2004 a significantly better year than 2014 in men's tennis

[Third Serve]

2004 Gaudio vs 2014 Rafa: It's easy to simply say Rafa because he's Rafa, but this is actually difficult.
2004 Coria vs 2014 Djokovic: Coria
2004 Henman vs 2014 Gulbis: Gulbis
2004 Nalbandian vs 2014 Murray: Nalbandian

No it’s not lol

 

[duaneeo]

No it’s not lol

Nadal's level of play had naturally decreased, and in 2014 he never got anywhere near his (decreased) top-level. Because of the level of competition faced at RG, his true quality/level is highly exaggerated.

 

[Third Serve]

Nadal's level of play had naturally decreased, and in 2014 he never got anywhere near his (decreased) top-level. Because of the level of competition faced at RG, his true quality/level is highly exaggerated.

Yeah but it was still better than Gaudio lol. No way you can even compare the two...

 

[StrongRule]

Yeah but it was still better than Gaudio lol. No way you can even compare the two...

Are you judging simply by names?

 

[Third Serve]

Are you judging simply by names?

Nope. Pure performance level.

 

[duaneeo]

Are you judging simply by names?

I think so. Put 2014-level Rafa at 2004 RG, and he likely wouldn't make the finals.