Can Federer get to 20 slams ?

Will Federer get to 20?

  • Highly likely

    Votes: 18 17.6%

  • Likely

    Votes: 35 34.3%

  • Unlikely

    Votes: 31 30.4%

  • Highly unlikely

    Votes: 18 17.6%
  • Total voters
    102
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Seany

Banned
Surely this has got to be his new goal now ?

I think this number would truly reflect his greatness, dominance, and most importantly his longevity. He has very few targets left, but I'd imagine this will be his new major target.

Just saying the number "20" is like a completely different ballpark to the teens, it would really reflect how superior he is IMO.

The question is can he get there? 3 is a heck of a lot of slams, by the time the USO starts he'll be the 31. If he's going to do it, he'll have to win 3 slams in the next 2 years, is all likelyhood.

After the US Open 2008 I put a £50 that he would do it at odds 20/1, so there is a vested interest for me, but as a fan I think it would be appropriate if he got there. Who knows what the future holds, he may never even reach another final, or he may win 3 in a row, his consistency isn't there these days, but he can easily still put 7 good matches together.

Just thinking about the potential slams he can win now :

USO 2012
AO 2013
W 2013
USO 2013
AO 2014
W 2014
USO 2014

Anything after that would be ambitious...so 3 of the next 7 slams (excluding FO's obviously) will be tough no doubt.

What do you guys think, is 20 a realistic goal, or do you think it's highly unlikely?
 
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tudwell

G.O.A.T.
No need to exclude French Opens. If Nadal falls early, Federer could still win there. Hell, he could even beat Nadal there, as unlikely as that is.

Would I bet on it? No, but it's possible.

As for the OP, I saw it's unlikely he wins three more slams.
 
B

Bruce39

Banned
Three is going to be very tough. He did win Wimbledon convincingly, but you could see he's not the same. He can quickly get shaky and it can easily go downhill. I mean come on, he was 2 points from losing to Benneteau. If he had won in a more dominant fashion against everyone, then I would say possibly 20. But at this rate, probably 1 more is realistic.
 
*Val*

*Val*

Semi-Pro
I reckon this win will motivate Federer to go for more, and his style of play has obviously increased his longevity. But I don't see him reaching 20, maybe 1-2 more?
 
akv89

akv89

Hall of Fame
There's too many unknown variables to say really.
How will Nadal's body hold up?
How will Djokovic respond to losing his ranking?
Will Federer become satisfied and complacent now that he's back at #1?
There're a lot of questions that we'll find out the answer to in the next few months. It's very hard to make any solid predictions right now.
 
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TheMagicianOfPrecision

Guest
I`ve said since 2009 that I think he ends up with 19- and im gonna stick to that :)
 
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opiate

Semi-Pro
no doubt he's putting himself in the coversation, but there are times when i truly fear for his back you know. unless they're going to replace it with one of those bionic backs.
they're already aiming to his higher strokes, backhands, make him run, i can't see how that doesn't have an exponential effect on his back.

however great his balance is (i.e. he's not trying to practice his floor gymnastic routines), however GOAT his doctor is, whether he has GOAT physician/physio/whatever, if it goes, it goes.

do i want to see him tough it out? cry tears and blood and reenact Apocalypse Now puke and have injections on court? maybe not.

still, a part of me wants to see a nice, round number. 18 or 20.

okay, maybe i'm too dramatic. my vote, based on his peformance so far: Likely.
 
martini1

martini1

Hall of Fame
Fed said that before Djoker had the incredible run and winning 3 out of 4 slams in a year. With Djoker getting back to his 2.0 form in any majors Fed's chances is even lower. Now he is likely to have to beat Rafa and Djoker back to back to win it all, not to say any known or unkown player being in the zone at the right time.

Fed almost lost in the 3rd round Wimby this year. Good that he could get into the guy's head and save a few points to go to 5.

I would bet on 1 more but won't be surprise if this was indeed his very last major.
 
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hedera

Rookie
If Roger keeps playing till 2015/16 number 20 is definitely likely. One major per year is feasible for the GOAT.
 
kishnabe

kishnabe

Talk Tennis Guru
He has a chance.....He keeps on getting to the positions like SF where things may go his way.

One at time for now....though I do hope he does get 20-21 slams.
 
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varsity8993

Rookie
I'd say it's unlikely anyone else from this 'current generation' even gets to 15 slams. Novak final count = 10 at retirement (with plenty more time at #1 though). Nadal = 13 at retirement (2 more FO, but no more #1 time... mostly because of his knees and of course Novak). And just to keep it real....Fed final count is 18 IMO.

:)
 
DRII

DRII

G.O.A.T.
I would say somewhat likely: about 23% chance.

Now that he broke Sampras' weeks at #1 record; he will most likely save himself for the big tournaments, increasing his chances...
 
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zcarzach

Semi-Pro
I don't think Roger is done winning Slams, but I'm not sure he can get to 20. I think he's got a fine shot at the US Open this year, maybe defending Wimbledon next year.

I think Rafa will end up with 13 (one more FO and another Australian). Novak with 10 or so, but I don't think he'll sneak a French Open to complete his career Slam.
 
DRII

DRII

G.O.A.T.
zcarzach said:
I don't think Roger is done winning Slams, but I'm not sure he can get to 20. I think he's got a fine shot at the US Open this year, maybe defending Wimbledon next year.

I think Rafa will end up with 13 (one more FO and another Australian). Novak with 10 or so, but I don't think he'll sneak a French Open to complete his career Slam.
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You mean; wishful thinking...
 
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opiate

Semi-Pro
DRII said:
You mean; wishful thinking...
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for me personally, since i voted "likely",
if it is likely that Fed may still have at least 3 slams (3 Wimbies, or a combination of Wimbies--especially Indoor Grass, hehehehe--and USOs) left in his tank,
i think it's fair for me to extend the same to nadal, he should have at least 3 slams left in his tank (3 FOs most likely).

dats just me. but then again this thread is not to talk about # of Nadal's slams. someone should make one. :)
 
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db379

Hall of Fame
20 is obviously tough, but the way he is able to still improve his game and beat all the young guns, I believe he can do it. Also, now that he is n°1 again, it should be easier for him to reach the final and he won't have to face Nadal or Djoker in the semis anymore. I seriously think that 2/3 Fed-Djoker finals will go in Fed's favor. If it is a Fed-Nadal final, it's going to be the other way around...
 
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tenniselbow1

Rookie
db379 said:
20 is obviously tough, but the way he is able to still improve his game and beat all the young guns, I believe he can do it. Also, now that he is n°1 again, it should be easier for him to reach the final and he won't have to face Nadal or Djoker in the semis anymore. I seriously think that 2/3 Fed-Djoker finals will go in Fed's favor. If it is a Fed-Nadal final, it's going to be the other way around...
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The best answer so far.
 
Hood_Man

Hood_Man

G.O.A.T.
I voted likely. As this Wimbledon proved, the longer he sticks around the more chances he'll have, and this year things really opened up for him.

That and he played really well, but as the 2011 French and US Opens showed, that alone isn't enough any more.
 
Federer and Del Potro

Federer and Del Potro

Bionic Poster
Jackuar said:
Did OP get his 1000 pounds from the bet? Ah, the gamblings. If only we knew better, we'd all bet better isn't it?
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1000 pounds but a ban from TTW

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