Assuming Djokovic gets knocked out early, Nadal's draw is the easiest in history!!

[tennis_hack]

Everyone is complaining about Federer's easy draw, yet they have overlooked how easy Nadal's draw is because of the presence of a single person (Djokovic). With the form Djokovic is in and his recent history of losing early, I doubt that he will make it as far as the SF to actually meet Nadal.

In that case Nadal can beat up on grass-court specialist Brands, weaponless grinder Michael Russell, lazy and clowning Fognini (whom he just beat-down in Rome), passionless clay-mug towel-thrower Nishikori (who at the moment is losing to GOATs such as Berlocq, Ramos and Andujar), a quarter final with Gasquet/Wawrinka, and a semi final with 35 year old Tommy Haas!! And then, of course, the honorary Spanish lap-dog Federer to cap it off.

Seriously, no-one should ever complain (from the perspective of a Nadal fan) about Nadal's draw this time round.

 

[NatF]

Everyone is complaining about Federer's easy draw, yet they have overlooked how easy Nadal's draw is because of the presence of a single person (Djokovic). With the form Djokovic is in and his recent history of losing early, I doubt that he will make it as far as the SF to actually meet Nadal.

In that case Nadal can beat up on grass-court specialist Brands, weaponless grinder Michael Russell, lazy and clowning Fognini (whom he just beat-down in Rome), passionless clay-mug towel-thrower Nishikori (who at the moment is losing to GOATs such as Berlocq, Ramos and Andujar), a quarter final with Gasquet/Wawrinka, and a semi final with 35 year old Tommy Haas!! And then, of course, the honorary Spanish lap-dog Federer to cap it off.

Seriously, no-one should ever complain (from the perspective of a Nadal fan) about Nadal's draw this time round.

Nadal's FO 2010 draw was easier.

 

[veroniquem]

Not even remotely. Rafa's lowest ranked prospective opponent is # 67 (Klizan). Contrast that with Fed who goes deep below #200 as usual.

 

[TMF]

I wouldn't be surprise if he fail to reach the semi. since his early round losses this year were disappointing.

 

[Strategy]

This thread is pointless. Why would you assume the second favourite to win the tournament would get knocked out early, and then make statements based on that lol

 

[cc0509]

Everyone is complaining about Federer's easy draw, yet they have overlooked how easy Nadal's draw is because of the presence of a single person (Djokovic). With the form Djokovic is in and his recent history of losing early, I doubt that he will make it as far as the SF to actually meet Nadal.

In that case Nadal can beat up on grass-court specialist Brands, weaponless grinder Michael Russell, lazy and clowning Fognini (whom he just beat-down in Rome), passionless clay-mug towel-thrower Nishikori (who at the moment is losing to GOATs such as Berlocq, Ramos and Andujar), a quarter final with Gasquet/Wawrinka, and a semi final with 35 year old Tommy Haas!! And then, of course, the honorary Spanish lap-dog Federer to cap it off.

Seriously, no-one should ever complain (from the perspective of a Nadal fan) about Nadal's draw this time round.

Agree. He has an easy path to the SF, a joke really.

 

[veroniquem]

I wouldn't be surprise if he fail to reach the semi. since his early round losses this year were disappointing.

Let's see. Best chances: 1- Goffin: ranked 62, did well at RG last year and... it's a first round. If Djoko is rusty or low on confidence, there could be a surprise just because it's the first match (least likely of upset possibilities though). I don't foresee any trouble in second match for Nole.
3rd round = #1 biggest upset probability, up and coming player (Dimitrov) who's troubled Nadal and beaten Djoko on clay recently. Very dangerous. Is Dimi ready for a big breakthrough? Not a given but possible.
Round 4: Dolgo or Kohl. I know Kohl beat Djoko at RG in the past but he's not playing nearly as well nowadays. Somehow I don't see him as such a big threat. Still, not a cupcake round by any means.
Quarter: Haas. Don't know why but Djoko hates playing him. Even though it sounds ridiculous that a 35 year old would beat the #1 in a slam, I would not rule it out. Verdasco? With his mental? Nah not likely. He could still give Nole a tough long match. Same thing for Andujar.
Conclusion: unless Djoko gets stunned by Goffin due to lack of match practice or form or fitness or whatever, Dimitrov is the one with the highest chance (it is not at all a given that 35 year old Haas can reach the quarter). Dimi has the game, the desire, the youth. The only question mark is his stamina. But if he can do it in 4, then why not?

 

[sbengte]

Nadal's 2010 RG draw says hi.


