In the last 8 slams ...
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jm1980
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Not only is choosing this particular range very convenient, but it's also disingenuous to ignore how far each player went:
Federer / Djokovic
2012 FO: SF vs Djokovic / F vs Nadal (Champion)
2012 W: W / SF vs Fed (Champion)
2012 USO: QF vs Berdych / F vs Murray (Champion)
2013 AO: SF vs Murray / W
2013 FO: QF vs Tsonga / SF vs Nadal (Champion)
2013 W: 2R vs Stakhovsky / F vs Murray (Champion)
2013 USO: 4R vs Robredo / F vs Nadal (Champion)
2014 AO: SF vs Nadal / QF vs Wawrinka (Champion)
In each of the last 8 slams, Djokovic either won or lost to the eventual champion. Make of that what you will.
Federer / Djokovic
2012 FO: SF vs Djokovic / F vs Nadal (Champion)
2012 W: W / SF vs Fed (Champion)
2012 USO: QF vs Berdych / F vs Murray (Champion)
2013 AO: SF vs Murray / W
2013 FO: QF vs Tsonga / SF vs Nadal (Champion)
2013 W: 2R vs Stakhovsky / F vs Murray (Champion)
2013 USO: 4R vs Robredo / F vs Nadal (Champion)
2014 AO: SF vs Nadal / QF vs Wawrinka (Champion)
In each of the last 8 slams, Djokovic either won or lost to the eventual champion. Make of that what you will.
FedererDropShot
Hall of Fame
But it's all about titles, no?
It's like how Federer's 11 consecutive AO semi-finals (this will be unmatched forever) or other crazy slam consistency streaks are simply ignored (especially by Fed-haters)...
No one cares about runner-ups, no?
They'd rather have 1 slam and the rest 1st round defeats than 0 slams and 50 runner-ups, no?
All this proves is that Nadal with 3 Slams is the GOAT
sportsfan1
Legend
^^ If you think Nadals 3 slams in 2 years make him a goat, then what do you think Fed's 6 slams in 2 years make him - a greater goat?
NADALRECORD
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^^^ But Nadal won 3 slams in 2010 on clay, grass, hardcourt. The most difficult calendar year feat since Laver.
And GOAT doesn't even exist, anyway.
And GOAT doesn't even exist, anyway.
NADALRECORD
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In the last 8 slams, Nadal has played in 6, and won 3.
Russeljones
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Chico
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No. They are pros, they play for money to feed their families, not just for glory and fame. And when it comes to prize money and endorsements:
1 slam + rest 1st round <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 0 slams + 50 RUs.
kOaMaster
Hall of Fame
this argument will never count so don't even start.
NADALRECORD
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Its not an argument.....Its a fact. Nadal has won 3 of the last 6 slams he played. And all facts count.
6-1 6-3 6-0
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What argument? It's a fact.
Yeah, it sounds great. But Fed sort of did this 3 times. AO and USO are basically a different surface. They don't play the same.
And Fed also won WTF in this year and made all 4 finals.
So, 3x3 + (4 finals, WTF in some of those years) is more impressive to me
than 1x3 + AO quarters and no WTF.
What I find very impressive is Fed's streak after USO 11. He was back to nr.1 and won on all sorts of conditions. WTF court, fast Paris, Cincy, grass, blue clay, slow HC outdoor. And he bageled Rafa and Nole in the process.
For a guy at that age, this is very impressive to me.
NADALRECORD
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^ Sort of :lol:
Nobody has done it EVER in the history of mankind, except for one guy - Nadal.
Nobody has done it EVER in the history of mankind, except for one guy - Nadal.
6-1 6-3 6-0
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Do you have to change your footwork to play on either of these surfaces?
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
Djokovic's record is recent slams is of a nearly man, that's for sure.
Nobody is talking about goat here. You are the only one who mentioned goat here.
You should read more carefully .
Yeah, but how about hundreds of stuff Fed has done the first time EVER in history of mankind.
I fixed it for you.
6-1 6-3 6-0
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US Open and Wimbledon were both lightning fast when Nadal won them in 2010.
NADALRECORD
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Only quote specifically what I say. If you want to talk crap, don't involve my name.
NADALRECORD
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Also, Djokovic's "2011 level" was partially dependent on others. Nadal was better in 2010, 2012 and 2013. Nadal's 2011 Roland Garros was so bad he was taken to 5 sets by Isner.
Rafa clearly is weak era then, no?
