not even true, both are leading in their h2h vs del potro, while he both had huge wins against them. close thread, fake premise!
Glad to see you’re a fan of the GOAT Roger now. I knew I converted you from being a Nadal fan once I pointed out that Nadal has lost to geriatric Fed in their last 8 matches
Nice try you RAFAN! I’ll give you that RAFA dominated my favorite player and then graciously threw him a couple bones in 2017 to make the H2H somewhat moar respectable, but I’ve accepted that my guy is the 3rd best of all time. The writing was on the wall when I saw teenage RAFA whip peak Fed over and over again. It still hurts to this day. Still though, a bronze medal means you made the podium, and there’s no same in that.
I don't think Nadal would have a tough time with Delpo now. It's just that his high bouncing balls was perfect height for delpo at the time. He has a much improved arsenal now.
Unfortunately for me and Ol’ Rog, RAFA has done better outside of clay than my guy has outside of his best conditions. And RAFA has had his own era. His best years were when the tour was at its strongest in 2008-2013. Plus he’s been the most successful player since 2005. I was just happy that Ol’ Rog was able to carve out his own reign however small it was before the stronk era came. I was especially grateful to RAFA for allowing Ol’ Rog to get the #1 ranking back in 09 through RAFA’s injuries...unfortunately that year was marred by my guy choking the 09 USO F to Delpo of all players
You’re a lot moar optimistic than me! I’ll just be happy if he can make the F of a 250!I like how you Nadal fans are as humble as your hero himself. Come on man! Your guy has 21 Slams now and will add more. My favourite player Roger on the other hand won't be adding any more Slam title. Maybe ATP 500 if we get lucky.
He's a fed fan.I like how you Nadal fans are as humble as your hero himself. Come on man! Your guy has 21 Slams now and will add more. My favourite player Roger on the other hand won't be adding any more Slam title. Maybe ATP 500 if we get lucky.
For some reason I picture you crying while you write this. And Nadal still isn’t even better than Djokovic, let alone the GOAT Roger. Can’t wait until Djokovic spanks Nadal in their next meetingUnfortunately for me and Ol’ Rog, RAFA has done better outside of clay than my guy has outside of his best conditions. And RAFA has had his own era. His best years were when the tour was at its strongest in 2008-2013. Plus he’s been the most successful player since 2005. I was just happy that Ol’ Rog was able to carve out his own reign however small it was before the stronk era came. I was especially grateful to RAFA for allowing Ol’ Rog to get the #1 ranking back in 09 through RAFA’s injuries...unfortunately that year was marred by my guy choking the 09 USO F to Delpo of all players
Oh believe me, I’ve cried myself to sleep many a times after all the beat downs that RAFA has given my guy. I’ve accepted your guy RAFA is the best ever. Thank you though for trying to lessen the blow, but the damage is done. That 21st schlem has officially put RAFA in the lead, with Joker in 2nd which leaves my guy in 3rd. And he’s only falling further and further behind with each passing year
Don’t worry, Nadal will still be remembered as the clay GOAT when all is said and done. Just not the hardcourt or grass GOATOh believe me, I’ve cried myself to sleep many a times after all the beat downs that RAFA has given my guy. I’ve accepted your guy RAFA is the best ever. Thank you though for trying to lessen the blow, but the damage is done. That 21st schlem has officially put RAFA in the lead, with Joker in 2nd which leaves my guy in 3rd. And he’s only falling further and further behind with each passing year
Why would you want Joker to beat your favorite player? That doesn’t make any sense. There is such a thing as being too humble you know.
2008-2013 is Nadal Era
Unfortunately, at the rate he’s going at he’ll be remembered as the greatest ever. No one has dominated a surface like he has while also having so much success on the other surfaces. He was able to beat my guy in big Fs off clay like Wimby 08 which many consider the greatest match of all time, and AO 09. I wish that Ol’ Rog would have been able to get a least one win over RAFA at RG, but sadly he couldn’t even push him to 5 sets
Wow! Never realized how badly Davydenko crushed NadalFedr won 72% of his matches vs Del Po, and Humbalito won 65% of his. That's not a huge difference.
Now Fedr and Humbalito's head to head records vs a guy like Davydenko, that's a huge difference.
Fedr won 72% of his matches vs Del Po, and Humbalito won 65% of his. That's not a huge difference.
Now Fedr and Humbalito's head to head records vs a guy like Davydenko, that's a huge difference.
Something that is not said much is that if Nadal had been at 100% capacity in the semifinals of the US Open in 2009, he would have won at least one set and the match could have lasted up to four hours, with which, even if Del Potro had won (which is most likely, it must be said), he would not have had much energy left to battle the next day against Federer and the Swiss would have defeated him without much trouble.
The match thread for that IW match will confirm everything that you say. Most of us Fed fans in that thread said at the time, "OMG, he's relapsed into choking again. This doesn't bode well" and it didn't. He held 3 MP's and blew them all. After that, four more dismal losses while holding MP's:
Nadal and Davydenko never met over best of 5 sets though.Fedr won 72% of his matches vs Del Po, and Humbalito won 65% of his. That's not a huge difference.
Now Fedr and Humbalito's head to head records vs a guy like Davydenko, that's a huge difference.
Dude you’re barking up the wrong tree, I’m the biggest Ol’ Rog fan here. The OP is a very humble RAFAN. I’m just big enough to admit that RAFAN has taken the lead in the GOAT race. Also you might want to edit your poast.
Nah man, again even as a Rafa fan it’s very, very evident to see that Fed is better on the majority of surfaces. I don’t see how Rafa can be the best when he’s not as dominant as Djoker or Fed on grass or hardcourt
Not true! The OP is just being far too humble of a RAFAN. I’m just giving his guy props by conceding that he has surpassed my favorite player of all time. At least I still have that pretty BH to marvel at
No way dude, as the biggest Ol’ Rog fan on the forum, nay the planet I have no choice but to face the music. RAFA has taken the lead in the GOAT race with his record breaking 21st schlem. He’s beaten Joker and my favorite player Ol’ Rog in bigger matches on their favorite surfaces moar times than they beaten him on clay. I hate to admit it, but it is what it is.
Not true! The OP is just being far too humble of a RAFAN. I’m just giving his guy props by conceding that he has surpassed my favorite player of all time. At least I still have that pretty BH to marvel at
Lol, this has literally been you the entire thread dude:I see getting called out on your BS really got to you.