R128 Gianni Mina (FRA) 655
R64 Horacio Zeballos (ARG) 44
R32 Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 33
R16 Thomaz Bellucci (BRA) 29
Q Nicolas Almagro (ESP) 21
S Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 27
W Robin Soderling (SWE) 7

 

[kalyan4fedever]

I concur with the OP , seriously minus out djoker , he is a lock for RG for the 8th freaking time

 

[axel89]

I concur with the OP , seriously minus out djoker , he is a lock for RG for the 8th freaking time

fed *****s at its best

 

[cc0509]

Let's see. Best chances: 1- Goffin: ranked 62, did well at RG last year and... it's a first round. If Djoko is rusty or low on confidence, there could be a surprise just because it's the first match (least likely of upset possibilities though). I don't foresee any trouble in second match for Nole.
3rd round = #1 biggest upset probability, up and coming player (Dimitrov) who's troubled Nadal and beaten Djoko on clay recently. Very dangerous. Is Dimi ready for a big breakthrough? Not a given but possible.
Round 4: Dolgo or Kohl. I know Kohl beat Djoko at RG in the past but he's not playing nearly as well nowadays. Somehow I don't see him as such a big threat. Still, not a cupcake round by any means.
Quarter: Haas. Don't know why but Djoko hates playing him. Even though it sounds ridiculous that a 35 year old would beat the #1 in a slam, I would not rule it out. Verdasco? With his mental? Nah not likely. He could still give Nole a tough long match. Same thing for Andujar.
Conclusion: unless Djoko gets stunned by Goffin due to lack of match practice or form or fitness or whatever, Dimitrov is the one with the highest chance (it is not at all a given that 35 year old Haas can reach the quarter). Dimi has the game, the desire, the youth. The only question mark is his stamina. But if he can do it in 4, then why not?

I agree Dimitrov could do it. He has been lacking in two areas in the past--fitness and mental but if he is friendly with Sharapova lately, maybe she has been giving him some pointers on the mental part since aside from playing Serena, Sharapova is great mentally. I doubt Dimitrov will actually beat Djokovic here, but it is a small possibility.

 

[kalyan4fedever]

fed *****s at its best

mards should shut up no?

 

[Feddy Kruegerer]

This thread is pointless. Why would you assume the second favourite to win the tournament would get knocked out early, and then make statements based on that lol

No kidding. LOL. Some crazy poasters. By the way, tell "second favourite" to Clarky. If she were in charge of engraving the winner's trophy, that job would have been done a looooooong time ago.

ROLAND GARROS
SIMPLE MESSIEURS
2013 CVAC

 

[monfed]

Everyone is complaining about Federer's easy draw, yet they have overlooked how easy Nadal's draw is because of the presence of a single person (Djokovic). With the form Djokovic is in and his recent history of losing early, I doubt that he will make it as far as the SF to actually meet Nadal.

In that case Nadal can beat up on grass-court specialist Brands, weaponless grinder Michael Russell, lazy and clowning Fognini (whom he just beat-down in Rome), passionless clay-mug towel-thrower Nishikori (who at the moment is losing to GOATs such as Berlocq, Ramos and Andujar), a quarter final with Gasquet/Wawrinka, and a semi final with 35 year old Tommy Haas!! And then, of course, the honorary Spanish lap-dog Federer to cap it off.

Seriously, no-one should ever complain (from the perspective of a Nadal fan) about Nadal's draw this time round.

You need to stop counting on Novak getting knocked out so Ralph gets another cheap slam. You got your gift in 2011, time to man up and face Novak,no two ways about it. :twisted:

 

[Feddy Kruegerer]

You need to stop counting on Novak getting knocked out so Ralph gets another cheap slam. You got your gift in 2011, time to man up and face Novak,no two ways about it. :twisted:

What is Djokovic's record in RG? It seems to me that it's you Fedephants who wish Nadal would get knocked out by Djokovic, as you have far more to win by not having him in the final. This is just a pathetic attempt at disguising your desperation by projecting it on Nadal fans.

 

[monfed]

What is Djokovic's record in RG? It seems to me that it's you Fedephants who wish Nadal would get knocked out by Djokovic, as you have far more to win by not having him in the final. This is just a pathetic attempt at disguising your desperation by projecting it on Nadal fans.

Celebration of the bull fans at Novak's exit in RG 2011 is well documented,Wolfy. You can look it up since you seem to have plenty of time on your hands. :lol:

 

[sillymonkey]

lol, Fed always has an easy draw and benefits from walkovers the most.
Anyway, I think Dimitrov will take out the Joker.

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

When does Djokovic lose early in slams?

 

[veroniquem]

When does Djokovic lose early in slams?

RG 2009 and 2010 for instance (also Wimbledon 2008 and 2009). On hard court, he doesn't, you're right.

 

[monfed]

lol, Fed always has an easy draw and benefits from walkovers the most.
Anyway, I think Dimitrov will take out the Joker.

You seriously think Dimi would beat Novak in a BOF5? I've never seen the Nadal fanbase so on edge. :lol:

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

RG 2009 and 2010 for instance

Not since 2011. He always reaches the semis at least now.

 

[Clarky21]

No kidding. LOL. Some crazy poasters. By the way, tell "second favourite" to Clarky. If she were in charge of engraving the winner's trophy, that job would have been done a looooooong time ago.

ROLAND GARROS
SIMPLE MESSIEURS
2013 CVAC

Yep. You'll see for yourself in a few weeks.

 

[veroniquem]

Not since 2011. He always reaches the semis at least now.

Since 2011, "always" only means 2 seasons!! Truth is Djoko is much more vulnerable on clay and grass than on hard.

