Yep, don't see Rafa losing unless Djoker is there and in fresh form. Really don't see Rafa going down before the final no matter what.
Nadal was younger than Tsitsipas 2006 and 2007...are u seriously using that as evidence?No it isn’t
AO was slow as clay for their 3 matches... Fed won the only sped up one.
And evidence is their big decoturf matches in 2006/2007 at YEC. Easy straight set wins for Fed. USO goes same way, logically thinking.
Federer wont make SF. Not a chance.
He was number 2, multiple HC masters, Wimbledon finalist. The argument was Fed would’ve beat Rafa those years if he could reach him.
I dont follow this logic. How is Federer past his prime shot for shot? I am not trying to be difficult i just want a Federer fan to analyse the federer of today against the Federer at peak level in their eyes (guessing u would say 2004 federer?). Do it shot for shot.
Good stuff...Given that Nadal has yet to be stopped on any surface when healthy, the only correct answer to your question is, “His own body.” Otherwise, it is in the bag and he will more likely lose 0 sets than 3 or 4.
Good point also about his humility. His on-court record secured him the title of undisputed and unbeaten goat and boat, but it is his truly perfect personality that makes him transcend the sport and leaves him indisputable GHOAT.
His fan base is truly great for not rubbing his opponents’ mediocrity in their faces more than it does!
Literally every aspect of his game is now worse aside from maybe service placement. BH isn’t much better or worse overall. LOL his defensive skills? Christ... not even close. Watch how quick he was in 2006, especially on clay.
Not sure Federer can tbh. He barely got past Nadal at W, and UO conditions are more like FO in terms of speed and bounce than W.
I think he serves slower on average but his placement and spins are better than ever.
He should first stop Djkvic to get to Fedr. Anyway, I think that’s implicit in your statement.
But why would Rafa need 5 sets in 2009 if this were true? Shouldn't he have demolished RF like in the 2008 FO finale if the two were the same speed?
No mental advantage when he has lost the last 10 USO in a row. On the other hand, having won 3 of the last 8 USO gives an extra of confidence and mental advantage to Nadal. Anyhow, with or without mental advantage Federer can't defeat Nadal at the USO. Nadal is simply a superior USO player than Federer in the last decade.
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fed is simply superior AO player than nadal in the last decade but nadal managed to win the most matches vs fed there as we know
Not from what i saw yesterday. Federer still thinking about W.
Could be surprise at a totally different surface for what usually in NYThis might be true, although is too early to draw a conclusion
Federer isnt making the final anyway. Absolutely no chance.
