Shank Volley
Hall of Fame
1st of all the many of the posters here all have a history of never ever giving credit no matter how good a match was in terms of quality if it featured Djokovic or Djokodal together. You can see by some of the comments here calling it boring, slow, grindfest etc. I dont make similar comments in the opposite direction. 2nd of all, I often give credit to Federer and Fedal matches.
3rd of all Im not saying its impossible people could genuinely think the Fedal 17 match was higher quality, but it sure is surprising if there is no bias.
Consider AO 12 was Djokodal in their athletic peaks. 17 was Fedal over the hill having a resurgence for sure...but far from their peak. Nadal especially in terms of movement.
Yes I'm sure your view is entirely free of bias.