criticise other players for similar tactical withdrawals in future - but clearly he believes he's a law unto himself and unfortunately the comms feed that belief.

[Tessie]

Federer has dropped out of his match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, claiming a sore back. Or is it because Jo knows how to beat him??

Oh yes Jo knows how to beat him!!

[kel3350]

Mr Smug's persona is going to be blown wide open. He will be seen for what he truly is. A poser,a whiner and a fraud. He states he plays through the pain and is the first to be rude and arrogant in his opinion of other players. I bet he will be fine for the AO though he would not want to miss out on the chance of winning a slam
(I hope he is knocked out early) and we won't have to put up with his smug comments. We can watch the AO without having to listen and enjoy the tournament.

And yet we'll still hear commies big him up as a classy guy, a great ambassador for the sport, etc. I'm waiting for just one of them to call him out for his BS...

[lashurst]

Not sure I've ever seen Tomic play.  Isn't he regarded as something of a brat?  Or is that unfair in the way that the image of Andy is unfair?  Given this is the first time Andy has played him I fear it might be roller coaster time again but hope Andy gets the measure of him quickly.   
Sooooooooooooo sad to hear that mr perfect unable to play because of a sore back.  But you can be sure that his sore back is nothing like the injuries that have caused other players to pull out of tournaments so I think you are all being most unfair here and on other thread [please note the tongue firmly in cheek]. 

I think we know you well enough Ruthie 
Rogers went to great pains (excuse the pun) to repeatly tell the media and fans its only the 2nd time in his career he has had to withdraw.

Must say Fed. perhaps  has a optimal build that can take the strain, and a style of play that has not worn out his joints and muscles. Others struggle more.

[blueberryhill]

Can't stay up for this one but those intending to do so ought to have a sofa ready to hide behind....this boy is good. He's taken a set off Nole and Rafa.
I'm sure Andy's greater experience and far better movement and net play will triumph though. Just keep the ball away from his forehand Andy and win cos, as often says
 

[robbie]

Bloody hell, if Andy can't beat 19 year old Tomic(don't call me tomich)
as the world no4 at this stage of his career then my liver will personally be sent over to slap him about the gills.