I think he has a chance at the FO IF Djoker is off his game.
And I do too! (said the Swiss cow)
I think he has a chance at the FO IF Djoker is off his game.
Djoko's worst GS result should be at Wimbledon, where his non-existent slice, non-scary serve, so-so volleys, full Western forehand grip and preference of true bounces are significant liabilities. On clay he should do some damage (continuing his current form), but he is nowhere near Nadal's clay talent.
This could be a slamless year for Nadal if he is injured or exhausted by the FO/Wimbledon time. And he has no AO to comfort himself with unlike 2009. Bottom line, this year could be worse for Nadal than 2009... Ouch.
Barring extended injury, there is no way Nadal finishes 2011 without a Slam. He is the heavy favourite at the French irrespective of Djokovic's current form. If Nadal can go toe to toe with Djokovic on hard court, he is definitely at an advantage on clay. He certainly won't be exhausted through Wimbledon. In the past, his fatigue usually did not affect him until the fall season. I'd say it's more likely Djokovic fails to win another slam in 2011 than Nadal going the year without one (unless he is injured), and I say this as a long time Djokovic fan.
If Djoker is the GOAT, then that certainly proves this is a weak era.
If Djoker is the GOAT, then that certainly proves this is a weak era.
Rafa will win his 6th French Open this year. The question is, will anyone be able to take a set off him? I'd say 1 or 2 at the most.
Nadal played better through this stretch than he did in 2010 when he finished with three slams. From the WTF through Miami, he's gained about 1500 points. He's made the F of practically every tournament on his weakest surface. He's playing well. And now it's clay and grass time.
Rafa will win his 6th French Open this year. The question is, will anyone be able to take a set off him? I'd say 1 or 2 at the most.
This could be a slamless year for Nadal if he is injured or exhausted by the FO/Wimbledon time. And he has no AO to comfort himself with unlike 2009. Bottom line, this year could be worse for Nadal than 2009... Ouch.
Wake up !! This is the year of Nole. Nole is sweeping all four majors this year. He's currently playing at 50% and may coast through victories for the next few years without breaking a sweat. Rafa and Roger will be merely forgotten footnotes in the history of tennis.Rafa will win his 6th French Open this year. The question is, will anyone be able to take a set off him? I'd say 1 or 2 at the most.
Normally I agree with you, Senti, but news just in: Muurya will take Wimpledon this year. The rest of the trophies to Ajde Nole!Wake up !! This is the year of Nole. Nole is sweeping all four majors this year. He's currently playing at 50% and may coast through victories for the next few years without breaking a sweat. Rafa and Roger will be merely forgotten footnotes in the history of tennis.
Wake up !! This is the year of Nole. Nole is sweeping all four majors this year. He's currently playing at 50% and may coast through victories for the next few years without breaking a sweat. Rafa and Roger will be merely forgotten footnotes in the history of tennis.
Normally I agree with you, Senti, but news just in: Muurya will take Wimpledon this year. The rest of the trophies to Ajde Nole!
This could be a slamless year for Nadal if he is injured or exhausted by the FO/Wimbledon time. And he has no AO to comfort himself with unlike 2009. Bottom line, this year could be worse for Nadal than 2009... Ouch.
Brilliant play on words. With the red grass, it has certainly become a battle of the wimps. Along with Roland Gayros.Normally I agree with you, Senti, but news just in: Muurya will take Wimpledon this year. The rest of the trophies to Ajde Nole!
Brilliant play on words. With the red grass, it has certainly become a battle of the wimps. Along with Roland Gayros.
I will be rooting for Murray, but have to see some good form before making such an optimistic statement. Vamos Andy!
Although i am a great fan of Raphla, I don't follow his modeling and fashion, and off the court activities. I believe we do have some experts on these topics such as babbette and vero whom you might locate in the Nadal News thread. You will be treated to some awesome mouth-watering pics of Raphla, on the house.Thank you for noticing, dear Senti. I'm glad the allusion did not escape you. And by the how, any truth in the rumour that Raphla will be sporting these shorts in Gayros?
Rafa will win his 6th French Open this year. The question is, will anyone be able to take a set off him? I'd say 1 or 2 at the most.
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Fed is done winning majors.
Final slam tally
Federer 16
Nadal 12
Nole 6
Del Potro 4
Murray 2
Gasquet ZERO
Federer >>>> Nadal
Fiji did put his money on Andy.bump bump bump
Fed is done winning majors.
Final slam tally
Federer 16
Nadal 12
Nole 6
Del Potro 4
Murray 2
Gasquet ZERO
Federer >>>> Nadal
Murray won't win **** this year, just more haters.
RG-Nadal
W-Djokovic
US-The King
JV, you want Rafa to get to 18 majors. How will it help Rafa's case if he wins only one major this year?
Murray won't win **** this year, just more haters.
RG-Nadal
W-Djokovic
US-The King
If Djoko wins a lot pre-RG, he may burn out before the slam. it's not like that hasn't happened before although I would suspect RG will be a huge priority for him this year. He's also more liable than Nadal to losing to someone else at RG. Depending on what happens in the next masters, Nadal will still be the heavy favorite at RG. Only if Rafa didn't win a single clay master before RG, would I possibly revise my judgement. I agree that W will be tough for Rafa (confidence-wise) if he doesn't do well at RG.
Nope. YOU hope he burns out. Ain't happening. He's got his eyes at the FO.