When will Nadal end his Grand Slam SF drought?

[Chicharito]

The great Nadal is currently on a Grand Slam SF drought by his own high standards. None since he won RG 14

If he doesn't make the Semis in Melbourne it will be 2 years since Nadal played a Grand Slam Semi!

There has been 6 slams since then.

SFs

Djokovic 6
Federer 4
Wawrinka 3
Murray 3
Cilic 2
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Nishikori 1
Raonic 1
Berdych 1
Gasquet 1


I fully expect Nadal to end that drought (and more) by RG 16. I think he will win 1 Grand Slam in 2016 and reach at least the Semis in Melbourne (as long as no Nole in the QFs)

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

 

[ArcspacE]

Never again

 

[D.Nalby12]

Disagree.

 

[metsman]

when he peaks at 2020 Roland Garros

 

[Chicharito]

Dimitrov was wild competitive in his semi as well.

 

[kevaninho]

Presuming his ranking keeps improving as it has this year, then by RG he could be sailing into the semis no problem. Its possible for the AO too but im not expecting him to avoid the big guns before the quarters while his ranking is out of the top 4. His hard court play towards the end of the season here was encouraging mind you. Soon...

 

[McEnroeisanartist]

I would have expected more from Murray. Bad loss to Dimitrov in 2014 Wimbledon Quarters. Couldn't handle a peak Anderson in 2015 US Open Quarters. Should have never been seeded so low at 2014 US Open to face Djokovic in quarters.

 

[NBP]

Isn't it incredible that grandpa has reached 5 of the last 8 slam semis. Quite amazing considering since June 2013 no one thought he could handle best-of-five.

 

[Chicharito]

Updated numbers:
Djokovic 7
Federer 5
Murray 4
Wawrinka 3
Raonic 1
Cilic 2
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Nishikori 1
Berdych 1
Gasquet 1

All this doesn't really matter, as Fed will likely not win any of those 5 slams yet Nadal has a good chance to win Roland Garros 2016.

 

[Chicharito]

The drought should end at the upcoming French Open.

 

[Russeljones]

To see that even Dimitrov has been in one, must be a real motivator.

 

[djokerer]

The great Nadal is currently on a Grand Slam SF drought by his own high standards. None since he won RG 14

If he doesn't make the Semis in Melbourne it will be 2 years since Nadal played a Grand Slam Semi!

There has been 6 slams since then.

SFs

Djokovic 6
Federer 4
Wawrinka 3
Murray 3
Cilic 2
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Nishikori 1
Raonic 1
Berdych 1
Gasquet 1


I fully expect Nadal to end that drought (and more) by RG 16. I think he will win 1 Grand Slam in 2016 and reach at least the Semis in Melbourne (as long as no Nole in the QFs)

You better wish he doesn't reach SF because he hardly loses in SFs.
Infact he might have the least losing record on SFS

 

[nowhereman]

The drought should end at the upcoming French Open.

Unless he runs into Djokovic in the quarters again that is.

 

[ultradr]

hmm, this is an interesting poll.
there was no vote for the Wimbledon 16???

 

[Chicharito]

Wow, big twist in the tale.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Never again

Looks about right.

 

[Chicharito]

Updated numbers post US 2016 (10 slams):

Djokovic 9
Federer 6
Murray 6
Wawrinka 5
Cilic 2
Raonic 3
Berdych 2
Nishikori 2
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Gasquet 1
Thiem 1
Monfils 1

You could also now say Nadal is on a QF drought (1 full year and 6 slams)

US OPEN 16
Djokovic 5
Murray 5
Federer 4
Wawrinka 4
Gasquet 3
Berdych 3
Cilic 3
Tsonga 3
Raonic 2
Monfils 2
Pouille 2
Nishikori 2
Anderson 1
Ferrer 1
Pospisil 1
Thiem 1
Goffin 1
Lopez 1
Simon 1
Ramos 1
Querrey 1
del Potro 1

 

[mike danny]

Updated numbers:
Djokovic 8
Federer 5
Murray 5
Wawrinka 4
Cilic 2
Raonic 1
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Nishikori 1
Berdych 1
Gasquet 1
Thiem 1

You could also now say Nadal is on a QF drought (1 full year and 4 slams)


Djokovic 4
Wawrinka 3
Murray 3
Federer 3
Gasquet 3
Berdych 2
Cilic 2
Tsonga 1
Monfils 1
Anderson 1
Ferrer 1
Pospisil 1
Raonic 1
Nishikori 1
Thiem 1
Goffin 1
Lopez 1
Simon 1
Ramos 1

How is Nadal still top 5 with such terrible slam results for 2 years?

