Better Player: Davydenko or Nalbandian?

[skaj]

Uhhhhh

his peak level took HC Slams from a good Sampras and a peak Federer. His peak level got him to #1, longer than Nalby or Roddick. He performed well on multiple surfaces and had an insane indoor run that cannot be put down to a hot streak.

Roddick’s best win in a Slam is what? Seriously what is it?

Nalbandian’s best win in a Slam is what? Pre prime Federer? No one gives Tsonga credit for beating ‘09-10 Djokovic bc once Novak entered his prime it was curtains for Jo. Same with Nalbandian and Federer. His best runs ended in choking a 2 set lead to Roddick and Baghdatis.

Safin on the other hand demonstrated elite aggressive returning ability, outplayed Fed and Sampras in Slams, and was by far the most unlucky with injury out of the 3 as well.

Nalbandian was both great aggressive and defensive returner.

 

[skaj]

Titles: Davydenko
Ranking: =
Slams: Nalbandian
Masters: ≈
ATP Finals: ≈

Serve: =
Return: Nalbandian
Forehand: =
Backhand: Nalbandian
Net: Nalbandian
Defense: Davydenko
Strategy: Nalbandian
Mentality: neither

 

[NatF]

Nalbandian was both great aggressive and defensive returner.

Few have attacked Federer's second serve like Nalbandian.

 

[skaj]

Few have attacked Federer's second serve like Nalbandian.

He's right up there with Agassi and Djokovic when it comes to returning serve. He's even better in sense that he can neutralize the huge serves so well, unlike Djokovic for example. Djoko of course has the reach advantage.