Will Nadal's accomplishments be better than Sampras when he is done ?

tennisaddict · 01-21-2013, 04:00 PM

Sampras has YEC, more weeks at No 1 , 3 more majors.

But Nadal has the career slam, which is the "hallmark" of a true tennis great.

Sampras was never a contender for clay, while Nadal was a genuine favorite in 2009-2010 on all 4 surfaces and he proved that as well. Rafa had genuine chances to win multiple majors on all 4 slams. Even Federer was not that close in this regard.

Masters wins lesser said the better.Both have superior H2H amongst their peers.

Pete ended with 7 wimbledons. I would guess Rafa will cross that at FO. I would give at least 1 or 2 more majors to Nadal by the time he calls it time.

Even if he does not get to 14 majors and falls 1 or 2 short, I think he is the more "accomplished" player in terms of all round success.

Any thoughts ?

01-21-2013, 04:00 PM	#1
tennisaddict Professional Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 993	Will Nadal's accomplishments be better than Sampras when he is done ? Sampras has YEC, more weeks at No 1 , 3 more majors. But Nadal has the career slam, which is the "hallmark" of a true tennis great. Sampras was never a contender for clay, while Nadal was a genuine favorite in 2009-2010 on all 4 surfaces and he proved that as well. Rafa had genuine chances to win multiple majors on all 4 slams. Even Federer was not that close in this regard. Masters wins lesser said the better.Both have superior H2H amongst their peers. Pete ended with 7 wimbledons. I would guess Rafa will cross that at FO. I would give at least 1 or 2 more majors to Nadal by the time he calls it time. Even if he does not get to 14 majors and falls 1 or 2 short, I think he is the more "accomplished" player in terms of all round success. Any thoughts ?

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