 

[xan]

yes, 3/4 years ago. please remind me who has been the most consistent player ever since?
Nadal?

 

[veroniquem]

yes, 3/4 years ago. please remind me who has been the most consistent player ever since?
Nadal?

Yes in all slams he's played except for the last one (Wimbledon). In any case, Nadal is much more consistent at RG than Djoko. Surely you don't mean to argue that? Djoko's best slams (and most consistent) have been AO and USO.

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Didnt Nishikori recently belt Federer.

 

[veroniquem]

Yes, in Madrid. But I doubt very much he'll do the same to Nadal...

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Nadal is just that good, and that much better than anyone else on this surface. Djokovic is the only man that can stand in his way, the rest are just there to make the numbers.

 

[ManOfSteel2013]

When does Djokovic lose early in slams?

Australian Open this year 4th Round, Djok beat Wawrinka 7-5 in the fifth set. That's pretty bad sign considering it's Djok's best slam.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Australian Open this year 4th Round, Djok beat Wawrinka 7-5 in the fifth set. That's pretty bad sign considering it's Djok's best slam.

Go back and look at the result again....

 

[ManOfSteel2013]

Go back and look at the result again....

1-6 7-5 6-4 6-7 12-10! WOWrinka.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

You need to stop counting on Novak getting knocked out so Ralph gets another cheap slam.

Ahh...like Federer's fluke FO where he did not have to face Nadal.

Good point.

 

[ManOfSteel2013]

Ahh...like Federer's fluke FO where he did not have to face Nadal.

Good point.

LOL he walked straight into that one and accidentally locked himself in

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Since USO 2010, there has only been one player that has prevented Djokovic from playing in a Slam final.

 

[90's Clay]

Except Djoker probably won't get knocked out early so Fed is the one with the EASIEST draw.

Benneateau, Ferrer and Berdych? Come on..

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Except Djoker probably won't get knocked out early so Fed is the one with the EASIEST draw.

Benneateau, Ferrer and Berdych? Come on..

Berdych has been doing some serious damage to Federer. He was so close to beating him in AO 09, beat him W 10 ending his finals streak there, beat him at USO 12 ending his semi streak there. And he just recently beat him in Dubai.

He has become a problem for Federer, taking his scalp more than once.

 

[xan]

Since USO 2010, there has only been one player that has prevented Djokovic from playing in a Slam final.

speaking of consistency. but hey, he might lose early, knocking out number1 player first few rounds in the slam happens all the time.

 

[ManOfSteel2013]

I agree, Federer should be worried about Berdych, while Berdych seems to feel very confident vs Federer of late.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

speaking of consistency. but hey, he might lose early, knocking out number1 player first few rounds in the slam happens all the time.

Well since Wimbledon 2004, the early round losses suffered by a world number one are....

RG 09 fourth round.
RG 10 Quarter final - if you say this is early
USO 12 Quarter final - again, if you say this is early.

So, it doesn't really happen all the time. But of course, upsets can happen at any time. See Nadal V Rosol.

 

[Bartelby]

The draw always looks easy when the player's that good.

 

[Feddy Kruegerer]

Celebration of the bull fans at Novak's exit in RG 2011 is well documented,Wolfy. You can look it up since you seem to have plenty of time on your hands. :lol:

Why do you keep saying that? It's some kind of stupid insult, Dorkfed?

 

[Feddy Kruegerer]

Yep. You'll see for yourself in a few weeks.

I've also accepted Nadal has been on a steep decline for a couple of years. He had a good run. I'm not discounting the possibility he might actually come through, however.

 

[dr325i]

lol, Fed always has an easy draw and benefits from walkovers the most.
Anyway, I think Dimitrov will take out the Joker.

If they meet at the RG13, I bet Dimitrov will not take more than 6-8 games total.

 

[Steve0904]

Why do you keep saying that? It's some kind of stupid insult, Dorkfed?

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS WITH THIS QUESTION!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS WITH THIS QUESTION!

LOL! Didn't that guy get banned? :???:

 

[sillymonkey]

If they meet at the RG13, I bet Dimitrov will not take more than 6-8 games total.

we will see. Nole seems vulnerable to me.
How's his ankle by the way?

 

[Feddy Kruegerer]

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS WITH THIS QUESTION!

Why, is it something Dorkfed says often? Please bear in mind that I've only been here a few days, so I'm not familiar with each poster's habits.

 

[Steve0904]

LOL! Didn't that guy get banned? :???:

Oh, he got banned alright, but he may still be here somewhere.:twisted:

 

[FreeBird]

What is Djokovic's record in RG? It seems to me that it's you Fedephants who wish Nadal would get knocked out by Djokovic, as you have far more to win by not having him in the final. This is just a pathetic attempt at disguising your desperation by projecting it on Nadal fans.

What was the record of Nadal before 2013 at Monte Carlo ? And look what happened this time.

 

[Feddy Kruegerer]

What was the record of Nadal before 2013 at Monte Carlo ? And look what happened this time.

Yes, of course it can happen. Everything is possible. I give a slight edge to Nadal still, but Djokovic has a very good chance. And if he makes it, then Federer also stands a very good chance to take another RG title.