Nadal is the only top 5 player that Murray doesn't have an edge over now - Page 3

batz · 01-24-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarky21

I remember that match and how badly Andy was bothered by the insane wind. He lost badly because of it, and is not a great wind player, so this wind excuse for him winning the USO is bs. He won that slam fair and square.

That's putting it badly. Rafa beat him like a ginger stepchild that day.

OddJack · 01-24-2013, 03:54 PM

Who is Nadal?

veroniquem · 01-24-2013, 03:56 PM

The main reason why Djoko (uncharacteriscally) botched the USO 5th set has to do with getting scr-wed by the scheduling. Nothing to do with wind. ETA: Novak is prone to slow starts, wind or not.

batz · 01-24-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddJack

Who is Nadal?

Hey Jack - who've you got tomorrow. Murray gonna get his first slam win over Sexi?

Clarky21 · 01-24-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veroniquem

The main reason why Djoko (uncharacteriscally) botched the USO 5th set has to do with getting scr-wed by the scheduling. Nothing to do with wind.

How was he scr*wed by the scheduling? Didn't he have Ferrer in his semi?

tennisaddict · 01-24-2013, 03:58 PM

Rafa is the only top 5 player whom Federer has bagelled on all surfaces.

THE FIGHTER · 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisaddict

Rafa is the only top 5 player whom Federer has bagelled on all surfaces.

because rafa is the best. hes the best at getting bageled too

jokinla · 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

Since Nads is retired I guess he can sleep easier knowing he got the best of a current one slam wonder, if only he could say the same about Rosol.

forzamilan90 · 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisaddict

Rafa is the only top 5 player whom Federer has bagelled on all surfaces.

batz · 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarky21

How was he scr*wed by the scheduling? Didn't he have Ferrer in his semi?

She means because he had to play Saturday, Sunday and Monday. But Saturday was just 2 sets and Sunday was 2 easy sets - and it's Djokovic we're talking about.

Apparently he can play five hours and 5 sets then come back and play another 5 sets and win, but he can't play 4 sets over 2 days then play another 5 sets and win.

nikdom · 01-24-2013, 04:00 PM

Nadal is the only top 5 player not playing right now. That's the only relevant fact.

veroniquem · 01-24-2013, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokinla

Since Nads is retired I guess he can sleep easier knowing he got the best of a current one slam wonder, if only he could say the same about Rosol.

Nadal is not retired.

THE FIGHTER · 01-24-2013, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarky21

How was he scr*wed by the scheduling? Didn't he have Ferrer in his semi?

ferrer is tough. he has been a staple in the top 5 for years. the next best thing to the top 4. if it wasnt for rafa he would have multiple french opens by now.

THE FIGHTER · 01-24-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veroniquem

Nadal is not retired.

people forget easily. they will soon come to remember the fear that is rafa. crouching tiger hidden dragon

tennisaddict · 01-24-2013, 04:05 PM

Rafa is the only top 5 player to pick his butt 5 times in a minute.

veroniquem · 01-24-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batz

She means because he had to play Saturday, Sunday and Monday. But Saturday was just 2 sets and Sunday was 2 easy sets - and it's Djokovic we're talking about.

Apparently he can play five hours and 5 sets then come back and play another 5 sets and win, but he can't play 4 sets over 2 days then play another 5 sets and win.

The important thing is the day off in between. (He didn't play 2 5 setters back to back at AO, he had a day to recover). When your opponent is as good as Murray is and has a normal schedule and you need to come out 3 days in a row, of course it's gonna make a difference. At that level, everything matters. I'm sure it mattered for Murray at USO 2008.

Clarky21 · 01-24-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisaddict

Rafa is the only top 5 player to pick his butt 5 times in a minute.

I think it's more than 5. Lol.

THE FIGHTER · 01-24-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90's Clay

Nadal dominance over the top field overall.. No one else has that

EXACTLY. he preforms the best when he's at his best playing the best and winning.

Clarky21 · 01-24-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batz

She means because he had to play Saturday, Sunday and Monday. But Saturday was just 2 sets and Sunday was 2 easy sets - and it's Djokovic we're talking about.

Apparently he can play five hours and 5 sets then come back and play another 5 sets and win, but he can't play 4 sets over 2 days then play another 5 sets and win.

Ok, thanks. If Lance can play endlessly for hours and hours and then come back fresh as a daisy, I think he can manage to play a few short sets over a few days time. Didn't he have that 4 hour semi against Andy in Rome in 2011 only come back the very next day showing no signs of ever having played that match, beating Nadal in the final?

THE FIGHTER · 01-24-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batz

That's putting it badly. Rafa beat him like a ginger stepchild that day.

rafa beat him like murray that day

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-24-2013, 03:54 PM	#42
OddJack Legend Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 8,720	Who is Nadal?

01-24-2013, 03:58 PM	#46
tennisaddict Professional Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 992	Rafa is the only top 5 player whom Federer has bagelled on all surfaces.

01-24-2013, 04:00 PM	#51
nikdom Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennisville Posts: 4,468	Nadal is the only top 5 player not playing right now. That's the only relevant fact.