Watch out Nadal - Ferrer is right behind you!

[dunlop_fort_knox]

Originally Posted by Virginia

Current ranking points:

Nadal 6690
Ferrer 6505

If Nadal doesn't watch out, Ferrer will be the new No 4.

You heard it here first.

now this took some brainpower.

[Steve0904]

Originally Posted by zagor

Taking out someone no problem is beating him 7-6 6-1 6-1 or 6-4 6-3 6-3, Fed can still push Nadal (and thus tire him out) and Murray has improved since 2011 so yes if Nadal gets to #5 beating Fed and Murray back-to-back with Novak waiting in the final would be a tough scenario for him off clay.

Sure Nadal beat 3 times in a row but that was on clay, whenever Nadal returns he'll still be the big favourite against anyone on clay, that won't change anytime soon but it doesn't make him a favourite against Novak in AO, USO or even Wimbledon (even though he's a better grasscourter overall).

Regarding 2012 AO, I could just as easily say that Novak should have wrapped up that match in 4 sets.

I see what you did there. Well played.

[Virginia]

Originally Posted by dunlop_fort_knox

now this took some brainpower.

Brain power is in short supply around here - so when in Rome.......

In all fairness, when I posted this thread, there weren't any that had anything about Nadal/Ferrer in the title. I don't read every frigging post on the board you know.

I play tennis, rather than post endlessly about it.

[dunlop_fort_knox]

Originally Posted by Virginia

Brain power is in short supply around here - so when in Rome.......

In all fairness, when I posted this thread, there weren't any that had anything about Nadal/Ferrer in the title. I don't read every frigging post on the board you know.

I play tennis, rather than post endlessly about it.

. Nadal has not played since last spring and his missing his second grand slam in a row. it's pretty clear he is going to fall down the rankings. cheers.

[BeHappy]

I hope Nadal can return. The Murray Djoker match up is so boring.

[tata]

Isn't it already safe to say Ferrer will be ahead of Nadal in the rankings by the end of AO considering he will forfeit his slam final points?

[Vertiz]

Can't wait till Ferrer gets #4 this year!

[dominikk1985]

what does ferrer have to do in the AO to overtake nadal in the ranking? is a QF enough?

[vive le beau jeu !]

Originally Posted by dominikk1985

what does ferrer have to do in the AO to overtake nadal in the ranking? is a QF enough?

to overtake the nadal ?... nothing !
but in order to take the #5 spot, he should have to make sure berdych doesn't win the AO...

[tick115]

[quote=Virginia;7081046]Current ranking points:

Nadal 6690
Ferrer 6505

If Nadal doesn't watch out, Ferrer will be the new No 4.

You heard it here first.[/QUOT


David deserves/earned the ranking

[ShoeShiner]

I still like the current BIG 4 scenarios. Come on Rafa.

[Netspirit]

Just think how little Nadal will have to defend right after RG! )

[RAFA2005RG]

Yeah I feel sorry for Ferrer. Ferrer will have a lot of trouble after Roland Garros, as Nadal has nothing to defend except for one match at Wimbledon. But again, I think Nadal would be very happy to see Ferrer ranked number 4 anyway. They are very good friends, and Ferrer has had a lot of trouble moving up the rankings recently due to Djokovic/Nadal/Federer/Murray standing in the way. It is a just reward for Ferrer, even if its brief.