Silentchimera
Semi-Pro
Who do you prefer and why?
Who do Federer fans prefer more as it stands? Nadal or Djokovic
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Silentchimera
Semi-Pro
If a mod could change this so that results could be viewable without voting it would be much appreciated. That way non Federer fans could see the results without voting. Thanks.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Born_to_slice
Legend
You need to let go of hairdal. That ship sailed long ago.
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
itrium84
Hall of Fame
Yeah OP, why are you hiding results from non-Fed fans?
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Hall of Fame
That’s like asking whether I’d rather be beheaded or burned alive.
Watching either one of them is a chore and is quite boring
Watching either one of them is a chore and is quite boring
onyxrose81
Hall of Fame
Yet you talk about them more than their fans. I didn’t like Fed or Nadal and you don’t see me in their threads.
The_Order
G.O.A.T.
Watching Fed choke yet another epic slam match he's supposed to win is like getting your balls squashed in a bench vice...
You'd probably survive but wish you didn't have to and live with the consequences...
Tennfan123
Legend
I imagine Djokovic considering all the slam finals Nadal beat Federer in during and at the end of his peak.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
As if you care about tennis or something. You care about Nadal being the one who stopped prime Federer from winning absolutely everything, and actually showed that Federer can also be vulnerable. Reminds me of those "Federer fans" who suddenly became big Djokovic fans in 2011.
Funny how Nadal's all time records on clay are somehow used against him by haters.
Federev
Legend
I like them both at this point. Really appreciate Novak for his resilience and sticking to his guns and yet a “not complaining attitude” about stuff after the AO debacle.
But all in all I still prefer Rafa’s general demeanor as a competitor and rep of the game.
So he’s still my active fave now that Fed’s hung up the raquet.
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Federev
Legend
Oops. My bad.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Interesting perspective. No question Novak is the more complete and greater player. I just interpreted the question as, "who do you prefer?"
Pheasant
Legend
Nadal. Nadal and Federer have a pretty good relationship, considering that Nadal came along and ended some of Federer's incredible streaks. This is the opposite of McEnroe and Lendl back in the day. Those two guys hated each other.
Nadal ended several of Peak Fed's streaks, including 65 straight wins on grass, 56 straight wins on hard courts, 237 consecutive weeks at 1, 5 straight Wimbledon titles, , 4 straight years of YE #1(this likely hits 7 straight with no Nadal). Prime Fed had his hands entirely full with Nadal.
I have nothing against Djoker, other than passing or matching many of Federer's key records. I'm almost over it already. He earned it fair and square. But I want Nadal to get that slam record. Had Djoker come up ahead of time, I might think differently. That's just the way it is. As I said, I really don't have anything against Djoker. He just happened to seriously join the WAR much later in the game. And when we already have our favorites, it's tough to switch gears. And when I went to the US Open a few times, I made sure to watch Djokovic play. You have to. He's unique. He's so fast, that he makes it sound like a car burning rubber when he's on hard courts. It's something that I had to see live. And it's something that my friends who weren't as familiar with tennis had to see themselves.
Nadal ended several of Peak Fed's streaks, including 65 straight wins on grass, 56 straight wins on hard courts, 237 consecutive weeks at 1, 5 straight Wimbledon titles, , 4 straight years of YE #1(this likely hits 7 straight with no Nadal). Prime Fed had his hands entirely full with Nadal.
I have nothing against Djoker, other than passing or matching many of Federer's key records. I'm almost over it already. He earned it fair and square. But I want Nadal to get that slam record. Had Djoker come up ahead of time, I might think differently. That's just the way it is. As I said, I really don't have anything against Djoker. He just happened to seriously join the WAR much later in the game. And when we already have our favorites, it's tough to switch gears. And when I went to the US Open a few times, I made sure to watch Djokovic play. You have to. He's unique. He's so fast, that he makes it sound like a car burning rubber when he's on hard courts. It's something that I had to see live. And it's something that my friends who weren't as familiar with tennis had to see themselves.
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Nadal two weeks ago:
Rafael Nadal: "My most dangerous rival, without a doubt, is Novak Djokovic"
A rivalry that is over 16 years old might soon see another chapter written as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic gear up for the 2022 ATP Finals in Turin, to be played from November 13 to 20.
www.sportskeeda.com
I prefer Djokovic as a player and human being.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
Except that Federer was far past his prime in most of these losses, and should have never even reached the final. Federer himself said correctly that Wimbledon 2008 was his most heartbreaking loss.
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
That tells a lot about you. And not good stuff.
It is a bit reach coming this from Nadal fan.
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
If Federer Novak relationship wasn't bad early on , it would be very easy for Federer fans to back Djokovic simply because Djokovic is an all surface player just like Federer is , If Fed was king of consistency (310) then Djokovic the the prince ( 374) .
Both are among greatest indoors players .
Federer Nadal friendship tilt the scale in favour of Nadal .
But there are some amazing Fed fans who like Novak because of his all court mastery just like Fed .
Both are among greatest indoors players .
Federer Nadal friendship tilt the scale in favour of Nadal .
But there are some amazing Fed fans who like Novak because of his all court mastery just like Fed .
CAG. His game is a hybrid of all the big 3.
Third Serve
Talk Tennis Guru
Nadal by a mile even if some of his fans give me regular brain aneurysms.
Federer and Del Potro
Talk Tennis Guru
sportsfan1
Legend
Federer himself likes and respects Nadal and their families seem to get along as well. They both brought unique and special skills that made the game more popular.
Djokovic is right up there in terms of results, but entirely different as a person, his outlook and beliefs. There are no similarities with fedal. You also get the srdjan and family show. There's friction and dislike of fedal that's managed outwardly by Novak knowing there's nothing to gain with playing out in the media. But you'd think internally they all subscribe to it to some extent.
Rudiiii
Semi-Pro
WeekendTennisHack
Hall of Fame
Statistically it's Nole without a doubt. Don;t care for either TBH.
Federev
Legend
Well, that doesn’t erase what Nadal said at Laver about Federer - the “most important rival” of his career and “probably the most important p in the history of our sport” - both quotes at the LC presser.Nadal two weeks ago:
Rafael Nadal: "My most dangerous rival, without a doubt, is Novak Djokovic"
A rivalry that is over 16 years old might soon see another chapter written as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic gear up for the 2022 ATP Finals in Turin, to be played from November 13 to 20.
But once Fed retires, Nadal only has one real current rival left. That’s Novak.
So - it all pans out.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Slay bestie
Incognito
Legend
Djoker a more complete player than Nadal? Surely you jest? He’s fitter than Nadal that’s all.
Sampras-Bruguera 1993
Legend
I want Nadal if I'm fed. Fed still has some records over him
I'm a bit different. I couldn't jump to Nadal's camp, right after he handed so many heartbreaking loss to Fed. OTOH, Fed loss to Novak can be attributed to age. There are no similarities in playing style among the 3, still FEDAL couldn't be more different
Lol love the loyalty to Fed all be it deeply misplaced.
Fed is the GOAT only in style of play but where it really matters he is 3rd of the big 3
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
It shouldn't be odd to see loyalty to Fed when the thread specifically solicited Fed fans for their opinion. You must be lost wading in here.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Any ideas about how we could prevent fraud in this thread?
And Federer will remember as a modern pioneer on and off the court
They are trigger-happy whenever someone say Federer is the GOAT
GabeT
G.O.A.T.
Only well known Fed fans like me should be allowed to vote
