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  1. Rovesciarete

    Alcaraz already surpassed Federer's career strength on clay

    Forgot to write than one. Roger's weakest surface was clay, despite being one of the very best on it in the last decades, while being Charlie's strongest. So not surprising that thus a member of Sinneraz overtakes the career performance stats of one of the big three. FEDERER Career Tour-Level...
  2. LutfiPolat

    RF01 Backpack VS RF DNA 2020 Backpack

    I'm planning to buy a new tennis bag, but I can't decide between the RF01 Backpack and the RF DNA 2020 Backpack. Which one would you recommend in terms of material quality and functionality?
  3. Rovesciarete

    Sinner's peak level climbed into the all-time ATP top 10 list!

    Maybe some esteemed members of this discussion board have missed the rise and quality of young Jannik. Only eight players are ranked to have been stronger in ATP history. Obviously it now gets harder and harder, Sinner only got 16 points for his run at the AO 2025. Rank Player Peak...
  4. Aabye5

    Where does the 2019 W semifinal between Federer and Nadal rank?

    Of their 4 matches at Wimbledon, where would you rank the 2019 semifinal between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal? Although it wasn't a final, in some ways it had a lot more drama than their first match in 2006. By this time they read each other's plays like a book, and there were adjustments on...
  5. B

    Djokovic can't reach this level at 37+ years old

    Federer's last years of his career, besides his injury, are so underrated. He played absolutely fantastic tennis at 37+ years old, especially in 2019. He wasn't as fortunate as Djokovic having to deal with 5 & 6 years younger ATG players at the same time. When comparing Federer's level to...
  6. B

    Your perfect tennis player?

    How would you construct the perfect tennis player from your dreams? My choices: First serve: Ivo Karlovic Second serve: Pete Sampras Underarm serve: Nick Kyrgios Return: Novak Djokovic Forehand: Roger Federer Backhand: Novak Djokovic Passing shot: Rafael Nadal Lob: Andy Murray Slice: Roger...
  7. zakopinjo

    Novak new coach?

    https://www.puntodebreak.com/en/2024/11/16/troicki-reveals-an-important-rumor-about-djokovics-future Novak wants a big name for a coach, who could it be? Can Federer help Novak perfect his net game and attack 25 slams together?
  8. W

    Match Stats/Report - Federer vs Djokovic, Davis Cup play-offs round rubber, 2006

    Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat Novak Djokovic (Serbia and Montenegro) 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in a Davis Cup play-offs round rubber, 2006 on indoor hard court in Geneva, Switzerland The winner of the match would qualify for the world group the following year, the loser moved to the zonal group. Earlier...
  9. zakopinjo

    Federer biggest victory?

    The famous 2011 season, Novak Djokovic rushes towards his first title in Paris, he looks totally invincible (41-0 score that season), even the king of clay Nadal looks totally helpless against him (convincing defeats in Madrid and Rome) and threatens to be an outsider in the final with Novak...
  10. Rovesciarete

    From IW onwards Alcaraz won every 'slower than average' competitions he entered apart from Madrid and the OG. How many RG titles for him?

    Obviously one of the greatest returners and all-court players of the last decades. The Clay Goat will leave the tour and the Goat, the second most successful clay courter in the last three decades is showing sometimes his age. So can he start a winning streak? Updated weekly(ish). Last...
  11. Rovesciarete

    Sinner has won so far every 'faster than average' tournament of 2024 he entered apart from Wimbledon. How often will he win there over his career?

    Sinner has been holding over 91% of his serve this year, like no other, and on grass from 2022-2024* over 93% (4th) and 73% SPW (2nd). He is still on an upwards trajectory there. On serve stats plus alone he seems to have a good shot at some Wimbledon wins but there is still the GOAT and a...
  12. F

    Fed's SW grip early in his career

    I'm one of the old time lurkers that used to read these boards quite a bit between 2010-2015. Back then there was alot of conversation about Fed's true grip (which has mostly been eastern or modified eastern through his career). I modeled classic game from the late 80's to his hybrid...
  13. W

    Match Stats/Report - Federer vs Soderling, French Open final, 2009

    Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6(1), 6-4 in the French Open final, 2009 on clay The win completed Federer’s career Grand Slam, tied the then record of 14 Slam titles and would turn out to be his only title at the event. He had been runner-up the previous 3 years and would go onto...
  14. I

    Need help on technique

    Hi All, I'm just getting back into tennis after a period of 5 years being fat and unfit. I've been on a health grind and have lost about 25kg over the last year. This isn't my first hit back but i was wondering if anyone had any feedback for me regarding my technique? I'm aware of my footwork...
  15. R

    Federer RF cap / hat

    I went to buy an RF hat (I have been wearing them for over 15 years) and see that Uniqlo is not selling them anymore - Is there anywhere else that is selling new RF hats or any plans for another company to start selling them? Thanks
  16. R

    Federer RF cap / hat availability

    I went to buy an RF hat (I have been wearing them for over 15 years) and see that Uniqlo is not selling them anymore - Is there anywhere else that is selling new RF hats or any plans for another company to start selling them? Thanks
  17. D

