Big 3 Form comparison at the majors.

[Silentchimera]

Which version of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal was capable of consistently playing tennis at a higher level? Consider that upsets can still occur for the player capable of consistently playing at the higher level. Consider if the older/younger version of each player would be at risk of upset against the same opponent (same risk? more? less?). What conclusions can you draw from this comparison?

I will do comparisons (for the big 3) at different majors and age differences in later updates to my OP (if posters are interested). Look at the average if we had to compare two versions of the player (player absent, 2020 Wimbledon cancellation).

Wimbledon (6 year age difference):

Federer:

2003 Federer vs 2009 Federer
2004 Federer vs 2010 Federer
2005 Federer vs 2011 Federer
2006 Federer vs 2012 Federer
2007 Federer vs 2013 Federer
2008 Federer vs 2014 Federer
2009 Federer vs 2015 Federer
2010 Federer vs 2016 Federer
2011 Federer vs 2017 Federer
2012 Federer vs 2018 Federer
2013 Federer vs 2019 Federer
2014 Federer vs 2019 Federer
2014 Federer vs 2021 Federer
2015 Federer vs 2021 Federer

Djokovic:

2011 Djokovic vs 2017 Djokovic
2012 Djokovic vs 2018 Djokovic
2013 Djokovic vs 2019 Djokovic
2014 Djokovic vs 2019 Djokovic
2014 Djokovic vs 2021 Djokovic
2015 Djokovic vs 2021 Djokovic
2016 Djokovic vs 2022 Djokovic
2017 Djokovic vs 2023 Djokovic

Nadal:

2006 Nadal vs 2012 Nadal
2007 Nadal vs 2013 Nadal
2008 Nadal vs 2014 Nadal
2010 Nadal vs 2015 Nadal
2010 Nadal vs 2016 Nadal
2011 Nadal vs 2017 Nadal
2012 Nadal vs 2018 Nadal
2013 Nadal vs 2019 Nadal
2014 Nadal vs 2019 Nadal
2014 Nadal vs 2021 Nadal
2015 Nadal vs 2022 Nadal

 

[KantenKlaar]

I see you are at it again. Something for you to ponder: quality vs quantity

 

[Silentchimera]

I see you are at it again. Something for you to ponder: quality vs quantity

Pondering.....1.....2.....3..... Conclusion: Reality > Fantasy Land in a real debate.

 

[Silentchimera]

Anyone interested?

 

[MichaelNadal]

Anyone interested?

nah, what's your favorite wing flavor?

 

[Razer]

Federer clashed with Djokodal on fairly equal terms in 2007-2011, but other than that before 2007 Fed had advantage while after 2011 Fed was at a clear disadvantage physically. Federer played his 2 rivals more at a disadvantage than and advantage, especially vs Djokovic.

However, in the end only number will matter, not these things.

 

[RS]

nah, what's your favorite wing flavor?

What's your favourite drink?

 

[Silentchimera]

2003 Federer vs 2009 Federer
2004 Federer vs 2010 Federer
2005 Federer vs 2011 Federer
2006 Federer vs 2012 Federer
2007 Federer vs 2013 Federer
2008 Federer vs 2014 Federer
2009 Federer vs 2015 Federer
2010 Federer vs 2016 Federer
2011 Federer vs 2017 Federer (Leaning 2011 but not sure. 2017 didn’t drop a set but Tsonga was simply unbelievable in 2011.
2012 Federer vs 2018 Federer
2013 Federer vs 2019 Federer
2014 Federer vs 2019 Federer
2014 Federer vs 2021 Federer
2015 Federer vs 2021 Federer

12-1 lead to 6 years younger Roger. 11-2 if we give 2017 the win over 2011 Roger.