Nadal: "My rehab has gone well, my knee feels good and I was looking forward to compe

[RAFA2005RG]

Nadal is the only man ever to win slams on clay, grass and hardcourt in a Calendar Year. That occurred in 2010. And in March of 2010, Nadal was ranked #4.

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Nadal is the only man ever to win slams on clay, grass and hardcourt in a Calendar Year. That occurred in 2010. And in March of 2010, Nadal was ranked #4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ROpaOOBWU

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by Clarky21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ROpaOOBWU

Yep, that title will be the epitome of Nadal's 2013; "broken record". Nadal's 2013 will be all about history and breaking records. Imagine how embarrassing it would be by the time we get to post-Wimbledon, if Nadal will have won AustralianOpen2013, RolandGarros2013, and Wimbledon2013 and STILL not be #1 in the world. Because that's what Nadal is about, WINNING and breaking the big records. I don't think having the record for total weeks at #1 is that important, especially when someone like Wozniacki can get a significant amount of weeks at #1. All that matters is that Nadal has been there for a significant amount of time, but he doesn't need the record to be called the greatest. Whereas federer needs all the records he can get his hands on to try to retain that title...

[Feather]

Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

Yep, that title will be the epitome of Nadal's 2013; "broken record". Nadal's 2013 will be all about history and breaking records. Imagine how embarrassing it would be by the time we get to post-Wimbledon, if Nadal will have won AustralianOpen2013, RolandGarros2013, and Wimbledon2013 and STILL not be #1 in the world. Because that's what Nadal is about, WINNING and breaking the big records. I don't think having the record for total weeks at #1 is that important, especially when someone like Wozniacki can get a significant amount of weeks at #1. All that matters is that Nadal has been there for a significant amount of time, but he doesn't need the record to be called the greatest. Whereas federer needs all the records he can get his hands on to try to retain that title...

Are you really confident or just trolling? Do you really expect him to win all three majors in a row?

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by Feather

Are you really confident or just trolling? Do you really expect him to win all three majors in a row?

Did anyone expect Nadal to win 3 slams in a row, on 3 different surfaces, all in a calendar year, while at the same time completing the career grand slam?

[Feather]

Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

Did anyone expect Nadal to win 3 slams in a row, on 3 different surfaces, all in a calendar year, while at the same time completing the career grand slam?

Oh based on 2010 right?

Federer will win AO, Wimbledon and US open this year ( based on 2004, 2006,2007)

Djokovic will win AO, Wimbledon and US Open this year (based on 2011)

Now you can see it, right?

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by Feather

Oh based on 2010 right?

Federer will win AO, Wimbledon and US open this year ( based on 2004, 2006,2007)

Djokovic will win AO, Wimbledon and US Open this year (based on 2011)

Now you can see it, right?

What has Nadal's record been in the past 10 slams (excluding USOpen2012)?

W,W,W,QF,W,F,F,F,W,2R

and you're telling me Nadal has no chance of winning 3 slams in a row?

Federer's record in the past 10 slams:

QF,SF,SF,F,QF,SF,SF,SF,W,QF

Nadal and federer aren't comparable at this stage.

[Feather]

Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

What has Nadal's record been in the past 10 slams (excluding USOpen2012)?

W,W,W,QF,W,F,F,F,W,2R

and you're telling me Nadal has no chance of winning 3 slams in a row?

Federer's record in the past 10 slams:

QF,SF,SF,F,QF,SF,SF,SF,W,QF

Nadal and federer aren't comparable at this stage.

I liked the way you omitted Djkovic from the discussion

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by Feather

I liked the way you omitted Djkovic from the discussion

Djokovic's past 10 slams:

QF,SF,F,W,SF,W,W,W,F,SF,F

Clearly Nadal has the best slam record in the past 10 slams.

[zagor]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Nadal is the only man ever to win slams on clay, grass and hardcourt in a Calendar Year. That occurred in 2010. And in March of 2010, Nadal was ranked #4.

Oh for goodness sake, you're like a frackin broken record.

Regarding your parallel, Nadal wasn't out of the game for half a year in 2009.

[RAFA2005RG]

Originally Posted by zagor

Oh for goodness sake, you're like a frackin broken record.

Regarding your parallel, Nadal wasn't out of the game for half a year in 2009.

But 2009 was definitely a worse year than 2012.
In 2009, Nadal lost at Roland Garros. His only loss ever!
Also in 2009, Nadal skipped Wimbledon (he was defending champion).
And in 2009, Nadal suffered his worst slam loss ever, 6-2 6-2 6-2 vs Del Potro.
And in 2009, Nadal lost all his round robin matches at WTF and didn't even win a set!

Compare that to 2012, where Nadal won Roland Garros by only dropping a set, and had his 2nd best Australian Open EVER (and in my opinion that final vs Djokovic was Nadal's best performance EVER in a loss).

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

Imagine how embarrassing it would be by the time we get to post-Wimbledon, if Nadal will have won AustralianOpen2013,

We still don't know if he will play in AO, and you talk about winning the title?

What Nadal needs for a title in AO2013?

Easy draw to the semi finals

Federer in the semifinals

In the second semi-final Murray and Djokovic to destroy each other in a match that will last for ten hours, because obviously five hours this year was not enough for Nadal!

Doesn't sound very possible!

[Cup8489]

***/Rafa2005rg/130 isn't even entertaining anymore, and it will be thoroughly enjoyable to see him eat crow for the foreseeable future when all his predictions fall.

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by Cup8489

NSK/Rafa2005rg/130 isn't even entertaining anymore, and it will be thoroughly enjoyable to see him eat crow for the foreseeable future when all his predictions fall.

Firstly, I'm not "NSK" or RAFA2005RG, those are completely separate people/accounts. Secondly, I'm not here to be entertaining, I'm here to talk about tennis.

[TheF1Bob]

Originally Posted by Cup8489

NSK/Rafa2005rg/130 isn't even entertaining anymore, and it will be thoroughly enjoyable to see him eat crow for the foreseeable future when all his predictions fall.

I would agree with this but then...

Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

Firstly, I'm not "NSK" or RAFA2005RG, those are completely separate people/accounts. Secondly, I'm not here to be entertaining, I'm here to talk about tennis.

[Virginia]

Guys, stop feeding the troll - he thrives on it.

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

I would agree with this but then...

Not sure what you're laughing at, that's why people register on Talk Tennis. To TALK about TENNIS.

[Ico]

@AustralianOpen: ‘My knee is coming along okay, but a stomach virus has left me unable to get ready in time to tackle the rigours of a Grand Slam.’ - #Rafa

Just okay. In *** logic, I suppose that means 12 slams in a row now, right?

[jokinla]

Originally Posted by 6-1 6-3 6-0

What has Nadal's record been in the past 10 slams (excluding USOpen2012)?

W,W,W,QF,W,F,F,F,W,2R

and you're telling me Nadal has no chance of winning 3 slams in a row?

Federer's record in the past 10 slams:

QF,SF,SF,F,QF,SF,SF,SF,W,QF

Nadal and federer aren't comparable at this stage.

You are correct, Federer is #2 and competing for slams, while Nads is at home with a stomach ache, lmao.

[nikdom]

Originally Posted by RAFA2005RG

Nadal has already said he's not expecting to win, until Monte Carlo, so the Australian Open is the match practice. But the odds are he'll play something before the Australian Open too. There are options, Doha or scheduling an exhibition match in Australia or even Kooyong.

You know your idol so well!