What is the maximum number of points Ferrer can earn this week in Davis Cup?

[woodrow1029]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Well, Nadal needs to be physically fresh to beat Djokovic on a hardcourt more than any other opponent. The only hardcourt slam final Nadal ever won over Djokovic was 2010 US Open when Nadal cruised through the first 6 rounds like never before.

So he'd rather face Djokovic in the QF than any other round. So I'd say scenario 2 would be ADVANTAGE NADAL.

If this was at a Halloween Party, whoever dressed up as Nadal did a very good job. Looks just like him!

[woodrow1029]

BTW, I don't think Ferrer can pick up any points at DC this week.

[SQA333]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Is the number 4 ranking important?

Yes it is. Federer in his 30s finished in the top 3 every single time. Prime nadal is struggling to stay in the top 4.

[pound cat]

His teamates seem to hold Ferrer in high regard. A great player and a nice person...(with a very pretty girlfriend)

[pound cat]

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[pound cat]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Well, Nadal needs to be physically fresh to beat Djokovic on a hardcourt more than any other opponent. The only hardcourt slam final Nadal ever won over Djokovic was 2010 US Open when Nadal cruised through the first 6 rounds like never before.

So he'd rather face Djokovic in the QF than any other round. So I'd say scenario 2 would be ADVANTAGE NADAL.

Is Nadal the one on the extrene left??

Hapy Hallo'wen

[kishnabe]

Originally Posted by pound cat

Is Nadal the one on the extrene left??

Hapy Hallo'wen

Nope it's Schivione.....shudder.

[InvisibleSoul]

Originally Posted by Def

Would Nadal rather:

Have to meet Fed in the semis and Djok or Murray in the Final

or

Have to meet Djokovic in the quarters, Murray in the semis and Fed in the Final?

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Well, Nadal needs to be physically fresh to beat Djokovic on a hardcourt more than any other opponent. The only hardcourt slam final Nadal ever won over Djokovic was 2010 US Open when Nadal cruised through the first 6 rounds like never before.

So he'd rather face Djokovic in the QF than any other round. So I'd say scenario 2 would be ADVANTAGE NADAL.

Woosh. That was the actual point going right over your head.

Def didn't help matters with that example though either.

As #4 seed, he could play #5 to #8 in the QF, before playing #1 or #2 in the SF, and then playing #1 or #2 in the F.
As #5 seed, he could play #1 to #4 in the QF, before playing #1 to #2 in the SF, and then playing #1 or #2 in the F.

So say Nadal is #4 seed. He can get any of Ferrer, and then Djokovic and Federer in either order in the SF and F.
But if Nadal is #5 seed, he can get Murray, Djokovic and Federer in any order in the QF, SF, and F.

So would Nadal rather play Ferrer, Federer, and then Djokovic?

Or would he rather play Murray, Federer, and then Djokovic?

[Rhino]

Originally Posted by joeri888

Ferrer on the other defends Brisbane title (250 points)

What's all this about Ferrer winning Brisbane?

[vive le beau jeu !]

the good news is that he doesn't even have to defend his auckland points as it's one of his non-countable results:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/P...rrer.aspx?t=rb
but, on the other hand, he can't gain points either, if he wins it again...

[RAFA2005RG]

Originally Posted by SQA333

Yes it is. Federer in his 30s finished in the top 3 every single time. Prime nadal is struggling to stay in the top 4.

So are you saying if a player missed 6 months of competition its an achievement if you overtake him in the rankings?

Federer is a machine, and Nadal has never been physically comparable. You are just finding out now? Nadal has been injury-prone since day one. Although Nadal has won at least one slam per year for 8 years in a row (tied the record this year), and will make it 9 next year, so that's WINNING longevity. Federer's longevity is more related to reaching QFs.

[RAFA2005RG]

Originally Posted by InvisibleSoul

Woosh. That was the actual point going right over your head.

Def didn't help matters with that example though either.

As #4 seed, he could play #5 to #8 in the QF, before playing #1 or #2 in the SF, and then playing #1 or #2 in the F.
As #5 seed, he could play #1 to #4 in the QF, before playing #1 to #2 in the SF, and then playing #1 or #2 in the F.

So say Nadal is #4 seed. He can get any of Ferrer, and then Djokovic and Federer in either order in the SF and F.
But if Nadal is #5 seed, he can get Murray, Djokovic and Federer in any order in the QF, SF, and F.

So would Nadal rather play Ferrer, Federer, and then Djokovic?

Or would he rather play Murray, Federer, and then Djokovic?

Both Ferrer and Murray have beaten Nadal at the AO and USO, but Ferrer takes more energy out of Nadal than Murray does. So I'd rather Nadal play Murray in the QF. QF is the most physically impactive round of a slam. Can't produce your best tennis in the SF/F if your legs are shot in the QF.

[Speranza]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

So are you saying if a player missed 6 months of competition its an achievement if you overtake him in the rankings?

Federer is a machine, and Nadal has never been physically comparable. You are just finding out now? Nadal has been injury-prone since day one. Although Nadal has won at least one slam per year for 8 years in a row (tied the record this year), and will make it 9 next year, so that's WINNING longevity. Federer's longevity is more related to reaching QFs.

Holmes: Really? I didn't realise. For a moment I thought that Federer had reached far more Major finals than Ralph.

Watson: Er, Holmes...

[tennis_pro]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

So are you saying if a player missed 6 months of competition its an achievement if you overtake him in the rankings?

Federer is a machine, and Nadal has never been physically comparable. You are just finding out now? Nadal has been injury-prone since day one. Although Nadal has won at least one slam per year for 8 years in a row (tied the record this year), and will make it 9 next year, so that's WINNING longevity. Federer's longevity is more related to reaching QFs.

The only thing that is sure to happen for Nadal in 2013 is that he will turn 27.

[Goosehead]

Originally Posted by pound cat

Is Nadal the one on the extrene left??

Hapy Hallo'wen

i thought nadal was the one on the extreme right. vamos

[Ralph]

He does look like he's lost weight judging by this photo above.

I could speculate, but I shan't bother, I'm sure it's because of all the training he's doing.

[Topspin_80]

Your avatar is really good