Apparently, Nadal's grass peak was 2008-2010, the years that he didn't lose in the final.
How coincidental is it that he hit his "grass peak" between the primes of Federer and Djokovic?
This is also the period that he won 4/5 of his non-clay slams.
I think his grass peak was 2007-2011, 2006 was much better than recent years but obviously still a raw period for Nadal. He was playing very good tennis at Wimbledon in 2011 until the final IMO, better than Djokovic in fact. He dropped his level in the final and Djokovic raised his, probably due to the psychological toll all those losses on hard and clay took on him and the confidence Djokovic gained from them.
he hasn't peaked yet.Apparently, Nadal's grass peak was 2008-2010, the years that he didn't lose in the final.
How coincidental is it that he hit his "grass peak" between the primes of Federer and Djokovic?
This is also the period that he won 4/5 of his non-clay slams.
Apparently, Nadal's grass peak was 2008-2010, the years that he didn't lose in the final.
How coincidental is it that he hit his "grass peak" between the primes of Federer and Djokovic?
This is also the period that he won 4/5 of his non-clay slams.
I don't see how 2006 was "raw" for him.
He could have won the 2nd set of the final with Federer (was up a break) and did win the 3rd.
He may have been nervous in the 1st set, which contributed to the bagel, but that's about as much "rawness" as I'd give him.
Rafa has almost always been in top form at Wimbledon when he has not been injured, like he was in 2012, 2013. 2007 was unfortunate with the twisted knee while he was dominating Fed in the final.
Look for another Rafa onslaught on the title now that Rafa appears healthier.
Rafael Nadal Says He Feels In Top Form Heading Into Wimbledon
"If you are going to play well on grass, the first thing you have to do is be in good condition physically, and I have not been in recent years
The Spanish star said his knee, which contributed to his early exits in London in 2012 and 2013, was better.
Nadal lost in the first round last year to Belgium's Steve Darcis.
"This year it hurts less than last year. I am feeling more positive when it comes to moving, bending and hitting the backhand," Nadal said.
Indeed. He was lucky to catch a gap between Fed and Djokovic in 2008-2010 or he would not be winning any non clay slams whatsoever.
Rafa has almost always been in top form at Wimbledon when he has not been injured, like he was in 2012, 2013. 2007 was unfortunate with the twisted knee while he was dominating Fed in the final.
Look for another Rafa onslaught on the title now that Rafa appears healthier.
Rafael Nadal Says He Feels In Top Form Heading Into Wimbledon
"If you are going to play well on grass, the first thing you have to do is be in good condition physically, and I have not been in recent years
The Spanish star said his knee, which contributed to his early exits in London in 2012 and 2013, was better.
Nadal lost in the first round last year to Belgium's Steve Darcis.
"This year it hurts less than last year. I am feeling more positive when it comes to moving, bending and hitting the backhand," Nadal said.
Peak Nadal on grass. 2007-2011.
2011? I don't think 2010 nadal or 2007 nadal would have lost to 2011 djokovic on grass
Yes. And so is Peak Federer who was a god among mugs but a mental midget with a weak backhand among the greats.
Yes. And so is Peak Federer who was a god among mugs but a mental midget with a weak backhand among the greats.
Mental midget for a GOAT ? Now that's hilarious :twisted::lol:
Peak Federer was 2006, and Nadal was being pounded by those "mugs" :twisted:Yes. And so is Peak Federer who was a god among mugs
Mental midget for a GOAT ? Now that's hilarious :twisted::lol:
Guys, I'm not saying Nadal isn't the best clay courter of this era. I think he is.
But he was only ever good enough to win off of clay in the period between Federer and Djokovic.
Only at 2013 USO, when he faced 4th round prospect Gasquet in the semis, Federer's geriatric peer in the quarters, and got 1 good win in the tournament.
Guys, I'm not saying Nadal isn't the best clay courter of this era. I think he is.
But he was only ever good enough to win off of clay in the period between Federer and Djokovic.
Only at 2013 USO, when he faced 4th round prospect Gasquet in the semis, Federer's geriatric peer in the quarters, and got 1 good win in the tournament.
2011? I don't think 2010 nadal or 2007 nadal would have lost to 2011 djokovic on grass
fair enough and good point
Why, did Nadal play subpeak,flat, uninspired tennis in 2011? :lol:
Or was Farterer/Flatuserer/********* not good enough to take out Nole before the final?
I forgot to mention that Novak had a 5 setter with Wawrinka in his semi, while Nadal was allowed beat down Gasquet 6-4 7-6 6-2, the guy who has lost 18 straight sets to the Big 3 in slams.
Nadals 2013 USO Draw was better than alot of Feds draws:twisted:
Guys, I'm not saying Nadal isn't the best clay courter of this era. I think he is.
But he was only ever good enough to win off of clay in the period between Federer and Djokovic.
Only at 2013 USO, when he faced 4th round prospect Gasquet in the semis, Federer's geriatric peer in the quarters, and got 1 good win in the tournament.
You're being generous to Rafael. Let's just call him for what he is, a transitional champion with 14 Grand Slams going for the Open Era Slam record.
Monfed you not banned yet?
Let's call a Spade a Spade. Nadal is a warrior that beat up on a mentally weak champion of mugs who just so happend to get pounded by the same mugs that the mentally weak player he dominated beat up on
What did monfed do to deserve a ban? He told someone to buzz off? Grow up.
There's no point discussing with you what his done as you 2 are pretty much the same.Trolls
I don't understand anything u just said?
I don't harass users. Especially not in my signature.
Love is harassing?
I don't actually care. I just don't like when mobs form calling for bans. Let the mods do their job without trying to pressure them. Or just use the report function.
Anyway... back on topic
Ignored and Reported.
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Lmao I never even Reported Monfed lol
Yh Nadals peak on Grass was 07-10
Apparently, Nadal's grass peak was 2008-2010, the years that he didn't lose in the final.
How coincidental is it that he hit his "grass peak" between the primes of Federer and Djokovic?
This is also the period that he won 4/5 of his non-clay slams.