 

[newpball]

I think he will make the final of the FO.....

Spoiler

in the Perrier Men's Legends over 45!

 

[dudeski]

How is Nadal still top 5 with such terrible slam results for 2 years?

They don't call him King "of ATP 250" Rafa for nothing.

 

[Dedans Penthouse]

Trolling then..

Chicharito, Dec 8, 2015 Report
The great Nadal is....


Trolling now..

Chicharito, Today at 2:20 PM Report New
Updated numbers:
Djokovic 8...


Congrats on a great thread.

 

[Nonsense]

RG was his best chance. The chances of him reaching the SF at any other slam are slim.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Not in Wimby, maybe in USO/AO. Would not be easy but he can win 5 matches.

 

[Chicharito]

The drought goes on.

These numbes are the best way to illustrate it. Like Stan has reached 5 slam semis since Rafa last made one

Updated numbers post US 2016 (10 slams):

Djokovic 9
Federer 6
Murray 6
Wawrinka 5
Raonic 3
Cilic 2
Berdych 2
Nishikori 2
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Gasquet 1
Thiem 1
Monfils 1

You could also now say Nadal is on a QF drought (1 full year and 6 slams)


Djokovic 5
Murray 5
Federer 4
Wawrinka 4
Gasquet 3
Berdych 3
Cilic 3
Tsonga 3
Raonic 2
Monfils 2
Pouille 2
Nishikori 2
Anderson 1
Ferrer 1
Pospisil 1
Thiem 1
Goffin 1
Lopez 1
Simon 1
Ramos 1
Querrey 1
del Potro 1

 

[Rafa the King]

Hopefully he'll be back in the latter stages in Melbourne, I believe he can. La Decima is still possible too. The next 12 months could be (I pray to god) exciting

 

[tennisaddict]

I have no doubt he has one more run left in him. He may go out early in the next 2 or 3 majors but that hardly matters.

Sixth sense tells me that he will end up with more majors than Novak.

 

[BGod]

He's done. Had the easiest road to a Semi at this year's Open and lost to Pouille. He just doesn't have it.

 

[D.Nalby12]

The drought goes on.

These numbes are the best way to illustrate it. Like Stan has reached 5 slam semis since Rafa last made one

Updated numbers post US 2016 (10 slams):

Djokovic 9
Federer 6
Murray 6
Wawrinka 5
Raonic 3
Cilic 2
Berdych 2
Nishikori 2
Tsonga 1
Dimitrov 1
Gasquet 1
Thiem 1
Monfils 1

You could also now say Nadal is on a QF drought (1 full year and 6 slams)


Djokovic 5
Murray 5
Federer 4
Wawrinka 4
Gasquet 3
Berdych 3
Cilic 3
Tsonga 3
Raonic 2
Monfils 2
Pouille 2
Nishikori 2
Anderson 1
Ferrer 1
Pospisil 1
Thiem 1
Goffin 1
Lopez 1
Simon 1

Ramos 1
Querrey 1
del Potro 1

Retirement time otherwise soon there will be 'second round draught' for him.

 

[Chicharito]

/thread

 

[TahoeTennis]

Never again

By never you mean twice, no? VAMOS!!!

 

[octobrina10]

Then:

 

[Bender]

Hopefully he'll be back in the latter stages in Melbourne, I believe he can. La Decima is still possible too. The next 12 months could be (I pray to god) exciting

and how right you were!

 

[Novacane]

If Nadal its healthy, he can play and win some more slams in the next 3-5 years.