    Navratilova vs Federer (with a caveat)

    In light of another thread claiming Navratilova to be the GOAT, I wanted to make an alternative comparison of two great players. Let's say peak Federer 2006 is about to play Average Navratilova, BUT Federer woke up that day without a left arm for some reason. 10 match series, who wins?
  18. W

    Match Stats/Report - Kuerten vs Federer, French Open third round, 2004

    Gustavo Kuerten beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open third round, 2004 on clay 28th seed Kuerten would go onto lose in the quarter-final to David Nalbandian. Federer was the top seed, had recently won Hamburg and this would be the only Slam he would not win in the year Kuerten...
  19. pedro94

    How different would tennis history look w/o Nadal's wrist injury at RG 2016?

    Slightly inspired by @Phenomenal thread on Madrid 2016 Nadal vs Murray, I also had a feeling at the time that Nadal was playing so much better on clay that year than the year prior. Before the injury forced him to withdraw, in his 2 matches played he dished out 3 breadsticks and 1 bagel. He...
  20. W

    Duel Match Stats/Reports - del Potro vs Federer, Basel finals, 2012 & 2017

    Juan Martin del Potro beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(3) in the Basel final, 2012 on indoor hard court It was del Potro’s first title at the event. Federer was the double defending champion. The two would meet again in the final the following year, with the same result. Federer was the...
  21. N01E

    Big 3 Seasons Ranked

    I ranked all of the big 3 individual seasons based on the achievements alone, without taking their opponents into account. If you're all about the competition then I've also got a thread for that...
  22. W

    Match Stats/Report - Thiem vs Federer, Madrid quarter-final, 2019

    Dominic Thiem beat Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4 in the Madrid quarter-final, 2019 on clay Thiem would go onto lose in the semi-final to eventual champion Novak Djokovic, and he would be runner-up shortly after at the French Open for the second year in a row. The two had met recently in...
  23. BGod

    Worse Choking? Daniil historic double or Wimbledon 40-15?

    On its own the greatest choke job in tennis history is undoubtedly 2019 Wimbledon on serve double Championship point. However Daniil Medvedev has etched himself in the record books as the first man to TWICE lose a Slam Final leading 2-0. His opponents were 35 year old dragged out Nadal and...
  24. BGod

    The 6 Year Curse. (Tilden)

    I have some really old threads I started about this I'd rather not unearth due to other content. Plus it's time for a fresh discussion after Novak's latest failure which like Federer he had two bites at the apple. The Curse 1926-Bill Tilden fails to defend his USO title for a 7th consecutive...
  25. jl809

    Most aesthetic version of Federer to watch?

    Don’t know if I’ve seen a thread on this before - as famously one of the most rewatchable players of all time with very visually nice tennis and an aggressive style, what was the best version of Federer to watch? From what I can tell, Fed fans think his 06 vintage was his peak overall, but...
  26. J

    Forehand similarities between Djokovic and prime Fed

    I was watching some clips of Federer at the 2004 us open and noticed his forehand looked similar to Djokovic’s. Obviously the grips are different for each as Novak uses a strong semi-western and Fed an eastern/strong eastern, but their backswings were pretty similar once you account for the grip...
  27. VAPORHEAD

    Most Lopsided Grand Slam Losses of the Big 3

    Federer: - USO 2014 SF vs. Cilic: 3-6 4-6 4-6 - RG 2008 F vs. Nadal: 1-6 3-6 0-6 Nadal: - AO 2019 F vs. Djokovic: 3-6 2-6 3-6 - USO 2009 SF vs. Del Potro: 2-6 2-6 2-6 Djokovic: - RG 2020 F vs. Nadal: 0-6 2-6 5-7 - USO 2021 F. vs. Medvedev: 4-6 4-6 4-6 What are some others? Especially during...
  28. W

    Match Stats/Report - Federer vs Wawrinka, Year End Championship semi-final, 2014

    Roger Federer beat Stan Wawrinka 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(6) in the Year End Championship semi-final, 2014 on indoor hard court in London, England Federer would withdraw from the final, with Novak Djokovic winning the title. Federer had topped his round robin group with 3-0 record, Wawrinka had finished...
  29. VAPORHEAD

    Most GS Champions / #1 Defeated en Route to a GS Title?

    Checked out the draw of the 2007 French Open and noticed that Rafa defeated Del Potro, Hewitt, Moya, Djokovic, and Federer to win the title. Obviously Del Potro, Djokovic had not won a slam yet, but Rafa beat 3 Grand Slam champions and former #1s on way to the title and 5 eventual Grand Slam...
  30. Rovesciarete

    Defiance through defence: Two decades of dominance, another one ahead?

    As Roger Federer became the new number one in February 2004 and as we will have a brilliant returner as number one during February 2024 a simply poll question came to my mind. What did they have in common? Did they produce a simple numerical outcome which seems to be a floor to get to the very...
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